About us
About HailHydro Engineering
"Pioneering smart Farming Solutions for Botswana and Beyond"
Who We Are
HailHydro Engineering (Pty) Ltd is a Botswana-based water and agricultural engineering company founded by Aobakwe Jacob.
We bring together two powerful things:
Engineering expertise – A team of highly skilled and enthusiastic individuals.
Real-world services – From fixing a leaking pipe to designing a complete irrigation system for a farm.
We help homeowners, farmers, schools, and businesses save water, grow food, and reduce costs – using practical, engineering-grade solutions.
What We Do
We offer five core service areas:
| Service | What It Includes |
|---|---|
| Plumbing | Leak detection, pipe installation, geyser repair, drain cleaning |
| Irrigation | Drip & sprinkler design, installation, automation, maintenance |
| Aeroponics | High-tech soilless growing systems (95% less water, no soil) |
| Soil & Water Testing | pH, EC, TDS, nutrients, contaminants – with certified reports |
| Farm Advisory | Land use planning, remote farm management, crop planning |
Whether you need a single leak fixed or a full farm irrigation system designed – we do it all.
Our Story
HailHydro was born from a simple observation: Botswana has too little water and too much imported food.
As a water systems engineer, the founder saw an opportunity to bridge the gap. He started by designing aeroponic systems that grow food with 95% less water. Then homeowners asked for plumbing help. Then farmers asked for irrigation design. Then schools asked for training.
Today, HailHydro is a one-stop shop for water and food systems – serving everyone from backyard gardeners to commercial farmers.
Why Choose Us
✅ Engineering-grade recommendations – No guesswork. We calculate, design, and deliver.
✅ Locally owned and operated – We know Botswana's water challenges firsthand.
✅ One call does it all – Plumbing, irrigation, soil testing, farm planning – no need to hire five different people.
✅ On-time and transparent – Fixed pricing where possible. No hidden fees.
✅ Proven results – 95% water savings with aeroponics. Reliable irrigation systems. Fast plumbing repairs.
Let's Work Together
Whether you have a dripping tap, a farm without irrigation, or a dream of growing your own food – call us.
📞 Call: +267 75402385
💬 WhatsApp: +267 75402385
📍 Gaborone, Botswana
Engineering-grade solutions. Local expertise. One call.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision:
To transform Botswana’s water and food landscape by making engineering-grade solutions accessible to every home, farm, and business.
Mission:
HailHydro Engineering aims to provide integrated water and agricultural services — plumbing, irrigation, aeroponics, soil and water testing, and farm advisory. We combine technical expertise with local knowledge to help our clients waste less water, grow more food, and build sustainable systems that last.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Founder
Aobakwe Jacob is a Water systems Engineer and an Electrical and Electronics engineering technician with a deep passion for sustainable agriculture and water resource management. Aobakwe started his company in 2021 on his final year at University — driven by one simple observation: Botswana as an arid climate needed better water systems.
What began as a final-year project is now a growing engineering firm serving homeowners, farmers, and businesses across the country.
Why He Started HailHydro
"I saw a gap. Climate change is real. Water is scarce. Food shouldn't be imported when we can grow it here. I started HailHydro to give Batswana access to smart, affordable water systems — not just promises."
— Aobakwe Jacob, Founder
The Problem He Saw
Botswana faces chronic water scarcity, rising food imports, and the real impacts of climate change. Aobakwe knew that traditional farming wasted too much water — and most homes and farms didn't have access to affordable, professional water system design.
So he built a solution.
The Solution He Built
HailHydro Engineering offers engineering-grade water and food systems — from plumbing repairs and irrigation design to aeroponic farming and soil and water testing.
One company. One call. Everything water.
Beyond the Business
Aobakwe is not just an entrepreneur — he's a recognized voice in Botswana's engineering and climate action space:
🎓 BSc in Soil & Water Conservation Engineering (Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources)
🔧 Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Botswana College of Engineering and Technology)
🚀 BDIH Incubation Programme participant
🏆 3rd Place – 2025 National ACEB Engineering Competition
🎤 Speaker – 6th Annual Engineering Forum 2026
🎤 Featured Presenter – 2026 Local Manufacturing Summit
🌍 Consultant – Botswana Youth Climate Change Coalition (YCC)
The Bottom Line
Aobakwe is not a salesman. He's an engineer who solves problems.
When you hire HailHydro, you're not getting a handyman. You're getting a well trained, passion driven, climate-focused, award-winning water systems engineer who actually shows up and delivers.
📞 Call or WhatsApp Aobakwe directly: +267 72909517 | +267 75402385