… 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. …
High-end tourism in robust recoveryNamibia Minute.
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Bisey /Uirab
Also known as: /Uirab
Chief executive of Namibia Airports Company; former president of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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- February 2026
- January 2026
… 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. …
Aviation surge fuels domestic investment … Air Connect Namibia achieves capacity growth- October 2025
… ur commitment to helping the NCCI connect, empower and represent businesses across all regions.” The breakfast also featured a panel discussion themed ‘The Role of Private Sector Leadership in Building a Competitive and Resilient Namibia’, moderated by NCCI president Bisey /Uirab …
Gondwana, NCCI partner to boost inclusive growth- January 2025
… Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, the Namibia Tourism Board and the City of Windhoek. “We warmly welcome Fly Angola to our shores which will greatly benefit the strong, historical ties between Namibia and Angola,” said Bisey /Uirab …
Fly Angola connects Luanda and Windhoek- April 2024
… ortunities for local businesses to participate meaningfully in the petroleum value chain, from exploration and production, to downstream activities. “One of the key priorities is to build local capacity and expertise in the petroleum sector,” she added.NCCI president Bisey /Uirab …
All Namibians should benefit from oil, gas – petroleum chief- June 2023
… 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. …
Company with one employee wins N$222m airport fuel tender
Business
Namibia has sufficient jet fuel capacity amid Middle East tensions
The News
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.
Why it matters
Namibia's sufficient jet fuel capacity provides reassurance amid Middle East geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 4 May
Namibia has sufficient jet fuel capacity amid Middle East tensions
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.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 3 May
Edelweiss Air increases Zurich-Windhoek flights to three weekly
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.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
Saturday 2 May
Edelweiss Air boosts Zürich-Windhoek flights to three weekly
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.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 31 March
Vetumbuavi Mungunda appointed NCCI president
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.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 30 March
New NCCI President Pledges Stronger Economic Voice
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.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Outgoing NCCI president urges private sector greater responsibility
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.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 29 March
Vetumbuavi Mungunda elected Namibia Chamber of Commerce president
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.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
Proflight Zambia launches new Windhoek service
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.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Proflight begins three-weekly Lusaka-Windhoek service
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.
5 March 2026 · Informanté →
Tuesday 17 February
Namibia's international air connections surge to 17 destinations
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.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Namibia's tourism sector recovers to 79% of pre-pandemic levels
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.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 30 January
Air Connect Namibia drives rapid aviation growth in region
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.
30 January 2026 · New Era →