Otjiwarongo Councillor Paulus Nekundi has appealed to constituents to foster a caring family spirit as they enter 2026.

The Otjozondjupa Police Commander, Philip Hidengwa, commended the residents of Otjiwarongo for their good behaviour on New Year's Eve.

The Otjiwarongo New Year crossover patrol started before midnight.

As 2025 ended, churches in Keetmanshoop filled to capacity as residents gathered to usher in the New Year with prayer, thanksgiving, and hope.

Tsumeb municipality Acting Chief Executive Officer Frans Enkali has warned residents against unlawfully blocking stormwater drainage points, as such actions contribute to the increase in flooding incidents currently experienced in the town.

A belated Christmas celebration brought joy to pensioners and people with disabilities at Gam settlement.

The gathering was organised by a local teacher, together with the social group, Tjiuti Kora Tjike Kukore.

The Rehoboth mayor says 2026 will see more engagement with all stakeholders to craft a vision for the town.

The NBC's Afrikaans radio station, Hartklop FM, hosted a live broadcast from the B1 service station in Rehoboth.

The Chief Medical Officer in the Kunene Region, Mugisha Barongo, has said the establishment of the Kaoko-Otavi Correctional Facility clinic speaks to the decentralisation of essential services and ensuring equitable access to healthcare.

As 2025 draws to a close, ||Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze has wished the region's inhabitants a happy New Year and established the tone for 2026. 

Delivering his new year message, Governor Gertze themed 2026 as the year of unity, decisive action and self-reliance. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to speak openly about the rising number of suicides in the country.

The President's appeal comes as Namibia recorded more than 400 suicide cases during the 2024/2025 financial year.

As 2025 draws to a close, world leaders are using their New Year's addresses to set the tone for the year ahead.