The NBC News team also hit the busy streets of Keetmanshoop to find out how families are handling the expense of school supplies.
It is only a few days before the re-opening of the schools; parents and guardians are making the last-minute trips to cross things off their back-to-school shopping lists.
A Keetmanshoop-based craftsman, Johannes Munkitji says he makes ends meet through handicraft, a skill passed down to him from his late father.
Munkitji says he earns an income by carving tables, chairs, bowls, and ornaments, which he has done for 30 years now.
The Governor of ||Kharas region, Dawid Gertze, has set goals for 2026 that focus on initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of the inhabitants.
The Keetmanshoop Municipality Traffic Department has issued 25 fines since the start of the festive season, compared to over 40 in the same period last year.
The NBC News team in Keetmanshoop spoke to families enjoying Family Day at local recreational facilities, where they gathered for outdoor activities and quality time together.
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.
Police in the ||Kharas Region have stepped up festive operations by deploying officers to help prevent crime and ensure public safety during the Christmas period.
With only two days until Christmas, foot traffic has surged at the Keetmanshoop Shopping Mall as residents hurry for last-minute festive shopping.
The NBC News crew in Keetmanshoop spoke to shoppers amid the bustling town, capturing their Christmas plans and messages.
The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has urged unity among communities and political leaders.
Gertze, who was speaking during a thanksgiving dinner for the elders, said peace must guide society beyond political differences.
The Governor of the ǁKharas Region, Dawid Gertze, dressed as Santa Claus, brought festive cheer and gifts to young patients at Keetmanshoop State Hospital today.
A total of 15 children received gifts during the visit.
