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    The Kavango people

    The Kavango people, also known as the vaKavango or haKavango, are a Bantu ethnic group residing along the Kavango River, which forms part of the border between Namibia and Angola. Their traditional homeland is the Kavango Region in Namibia, where they have lived for centuries, with a lifestyle deeply tied to the river and its surrounding environments. The Kavango people are largely riverine, relying on fishing, livestock farming, and agriculture for their livelihoods. Pearl millet is their main crop, used to prepare staple dishes like porridge, and it is also fermented to make a traditional drink. The Kavango people are divided into five kingdoms: Kwangali, Mbunza, Shambyu, Gciriku, and Mbukushu.…