A few hours before the close of 2024, the NBC News team visited Rundu, where locals shared their reflections on the past year and hopes for 2025.

Residents of Queen Sofia Farm are optimistic that 2025 will bring adequate rains following the drought of the past two years.

Situated in the Kunene Region, Queen Sofia is made up of five resettlement farms.

As the residents of Keetmanshoop are preparing to bid 2024 farewell with fireworks, animal lovers and the Keetmanshoop Municipality are concerned about the crackers' effects on animals.

The City of Windhoek's dams that supply 80% of water to the residents are below capacity, and residents are urged to embrace saving measures.

Public Relations Officer at the City of Windhoek, Harold Akwenye, urges public members to use water responsibly as water is scarce.

It was business as usual in the streets of Windhoek following the final announcement of the Presidential and National Assembly election results last night. 

While some were aware that the results would be announced, others were caught by surprise when the final outcome was revealed.

Usakos residents have asked for clarification about the government's conditional basic income grant criteria.

Residents at Usakos in the Erongo Region flocked to the community hall daily since the registration for the conditional basic income grant of N$600 started last week.

Residents of Tsintsabis Settlement in Oshikoto's Guinas Constituency say they are headed to next week's polls with mixed feelings, largely disappointed with the lack of development in their area.

The community says they are tired of surviving from government handouts.

Residents of Kamanjab have applauded their regional and constituency offices for service delivery in their area.

The nbc News team witnessed some of the services being delivered in an informal settlement of New Land in Kamanjab where sewage lines are being constructed.

609 residents of Rehoboth's Block E residential area received the title deeds for their properties through the Rehoboth Alienation Scheme that was established in 1992.

Rehoboth Mayor Amanda Groenewaldt described the moment as joyful, as they had been waiting for 46 years for it.

Some residents of Aminuis have expressed dissatisfaction with the distribution of drought relief aid, which they believe does not adequately address the needs of people in the area.