The Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) has expressed concern over the recent decision by NamWater to award a major water pipeline tender of N$237 million to a Chinese company.

NALOBA said NamWater bypassed competent local businesses.

Despite the start of the festive season, some small businesses have continued to operate during the holidays to meet their financial obligations before the start of the school academic year in January. 

nbc News reporter, NH !Noabeb, visited some small businesses in the capital to see how they are doing.