The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism's Executive Director says poaching of rhinos and elephants in Namibia has decreased significantly over the years. 

People flocked to shopping malls in Oshakati in the Oshana Region to do shopping for Christmas.

Surprisingly, this year witnessed less traffic congestion in town compared to previous years.

It was Emperor Caesar Augustus who famously ordered everyone to return home for registration, leading to the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

Similarly, around this time of the year, Windhoek tends to transform into a ghost town as Namibians also flock to their hometowns.

Travellers have flocked to bus terminals, embarking on journeys to reunite with their families for the holiday season. 

However, the scene is not without its challenges, as some passengers find themselves in extended waits for buses.

There is not a single old-age home in the Kavango East and West regions, and it's not because there is a shortage of financial resources to build such establishments.

A local expert says it's simply not part of the culture to isolate the elderly.