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Namibia Airports Company

Also known as: NAC · Namibia Airport Company

State-owned enterprise operating Namibia's main airports; managing Jet A-1 fuel supply disruptions at Hosea Kutako International Airport since August 2026.

2023-02-072026-09-07

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company has installed new flight information display system worth N$1.3 million at Walvis Bay International Airport

    Source

    The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has installed a new flight information display system (Fids) worth approximately N$1.3 million at the Walvis Bay International Airport as part of efforts to modernise airport operations and improve passenger services.

    NAC installs new N$1.3m system at Walvis Bay airport
  3. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company stated is committed to service excellence and creating world-class airport experiences

    Source

    The implementation of the new system reflects NAC's commitment to service excellence and creating world-class airport experiences, it concludes.

    NAC installs new N$1.3m system at Walvis Bay airport
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Airports Company (NAC) introduced modern Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at Walvis Bay International Airport

    Source

    The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has introduced a modern Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at Walvis Bay International Airport, aimed at improving passenger experience through faster and more reliable access to real-time travel information.

    OBSERVER COASTAL | New FIDS improves Walvis Bay passenger experience
  5. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company brought application resulting in Air Namibia liquidation

    Source

    Namibia Air is being established more than five years after the liquidation of Air Namibia in March 2021 after no opposing papers were filed against an application brought by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC).

    Govt to buy Namibia Airaircraft worth N$600m
  6. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Airports Company recorded a N$28.3 million loss in 2025

    Source

    By contrast, Namibia Airports Company slipped back into a loss-making position, recording a N$28.3 million loss in 2025 after posting a profit of N$10.6 million in 2024.

    MTC remains most profitable public enterprise
  7. Informanté

    Namibia Airports Company experienced unauthorised access to internal systems by INC Ransomware Group

    Source

    The incident involved unauthorised access to internal systems and the alleged exfiltration of approximately 500GB of data by the INC Ransomware Group.

    Nam-CSIRT reports significant decline in cyber threats and vulnerabilities in first quarter of 2026
  8. June 2026
  9. Informanté

    Namibia Airports Company (NAC) launched its first Basic Aviation Security Training Course after ASTO certification

    Source

    THE Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has launched its first Basic Aviation Security Training Course following its certification as an Aviation Security Training Organisation (ASTO), strengthening Namibia's capacity to deliver internationally recognised aviation security training locally.

    NAC launches first aviation security training programme after ASTO certification
  10. Informanté

    NAC was certified as an Aviation Security Training Organisation on 19 May 2026

    Source

    NAC was certified as an Aviation Security Training Organisation on 19 May 2026, allowing the company to provide aviation security programmes that meet international standards.

    NAC launches first aviation security training programme after ASTO certification
  11. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Airports Company (NAC) achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation Level at two airports

    Source

    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 market
  12. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company (NAC) spent N$13.2 million on airport maintenance in 2024/25 financial year

    Source

    The NAC spent N$13.2 million on airport maintenance during the 2024/25 financial year and has increased its maintenance budget to N$20 million for the 2025/26 financial year.

    Regional airports not making profit – NAC
Business

Jet A-1 shortage linked to commercial fuel swap, ministry says

The News

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy said Namibia's Jet A-1 aviation fuel shortage stems from a commercial arrangement between Puma Energy Namibia and Vivo Energy Namibia to swap fuel, not from government supply policy. A replacement consignment was quarantined at Walvis Bay for quality verification, causing the constraint, with replacement product expected to arrive Saturday.

25 August 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Jet A-1 shortage linked to commercial fuel swap, ministry says

    The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy said Namibia's Jet A-1 aviation fuel shortage stems from a commercial arrangement between Puma Energy Namibia and Vivo Energy Namibia to swap fuel, not from government supply policy. A replacement consignment was quarantined at Walvis Bay for quality verification, causing the constraint, with replacement product expected to arrive Saturday.

    25 August 2026 · Informanté

Sunday 23 August

  1. Contaminated jet fuel forces European flights to refuel in Luanda

    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

Friday 21 August

  1. Contaminated jet fuel from Vivo Energy disrupts Namibia flights

    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

  2. Jet fuel disruption exposes risks of Namibia's single-supplier model

    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

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Jet fuel supply shortage affects Hosea Kutako International Airport

    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

  2. NAC monitors Jet A-1 fuel supply challenges at main airport

    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

Sunday 16 August

  1. Ministry appoints temporary board for Namibia Airports Company

    The Ministry of Works and Transport has appointed a temporary board of directors for the Namibia Airports Company to strengthen governance, accountability, and performance. The board, chaired by Rosalinde Nakale, has been tasked with guiding the company towards greater efficiency while ensuring it operates lawfully.

    16 August 2026 · The Namibian

  2. IPC critic challenges legitimacy of government assets agency

    The IPC shadow minister of works and transport Nelson Kalangula has raised governance and legal concerns over the government's establishment of the Public Assets Management Agency (Pama) as a profit-oriented entity before dedicated legislation governing public assets has been enacted. He argues that state properties should not be handed to a commercially driven entity without full parliamentary scrutiny and explicit legislative boundaries, and warns that interim board appointments could undermine corporate governance and be subject to political control.

    16 August 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 14 August

  1. High Court rules NAC must allow Puma to resume airport fuelling

    The Windhoek High Court has clarified that an earlier order restoring Puma Energy Namibia's possession of airport facilities at Eros and Andimba Toivo ya Toivo airports also required the Namibia Airports Company to allow Puma to resume its aviation fuelling business. Acting judge James Devittie found that restoring physical possession alone was insufficient, and that the April order covered both corporeal possession of the premises and the incorporeal aspect of operating the fuelling business.

