What languages are spoken in Namibia?
Although English is the official language, it is rare that it is a Namibian’s first language. Nearly all Namibians have a home language or mother-tongue, and this depends on their ethnic origin. Each ethnic group has its own language or dialect. The Ovambo people make up the largest enthinc group in Namibia and they speak Oshiwambo. Other native languages include Otjiherero, Nama-Damara, and Silosi. Afrikaans was the language used during Apartheid which means that nearly 60% of the population also speaks Afrikaans. There is also a small German-Namibian community who speak German. Q: Do I need to speak another language to participate in the program? A: You do not need any language proficiency other than English in Namibia. Although the official language of Namibia is English, most Namibians speak multiple indigenous languages plus Afrikaans. You are not required to learn any of these local languages, but it may come in handy, and your ‘learners’ will love it if you try a bit. Q: Where w
