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Hosting relatives is a costly generosity

Many employed urbanites cannot admit that it hurts them to host relatives from upcountry, especially those who come unannounced and the job seekers whose visit is indefinite.

Some visiting relatives often think they are owed a favour by their town kin. They come with tall tales of fabulous investments, if only someone could get them a start-up.

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