    14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 13 August

  1. High Court orders NAC to allow PUMA Energy to resume fuelling

    The Windhoek High Court has ordered the Namibia Airports Company to reinstate PUMA Energy on the premises of Eros and Ondangwa airports so it may resume aviation fuelling services, following NAC's alleged lockout of PUMA employees in March 2026.

    13 August 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Ministerial and SOE board roles must stay separate

    The article traces the legal history of company regulation in Namibia from the 1973 Companies Act through to the 2019 Public Enterprises Governance Act, arguing that ministerial and state-owned enterprise board roles should remain institutionally distinct.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 9 August

  1. Fired NAC board members appeal to president over minister dismissal

    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

  2. Deputy minister calls for breastfeeding-friendly workplace policies

    Deputy minister of health and social services Suzan Ndjaleka has called for employers to introduce breastfeeding-friendly workplace policies, arguing mothers should not have to choose between their careers and their children's well-being. Some companies, including banks, have already implemented such policies, and the civil service should follow suit.

    9 August 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 8 August

  1. Namibia Air targets December launch without secured funding or aircraft

    Namibia Air received its air service licence but has yet to secure funding or purchase aircraft, with the Cabinet still to decide on the proposed course of action. The airline's board chairperson said acquiring aircraft could take one to six months depending on lease availability.

    8 August 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 7 August

  1. NAC defends governance record amid vehicle scheme scrutiny

    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

  2. NAC board dismissal raises governance questions beyond one enterprise

    An editorial examines the dismissal of the Namibia Airports Company board by Minister Veikko Nekundi, arguing the dispute highlights broader questions about whether political authority should override institutional governance in state-owned enterprises. The former board members defend their record, citing a return to profitability and unqualified audit opinions, while asserting the case tests government's adherence to the rule of law.

    7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  3. Former NAC board members challenge minister's power to remove them

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. Minister Nekundi defends removal of five NAC board members

    Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has defended his decision to remove five Namibia Airports Company board members on Tuesday, saying the intervention was necessary to strengthen governance, accountability and stability at the state-owned aviation company. Nekundi said he acted within his constitutional and legal mandate and appointed an interim board to oversee the company during a transitional period.

    6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Nekundi removes five NAC board members, appoints interim board

    Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has removed five members of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) board with immediate effect and appointed an interim board comprising Otniel Podewitz (deputy chairperson), Sophia Kasera, Phillip Iifo, Loide Ekandjo and Natacha Kasera-Kandombo to ensure continuity and strengthen governance structures at the state-owned enterprise.

    5 August 2026 · Informanté

  2. Works minister removes five NAC board members immediately

    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

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Works minister removes five NAC board members

    Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has removed five members of the Namibia Airports Company Board of Directors with immediate effect and appointed an interim board, with the changes effective 4 August 2026 to ensure continuity and strengthen governance at the state-owned aviation company.

    4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  2. Nekundi dismisses five Airports Company board members

    Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has relieved five board members of the Namibia Airports Company of their duties with immediate effect and appointed an interim board to oversee the state-owned enterprise. The ministry says the decision was taken to ensure continuity and stability while governance structures are strengthened.

    4 August 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 25 July

  1. Walvis Bay airport installs N$1.3 million flight information system

    Namibia Airports Company has introduced a modern Flight Information Display System at Walvis Bay International Airport to provide passengers with real-time flight updates, including arrivals, departures, boarding times, and gate allocations through digital screens across the terminal.

    25 July 2026 · Informanté

Friday 24 July

  1. IPC calls for review of senior public sector appointments

    The Independent Patriots for Change has called for an urgent review of senior appointments in the public sector, alleging that the government continues to appoint or retain officials previously implicated in forensic investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The party says this practice of "recycling of failure"—transferring or promoting officials accused of misconduct rather than holding them accountable—is eroding accountability and weakening state institutions.

    24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 23 July

  1. NAC installs N$1.3m flight display system at Walvis Bay

    The Namibia Airports Company has installed a new flight information display system worth N$1.3 million at Walvis Bay International Airport, featuring digital screens at check-in counters, lounges and waiting areas to provide passengers with real-time flight information including arrivals, departures, boarding times and gate allocations.

    23 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Walvis Bay airport installs modern flight information display system

    Namibia Airports Company has introduced a modern Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at Walvis Bay International Airport, valued at approximately N$1.3 million, to improve passenger experience with real-time updates on arrivals, departures, boarding times, and gate allocations. The digital screens are installed at key passenger touchpoints including check-in areas, departure lounges, and waiting areas as part of NAC's broader digital transformation efforts.

    23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Namibia Air plans acquisition of seven aircraft for late 2026 launch

    The government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 July

  1. MTC retains position as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise

    MTC recorded profits of N$1.45 billion in the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its status as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking. Other state-owned enterprises including NamPort, NamPower, and NamibRe showed mixed financial performance, with NamPort emerging as a strong turnaround performer with profits rising to N$864.5 million.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  2. MTC achieves perfect score in 2026 public enterprise governance rankings

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) scored 20 out of 20 in IJG Securities' 2026 Public Enterprise Governance Ranking, which assessed public enterprises over five years on annual report publication, profitability, fiscal transfer reliance, and CEO stability. NamPort, Agribank, and NamibRe placed second with 19 points each, while NamPower and NamWater tied for fifth with 18 points.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 2 July

  1. NAM-CSIRT reports significant decline in cyber threats, vulnerabilities

    Namibia's cyber security incident response team reported that detected cyber vulnerabilities declined by 31.3% and reported cyber threat events decreased by 47.3% during the first quarter of 2026, though exposed remote management services and legacy network protocols remain significant risks.

    2 July 2026 · Informanté

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