Business takes place on the streets of Kinshasa. From haircuts to pedicures, sales of foreign and local currencies, mobile phones, bottles of petrol, repairs of electrical equipment, shoes and cars, photocopying and typing services. This is all in addition to the choice of bread, fruit, vegetables, drinks and the range of goods and services offered by rambling traders. No need for elaborate shopping centres, everything can be found by stepping out into the street.
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