"Many Khwe in Bostwana, especially those living in Maun and Khwai, have shifted to Setswana as their first language."

"Khwe and ǁAni distinguish their ethnic affiliation, but claim to speak dialects of one common language. In 2000, Khwe and ǁAni speakers formed one single language committee to standardize and develop their language, as well as to produce written materials for their language."

"[In Namibia] Vigorous. Many non-Khwe learn Khwe for interaction with Khwe. Positive attitude. Also use English or Afrikaans... Many in Zambia have given up Khwe to speak the language of their partners and parents. Few speak Lozi [loz], the lingua franca of the area."

"With the exception of the Kipi George Primary School where a teacher tried his best to explain subjects in Kxoedam, English and or [sic] Afrikaans are used as medium of instruction in all schools in the area."

"[T]he Kxoe people have no access to socio-economic development, including effective education, adequate health care and social service, sanitation ,water supply, housing, radio and posts and telecommunication services."

"Kxoedam as a written language was first introduced by the late Prof Oswin Köhler of the University of Köln as easly as 1960."

"Upon request of the Kxoe authority, a first Kxoe community workshop on language was held in Mutc'iku [Namibia] from July 28th to Septermber 1st 1996... A practical course on how to read and write Kxoedam was the major interest of the participants, and follow-up seminars were requested."

"Kxoedam is the language dominantly used in West Caprivi [Namibia] and it is employed as a lingua franca."