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WINDHOEK, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) – A festive and joyous atmosphere engulfing the world has created relief and dynamic business for Namibian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and informal traders, whose profits were depressed by COVID-19 during the year.
The jubilant mood also envelops the few people in Ovahimba who sell traditional goods such as bracelets, necklaces, and clothing made from local products along Independence Avenue, Namibia’s busiest main road that runs through the central business district of the capital, Windhoek.
“I come here every day. I’ve been in this business for about 15 years but this year was the worst. There was a time when we couldn’t come here because the city was closed due to COVID-19. Now at least there are a few foreigners who come. to buy our products. I sell bracelets for 150 Namibian dollars (about 10 US dollars), the necklaces range from 100 to 300 Namibian dollars, as some are made with original seashells, “said Kaija Tjitjara, a seller of traditional goods from Ovahimba he told Xinhua.
The Ovahimba are indigenous peoples living in northern Namibia.
“I didn’t make a lot of money from March to October, but in the last weeks since November I have recovered well and the sales really improved. Sometimes I even stay here late because some tourists still come to buy my products until 7pm so I don’t I can quit the business, “Tjitjara said.
Newly discovered dynamic business is also the order of the day even in the high-density suburbs of the capital.
“I can’t really complain, but the few weeks to date have been good in terms of business. Considering there was a time when we couldn’t even sell a dress because people were locked up and they were also in financial trouble from COVID-19. . Our situation is much better, “said Loide Uushona.
Uushona sells traditional dresses known as Odelela in the vernacular Oshiwambo.
“In the last three weeks, I have managed to work around 5,000 Namibian dollars. This is only in a few weeks compared to the times when I can only raise that amount in a matter of months. So maybe people now I’m spending because of the Christmas mood, “he said.
Another casual street vendor in Windhoek, Talent Chasi, a Zimbabwean who specializes in selling cell phone items such as screen covers, chargers and sometimes footwear that she buys in the popular China Town in Windhoek, she told Xinhua that life is better working than sitting at home.
“In general, I am happy now with the holiday season that I can move around and sell my products to customers instead of being home alone. Business is good. I manage to sell a few things per day. On a good day I am earning up to 500 Namibian dollars, “he said. Final product
