An apology was negotiated instead of made upfront. It avoids legal consequences. The atonement also stops short of conceding reparations and the declaration omits the word.

Geingob was ambitious to enter Namibian history as the president who did more to promote the welfare and advancement of citizens. But he struggled to turn that vision into reality in office.

In her latest book, historian Susan Williams ruthlessly reveals through factual evidence the unsavoury machinations of the CIA in Africa during the Cold War until the late 1960s.

It recovers the secret history of the country's resistance music culture from the 1950s to the late 1980s – censored, suppressed, prohibited and made almost impossible to listen to during apartheid.

Namibia’s political stability so far has been vested in the dominance of Swapo. Those opposing its control face an uphill battle.

It remains to be seen how much longer the 'old men syndrome' will persist in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa, despite growing frustration among the politically powerless.

The interpretation of others’ legacies often reveals a great deal about us and our values.

Democracy is in a parlous state in many countries in southern Africa. Autocrats hold onto power, while electorates have little to choose from at the polls.