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Pijoo Nganate

Also known as: Governor Pijoo Nganate · Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate

Omaheke governor who advocates for regional development in agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and uranium mining opportunities.

2023-12-202026-07-23
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  1. January 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate visited the school to commend its management, staff and pupils

    Source

    “The announcement was made during Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate's school visit, which aimed to commend the school's management, staff and pupils following its outstanding performance in the 2025 Grade 12 examination results.”

    Epukiro Secondary School raises over N$175 000 for infrastructure development

  3. New Era

    Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate said the achievement reflects dedication and hard work across government and communities

    Source

    “Leading the congratulatory message pack is the Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate, who said the remarkable achievement, together with the commendable performance of other schools in the region, reflects the dedication and hard work of the government, the education directorate, school leadership, educators, learners, parents, political leadership, traditional authorities, school boards and communities in advancing academic excellence.”

    Omaheke celebrates Epukiro school … all 63 learners make varsity cut
  4. January 2025

  5. The Namibian

    Governor Pijoo Nganate announced roughly 800 people died from malnutrition in Omaheke between 2022 and 2024

    Source

    “This is according to Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate in August 2024, during his state of the region address.”

    Omaheke commits to ending malnutrition

  6. The Namibian

    Governor Pijoo Nganate announced in interview with Desert FM his office will distribute nutritious meals to about 460 children and 40 adults

    Source

    “The governor announced in an interview with Desert FM in January that his office will start distributing nutritious meals to about 460 children and 40 adults.”

    Omaheke commits to ending malnutrition
  7. December 2023

  8. The Namibian

    Pijoo Nganate said 45 children under five died from malnutrition in previous six months

    Source

    “In July, Omaheke regional governor Pijoo Nganate said he was concerned after 45 children under five died in the previous six months as a result of the malnutrition crisis in the region.”

    Reflecting on a year of health challenges
Society

Omaheke governor urges officials to use upgraded state hospitals

The News

Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has told government officials to use public healthcare facilities in the region, saying they have been upgraded with improved cleanliness and service delivery. The Ministry of Health and Social Services has maintained, renovated and rehabilitated healthcare infrastructure across the region, including work on Gobabis District Hospital's entrance, power generation, and facilities at Epako and Eiseb clinics.

18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Omaheke governor urges officials to use upgraded state hospitals

    Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has told government officials to use public healthcare facilities in the region, saying they have been upgraded with improved cleanliness and service delivery. The Ministry of Health and Social Services has maintained, renovated and rehabilitated healthcare infrastructure across the region, including work on Gobabis District Hospital's entrance, power generation, and facilities at Epako and Eiseb clinics.

    18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Omaheke governor highlights agricultural, infrastructure gains

    Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate defended the region's development record, citing gains in agriculture, healthcare, housing and infrastructure, and argued mining could reduce poverty. Community members countered that rural areas have seen little change despite decades of promises, with development concentrated around Gobabis while communal areas lag behind.

    15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Omaheke launches five-year child nutrition programme with HeadStartKids

    Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate announced a partnership with HeadStartKids Namibia to develop a five-year climate resilient child nutrition and essential services initiative aimed at reducing child malnutrition. The programme includes fortified meals, micronutrient supplementation, growth monitoring, deworming, solar clinics, and capacity building for children aged six to 60 months.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Omaheke Governor urges community to weigh uranium project benefits

    The Governor of the Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, has described the proposed uranium mining project near Leonardville by Headspring Investment as a significant economic opportunity and urged the community to consider its potential benefits for employment and poverty reduction, while acknowledging concerns about impact on the regional aquifer.

    14 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 9 July

  1. NDF donation of wheelchair enables Omaheke girl's school access

    An eight-year-old girl with mobility disabilities at a Children's Sanctuary in Drimiopsis received a wheelchair from members of the Namibian Defence Force's 126 Motorised Infantry Battalion following an appeal made during Vice President Lucia Witbooi's January visit to the Kalahari Constituency.

    9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. NDF donates wheelchair to mobility-disabled girl in Omaheke

    An eight-year-old girl from the Omaheke Region living with a mobility disability received a wheelchair donated by members of the Namibian Defence Force's 126 Motorised Infantry Battalion, following an appeal made during the Vice President's visit to the region in January 2026. Officials emphasised the donation's demonstration of compassion and the potential for acts of kindness to transform vulnerable members of society.

    7 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 2 July

  1. N$3 million investment revitalizes Farm Nuwehoop agricultural project

    The Swakop Uranium Foundation invested N$3 million to rehabilitate Farm Nuwehoop in Omaheke Region, upgrading infrastructure with boreholes, water tanks, livestock facilities, and greenhouses to improve food security for vulnerable populations while generating income through surplus sales.

    2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Child malnutrition in Omaheke highlights resource-wealth paradox

    Child hunger in Omaheke Region persists despite Namibia's economic potential, with regional leaders expressing concern. NamRA employees donated food items worth more than N$44,000 to community organisations caring for vulnerable children.

    18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. PM says two boreholes per village is achievable under Nandi-Ndaitwah

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says providing every village with two boreholes is possible under president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's leadership. He visited a community garden project at Otjombinde and said the initiative would fight malnutrition, create rural employment, improve food security, and support livestock farming and irrigation.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibian delegation visits Russian uranium mine to study extraction methods

    A delegation of Namibian farmers, a journalist, and employees from Headspring Investments visited the Dalur in-situ uranium mine in Russia to learn about its operations and extraction methods. The mine uses in-situ leaching, which dissolves uranium underground and pumps it to the surface, avoiding open-pit mining, tunnelling, and tailings ponds.

    26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 29 March

  1. Pupkewitz Megabuild donates materials to Omaheke school

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi received a donation of doors, locks, and security lighting from Pupkewitz Megabuild for Mokganedi Tlhabanello High School in Omaheke Region, emphasising the importance of private sector support in strengthening Namibia's education system and creating safe learning environments.

    29 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 March

  1. Omaheke governor opens groundbreaking for Otjombinde sports facility

    Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate launched the construction of the Otjombinde Sports Field in Tallismanus on Thursday, describing it as part of the government's decentralisation policy to bring development and sporting facilities closer to communities. The facility will include football, netball, volleyball and basketball courts, and is intended to support talent development, youth engagement and community gatherings while creating local employment opportunities in construction and related services.

    16 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Parliamentary committee endorses Rosatom uranium project in Leonardville

    Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has backed uranium exploration by Russian state-owned Rosatom in the Omaheke region, citing potential for billions in investment and thousands of jobs, though the project faces resistance from environmentalists and farmers concerned about groundwater contamination.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Omaheke leaders pledge collaboration on service delivery

    Omaheke Regional Council chairperson Rocco Nguvauva and governor Pijoo Nganate opened 2026 activities with a call for stronger cooperation among public institutions and stakeholders to improve service delivery, reduce unemployment, and raise living standards across the region.

    5 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 March

  1. Omaheke's first career fair draws 1,500 learners

    Omaheke region held its inaugural Career Fair at Gobabis showgrounds, attracting about 1,500 learners from seven constituencies to explore education and career pathways. Education director Constance Wantenaar described the event as successful and a bridge between aspiration and opportunity, supported by universities, training institutions, banks, and government partners.

    2 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 20 February

  1. Gobabis to host Miss Namibia and Miss Teen pageants

    The NBC has decided to bring the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen 2026 pageants to Gobabis, completing hosting of the event across all four corners of Namibia. The move is expected to boost local tourism and regional economy through increased visitor numbers and media coverage, while promoting youth empowerment and regional inclusivity.

    20 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Health Minister warns HIV room labels contribute to stigma

    Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao expressed concern that labelling hospital rooms for HIV treatment fuels stigma, with patients reporting they avoid treatment to prevent being seen entering such facilities. During a visit to Epako Clinic in Omaheke Region, she discussed plans to improve healthcare delivery, including pharmacy expansion, ventilation upgrades, and completion of a theatre at Gobabis Hospital to ease clinic congestion.

    12 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Vice President visits Omaheke's marginalised communities, projects

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited indigenous and previously marginalised communities in Omaheke region to assess housing provision for the San and ongoing development initiatives. She attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the N/a'an ku sê Eco Village and Epukiro upliftment project, which aims to construct 40 housing units and integrate social welfare, economic empowerment, education, food security and cultural preservation.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 30 January

  1. Health minister vows to terminate delayed contractor at Gobabis hospital

    Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao expressed frustration over a multi-million-dollar Gobabis State Hospital theatre renovation that has taken nearly six years and repeatedly missed deadlines under the same contractor, who previously failed to complete similar work at Rundu State Hospital. Luvindao has directed immediate termination of all outstanding and delayed contracts, warning that performance will now be consistently linked to employment retention.

    30 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 26 January

  1. Epukiro Secondary raises N$176,600 for infrastructure after strong exam results

    Epukiro Secondary School in Omaheke raised N$176,600 from community donations during a visit by the regional governor, who commended the school's fourth-place national ranking in Grade 12 exams. The funds will support infrastructure improvements, though the principal noted ongoing challenges including overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Epukiro Secondary School achieves fourth nationally in grade 12

    Epukiro Secondary School in Omaheke achieved fourth position nationally in grade 12 results, with all 63 learners who sat the examination qualifying for tertiary education. Regional leaders and traditional authorities credited the school's success to teamwork, dedication of staff and community support.

    20 January 2026 · New Era →

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