Late last month, over a century later, the German government for the first time ever issued a formal apology amid a push for reparations. Berlin followed with a pledge of 1.1 billion euros (almost $1.3BN) toward infrastructure development for Namibia. However, it stopped short of offering direct reparations.
Namibian Vice President Nangolo Mbumba issued a statement on Friday, saying "No amount of money in any currency can truly compensate the life of a human being."
"We need to recognize that the amount of 1.1 billion euros agreed upon between the two governments is not enough and does not adequately address the initial quantum of reparations initially submitted to the German Government," he added.
Breath-taking.