Christopher Hope Boeken

Funny, moving and sharply ironic, My Chocolate Redeemer is a novel full of intellectual fireworks and red-herrings, from the award-winning South African author Christopher Hope.

When Kathleen dies, her only son returns to Johannesburg to carry out her final wishes. Her legacy, which he must deliver in person, includes a cache of firearms for a former apartheid enforcer; a wig that once belonged to a Liberian boy soldier; and her knitting needles, which he must present to Bamadodi, the Rain Queen.

Harry Moto must pass as a "coloured" on the underside of society, following a sexual escapade with the rich which forces to live as a fugitive. This is the first novel of Christopher Hope, who is better known for his poetry and as a winner of the Cholmondeley Award.

Examining Namibia's economic landscape since 1900, this book delves into the historical and political factors shaping its reliance on raw materials and the service sector. It investigates the stagnation of the manufacturing sector, contrasting it with the industrial development seen in other high-income nations. The analysis highlights the influence of power dynamics, both internationally and domestically, that have perpetuated the status quo and obstructed meaningful economic transformation. This comprehensive study encompasses both colonial and post-independence contexts, offering a unique perspective on Namibia's economic evolution.