The festive season is one of the most anticipated periods of the year, which also comes with an appetite for shopping.

Small business owners spoke to nbc's Luqman Cloete about consumer spending during the festive season.

Maria Ndifikepo, a small business owner, explained that business was booming at the beginning of the festive season but has somewhat slowed down.

For many homeless individuals, Christmas is just another difficult day.

The holiday season can be particularly difficult for them, as they are often faced with loneliness and hunger.

Little is left for them as they rummage through the bins because people have gone away for holidays.

As the city becomes quieter, the homeless population continues to beg on the streets, but they feel even more isolated and vulnerable.

There are organisations and shelters in Windhoek that strive to provide some comfort and support to the homeless during Christmas.