A few hours before the close of 2024, the NBC News team visited Rundu, where locals shared their reflections on the past year and hopes for 2025.

Residents of Queen Sofia Farm are optimistic that 2025 will bring adequate rains following the drought of the past two years.

Situated in the Kunene Region, Queen Sofia is made up of five resettlement farms.

As the year 2024 faded away, the beaches of the coastal towns came alive with excitement, and fireworks were displayed as midnight struck.

As the residents of Keetmanshoop are preparing to bid 2024 farewell with fireworks, animal lovers and the Keetmanshoop Municipality are concerned about the crackers' effects on animals.

Inspector General of the Police, Joseph Shikongo, and his team visited the Okahandja roadblock to remind travellers to be cautious during the holiday season.

Lieutenant General Shikongo reassured road users of the police presence, explaining the importance of road safety.