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New Era
… The Windhoek-Hosea Kutako International Airport dual carriageway Phase 2A was completed at a cost of N$949.9 million, while Phase 2B was completed at N$1.035 billion. …
210km railway upgradedThe Namibian
… The seal genitals the two accused, Chinese citizens Hou Xuecheng (50) and Zhang Xianming (44), had in their possession at Hosea Kutako International Airport east of Windhoek on 7 January last year were legally bought by Hou, magistrate Leopold Hangalo found in the judgement in wh …
Duo cleared of N$1m seal genital exportThe Namibian
… They claim the parastatal achieved four consecutive unqualified audit opinions, reduced legal disputes, maintained airport certifications and completed infrastructure projects, including the N$250 million Hosea Kutako International Airport congestion alleviation project. …
Fired NAC directors take battle to presidentNamibian Sun
… reflected on how people with ordinary jobs once managed to build homes and raise families, contrasting that with today's reality where many professionals earning a regular salary are struggling to enter the property market.The project, near the Hosea Kutako International Airport …
When even professionals can no longer afford homesInformanté
… The company also pointed to infrastructure developments, including the N$250 million Hosea Kutako International Airport Congestion Alleviation Project, as well as improvements in operational resilience, digital transformation and sustainability initiatives. …
NAC defends governance record amid scrutiny over vehicle scheme and investigationsThe Namibian
… Speaking at a welcoming reception at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Wednesday, Ballotti praised the 23-member team for proudly representing Namibia. …
Ballotti hails Namibia’s Commonwealth campaignWindhoek Observer
… The athletes received a heroes’ welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Wednesday, where family members, supporters and representatives from the sports fraternity gathered to celebrate their achievements. …
YOUNG OBSERVER | Young boxers prove Namibia can compete on the world stageWindhoek Observer
… The former board also pointed to four consecutive unqualified audit opinions, the clearing of an audit backlog, the reduction of active legal cases from more than 30 to six, the successful delivery of the approximately N$250 million Hosea Kutako International Airport Congestion A …
Fired NAC board questions Nekundi’s power to remove themInformanté
Staff Reporter TEAM Namibia received a heroes’ welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport following its successful campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the country’s medal-winning boxers were honoured with cash rewards totalling N$195 000. …
Team Namibia returns home from Glasgow with three Commonwealth Games medalsWindhoek Observer
… NAC manages Namibia’s major airports, including the country’s main international gateway, Hosea Kutako International Airport, and plays a critical role in supporting tourism, trade and economic activities. …
Nekundi shakes up NAC boardNamibia received the mortal remains of liberation struggle heroes Simon Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, both former Robben Island political prisoners, along with 84 ancestral human remains repatriated from South Africa. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the ceremony at Hosea Kutako International Airport as the restoration of dignity, identity and belonging.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia received the mortal remains of liberation struggle heroes Simon Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, both former Robben Island political prisoners, along with 84 ancestral human remains repatriated from South Africa. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the ceremony at Hosea Kutako International Airport as the restoration of dignity, identity and belonging.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Namibia has received the remains of former Robben Island political prisoners Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, along with ancestral remains, repatriated from South Africa after decades. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received them at Hosea Kutako International Airport and stated the repatriation represents an effort to restore dignity and mark national healing.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Sanet Steenkamp apologised for delays in returning Namibian ancestral and mortal remains from South Africa, citing circumstances beyond the ministry's control that affected flight arrangements. Namibia received the remains of two former political prisoners and the ancestral remains of 84 people, along with casts and cultural heritage materials.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the repatriation of 84 ancestral remains, casts, and cultural artefacts from Iziko Museum in South Africa, along with the mortal remains of two liberation struggle figures, Festus Nehale and Simon Petrus Niilenge, as a significant milestone in restoring dignity and identity. The ceremony took place at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
A disruption in jet fuel supplies at Hosea Kutako International Airport has sparked industry concerns about Namibia's reliance on a single petroleum supplier, leaving the country vulnerable to contamination, logistical problems, and shipping delays. The article notes that while the current arrangement reflects economic realities of importing refined products together, the disruption underscores the need for resilient systems and alternative sources.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Khomas governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma has called for Windhoek to position itself as a cultural destination rather than a tourist transit point, to keep visitors longer and distribute tourism income to creatives, hospitality businesses and residents. He said culture should be treated as an economic opportunity alongside heritage preservation.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
The Namibia Airports Company says it is closely monitoring Jet A-1 fuel supply challenges at Hosea Kutako International Airport and is coordinating with fuel suppliers, government authorities, and aviation stakeholders to minimize disruptions to operations and air connectivity.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport upgraded and completed 210 kilometres of railway infrastructure during the 2025/26 financial year as part of efforts to upgrade, construct, maintain and modernise the national railway network through TransNamib. Progress was also recorded on multiple rail projects including the Kranzberg–Otjiwarongo upgrade, where 16,300 tonnes of rails and 48 turnouts were delivered representing 40% completion of Lot 1.
