With families preparing for long trips to spend New Year's Day with loved ones, the Puma Loading Terminal at Keetmanshoop is gearing up for an influx of public transport commuters.

A total of 11 new-born babies were welcomed in Katima Mulilo on New Year's Day.

Of the 11, the Katima Mulilo State Hospital welcomed five male and five female babies, while the Enkehaus Private Hospital welcomed a baby girl.

Ten babies were delivered on New Year's Day at Rhino Park, Katutura, and Windhoek Central hospitals.

Four bouncing baby boys were born in the Central Hospital, while three girls and one boy were delivered at the Katutura Hospital.

Rhino Park Hospital delivered one boy and a girl.