Domestic tourism in Namibia is now emerging as a strong contributor to Namibia's festive-season tourism economy.
During the just-concluded December season, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has seen a bumper holiday season, with the tourism parastatal reporting a massive influx of local tourists.
Festive season policing in the Erongo Region has yielded positive results, with an overall decrease in crime.
While there have been some successes, Erongo Police Commander Nikolaus Kupembona noted that challenges still persist.
Swakopmund Mayor Suamma Kautondokwa has described the festive season as busy but successful, with the town once again proving to be a safe and welcoming tourist destination.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has appealed to holiday-goers not to leave their pets unattended at home.
The SPCA has urged holidaygoers to plan in advance and ensure their pets are left in the hands of caretakers to avoid leaving them alone.
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.
Authorities in Henties Bay have spoken out against vandalism of road signage, which they say compromises public safety, especially during the busy festive season.
Botswana's Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship has extended its liquor trading period to 20 hours during this festive season, as the southern African country trudges towards becoming a 24-hour economy.
Christmas cheer has taken over Independence Beach in Walvis Bay, where families and friends are spending the day by the ocean.
The beach was buzzing with music, food and holiday spirits as its residents celebrated Christmas.
NBC News reporter Renate Rengura gave an update from Independence Beach.
For inmates at Windhoek Correctional Facility, Christmas is often the hardest time of year, reminding them of loved ones and familiar traditions that define the festive season.
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a major concern in Namibia, with authorities expecting that the curve might move up during the festive season due to high alcohol and substance consumption.