11 August 2026 · New Era →
Two Chinese citizens were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court of charges related to 571 seal bull genitals found in their possession at Hosea Kutako International Airport in January last year. The magistrate determined the seal genitals were legally bought and had not been exported, as the accused's luggage was not booked onto a flight before they were arrested.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Five Namibia Airports Company board members, dismissed by the minister of works and transport over an N$5,000 vehicle buyout, plan to appeal to the president, claiming the minister's action was unauthorised interference. The board argues the buyout was justified as employees forfeited their vehicle scheme, saving the parastatal over N$40 million, and the company has since become profitable.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian lawyer Kadhila Amoomo says professionals including lawyers, doctors and engineers can no longer afford homes, contrasting this with an earlier era when people in ordinary jobs could build houses and raise families.
8 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibia Airports Company has reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and transparency while responding to media reports and a ministry-initiated investigation into its vehicle scheme, recruitment processes, and procurement matters. NAC said it had fully cooperated with the Ministry of Works and Transport investigation and submitted detailed responses, but expressed concern that recent reports had not adequately reflected its submissions.
7 August 2026 · Informanté →
Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti commended Namibia's 23-member team for their performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the country finished 29th overall and second in southern Africa. Ballotti said the medal haul could have been greater with more athletes competing and pledged preparations for future international events including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's boxing team delivered medal success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Tryagain Morning Ndevelo winning silver and Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claiming bronze. The athletes received a heroes' welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport and were recognised with monetary rewards totalling N$195 000 under the government's sports reward policy.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Five members of the Namibia Airports Company Board of Directors, fired by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, have disputed the legality of their removal and defended their tenure, citing inherited financial and operational pressures including losses of N$111.7 million in 2020/2021 and N$93.7 million in 2022.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Team Namibia received a heroes' welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport after the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the country won three boxing medals: Tryagain Morning Ndevelo took silver, and Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claimed bronze. The three medal-winning boxers received cash rewards totalling N$195 000.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi removed five members of the Namibia Airports Company board of directors and appointed interim directors to oversee the entity during a transition period. The ministry said the changes were aimed at ensuring continuity, stability, and strengthened governance structures at the state-owned airport operator.
5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
APxHouse and Pieter Mostert Architects have partnered on Woodlands @ Herboths, a low-density nature estate east of Windhoek with 31 freehold plots. The architect firm will oversee design approval to maintain a cohesive architectural language while allowing owners to design individual homes that operate fully off-grid.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says tourists find Windhoek lacks sufficient attractions and events, with feedback that museums and historical buildings are not properly promoted. While the city serves as a gateway to Namibia's tourism destinations, urban tourism remains limited to historic landmarks and township experiences.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Laliq Adams, a young track-and-field athlete specialising in throwing events, won three gold medals at the 2026 World Youth Games in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the Girls U14 division (shot put, javelin, and discus). She returned home with the NAPSO team, which brought back six medals in total.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
The upgrade of the Windhoek-Okahandja Section 4A road to dual carriageway freeway standard has been completed at a cost of approximately N$1 billion and created 379 jobs. Active road projects in the Khomas region now exceed N$1.9 billion across four major contracts.
26 June 2026 · New Era →
NamWater announced a scheduled water supply interruption on Friday, 26 June 2026, from 14:00 to 19:00, affecting customers supplied from the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant due to a planned NamPower outage to connect a mobile substation. The outage will affect the City of Windhoek, Okahandja Municipality, Gross Barmen, Osona Military Base, Osona Village, Namib Poultry Industries, Okapuka Road Traffic Checkpoint, Finkenstein, Herbothsbrick and Hosea Kutako International Airport, among other areas.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said her State visit to Tanzania laid groundwork for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries, while a reparations conference in Ghana marked recognition of injustices from the transatlantic slave trade. She noted that although Namibia and Tanzania have strong political ties from the liberation struggle, the countries agreed to expand economic cooperation beyond current political solidarity.
24 June 2026 · New Era →
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact as part of the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply, a global initiative to scale up carbon credits for international aviation. The alliance now includes 50 entities and aims to meet CORSIA's expected demand for 225–250 million carbon credits by spring 2027.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss has introduced direct flights between Zurich and Windhoek in response to growing demand for nature-based tourism and Namibia's positioning as a premium safari destination. The airline increased the route from two to three weekly flights during its inaugural season due to strong early demand, with Switzerland ranked as the fifth most important European source market for Namibia in 2025.
9 June 2026 · Informanté →