Pijoo Nganate

Aantu ya thika 800 oya hulitha komanyutu moshitopolwa Omaheke

Oshitopolwa sha Omaheke osha taalela iipotha yomanyutu okuza momumvo 2022,naantu ya thika 800 ya hulitha komanyutu,omanga iipotha 30 219 ya lopotwa pethimbo lya faathana. Ngoloneya gwa Omaheke Pijoo Nganate okwati iipotha iipe yomanyutu yili 14 774 oya lopotwa momumvo shimaliwa go 2022-2023 amuke. Ngoloneya tati mongaashingeyi otaya gandja iikulya kaakaalimo 55 000 yomoshitopolwa,shoka shi thike pomagumbo 55 000,notaya odheke aanona mboka yena omanyutu,nomagumbo ngoka gena omanyutu. Tati otaya longo neitulemo […]

January 6, 2025 16

Oshiwambo

Yeli 800 ya hulitha komanyutu moshitopolwa Omaheke okuza mo 2022

Ngoloneya gwa Omaheke Pijoo Nganate okwati aantu ya thika 800 oya hulitha komanyutu moshitopolwa okuza mo 2022,niipotha 30 219 ya lopotwa pethimbo lya faathana. Pethimbo lyepopitho lye lyopashitopolwa Nganate okwati iipotha iipe yomanyutu yili 14 774 oya lopotwa momumvo shimaliwa go 2022-2023 amuke. Ta nongele wo eetepo lyuukumwe no South African HeadStart Kid Trust ,oku yamukula koshikele shoshikukuta nomanyutu moshitopolwa,okupitila momakandulepo guupyakadhi taga kalapo.

August 20, 2024 20

Namibia

Governor Pijoo Nganate to Deliver Omaheke Region’s State of the Region Address

The Governor of Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, is set to deliver the State of the Region Address on August 19. The address, which will take place at Ben van der Walt Primary School Hall in Gobabis, is a constitutional requirement under Article 110A (Sub-Articles 5 and 6). Governor Nganate will provide an update on the status of the region, discuss the previous year's planned activities by the central government in […]

August 16, 2024 68

Interview Transcripts

Omaheke Region’s Governor Pijoo Nganate responds to Farmland Occupation

In a recent conversation, Governor Pijoo Nganate of the Omaheke region provided insights into the ongoing issue of farmland occupation, shedding light on the complexities and challenges faced by both the government and the landless populace. Governor Nganate began by acknowledging the plight of individuals within the Khabarovsk townlands who have been vocal about their need for land. He highlighted efforts by regional leadership to communicate these concerns to the […]

April 8, 2024 25

Namibia

Landless People’s Movement Activist Leads Occupation of Farm Witsand in Omaheke

Lesley Pienaar, an activist affiliated with the Landless People's Movement in Gobabis, spearheaded a land occupation at farm Witsand in the Omaheke region. This action has drawn attention to the ongoing issue of farmland occupation in the area. Pienaar criticizes the government for its failure to honor promises of resettlement and points out inconsistencies in its handling of land-related matters, including the occupation of land by Namibian expatriates returning from […]

April 8, 2024 26

Interview Transcripts

Landless People’s Movement Gobabis-based activist Lesley Pienaar talks farmland occupation

In a recent interview, Lesley Pienaar, an activist based in Gobabis and a prominent figure in the Landless People's Movement, shed light on the ongoing issue of farmland occupation in Namibia. Pienaar's words underscore the frustration and desperation felt by many Namibians who find themselves without access to the land necessary for their livelihoods. Pienaar's remarks center around the occupation of Witsand farm, a symbolic act aimed at drawing attention […]

April 8, 2024 23

Namibia

Omaheke sends last tributes to Geingob

Residents of the Omaheke Region on Thursday gathered at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis to say their last goodbyes to the late president Hage Geingob. Many speakers spoke of Geingob as a leader of note, a president who stood the test of time, and someone who fought for marginalised and underprivileged Namibians. Speakers further spoke of unity of purpose, inclusivity, progress and prosperity while referring to the departed president. Speaking […]

February 23, 2024 17

Namibia

Omaheke Regional Council chairperson urges learners to be more committed

Omaheke Regional Council Chairperson Ignatius Kariseb on Friday appealed to learners to take their education seriously, emphasising its role in shaping their futures. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement on education, Kariseb expressed concern that some children think they are doing their parents a favour by attending school. “Our children must understand that they are not doing their parents a favour by going to school. It is instead an opportunity […]

January 22, 2024 14

Namibia

Alcohol abuse and unemployment major contributors to malnutrition: Nganate

Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has cited alcohol abuse and unemployment as some of the major contributors to the spike in malnutrition in the region. Nganate during a press conference here on Wednesday said cases of malnutrition have increased. He said some of the factors contributing to malnutrition amongst children are parents who exchange food provided to them for alcohol, as well as child negligence by younger parents who leave […]

January 18, 2024 8