Hundreds of people witnessed the switching on of Christmas lights at Swakopmund, signaling the start of the festive season.

The municipality has invited both local and international tourists to visit Swakopmund and support all festivities as a way to revive the economy.

For about two years, COVID-19 adversely affected the socio-economic status of Namibia, and Swakopmund, which heavily relies on tourism, needed a plan to attract visitors and thereby revive its economy.