About Silvia Makgone
Born 1963. Silvia Makgone is a Namibian politician.
Silvia Gonaone Makgone (born September 6, 1963, in Aminuis) is a Namibian politician and teacher who served as a deputy minister of urban and rural development.
Early life and education Makgone holds five tertiary education degrees in education and human resources, among them a bachelor's of arts and a bachelor of education.
She worked as teacher at Mokganedi Tlhabanello Senior Secondary School in Drimiopsis in the Omaheke Region from 1987 and was promoted to principal of Mokaleng RC Combined School in 1996. She also served as principal of other schools.
Career In 2010, Makgone became a member of parliament on a SWAPO ticket.
In February 2013, after the death of Abraham Iyambo, she was appointed deputy minister of education. Makgone replaced David Namwandi who was promoted to minister.
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Who is Silvia Makgone?
Deputy Minister of Education, Namibia
When was Silvia Makgone born?
Silvia Makgone was born on 1 September 1963 in Aminuis.
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Silvia Makgone is a politician.
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Silvia Makgone is Namibian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Silvia Makgone. https://biography.guide/silvia-makgone/
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