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Namibia Airports Company

Also known as: NAC · Namibia Airport Company

Namibia Airports Company — operator of Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports, recently targeted by INC Ransomware Group cyberattack stealing 500GB of data.

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NAC reports cybersecurity breach, says no data stolen

The News

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

Tuesday 17 March

  1. NAC reports cybersecurity breach, says no data stolen

    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

Monday 9 March

  1. Namibia reaffirms commitment to empowering women in aviation

    Government leaders and industry stakeholders at the Women in Aviation Namibia Summit emphasised the need for inclusive opportunities and mentorship for women in the aviation sector, with the Prime Minister noting that women should pursue roles based on merit and capability, and the Minister of Gender Equality stressing the need for structured pathways and accountability to address women's underrepresentation in technical and leadership roles.

    9 March 2026 · Informanté

Saturday 7 March

  1. Proflight Zambia launches Livingstone-Windhoek air route

    Proflight Zambia operated its first flight to Windhoek on Tuesday, with service to be offered three times weekly from both Lusaka and Livingstone. The new route was marked by a landing ceremony attended by tourism and aviation stakeholders.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 March

  1. Proflight Zambia launches new Windhoek service

    Zambian carrier Proflight Zambia inaugurated its first flights to Windhoek this week, operating three times weekly between Lusaka, Livingstone, and Namibia's capital. Government officials and aviation stakeholders highlighted the route's potential to boost tourism, trade, and regional connectivity between the two countries.

    5 March 2026 · New Era

  2. Proflight begins three-weekly Lusaka-Windhoek service

    Proflight Zambia launched a new three-times-weekly air service connecting Lusaka and Windhoek via Livingstone, operating on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Namibian officials said the route would boost trade, tourism and regional connectivity between the two nations.

    5 March 2026 · Informanté

Friday 20 February

  1. Cabinet approves Angola-Namibia power link, road safety measures

    Namibia's cabinet approved the Angola-Namibia Interconnector project to support energy security and industrial development, and endorsed stakeholder recommendations from the festive season road safety campaign including increased traffic enforcement, driver education, and use of body-worn cameras by traffic officials. The cabinet also approved extension of a repatriation programme for persons of Namibian descent from Botswana and accepted Namibia's bid to host the Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat in Windhoek.

    20 February 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Namibia's international air connections surge to 17 destinations

    Namibia recorded 11% passenger growth from January to October 2025, with the Air Connect Namibia initiative expanding the country's international destinations from 10 in 2023 to 17 by mid-2026, adding over 120,000 new international seats and positioning Namibia as southern Africa's leading aviation growth story.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 February

  1. Namibia Airports Company revenue rises to N$540 million

    The Namibia Airports Company recorded revenue of N$540 million in the 2024/2025 financial year, up from N$516.2 million the previous year, driven by aeronautical revenue, aircraft parking fees and percentage-of-turnover agreements. The company achieved an operating profit of N$163.7 million, exceeding its budgeted EBITDA through revenue over-performance and cost savings.

    13 February 2026 · Informanté

Monday 2 February

  1. Namibia urges regional tourism cooperation amid new air links

    The Namibia Tourism Board chief says Namibia must collaborate with neighbouring countries to attract long-distance tourists who want multi-country itineraries. The remarks came as Proflight Zambia announced direct flights between Windhoek and Lusaka starting March 2026, operating three times weekly to support regional tourism and travel connectivity.

    2 February 2026 · New Era

Sunday 1 February

  1. WHO says Nipah virus spread risk to Namibia remains low

    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

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