It was Emperor Caesar Augustus who famously ordered everyone to return home for registration, leading to the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

Similarly, around this time of the year, Windhoek tends to transform into a ghost town as Namibians also flock to their hometowns.

Travellers have flocked to bus terminals, embarking on journeys to reunite with their families for the holiday season. 

However, the scene is not without its challenges, as some passengers find themselves in extended waits for buses.

There is not a single old-age home in the Kavango East and West regions, and it's not because there is a shortage of financial resources to build such establishments.

A local expert says it's simply not part of the culture to isolate the elderly.

The Kunene Regional Council's Ohamaremba-Okanguati water supply project, meant to provide quality water to residents of Okanguati settlement and surrounding areas, is well on track.

Swakopmund is one of the preferred holiday destinations in the country, and with its pleasant weather, it is impossible to stay indoors.