Also known as: HKIA
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Informanté
… 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 FridayWindhoek Observer
… The inaugural flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday at around 19h30 with 285 passengers on board, according to the Namibia Airports Company (NAC). …
Edelweiss launches nonstop Zurich-Windhoek routeThe Namibian
With the newly inaugurated direct flight between Zurich, Switzerland, and Windhoek, Edelweiss saw a total of 285 passengers arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday evening. …
Edelweiss airline brings 285 passengers on inaugural Switzerland-Windhoek direct flightThe Namibian
… The company is also expanding its cargo operations through planned warehousing facilities at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Walvis Bay International Airport and Lüderitz Airport to support imports and exports through NAC airports, which handled goods worth N$42 billion durin …
Airports company charts new regional routesThe Namibian
… The Desert Air plane left from a private airstrip at Hosea Kutako International Airport near Windhoek on Sunday morning, 10 May, enroute to Sossusvlei, when it crashed near Hammerstein Lodge in the south western part of the country. …
German city mourns Desert Air plane crash victimsInformanté
… The small plane, a Cessna 210, was supposed to land about an hour later on the private airstrip of a lodge in the Sossusvlei area after taking off from a farm near Hosea Kutako International Airport; however, it crashed and burned to cinders before reaching its destination, killi …
Identities of German family who died in plane crash revealedInformanté
… She added that the aircraft took off from a farm called Helena, just to the south-east of Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), and was headed to Keerweder in the Hardap Region. …
Four succumb to plane crash near SossusvleiInformanté
… Areas expected to be affected include the Okahandja Municipality, City of Windhoek, Gross Barmen, Osona Military Base, Osona Village, Namib Poultry Industries, the Namibian Police roadblock area, Finkenstein, Herbothsbrick, Hosea Kutako International Airport and other customers s …
Planned NamPower outage to disrupt water supply in Windhoek, Okahandja areasThe Namibian
… The NAC’s current suppliers are Central Oil Namibia at Eros and Ya Toivo airports, Puma and Engen Namibia at Hosea Kutako International Airport, and Southern Energy Company at Walvis Bay International Airport, Lüderitz Airport and Katima Mulilo Airport. …
Namibia has enough jet fuel amid Middle East conflictNamibia 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 →