While many Namibians celebrate Family Day with loved ones, squatters in Windhoek treat the day like any other, hustling to survive.

In Windhoek, families went all out to ensure that Goodwill Day served its purpose of strengthening family bonds and spending quality time together.

Continuing in the spirit of Christmas, some families chose to enjoy the day with festive activities and time together.

The Hossiana Lutheran Parish in Windhoek joined Christians worldwide on Thursday, 25 December, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Vendors in Windhoek are slowly beginning to feel the pinch from the absence of customers, as many have returned to their places of origin, while others head to holiday destinations to unwind.​

The festive season road safety campaign was conducted at the Windhoek‑Okahandja roadblock, with authorities stepping up efforts to ensure safe travel during the holiday period.

Francistown City Council, Botswana’s second-largest municipality, is exploring the possibility of establishing twinning arrangements with Windhoek City Council and the coastal municipality of Swakopmund. 

The construction of the new police station in Windhoek's Okuryangava area is showing progress, with completion slated for April 2026.

Steel foreman on site Petrus Alfeus told nbc News that they have not experienced any challenges, apart from the lack of building material that caused a slight delay.

Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) held a stakeholder engagement session in Windhoek with the “Order With Me” operators.
 
These operators are small online importers who help customers order goods from outside the country, mainly from countries like China.
  

A call for entries for the Next Ma|Gaisa Star Competition was launched in Windhoek, signalling the start of Season 5 of the event.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, in partnership with UNFPA and supported by the European Union, HISA Namibia, and the United Nations in Namibia, hosted a community activation event in Windhoek as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.