Upon Namibian independence in 1990 , English was enshrined as the nation 's sole official language in the constitution of Namibia .
When Namibia was administered by South Africa , Afrikaans , German , and English enjoyed an equal status as official languages .
Upon Namibia independence in 1990 , English was enshrined as the nation 's sole official language in the constitution of Namibia .
When Namibia was administered by South Africa , Afrikaans , German , and English enjoyed an equal status as official languages .