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The Arabic Afrikaans Writing Tradition (Forthcoming title, due end October) - Jacana The focus of this book is the Arabic-Afrikaans literary tradition of the Cape Muslim community. It looks at the emergence of this tradition at the Cape of Good Hope, as well as the social vehicles through which it emerged and through which it was in use. This is done through an examination of the li...

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In all this willful world
of thud and thump and thunder
man’s relevance to books
continues to declare.

Books are meat and medicine
and flame and flight and flower,
steel, stitch, and cloud and clout,
and drumbeats in the air.

Gwendolyn Brooks, author and poet (1917 - 2000), from The Marginalian https://www.themarginalian.org/2017/06/07/book-power-gwendolyn-brooks-bookmark/?fbclid=IwAR1vaVp0QfuRdu1DEJi9v32y4AkNkPpm-gffpuvbWgmziCAkxXk-hhh9G3Y

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📢Cover Reveal Alert! 📚

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of South Africa as we unveil the cover of "Hot Water" by Nadine Belladonna Dirks 🔥

📖 Discover an intimate and bold exploration of:
✨ Chronic Illness
✨ Racism
✨ Inequality

In this gripping literary work, Nadine Dirks delves deep into the life of a young African woman from the Cape Flats. She battles not only a chronic illness but also systemic challenges like racism, sexism, classism, fatphobia, and slut-shaming within the healthcare system. 🏥

"Hot Water" offers a poignant narrative that sheds light on the struggles faced by underprivileged individuals seeking adequate healthcare. 🌍 It also unveils the unique and heart-wrenching experiences of African women. 🚺

🩸 Endometriosis, a debilitating chronic illness, serves as the backdrop for this powerful exploration. Dirks vividly illustrates how this condition shapes the lives of young women, impacting their ability to navigate the world.

Join us as we raise awareness about the challenges of the public healthcare system and the inequalities it perpetuates. Nadine Dirks' journey and revelations are a passionate call to action. 💪

"Hot Water" is a courageous and unapologetic narrative that exposes the harsh realities of living with a chronic illness while battling a healthcare system filled with prejudice and discrimination. 📣

Get ready for a story that will inspire dialogue and change. Stay tuned for more updates on this transformative book! 🌟

Click here to pre-order your copy: https://jacana.co.za/product/hot-water/

🎉 Big congrats to Mame Bougouma Diene and Woppa Diallo for winning the 2023 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing with "A Soul of Small Places," a story about "a rural Senegalese community haunted both by herdsmen and a patriarchal culture," published on TorBooks. The duo gets £ 10,000!

vir Deidré Jantjies se kinderboek: ''Stories in die Wind: 10 Khoena Verhale''

Trailer: Stories in die Wind 'Stories in die Wind' is a short film animation web series about a young girl that finds her purpose. This story is based on a Nama story written by Deidre J...

Deidré Jantjies se kinderboek, ''STORIES IN DIE WIND: 10 KHOENA VERHALE'', bevat tien (10) verhale wat die minder bekende stories van die mense van die Richtersveld, Namakwaland, en Kalahari vertel. Die karakters is diere, mense, die son, maan en sterre. Skilpad en Volstruis sê mekaar die stryd aan. Sal Jakkals en Leeu kan saamwerk om te jag? Die mense van Hoerikwaggo (Huri‡oaxa / Tafelberg) trek ||Hui !Gaeb toe. Daar is die Gariep se watergees in die vorm van 'n vrou. Pragtig vertel om lesers se verbeelding aan te wakker.

Navrae en bestellings by [email protected] / 081 719 2545

3 African Authors Longlisted for the 2023 Oceanos Prize for Portuguese Literature 3 African authors have been longlisted for the 2023 Oceanos Prize, one of the most important literary prizes in the Portuguese language. Mozambican author Hélder Muteia and Cape Verdean writers Joaquim Arena and Mário Lúcio are among the 41 longlisted authors. The Oceanos Prize is open to all Por

NB-Uitgewers deel graag onlangse suksesse en toekennings aan Deidré Jantjies!🥳

🏆Deidré Jantjies het twee toekennings by die onlangse Wes-Kaapse Regering se Cultural Affairs Awards ontvang: “Most Innovative Young Artist” en “A Project that Promotes Sign Language or Marginalised Language of the Western Cape”.

Baie geluk, Deidré!

