Henties Bay residents have bemoaned poverty levels, a lack of recreational facilities, and low wages in the town.

As people flock to different towns in search of a better life, the woes of poverty and unemployment continue to have a grip on the population.

Ten babies were delivered on New Year's Day at Rhino Park, Katutura, and Windhoek Central hospitals.

Four bouncing baby boys were born in the Central Hospital, while three girls and one boy were delivered at the Katutura Hospital.

Rhino Park Hospital delivered one boy and a girl.

It's the 1st of January 2024, the first day of the year, and we would like to say a Happy New Year once again to our viewers, and we wish you a productive year ahead.

People in various parts of the country bid farewell to the year 2023 in style.

The festive season is one of the most anticipated periods of the year, which also comes with an appetite for shopping.

Small business owners spoke to nbc's Luqman Cloete about consumer spending during the festive season.

President Hage Geingob says his hope is that the old-age pension grant will be increased to N$2000 or more.

Dr. Geingob says his desire is to see this happen before he leaves the presidential chambers.

Currently, over 202,294 pensioners receive the monthly old-age grant.

President Hage Geingob says it is clear that the year being entered, 2024, promises the delivery of tangible outcomes that have been carefully curated throughout.

Dr. Geingob christened 2024 the Year of Expectations and the Year of Elections, which will be a new beginning for the Namibian House.

Holidaymakers who travelled to various destinations have begun making their return, resulting in an influx of traffic on the national roads.

Many expressed their excitement about reuniting with family and friends for New Year's Eve celebrations after spending Christmas away from home.

Vernon John Gavin, a 53-year-old resident of Banker Close Fairways in Walvis Bay, was killed and robbed of his Samsung Galaxy 14 at his home around 12:30 on December 30.

The parking area along Independence Avenue will be closed to the public on Sunday, December 31st.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) stated that the closure is due to the hosting of the New Year's celebration.

A reduction in domestic tourism is emerging as a concern for the industry.

Namibia Wildlife Resort's (NWR) Manager for Corporate Communications, Nelson Ashipala, says this is despite efforts by the company to promote domestic tourism.