By: Mathias Hangala
For months, a group of Angolan citizens has been residing near Kuryangava’s Stop ‘n Shop market area, sending their youngest members onto the streets of Windhoek to sell wooden crafts and household products, as well as to seek financial donations.
Since The Villager’s last report on the group, their numbers have diminished as some have returned to Angola.
Engaging one of the new families, The Villager learned that they comprise 13 members, including six children, three men, and four women.
Despite adverse weather conditions, they sleep outdoors, relying on handouts and the sale of crafts, which are now experiencing slow sales.
The influx of people from southern Angola, particularly those reliant on animals for sustenance and income, intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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