… While the project is frequently discussed as “reviving” the national carrier, she said government will not resurrect the liquidated Air Namibia brand but will instead create a fresh entity that will be operated under a more sustainable and strategically sound framework. …
Namibia, Botswana twin to establish airlineNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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National airline liquidated in 2021 that former employees are seeking unpaid severance for; government plans joint airline with Botswana by end of 2026.
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… Air Namibia, established in 1947 and fully nationalised in 1986, operated across southern Africa and Europe but struggled with high costs, overstaffing, and poor management years later. …
New airline plan hits turbulence over water needs… Of this amount, N$7.4 million was sponsored by MTC while N$2.8 million was contributed by Huawei, Tafel Lager, Standard Bank, the National Arts Council of Namibia, Air Namibia, J&P Group of Companies, NDTC, Powerplay, Namibia Film Commission, Nascam and Namibia Wildlife Resorts. …
Arts ministry seeks industry input to resurrect NAMAs- February 2026
Former Air Namibia employees petitioned the Supreme Court yesterday, requesting an expedited hearing in a dispute over unpaid severance payments that have been pending for almost five years, following the airline’s liquidation. …
Former Air Namibia employees remain unpaidIuze Mukube Former employees of Air Namibia, which ceased operations and was liquidated in 2021, handed a petition to the Supreme Court yesterday. …
Ex-Air Namibia employees petition Supreme Court… He was well-known in the high-profile liquidation sphere, dealing with big cases such as the Air Namibia liquidation, the SME Bank closure, and the Fishrot-related asset curatorship. …
Veteran liquidator Bruni dies… He was well-known in the high-profile liquidation sphere, dealing with big cases such as the Air Namibia liquidation, the SME Bank closure, and the Fishrot-related asset curatorship. …
Veteran liquidator Bruni dies- November 2025
… Around the same time, minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi reaffirmed the government’s intent to resurrect Air Namibia by next year – packaged as Namibia Air. …
Starlink No, Namibia Air Yes?- April 2025
… I strongly believe the Air Namibia case depends on both. A national airline is the pride and joy of every country, and Ethiopian Airlines is testament to this. …
Bring Back Air Namibia – But Do It Right- March 2025
… The issue is not whether NWR, Air Namibia or other state-owned companies should be bailed out to maintain a few cushy jobs. …
So What if NWR is Sold?
Business
Namibia and Botswana to establish joint national airline
The News
Namibia and Botswana plan to launch a joint national airline by the end of this year, with Ethiopian Airlines as a strategic partner. The airline aims to create roughly 700 direct jobs and 500 indirect jobs, starting with domestic routes before expanding to regional and international markets.
Why it matters
Joint Namibia-Botswana national airline launch by end of year, with Ethiopian Airlines partnership, will create roughly 1,200 direct and indirect jobs.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
Friday 8 May
Namibia and Botswana to establish joint national airline
Namibia and Botswana plan to launch a joint national airline by the end of this year, with Ethiopian Airlines as a strategic partner. The airline aims to create roughly 700 direct jobs and 500 indirect jobs, starting with domestic routes before expanding to regional and international markets.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 25 March
Water sector criticises N$3 billion national airline plan
Activists and analysts warn that the government's plan to launch a state-owned airline for N$3 billion is a risky use of public funds that should instead go to water infrastructure and essential services. They cite the previous airline's collapse, which cost over N$8 billion in subsidies, and note that private operators already serve many routes.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 March
Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 February
Former Air Namibia workers petition Supreme Court over unpaid severance
Nearly five years after Air Namibia's liquidation, former employees have petitioned the Supreme Court for an expedited hearing in a dispute over unpaid severance payments. Although a High Court ruling previously ordered the recalculation and payment of severance packages, the liquidators have appealed that order, leaving many employees still awaiting payment.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 18 February
Ex-Air Namibia employees petition Supreme Court for severance pay
Former employees of Air Namibia, liquidated in 2021, have petitioned the Supreme Court to either expedite or dismiss an appeal by liquidators challenging a High Court order to pay outstanding severance entitlements. The 637 employees, who received only half their severance in 2021, won a High Court case in 2024 ordering full recalculation and payment, but liquidators appealed the decision.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 7 February
Veteran liquidator David Bruni dies at age 76
David Bruni, a prominent liquidator known for handling high-profile cases including Air Namibia's liquidation and the SME Bank closure, has died aged 76. He is survived by his wife Gisela, three children, and two grandchildren.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
Veteran liquidator David Bruni dies at 76
David Bruni, a prominent Namibian liquidator known for handling major cases including the Air Namibia liquidation, SME Bank closure, and Fishrot-related asset curatorship, has died aged 76. He is survived by his wife Gisela, three children and two grandchildren.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →