As the first day of the school calendar year dawned on Namibia, the nbc News team paid a visit to some schools in Rundu.

At Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School, a number of parents were waiting in the queue to register their children for the new academic year.

The announcement of exam results is a joyous occasion for many learners, however, others are forced to stare failure in the face. 

A local social worker says that even though parents and guardians might be disappointed, they should resist the urge to punish those who have failed.

Close to 1300 learners still need to find placement in the Kavango East Region.

Despite this, the acting education director, Christine Silima, is adamant that they will be accommodated when schools reopen next week.

The acting Education Director in the Kavango East Region says all credit goes to the teachers and school management of the region.

Christine Shilima was responding to the region's examination results. 

Vendors who operated stalls at the just-ended Rundu Beach Festival expressed mixed feelings about the event.

Some say their businesses fared relatively well; others say they made a loss.

The Rundu Beach Festival attracted numerous vendors, most of whom offered food and beverages.

A Catholic nun from the Benedictine Sisters of Oshikuku decided to spread some festive season cheer to the elderly at Utokota village in Shambyu, Kavango East Region.

This is Sister Wilhelmine Mukosho. 

Some Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) clients waiting in line at the mobile home in Rundu are adamant about finishing the registration process, despite the announced extension.

It's a chaotic situation, with various clients putting pressure on the security guards to better manage the queue.

Today is Family Day, celebrated worldwide to honour the significance of family. 

Our Rundu-based news crew spoke to some residents and visitors to capture what this day means to them. 

While some families opted for a cosy day at home, others flocked to local recreational spots. 

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.

Rundu-based Aqua Emergency Care Services say they are ready to attend to any emergencies in and around the region this festive season.

There are only three private ambulance services in one of Namibia's most populated towns.

It's the festive season.