Profile : Namibia
Region: Africa
Capital: Windhoek
Population: 2.1 million
Area: 823 144
GDP per capita: $7400.00
Religions: Christian 80%, Traditional 20%
Languages: English is the official language, few people speak it, instead they speak Afrikaans.
Description
Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990 after a long war that cost dearly in social and economic terms.
The economy is heavily dependent on the extraction and processing of minerals for export. Mining accounts for 20% of GDP.
A high per capita GDP, relative to the region, hides the great inequality of income distribution. About 50% of people live below the poverty line.
Namibia had the highest percentage of Christians for any country in Africa for many years. The work of early Lutheran and Anglican missionaries gave rise to large denominations. However now nominalism is widespread and people are less open to the gospel.
Missionaries
Prayer Points
- Pray for Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary in Windhoek, the only Evangelical diploma and degree training facility in the country.
- Apartheid and war has left its mark on the country. Pray for reconciliation and healing of the past through faith in Christ.
Flag
Map
Opportunities
| Ministry | Opportunity | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development and Caring | Head of Administration and Finance - Namibia | Development and Caring | Short term |
| Leadership Training | Office Manager - Namibia | Leadership and Training | Long Term |
| Private tutor - Namibia | School Teachers | Short term | |
| Theology teacher - Namibia | Bible and Theology Teachers | long-term |