At the Katima Mulilo hospital, 12 babies were born on New Year's Day—eight boys and four girls.
An exhausted yet happy new mother, Nambile Mbala, who was the first to give birth to a baby boy shortly after two in the morning, said she was speechless.
There is a feeling of excitement when a mother brings life into the world, but when they are born on a day that is celebrated by the majority, let alone the New Year, there is even more reason to celebrate. Those in the bracket will tell you about it.
The beaches of the coastal towns came alive with the traditional sounds of African music, braais, and enjoyment as the year 2022 faded away.
The new year 2023 should be a year in which Namibians spread unity and love.
These are the words of encouragement spoken by a number of people that nbc News spoke to as they crossed the threshold into the new year.
Rundu Beach drew a crowd for the New Year's Eve countdown after being closed for two years due to COVID-19.
The joyful crowd described their delight at being back at the popular hangout spot.