''This biography is intended to serve as an inspiration for young Namibians, illustrating how the late Ombara Otjitambi Vekuii Rukoro ascended from the townships of Otjiwarongo's Orwetoweni and Katutura to become one of Namibia's most remarkable figures and accomplished individuals...'' https://nbcnews.na/node/102812?fbclid=IwAR2xJdCrprgaFNpeY3LrDEUu5a1MJQSPVcuOdsfPAALafPbgmF9SMaEZdVE

"Times and Life of Vekuii Rukoro" launched | nbc A book titled "Times and Life of Vekuii Rukoro" has been officially launched in Windhoek, marking a significant tribute to the late Vekuii Rukoro's lifetime and achievements. This biography is intended to serve as an inspiration for young Namibians, illustrating how the late Ombara Otjitambi Vekuii....

Take note of the Fireworks tonight at the Windhoek Show Grounds at 20:00.
What can you do to make sure your animals are safe?
- Keep your pets in a safe secure area (in your house)
- Do not leave them alone at home
- Make sure your pet has a secure collar and name tag on
- Take your dog for a nice long walk or play so they are tired
- Have a tv or radio on playing music to drown out the firework noise
- Provide them with a fun toy or another activity to keep them busy and distracted

Friendly Reminder: Opportunity to Participate and Exhibit at World Space Week Namibia 2023

We would like to remind you about the exciting World Space Week (WSW) Namibia, happening from October 4th to 6th, 2023. This event is proudly hosted by NCRST in collaboration with MHETI and SASSCAL, and it revolves around the theme "Space and Entrepreneurship."

We extend a warm invitation to individuals, companies, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Offices, Ministries and Agencies, Civic Organizations, and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to join us by either attending or exhibiting space-related materials.

For more information, we kindly ask you to read the enclosed advertisement and visit the NCRST Website: https://ncrst.na/calls. The submission deadline is Thursday, September 28, 2023.

If you require further details, please don't hesitate to contact Mr. Benyamen Nathanael at [email protected] or Mr. Sepo Kamwayamunzi at [email protected], or give us a call at 061 431 7000.

FIRST PEOPLE: The Lost History of the KHOISAN
by
Andrew Smith

First people communities are the groups of hunter-gatherers and herders, representing the oldest human lineages in Africa, who migrated from as far as East Africa to settle across southern Africa, in what is now Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. These groups, known today as the Khoisan, are represented by the Bushmen (or San) and the Khoe (plural Khoekhoen). In ''First People'', archaeologist Andrew Smith examines what we know about southern Africa’s earliest inhabitants, drawing on evidence from excavations, rock art, the observations of colonial-era travellers, linguistics, the study of the human genome, and the latest academic research.

Richly illustrated, ''First People'' is an invaluable and accessible work that reaches from the Middle and Late Stone Age to recent times, and explores how the Khoisan were pushed to the margins of history and society. Smith, who is an expert on the history and prehistory of the Khoisan, paints a knowledgeable and fascinating portrait of their land occupation, migration, survival strategies and cultural practices.

Professor Andrew Smith is an archaeologist and researcher who has excavated in the Sahara and Southern Africa, working with Tuareg pastoralists in Mali, the Khoekhoen descendants in South Africa, and the Ju|'hoansi Saan in Namibia.

ISBN: 9781776191598
Price: N$ 250 (incl. maps and illustrations)
Order today at [email protected] / 081 719 2545
*Countrywide delivery * Namibia only *

Register now: Breakfast Invitation: “Innovate with Impact: Leading Change in Namibian Business.” Become agile, creative and innovative! 15 September - https://mailchi.mp/economist/invitation-networking-breakfast-friday-15-sept-13986992

CONSERVATION STATUS AND RED LIST OF TERRESTRIAL CARNIVORES OF NAMIBIA
by
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Large Carnivore Management Association of Namibia, Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE), 2022

Conservation Status and Red List of the Terrestrial Carnivores of Namibia is a semi-technical book that covers the ecology, status, threats and conservation recommendations of all terrestrial carnivores that occur in Namibia, from lion to meerkat. It is a highly informative, detailed publication that is of interest to farmers, tour guides, tourists, students and anyone, who has the conservation of wildlife, especially conservation of healthy populations of free-ranging carnivores in Namibia.

Red Data Books provide information on the level of threat to the earth’s biodiversity, identify the causes, and make recommendations on what can be done to address the problem. They are essential tools for biodiversity management and conservation provided that the data on which they are based is sound, and the recommendations they make are effectively implemented.

ISBN: 9789994501670
Price: N$ 250
Order today at [email protected] or 081 719 2545 (bulk orders welcome) * Price excludes postage and shipping fees * Countrywide delivery