The third edition of the Ondobe Annual Youth Expo held at the Sam Mwashipnadeka Business Park ended in the Ohangwena Region.

In Windhoek, families went all out to ensure that Goodwill Day served its purpose of strengthening family bonds and spending quality time together.

Continuing in the spirit of Christmas, some families chose to enjoy the day with festive activities and time together.

As Namibia celebrates Family Day, the NBC News team in Oshakati caught up with the Namoloh family at Ohnuno.

Like many who travelled from across Namibia to spend the festive season with loved ones, the Namolohs left busy city life for their traditional home, where birdsong wakes them each morning.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on behalf of the Namibian government and her family, extended wishes for warmth, love, and togetherness to embrace families across Namibia.

Today marks Family Day, also known as the Day of Goodwill, highlighting the importance of family unity and quality time together.

The newly formed Bowls of Hope Foundation, established just two months ago in Ondobe Village in the Ohangwena Region, has made its first public footprint by reaching out to vulnerable children, long before completing all formal registration processes.

At least four babies were recorded as being born on Christmas Day in Windhoek, one of the most significant days on the Christian calendar. 

Two babies, a boy and a girl, were born at the Windhoek Central Hospital, while another two babies were recorded at Katutura Maternity Ward.

The Hossiana Lutheran Parish in Windhoek joined Christians worldwide on Thursday, 25 December, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

The Municipality of Walvis Bay has reiterated that the use of fireworks within the town is prohibited unless prior authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authorities.

Otjozondjupa Police Commander Phillip Hidengwa has urged motorists to avoid overloading and strictly adhere to road traffic rules.

Christmas cheer has taken over Independence Beach in Walvis Bay, where families and friends are spending the day by the ocean.

The beach was buzzing with music, food and holiday spirits as its residents celebrated Christmas.

NBC News reporter Renate Rengura gave an update from Independence Beach.