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September 2026
Windhoek Observer
Bisey /Uirabwas appointedsubstantive CEO in 2019
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“The company's own historical reporting also records a period of institutional stabilisation and improved financial management following /Uirab's appointment as substantive CEO in 2019.”
NAC chief executive officer Bisey /Uirabdescribedthe expansion as a strong vote of confidence in the country
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“NAC chief executive officer and Air Connect Namibia chairperson Bisey /Uirab described the expansion as "a strong vote of confidence" in the country and the route's long-term potential.”
Bisey /Uirabdescribedlaunch as important step strengthening Namibia's international connectivity
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“NAC chief executive officer and Air Connect Namibia spokesperson Bisey /Uirab described the launch as an important step in strengthening Namibia's international connectivity.”
NAC chief executive Bisey /Uirabdescribesthe launch as a significant development for the country's aviation and tourism sectors
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“NAC chief executive and Air Connect Namibia spokesperson Bisey /Uirab describes the launch as a significant development for the country's aviation and tourism sectors.”
Bisey /UirabsaysNAC is mandated to ensure refuelling services at all airports are always sufficient
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“He says the NAC is mandated to ensure refuelling services at all the country's airports are always sufficient and available, adding this can only be achieved under favourable circumstances.”
Bisey /Uirabdescribedthe move as a strong vote of confidence in Namibia's aviation and tourism sectors
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“Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Airports Company and Chairperson of Air Connect Namibia, Bisey /Uirab, described the move as a strong vote of confidence in Namibia's aviation and tourism sectors.”
Bisey /UirabisNamibia Airports Company chief executive and Air Connect Namibia chairman
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“According to a statement from Namibia Airports Company chief executive and Air Connect Namibia chairman Bisey /Uirab, Edelweiss will run two weekly flights from 1 June and increase the frequency to three flights from 15 July.”
The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Namibia Airports Company CEO Bisey /Uirab as part of an investigation into alleged corrupt practices at the state-owned company. The summons seeks information and documentation relating to transactions and appointments at NAC, including the awarding of a tender for the renovation of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility and the appointment of the head of internal audit.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Namibia Airports Company CEO Bisey /Uirab as part of an investigation into alleged corrupt practices at the state-owned company. The summons seeks information and documentation relating to transactions and appointments at NAC, including the awarding of a tender for the renovation of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility and the appointment of the head of internal audit.
The Namibia Airports Company says it is closely monitoring Jet A-1 fuel supply challenges at Hosea Kutako International Airport and is working with fuel suppliers, government authorities, airlines and other aviation stakeholders to manage the situation and minimise disruptions. Airport operations are continuing and contingency measures are being considered where necessary.
The Namibia Airports Company has launched its first Basic Aviation Security Training Course following certification as an Aviation Security Training Organisation. The course, running from 29 June to 14 July 2026 in Windhoek, brings together 50 participants including 29 police officers and 21 NAC employees to enhance airport and aviation infrastructure protection.
Swiss carrier Edelweiss has begun non-stop service between Zurich and Windhoek with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays, adding a third frequency on Wednesdays from July 2026. The inaugural flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday carrying 285 passengers.
Swiss airline Edelweiss has begun direct flights between Zurich and Hosea Kutako International Airport, initially operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, with a third weekly flight to begin 15 July 2026. The inaugural flight on 1 June carried 285 passengers inbound and 261 outbound, marking the first non-stop commercial air link between Switzerland and Namibia.
Edelweiss airline launched a non-stop commercial service between Zurich and Windhoek, carrying 285 passengers on the inaugural flight to Namibia and 261 departing for Switzerland. The Namibia Airports Company says the service will initially operate twice weekly, with plans to expand to three weekly flights from mid-July, marking a milestone for the country's aviation and tourism sectors.
Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints amid geopolitical tensions affecting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Fuel suppliers at Namibian airports are contractually required to maintain reserves of Jet A1 and FGas.
Edelweiss Air will expand its direct Zürich–Windhoek service to three weekly flights from July 2026, up from two weekly flights starting June 2026, using an Airbus A350-900. The expansion is expected to boost inbound tourism to destinations including Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.
Edelweiss Air will increase its non-stop service from Zürich to Windhoek from two to three weekly flights from 15 July. This expansion is part of Namibia's broader growth in international connectivity, with the country's airports expected to serve 17 international destinations by mid-2026, nearly doubling from 10 destinations in 2023.
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appointed Vetumbuavi Mungunda as president, with Patty Karuaihe-Martin and Tarah Shaanika as deputy leaders. The new board, which will serve a two-year term, aims to strengthen the chamber's institutional capacity and expand its role in economic and policy discussions.
Vetumbuavi Mungunda was elected president of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the organization's Annual General Meeting on 27 March 2026, replacing Bisey /Uirab. Mungunda has outlined plans to strengthen institutional capacity, broaden sectoral and regional representation, and position the chamber as a more formidable influence in national and regional economic debates.
The outgoing president of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on the private sector to take greater ownership in developing the country and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which he described as the backbone of the economy. New NCCI president Vetumbuavi Mungunda pledged to focus on strengthening the chamber's capacity for thought leadership and expanding its representation across sectors.
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appointed Vetumbuavi Mungunda as president, with Patty Karuaihe-Martin and Tarah Shaanika as vice presidents. The new board will focus on strengthening institutional capacity and expanding the chamber's role in economic and policy discussions.
Zambian carrier Proflight Zambia inaugurated its first flights to Windhoek this week, operating three times weekly between Lusaka, Livingstone, and Namibia's capital. Government officials and aviation stakeholders highlighted the route's potential to boost tourism, trade, and regional connectivity between the two countries.
Proflight Zambia launched a new three-times-weekly air service connecting Lusaka and Windhoek via Livingstone, operating on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Namibian officials said the route would boost trade, tourism and regional connectivity between the two nations.
Namibia recorded 11% passenger growth from January to October 2025, with the Air Connect Namibia initiative expanding the country's international destinations from 10 in 2023 to 17 by mid-2026, adding over 120,000 new international seats and positioning Namibia as southern Africa's leading aviation growth story.
Namibia recorded 1.26 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, a 45.5% increase from 2023, with the high-end sector experiencing robust recovery driven by demand for eco-conscious, low-density experiences in destinations like Etosha, Sossusvlei, and emerging remote areas. The sector is projected to generate N$4.6 billion in 2025 with continued growth expected from improved air connectivity and diversified marketing strategies.
Namibia has nearly doubled its international air connectivity since 2023 and achieved the largest capacity growth among southern African countries without a flag carrier, with passenger numbers growing 11% in early 2025. The Air Connect Namibia initiative has secured several new international routes and added over 120,000 new seats to the network, positioning the country as a premier tourism and investment destination.