Authorities in the Erongo Region have expressed satisfaction with the good behaviour demonstrated by both tourists and locals throughout the holiday season. 

Now that it is the beginning of the new year, beaches like Independence Beach at Walvis Bay are still packed with visitors. 

Spending time at the beach and swimming in the ocean is the perfect way to spend the last few days of the summer holiday. 

Swakopmund's Mayor, Blasius Goraseb, unveiled the town's theme for 2025, which centres around empowerment. 

The theme, Goraseb, says reflects the town's commitment to strengthening its community and economy through initiatives that focus on education, skills development, and inclusivity.

In his New Year message to the inhabitants of the Erongo Region, Governor Neville Andre expressed hope for a prosperous 2025 and has encouraged unity, peace, and continued progress within the region.

As the year 2024 faded away, the beaches of the coastal towns came alive with excitement, and fireworks were displayed as midnight struck.

The Swakopmund beaches are a hive of activity as holidaymakers and beachgoers frolic on the seashore. 

Swakopmund is a traditional holiday spot for locals and foreigners alike, with many participating in daring adventures on the dunes and going on hot air balloon rides, amongst others. 

The Ubuntu Safe Haven Soup Kitchen in the DRC informal settlement on the outskirts of Swakopmund is pleading with good Samaritans to assist in building a dining hall and utensils. 

The soup kitchen feeds over 300 children, who receive their meals in the open.

The mayors of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay say the year 2024 has been a challenging one.

Throughout the year, the neighbours supported each other and found innovative ways to assist local businesses and customers. 

Rear Admiral Junor Grade Sacheus !Gonteb has been appointed as the fourth Navy Commander.

The change of command ceremony was held at Walvis Bay on Monday.

Rear Admiral Sacheus !Gonteb replaces Rear Admiral Alweendo Amugulu.

Swakopmund is one of the preferred holiday destinations in the country, and with its pleasant weather, it is impossible to stay indoors.

When the scorching sun comes out, many are drawn to the beach to cool off or enjoy volleyball and beach soccer.