High drama unfolded in a fast-flowing river near Mariental as resident Warren Hanse fought to survive a harrowing ordeal after heavy overnight rains.
Hanse was trapped in his vehicle, which was swept away by the rapidly rising Grundoring River early this morning.
While many Namibians celebrate Family Day with loved ones, squatters in Windhoek treat the day like any other, hustling to survive.
Destitute families who are unable to meet even the most basic needs are found all over Namibia.
nbc News team caught up with such a family in Rundu and compiled this report.
These are the living conditions of 53-year-old Natalia Mbako and her family of nine.
The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, says the aviation industry is in need of a unified approach to survival and growth, following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
