The answer is yes, for several languages.
In August 2021, Namibia's Roads Authority announced that written learner's-licence tests would become available in several local languages at NaTIS centres nationwide for applicants who are not conversant in English. Roads Authority
English remained the primary testing language, but the announced alternatives were:
- Afrikaans
- Nama/Damara (Khoekhoegowab)
- Otjiherero
- Oshiwambo (Oshikwanyama)
- Rukwangali
- Silozi Roads Authority
The Roads Authority said additional vernacular languages could be added in future. Roads Authority
Why does this matter?
A learner's licence test isn't supposed to be an English-language examination.
Its purpose is to determine whether an applicant understands road rules, road traffic signs and the controls of the relevant vehicle. Those are the areas specified by Namibia's road-traffic regulations. Namiblii
Making tests available in additional languages therefore allows applicants to demonstrate driving knowledge without unnecessary language barriers.
What about the new computerised test?
This is one point I could not verify from an official source.
The Roads Authority's 2021 announcement concerns written learner tests, while Namibia began introducing computerised learner testing in 2026. I did not find an official source confirming which language options are currently available through the new computerised system.
If you're booking a computerised test, confirm available languages directly with your NaTIS centre.