Work on the Olufuko Center, where the 33rd Independence Day celebrations will take place on the 21st of March, is progressing well.

Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala is confident celebrations will boost the economy of the town and region at large.

It's a busy time for the town and region at large as Outapi town prepares to host Independence Day celebrations for the first time.

Those tasked with ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities remain on the ground, mapping out the best strategies and sharing ideas on how to ensure the perfect celebration, which will be attended by thousands of Namibians.

Omusati Governor, Erginus Endjala, told nbc News that both a local and national preparatory committee are on the ground, with the region eager to host a befitting celebration.

He called on the town's business community to be ready to host a large influx of people and to ensure they have a great experience.

"When you have events of this nature, it tells us to say that it will increase your business revenue because those who are coming from elsewhere will need services that you may provide, and in the process, you make some profit out of it. Therefore, this time around, we must prepare our businesses so that they cannot disappoint them when they need their services. We must have stock enough for our guests when they come; they must not be running around because they can't find stock in our businesses."

With the influx of people, security also becomes a concern, and Omusati Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, says their troops will be on the ground to maintain law and order.

Basson warned people against carrying weapons to the celebrations as they are prohibited.

"As we are approaching the 21st of March, as our slogan goes, boots on the ground, in other words, every day we are busy with operations whereby members are on the ground to make sure that in the buildup to independence, our presence is felt. Police are seen at every corner."