Namibia: Too many pupils, too few resources in Erongo  – International

The Erongo region’s education system is battling an ever-growing learner population and inadequate infrastructure.

Erongo director of education Erenfriede Stephanus says the region’s pupil population has surged by 5% in one year – from 53 538 in 2023 to 56 313 in 2024.  

 She said this during a regional consultation at Swakopmund on Monday between deputy minister of education, arts and culture Faustina Caley and education stakeholders.  

Despite this increase of 2 775…