English is widely spoken and is the official language of Namibia. Most subjects in school are taught in English. Afrikaans and local indigenous languages are also widely spoken.
The International Dialing Code for Namibia is +264.
Mobile telephone roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone operators. Coverage is best in urban areas and along major roads. Elsewhere can be patchy.
MTC has the widest coverage and supposedly best coverage in Namibia.
It is possible to buy a 'pay as you go' sim card package on arrival.
There are Internet cafes situated throughout the country but speeds are generally slow.
Postal and Courier Services:
Most goods arrive in Namibia via South Africa with duty added. The "average" import duty is 19%, with the duty range running from 0% for some items to 45% for other items. Goods which "should take three days" for delivery from South Africa, often take over 10 days.
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