Windhoek fudge sellers on a mission to giving back

Patience Makwele

For many Windhoek residents, they are the young men selling fudge at traffic lights, office blocks and shopping centres. But for the volunteers behind Tent City Namibia, every sale represents more than a sweet treat, it is an opportunity to help vulnerable people and draw attention to social challenges often overlooked.

Founded by four young entrepreneurs August Mathupi, Lungile Mathupi, Denzel Christiaan and Johannes Kampolo, the initiative is using fundraising and community outreach projects to support people affected by homelessness, poverty and substance abuse.

Speaking to Young Observer on behalf of the team, August Mathupi said the idea was born from conversations among friends who wanted to do more than simply organise events.