Understand
English is spoken throughout Namibia it is the country's official language and is also the medium of instruction in most schools, although in many urban areas Afrikaans similar to Dutch is used as a lingua franca, as 50% of the Namibian population speaks Afrikaans. German is widely used in tourism and business. Oshiwambo is spoken by 50% of Namibians as a mother tongue.
Radio and television is also predominantly in English.
Other langauges include Oshiwambo, Otjiherero, Damara/Nama, Setswana, SiLozi, and Rukwangali.
