Young people are encouraged to stay safe and healthy and avoid crime, drug use, and violence during the festive season. 

Blasius Goraseb, the mayor of Swakopmund, ceremoniously welcomed visitors to the town with a big traffic parade that marked the beginning of the holiday season. 

Goraseb, in his address, urged both residents and visitors to exercise caution on the roads and to celebrate responsibly. 

The Katutura Old Age Home became a hub of festive spirit as residents were treated to a special visit by the Namibia Diamond Trade Company and Diamond Manufacturer Association.

Residents and visitors at Oshikango have expressed dismay at the lack of alternative roads to get around town, which makes traffic a nightmare.

The border town, like many others in northern Namibia, receives a high influx of holiday makers during the festive season, and this year was no exception.

Journalists may not belong at the top of the list, but they certainly are among the essential workers.

With the holiday season in full swing, animals are often left locked up with no one to take care of them.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) aims to protect and prevent cruelty to animals, and it is a safe haven for many homeless animals and an adoption centre.

The holiday season is a period when many individuals become victims of crimes, but most occurrences may be prevented if people pay close attention to their surroundings and take proactive safeguards.