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The Namibian
Dan Kamati said in press statement preliminary investigations revealed exposed data includes permit, parking, engineering, and financial records
“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.”
Namibia Airports Company’s stolen data released on dark webNew Era
NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati stated investigations are ongoing and airport operations remain functional
“NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati on Friday stated that investigations are ongoing, and crucially, airport operations across NAC-managed facilities remain functional.”
Airports company battles cyber threat …as hackers threaten data leak in high stakes attackThe Namibian
Dan Kamati assures airport operations will continue across NAC facilities
“Kamati, however, assures the public that airport operations across NAC-managed facilities will continue, and that investigations into the matter are ongoing.”
Airports company assures ongoing operations despite theft of 500GB dataThe Namibian
Dan Kamati says incident involved unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts
“NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati says the incident involved unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts.”
NAC says no sensitive information stolen in recent data breachThe Namibian
Dan Kamati says Namibia Airports Company will be guided by ongoing stakeholder engagements
“Namibia Airports Company spokesperson Dan Kamati says the entity has taken note of the concerns raised and will be guided by ongoing engagements with relevant stakeholders.”
Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading to NamibiaThe Namibian
Dan Kamati stated suspect was passenger who boarded departing regional flight
“According to NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati, the suspect was a passenger who boarded a departing regional flight.”
Passenger arrested after bomb scare at international airportThe Namibian
Dan Kamati is NAC spokesperson
“According to a statement issued by Namibia Airports Company (NAC) spokesperson Dan Kamati yesterday, Fly Angola will offer three flights a week – on Monday, Wednesday and Friday – from Luanda International Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport, via Benguela's Catumbela Airport in Angola.”
Fly Angola connects Luanda and WindhoekNamibia Airports Company has suspended all procurement processes following a legal challenge from dismissed board member Matthew //Gowaseb, who plans to contest the minister's August 2026 removal of five board members over alleged procurement, governance and recruitment irregularities.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Airports Company has suspended all procurement processes following a legal challenge from dismissed board member Matthew //Gowaseb, who plans to contest the minister's August 2026 removal of five board members over alleged procurement, governance and recruitment irregularities.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Airports Company announced that aviation fuel supply at Hosea Kutako International Airport has returned to normal levels following a quality check, after contaminated jet fuel from Vivo Energy Namibia caused a shortage that forced some long-haul flights to reroute to Angola in mid-August 2026. Fuel suppliers VEN and PUMA Energy have confirmed sufficient Jet A-1 fuel quantities to meet regular demand without requiring fuel stopovers.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
A consignment of Jet A-1 aviation fuel that arrived at Walvis Bay failed routine testing, creating shortages at Windhoek airport. Passenger flights to Europe, including Discover Airlines services to Frankfurt and Munich, now require refueling stops in Luanda, Angola, under an emergency fuel supply arrangement with Vitol.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Vivo Energy Namibia detected and quarantined off-spec Jet A-1 fuel destined for Hosea Kutako International Airport, causing aviation fuel shortages that forced some long-haul flights to reroute to Angola. The Namibia Airports Company says it is coordinating with fuel suppliers and stakeholders to manage the situation.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
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.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
1 February 2026 · The Namibian →