While some are spending Christmas with their loved ones, others had to forego family time to work over this bonding period.

Petrol jockeys Joshua Kapaya and Sam Shilumbu had no choice but to clock in for work in order to earn an income and provide for their families.

Despite the desire to stay home, create memories, and celebrate the once-a-year Christmas Day with family and friends, this was a farfetched wish.

But as the saying goes, if a man doesn't work, he won't eat.

For this reason, the two workers found themselves serving the nation the best way they knew how to.

Their stories are no different from those of street vendors Helena Gabriel and Veronica Frans, who described working on Christmas day as "hustling" to put food on the table.

Poverty and unemployment remain a thorn in the flesh for many in the country, and defeating the scourge remains the main goal for them.

Although wishing to celebrate the day with no worries, taxi driver Dennis Johannes used the chance to drive others safely to rejoice with their families.