The group consists of 43 members; 14 males, 29 females aged between 25 and 49 years. These are registered members from Zimbabwe, Namibia and DRC refugees. The group participated inNorthern trade fair.
The group has managed to produce artifacts that they sold and managed to profit BWP 5,000.00. In 2108, attended the Makgadikgadi Epic where they sold for BWP 1200.00 worth of products. The group has been selling from the roadside stall since May on the A3 road. They have profited BWP 18,800.00 in June and BWP 6,440.00 in July.
SKIB facilitated allocation of the stall in the neighboring village along the A3 road where most the group display and sell the crafts. Customers include the Tourists and locals passing on the A3 road, staff, stakeholders and other PoCs in the camp, as well as villagers outside the camp. Some local customers have been placing orders through their stalls.

“Since we started selling out here most our crafts were bought at good prices by locals and tourist on transit.” Said Bheki who is responsible for the stalls and sales in a group. One of the gentlemen explained that he managed to design the folding chairs of which the owner provided materials. He indicated that due to the lack of materials he at times is not able to produce. Mr. Bhekimpilo Weza’s crafts were taken to Botswana Marketing in Gaborone. They have indicated that they already have a supplier of the same products made in the same wood (Olive). Other markets are being sourced.

Carpentry
The other two participants were assisted with tools which they share with the art and crafts group. This has enhanced their production which saw them improving on the quality of the furniture they are producing. SKIB has encouraged them by allowing them t to use the old bricklaying workshop shade as their temporary workshop since previously they used to produce from home. There are three participants engaged in this livelihoods activities and all of them males of Zimbabwean nationality. Their services include maintenance and manufacturing of household furniture. SKIB has assisted one participant to set up a workshop and its electrification.
“I have many customers who have placed orders for exotic lamps that I produced. One guest house in Nata contracted me to produce 16 pieces for them’’ said Mr. Mareva.