While many Namibians celebrate Family Day with loved ones, squatters in Windhoek treat the day like any other, hustling to survive.

The NBC news team visited several recreational facilities across the city to see how residents are celebrating Christmas.

Families and friends were spotted enjoying the festive season with picnics, games, and quality time together.

For inmates at Windhoek Correctional Facility, Christmas is often the hardest time of year, reminding them of loved ones and familiar traditions that define the festive season.

Reports of bribery linked to the issuing of driver and learner licences appear to be on the decline. The Roads Authority said it has not recorded any such cases this year. Speaking to NBC News, Corporate Communications Manager Hileni Fillemon said incidents related to bribery have dropped over the years.

The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) said it has recorded over 130 labour disputes since January, of which 52 have been resolved.

The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) has hosted its first Legal Champion Award in the capital today. 

Director of the LAC, Toni Hancox, says that despite financial challenges the centre faces, like any other non-government organisation, they believe this is an opportunity for new beginnings.

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has launched educational material for the Minimum Wage Bill in the form of a QR code, which directs citizens to a website containing all relevant information.

Trade tariffs imposed by the United States are negatively affecting Namibia's export earnings, having disrupted established value chains and decreasing competitiveness in traded goods.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has launched its K9 Unit, consisting of 10 dog handlers and four K9s.

This follows six months of extensive training that cost the agency N$2.5 million with support from the Ministry of Finance.

The Police Regional Commander in the Omusati Region, Commissioner Ismael Basson, has confirmed that two officers will be deployed to every polling station in the Omusati Region to ensure the safety of voters during the Regional Councils and Local Authority Elections.