Namibia Archives - Global Black History

Black Women Shut Out of the Olympics

When the competition gets real, white supremacists changes the rules. Caster Semenya of South Africa, Christine Mboma of Namibia, Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi, and Margaret Wambui of Kenya were all barred from participating in their signature races at the Olympic games in…

Featured Society by John Akina August 26, 2019

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How the Nama Lost Their Land to the Boers in Namibia

When present day land reform issues are discussed, Boers always criticize any government that proposes land expropriation without compensation. Therefore, it is worth exploring how they got the land in the safe place. In present day Namibia, the Nama unjustly lost their land to South African…

Life by Editor May 2, 2016

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The Herero and Nama Genocide in Namibia

Bismarck assembled leaders of Europe countries and the USA in 1884-5 for what is now known as the Berlin Conference, to settle disputes about the colonies. Ironically, there were no African people invited. After the conference, Germany's colonies were South-West Africa (Namibia),…

Culture ReVision by Editor September 28, 2015

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Early Boer & British Settlements in South Africa

The early history of Dutch and British settlers in South Africa might help to explain the inequality and problems of present day South Africa. The history of colonialism begins with the Dutch in 1652 followed by the British in 19th century. DUTCH SETTLERS…

Uncategorized by Editor September 20, 2013

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Namibia: Another Jewel in Africa

NAMIBIA Namibia is located in the Southern African region, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa. South Africa occupied the German colony of South-West Africa during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it…

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Namibia at Independence 1990: Sam Nujoma

Herero people in Namibia starved by Germans colonialists Nambia won its independence officially on March 21, 1990. Considering the brutality of German, British and South African occupations this was momentous. Below is a speech given by Namibia's own Sam Nujoma. The Speech: Honourable Master of…

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What is the African Growth & Opportunity Act?

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) of 2000 was signed into law with the intent to increasing trade between the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa. The SSA countries that are eligible for AGOA status are Angola; Benin; Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi;…

Theories by Editor December 11, 2011

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Changing Perceptions through Football for Women

Namibia's Women's Football coach, Jacqui Shipanga is an everyday hero trying to make a difference by establishing a football league for women. Through her program she has established the first women's league in Namibia. She uses examples such as Japan's recent victory in the…

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Refugees Who Became Presidents

These men were once refugees but went on to become Presidents of Namibia, Ghana and South Africa. Their contributions to the independence of their countries does and to politics in Africa remain to this day. SAM NUJOMA …

Uncategorized by Editor September 27, 2011

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The New Face of Africa: Dr. Helena Ndume

Dr. Helena NdumeAs we continue our series The New Face of Africa we feature Dr. Helena Ndume an ophthalmologist working in Namibia to help people see again. Helena Ndume is New Face of African progress. She studied medicine in Germany before returning…