An investigation into the challenges faced by nomadic learners of Namibia in meeting their educational provision.

ABSTRACT

The study explored into the challenges encountered by the nomadic learners (Himba and Zemba)

of Namibia in meeting their educational provision. A descriptive survey design was employed to

collect information. The sample comprised 29 teachers and 7 nomadic learners, hence the study

had 36 respondents. The sampling technique was convenience and the data were collected using

interviews and questionnaires as research instruments. The interview was face to face and semistructured.

The collected data were presented in a narrative form and analyzed based on research

questions. The study found out that challenges such as inadequate learning materials, shortage of

classrooms, lack of accommodation, lack of water, insufficient food supplies and engagement of

unqualified teachers in mobile schools hindered nomadic learners of Namibia in meeting their

educational provision. It was revealed by respondents that schools had inadequate learning

facilities. It was also shown that the schools used tent classrooms and under tree classes.

Participants revealed that schools did not have water sources of their own. It was also brought

out that mobile schools received insufficient food that could not sustain the school term. In the

light of the findings, the researcher recommended that the Namibia Ministry of Education and

rightful authorities put initiatives and measures to eradicate challenges faced by the nomadic

learners of Namibia in meeting their education provisions.