Many Namibians and visitors are expected to spend their Easter weekend in Swakopmund.

The popular holiday destination has experienced high levels of traffic into the town since the early hours of this morning.

NBC news reporter Stefan |Uirab interviewed the town's Mayor, Dina Namubes.

Plans are underway to convert the Omaruru single quarters into an open market.

Omaruru Mayor Vincent Kahua says the development will reduce the 70% unemployment rate among the youth in the town.