Group members Names and Student numbers.

Student Name and Number:

Priskila Hishiiko 230097871

Ndemushiika Dhiginina 230098177

Monica Heita 230096263

Elara Paulus 230098665

Andreas Mandjoro 230097154

Sindamba Klaus 230097073




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