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.

The majority of residents in Otjiwarongo spent their Christmas in churches, followed by quality time with family. 

When the NBC News team met with residents there, some were still doing final preparations in town for the day.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi attended a Christmas Eve luncheon with the elders in Gibeon to celebrate the festive season and share in the spirit of unified community.

 The luncheon was hosted by the newly elected Gibeon village council, with over 60 individuals were in attendance.

Traffic is slow at the Kapfsarm roadblock enroute to Hosea Kutako International Airport as motorists head north and to other destinations for the festive season.

Holidaymakers are leaving the city to reach their destinations in time for Christmas Eve celebrations with family and loved ones.

The Okapuka roadblock has seen heavy traffic, keeping law enforcement officials on high alert.

NBC reporter NH !Noabeb visited the roadblock to provide an update.

For four decades, the Ebenezer Youth Conference has played a significant role in positively shaping the lives of young people, keeping them engaged, motivated, and off the streets during the festive season.

Faustina Caley, the former Deputy Minister of Education, asserted that a child's upbringing at home can determine their character. 

Caley was speaking at a belated commemoration of Human Rights Day and Namibian Women's Day in Rundu. 

Public transport fares have increased significantly at this time of the year. Travellers say the prices are above the normal rates, particularly at loading zones in the city.

Otjinene resident Martha Tjo, a wheelchair user, is struggling to improve her livelihood and urgently needs proper housing that can accommodate her and her family.

Tjo (47) was born and raised in Otjinene, a place she has always called home despite the many hardships she faces.

Low groundwater levels of boreholes have left farmers in the townland of the Aus Settlement struggling to secure enough water for their households and livestock.