Namibia: Bringing the News Closer to the People
[Namibian] One of Widnhoek's most iconic sights is the figure of the newspaper vendor weaving between cars, swiftly organising change and thrusting the day's broadsheet into a motorist's outstretched hand.
Namibia's iconic newspaper vendor, Naftal Thomas, has been selling The Namibian at the same spot in Windhoek for over two decades. Thomas, who started his day at 04:30, collects 50 copies of the newspaper each morning. He notes the headlines before setting out to sell, ensuring his customers receive the latest news. Despite the decline in sales due to the shift to digital news, Thomas remains dedicated to his job, emphasizing the importance of street vendors in providing timely news to the public.
As the day comes to an end, Thomas encourages people to buy newspapers from vendors, supporting their livelihoods.
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