She does actually already speak Afrikaans, but not understanding all languages of a place that she's planning to be in charge of - bugs her. She makes a list of the major Oshiwambo dialects and looks for a place she can learn Nama/Damara.

Now, what's the government of Namibia like? She expects it to be in complete shambles, but if there's something of it left maybe she can try to salvage it.