Youth living in the DRC Informal Settlement at Swakopmund are striving to make ends meet in the face of unemployment and a lack of business opportunities.

The holiday season has officially ended, and parents across the country have been hitting the road since the start of the week to drop off their children at school.

A police officer has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol at Walvis Bay.

According to a police report, a white Toyota Hilux with a NamPol registration collided with a Honda Fit on Thursday, January 11, at half past ten at night along Independence Road in Walvis Bay.

Erongo Governor Neville André has called on the three re-elected mayors of the coastal towns of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Henties Bay to expand their services to the residents in anticipation of high urban-rural migration this year.

This André was highlighted during an interview with nbc News.

Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes reflected on the impact of visitors during December, which improved the domestic economy.

The town attracted visitors from as far away as Angola, Botswana, and South Africa.

nbc News reporter Stefan Uirab spoke to Namubes.

Pashula Hangula, 13 years old, died in a freak accident this afternoon in the Dune 7 area between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

The police report indicates that a driver, 21 years old, was allegedly following another vehicle when his vehicle got stuck in the sand as it was ascending to the top of the dune.

Swakopmund, a traditional holiday spot for both locals and foreigners, offers a plethora of opportunities for adventures, sports, and classic entertainment. 

Swakopmund, the picturesque coastal town, witnessed an exhilarating year-end target archery shooting event over the weekend.

Swakopmund has already drawn a substantial number of visitors, leading to a shortage of available parking space.

This influx is proving beneficial for the local economy.

nbc News reporter Stefan |Uirab interviewed Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes to shed light on the situation.

Hitch-hikers in Swakopmund find themselves in a predicament as they contend with inflated transportation prices, leaving them stranded at no-hitchhiking zones and service stations.