WINDHOEK, 30 December 2024 - The City of Windhoek (CoW) setting up to host an exciting New Year’s Eve event. (Photo by: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA

KHORIXAS, 30 December 2024 - The Khorixas Town Council building. (Photo: Contributed)

OSHAKATI, 30 December 2024 - The heavy rainfall in Oshakati has caused flash floods, leaving many homes submerged. Ndapandula Paulus, a resident of Okandjengedi South, expressed her concerns about the rising water levels, saying they are finding it difficult to move around and their properties are damaged. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 26 December 2025 - Utii Tjiho is one of the mothers who delivered a baby in Windhoek on Christmas Day. (Photo: Contributed)

30 December 2024, Lower Saxony, Leer: A sign warns of the danger of falling while two flags fly in the background. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a warning of heavy squalls on the Brocken Peak and gusts of wind on the coast. Photo: Lars Penning/dpa

This handout photograph released by the official Telegram channel of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on December 30, 2024, shows some of the 189 Ukrainian prisoners of war travelling on a bus, after an exchange at an undisclosed location, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (Photo by HANDOUT / AFP)

Thailand's forward Patrik Gustavsson celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2024 ASEAN Electric Cup semi-final second leg football match between Thailand and the Philippines at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on December 30, 2024. (Photo by Amaury PAUL / AFP)

Thailand's forward Suphanat Mueanta (L) celebrates with Thailand's midfielder William Weidersjo (C), Thailand's Japanese coach Masatada Ishii (R) and teammates after winning the 2024 ASEAN Electric Cup semi-final second leg football match between Thailand and the Philippines at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on December 30, 2024. (Photo by Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP)