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June 2026
The Namibian
NAC spokesperson Dan Kamatisaysregional airports in Namibia are all operating at a loss
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“"Regional airports in Namibia are all operating at a loss. Hosea Kutako International Airport is the only one operating at a profit, with Walvis Bay being the closest to breaking even," he says.”
NAC spokesperson Dan Kamatisaysthe inaugural flight symbolises growing ties between Namibia and Europe
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“NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati says the inaugural flight symbolises growing ties between Namibia and Europe while supporting efforts to expand tourism and investment opportunities.”
NAC spokesperson Dan Kamaticonfirmedthe acquisition of the firefighting vehicle
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“NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati confirmed this yesterday, adding that the state-of-the-art firefighting vehicle will improve the airport's emergency response capability and ensure rapid response to aviation incidents in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation safety requirements.”
Dan Kamatisaysthe company's operations across six African countries and three European destinations provide resilience to absorb the cancellation
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“NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati says the company's operations across six African countries, excluding Botswana, and three European destinations provide enough resilience to absorb the cancellation of a single route.”
Dan Kamatisaysthe NAC is targeting another European destination and an additional SADC route within the next 12 months
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“Ahead of the Aviadev 2026 conference in Gaborone next month, Kamati says the company is targeting another European destination and an additional Southern African Development Community route within the next 12 months.”
Dan Kamatisaysthe certification indicates airports have successfully measured and compiled their carbon footprint
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“In a statement issued on Monday, the company says the certification indicates that the airports have successfully measured and compiled their carbon footprint by establishing a foundation for long-term carbon management strategies. "It signifies that the NAC has taken a critical first step towards implementing targeted carbon reduction initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency," company spokesperson Dan Kamati says.”
Dan Kamatisaid in press statementpreliminary investigations revealed exposed data includes permit, parking, engineering, and financial records
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“NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati in a press statement on Saturday says preliminary investigations have revealed that the data exposed includes airport permit system files, parking management databases, engineering and project documents, financial records, and certain internal reports.”
NAC spokesperson Dan Kamatistatedinvestigations are ongoing and airport operations remain functional
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“NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati on Friday stated that investigations are ongoing, and crucially, airport operations across NAC-managed facilities remain functional.”
Dan Kamatiassuresairport operations will continue across NAC facilities
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“Kamati, however, assures the public that airport operations across NAC-managed facilities will continue, and that investigations into the matter are ongoing.”
Namibia Airports Company says Ondangwa, Rundu, Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop and Katima Mulilo airports remain unprofitable, with only Hosea Kutako International Airport operating at a profit and Walvis Bay closest to breaking even. NAC spent N$13.2 million on airport maintenance in 2024/25 and increased its budget to N$20 million for 2025/26, though a spokesperson says this remains insufficient as underlying assets depreciate at around 7.2% annually.
Namibia Airports Company says Ondangwa, Rundu, Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop and Katima Mulilo airports remain unprofitable, with only Hosea Kutako International Airport operating at a profit and Walvis Bay closest to breaking even. NAC spent N$13.2 million on airport maintenance in 2024/25 and increased its budget to N$20 million for 2025/26, though a spokesperson says this remains insufficient as underlying assets depreciate at around 7.2% annually.
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.
The Namibia Airports Company has purchased a N$16-million Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport, bringing its firefighting fleet to three vehicles and maintaining its airport rescue and firefighting category at level six. The investment aims to enhance aviation safety standards, enable larger aircraft to land, and position Namibia as a competitive aviation and logistics hub in southern Africa.
The Namibia Airports Company is pursuing new regional and international air routes following Air Botswana's suspension of the Windhoek-Gaborone service in August 2025. NAC says it operates across six African countries excluding Botswana and three European destinations, and remains positive about restoring direct connectivity between Windhoek and Gaborone.
The Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename the town's main street and Lüderitz Airport after late anti-apartheid activist and lawyer Anton Lubowski, who was assassinated in 1989. The proposal, backed by an endorsement from his widow, must be formally tabled before council for consultation before any decision can be made.
The Namibia Airports Company has achieved level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation for its Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports, marking the company's measured carbon footprint and foundation for long-term carbon management strategies. The certification positions NAC to pursue higher levels of accreditation with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
The Namibia Airports Company has confirmed that data stolen in a cyberattack by the INC Ransom Group has been released on the dark web, with approximately 500GB of data including airport permits, parking management, engineering documents, and financial records exposed. The company says operations at all facilities remain fully functional and airport safety and security are unaffected as it verifies the scope of the exposure.
The Namibia Airports Company suffered a ransomware attack by the INC Ransomware Group, with hackers claiming to have stolen 500 gigabytes of sensitive data including financial records, HR files, and customer information. The attackers have threatened to release the data after a countdown timer expires unless demands are met, making NAC the second confirmed Namibian victim of the group after an Otjiwarongo Municipality breach in 2025.
The Namibia Airports Company says all its facilities remain fully operational following a cyberattack by INC Ransom Group, which stole 500GB of data and is threatening to release it on the dark web. The company is strengthening security and working with cybersecurity experts and authorities to address the breach.
The Namibia Airports Company says no sensitive information was stolen in a recent cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts. The company has implemented containment measures and enhanced security safeguards, with investigations ongoing and services restored.
Following two confirmed cases of the rare but highly deadly Nipah virus in India, WHO says the risk of spread to Namibia or southern Africa remains low, with nearly 200 close contacts tested and all negative results. The virus, which has a fatality rate of 40–75% and no approved vaccine, requires close contact for human-to-human transmission, and authorities are monitoring the situation while WHO recommends no travel or trade restrictions.