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Order a long-term news report on Hosea Kutako International Airport
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
… Many foreign visitors to Namibia start their adventure in Windhoek after arriving at the Hosea Kutako International Airport before they disappear to different tourism destinations. …
Windhoek needs more attractions, says hospitality associationInformanté
Close to thirty family members, friends and admirers gathered at the Hosea Kutako International Airport late last night to welcome home the very successful NAPSO team that took part in the 2026 World Youth Games in Gothenburg, Sweden. …
NAPSO winning youth and Namibian gold hoarder, Laliq Adams homeNew Era
… scheduled for completion on 31 March 2027.The Windhoek-Rehoboth Phase 1A upgrade to a dual carriageway has reached 92% physical completion at a contract value of N$500 million.Nujoma said the Trunk Road (TR0901) project between Windhoek and the Hosea Kutako International Airport …
Okahandja road costs N$1bInformanté
… Affected areas include 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. …
NamWater announces planned water interruption affecting Windhoek, Okahandja and surrounding areasNew Era
… Speaking upon her arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the State visit to Tanzania laid the groundwork for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries. …
NNN hails Ghana, Tanzania tripsWindhoek Observer
… In April last year, the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) said it has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, with Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport attaining Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level. …
Zambia, Zimbabwe join global push to scale aviation carbon marketThe Namibian
… Hosea Kutako International Airport is the only one operating at a profit, with Walvis Bay being the closest to breaking even,” he says. …
Regional airports not making profit – NACInformanté
… The Zurich–Windhoek route officially commenced on 1 June 2026, when the inaugural Edelweiss Airbus A350-900 flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport carrying 285 passengers, marking the first non-stop commercial air link between Switzerland and Namibia. …
Tourism demand fuels Edelweiss Windhoek–Zurich flightsInformanté
… e stakeholders supplied from the Von Bach system, including 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 …
Planned Von Bach water shutdown moved to June 5The Namibian
… Areas expected to be affected include the Okahandja municipality, City of Windhoek, Gross Barmen, Osona Military Base, Osona Village, Namib Poultry Industries, Okapuka Road Traffic Checkpoint, Finkenstein, Herboth’s Blick, Hosea Kutako International Airport and other customers su …
Planned water supply interruption set for FridayE-hailing companies like Lefa Transportation Services, Yango, and inDrive transformed Windhoek transport by offering consumers choice, visibility of driver location, fare predictability, and route information — solving problems that traditional municipal taxis had not addressed, and growing because consumers embraced the technology.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
E-hailing companies like Lefa Transportation Services, Yango, and inDrive transformed Windhoek transport by offering consumers choice, visibility of driver location, fare predictability, and route information — solving problems that traditional municipal taxis had not addressed, and growing because consumers embraced the technology.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hollard Grand Prix, Namibia's most lucrative cycling series, concludes on Sunday with the Hollard Hearts Cycling Festival offering N$770,000 in total prize money. The five-race series, which began this year and includes MTB, gravel, and road events, culminates in a road race where overall series winners will receive N$250,000 each.
16 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Namibia Airports Company CEO Bisey /Uirab as part of an investigation into alleged corrupt practices at the state-owned company. The summons seeks information and documentation relating to transactions and appointments at NAC, including the awarding of a tender for the renovation of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility and the appointment of the head of internal audit.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored after a connectivity disruption from last Friday temporarily interrupted weather observations and forced some scheduled flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airport's airspace to allow operations to continue safely during the disruption.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored after a six-day disruption caused by connectivity issues that affected aviation operations and forced some flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. During the outage, the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airspace to allow operations to continue safely.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored following a connectivity disruption that began on 11 September and forced some flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airport's airspace from Class C to Class G while services were being restored.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Walvis Bay International Airport's airspace has been downgraded to Class G uncontrolled airspace, prompting the Independent Patriots for Change to raise concerns about air traffic control capacity, aviation safety, and delays in weather information provision. The downgrade means the airport will no longer have the same level of controlled-airspace services, potentially creating hazards during coastal fog and reduced visibility.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →