Windhoek: Magdalena Shaalukeni, a final-year student at the University of Namibia (UNAM), has turned her painful past into a message of hope with the launch of her book, “Becoming A Better You (B.A.B.Y.).” The 21-year-old, who is pursuing an honours degree in sociology and psychology, wrote the book to help other victims and survivors find their voice and speak up against abuse.
June 30, 2026
According to Namibia Press Agency, Shaalukeni revealed in an interview that she suffered sexual abuse at the hands of her uncle at a young age. Rather than allowing the trauma to define her, she spent eight years quietly working on her manuscript, los…