Batswana
Batswana (the plural of “Motswana”) are the smallest population group in Namibia, with approximately…
The Hereros/ Himbas
The Hereros and Himbas originated from East Africa, entering Namibia via Zambia and southern Angola.
Owambo
The Owambo are the largest ethnic group in Namibia. They are originally from the area north of the Etosha
Nama/Damara
The Damaras are the oldest ethnic group in Namibia, numbering an estimated 90 000. They are generally
The San
The San people, also known as the Bushmen, are regarded as the earliest inhabitants of Namibia; today
Caprivians
Caprivians live in the north-eastern part of Namibia which borders Zambia, Botswana and Angola.
Basters
The Basters are mainly a combination of indigenous Khoisan people and white European settlers.
Coloureds
Coloured are people from a mixed racial and cultural background. They are mainly Afrikaans speaking.
The Whites
There are about 75 000 white Namibians. Many of them are descendants of Europeans who came…