“Namibia Airports Company (NAC) chief executive Bisey /Uirab said the route strengthens passenger throughput, cargo potential and overall airport utilisation, while supporting the Air Connect Namibia initiative aimed at restoring and expanding air connectivity.”
Air Connect Namibia board chairperson Bisey /Uirabsayshigher flight frequency is essential for tourism recovery
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“Air Connect Namibia board chairperson Bisey /Uirab says a higher frequency of flights coming into Namibia is essential for the country's tourism sector recovery.”
Bisey /Uirabischairperson of Air Connect Namibia and chief executive officer of NAC
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“At an event in the capital this week, the chairperson of Air Connect Namibia and the chief executive officer of the NAC, Bisey /Uirab, emphasised the catalytic role aviation plays in driving tangible growth and increased investment.”
Bisey /Uirabstated that Air Connect Namibia hasnearly doubled Namibia's international connectivity in short period
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“In a short period, we have nearly doubled Namibia's international connectivity and positioned ourselves as the leading aviation growth story in the region.”
Bisey /Uirabischairperson of Air Connect Namibia and chief executive of NAC
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“"We warmly welcome Fly Angola to our shores which will greatly benefit the strong, historical ties between Namibia and Angola," said Bisey /Uirab, the chairperson of Air Connect Namibia and chief executive of the NAC.”
“The NAC, led by chief executive Bisey /Uirab, selected Central Oil Namibia in 2021 to supply fuel at Eros and Andimba Toivo ya Toivo airports for the next 15 years in a deal valued at N$14,8 million a year.”
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.
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Edelweiss nonstop Zurich-Windhoek flights enhance tourism connectivity and international travel accessibility for Namibians.
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.