Christmas babies

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Christmas Day in Windhoek was marked by the joyful arrival of six newborns at the Katutura Intermediate and Central hospitals.

Four baby girls and one bouncing baby boy were delivered at the Katutura Hospital Maternity Ward, while the Central Hospital saw the arrival of a baby boy.

Orphans during the festive season

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During the holiday season, when happiness and celebrations are everywhere, orphans are yearning to feel like they are part of something. 

What does the holiday season truly mean for both orphans and those who want to positively impact their lives? 

Christmas treat for the elders

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More than 1,500 senior citizens were treated to a Christmas lunch and received shopping vouchers to get them through the festive season by Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes.

Forbes also paid a visit to old-age homes in surrounding areas that were out of reach.

Christmas celebrations in Windhoek

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Windhoek residents have taken to recreational facilities to celebrate Christmas with family.

For many Namibians, the Christmas holiday serves as the perfect escape from many of one's problems and offers a chance to reconnect.

MVA urges public to save emergency number 9682

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The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) is advising the public to save the emergency number 9682 to promptly report road accidents.

Since December 10, there have been over 70 recorded crashes, resulting in 14 fatalities. Often, individuals at accident scenes are unaware of the emergency number to call.

Aussenkehr farmworkers living conditions a concern

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Aussenkehr, a settlement located on the banks of the Orange River, is known for its agricultural activities, particularly the cultivation of table grapes, which are exported to Europe.

The settlement has a primary school, a government clinic, a police station, and a shopping centre.

Ebenezer Pentecostal Church organises youth conference

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A Christian youth event aiming to instill discipline and moral values in young people is being held at Tsumeb.

The 12-day conference, being hosted by the Ebenezer Pentecostal Church in Namibia, attracted over 50 youth from across the country.

Festive season amplifies daily challenges homeless people endure

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For many homeless individuals, Christmas is just another difficult day.

The holiday season can be particularly difficult for them, as they are often faced with loneliness and hunger.

Little is left for them as they rummage through the bins because people have gone away for holidays.