Also known as: NAC · Namibia Airport Company
Operates Namibia's airports including Hosea Kutako International and Walvis Bay; recently invested in aviation infrastructure and safety equipment.
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Informanté
Namibia Airports Company experienced unauthorised access to its network in a cyberattack
“THE Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) has confirmed that a cyberattack on the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) involved unauthorised access to its network, with hackers claiming to have stolen approximately 500GB of data.”
Hackers claim 500GB data breach at Namibia Airports CompanyThe Namibian
Namibia Airports Company said operations remain fully functional despite cyberattack
“The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) on Friday said operations across all its facilities remain fully functional despite a recent cyberattack that led to the theft of 500GB of data.”
Airports company assures ongoing operations despite theft of 500GB dataNew Era
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) opposed the application in the Windhoek High Court on Monday
“NAC opposed the application in the Windhoek High Court on Monday.”
Puma, NAC fight spills over …fuel-provider demands Eros, Ondangwa controlInformanté
Namibia Airports Company allegedly locked out PUMA Energy employees from Eros and Ondangwa airports
“DOMESTIC flights catered at the Eros and Ondangwa Airports face possible disruption after multinational Swiss company PUMA Energy Namibia has taken the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) to court, after the NAC allegedly locked out employees of PUMA Energy from the Eros and Ondangwa airports, preventing them from providing aviation fueling services.”
Domestic flights face disruption as PUMA and Airports battle over aviation fuel tenderNew Era
NAC confirmed incident involving unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts
“NAC confirmed that the incident, detected on 6 March 2026, involved unauthorised access to parts of its network infrastructure and administrative accounts.”
Security on high alert after NAC cyber breachNew Era
NAC stated there is currently no evidence of data exfiltration
“"There is currently no evidence of data exfiltration," NAC stated.”
Security on high alert after NAC cyber breachInformanté
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) confirmed a cybersecurity incident detected on 6 March 2026 affecting certain IT systems
“NAMIBIA Airports Company (NAC) has confirmed a cybersecurity incident detected on 6 March 2026 that affected certain IT systems, involving unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts.”
Namibia Airports Company addresses cybersecurity incident, reports limited disruptionThe Namibian
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) says no sensitive information was stolen or transferred in recent cybersecurity incident
“The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) says no sensitive information was stolen or transferred in the recent cybersecurity incident the company suffered.”
NAC says no sensitive information stolen in recent data breachInformanté
Namibia Airports Company was featured at the Women in Aviation Namibia Summit
“Photos: Namibia Airports Company (NAC)”
Namibia reaffirms commitment to empower women in aviationThe Namibian
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) stated that Proflight Zambia will service Windhoek three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays
“According to the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), Proflight Zambia will service Windhoek three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.”
Proflight Zambia in maiden flight to WindhoekThe 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.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
11 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Namibia Airports Company has launched its first Basic Aviation Security Training Course following certification as an Aviation Security Training Organisation. The course, running from 29 June to 14 July 2026 in Windhoek, brings together 50 participants including 29 police officers and 21 NAC employees to enhance airport and aviation infrastructure protection.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Martha Imalwa, the acting prosecutor general, says she is looking forward to leaving office at the end of the year. The Judicial Service Commission has restarted recruitment for a substantive prosecutor general after none of the eight shortlisted candidates met the required standard in a written assessment.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Namibian government has budgeted about N$20 million for a feasibility study to revive Air Namibia, which was placed into voluntary liquidation in February 2021 due to debts exceeding N$5 billion. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi told Parliament that the study has been completed and is under review, conducted by an inter-ministerial team of experts with aviation, legal, and economic expertise.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
Swiss carrier Edelweiss has begun non-stop service between Zurich and Windhoek with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays, adding a third frequency on Wednesdays from July 2026. The inaugural flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday carrying 285 passengers.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swiss airline Edelweiss has begun direct flights between Zurich and Hosea Kutako International Airport, initially operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, with a third weekly flight to begin 15 July 2026. The inaugural flight on 1 June carried 285 passengers inbound and 261 outbound, marking the first non-stop commercial air link between Switzerland and Namibia.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
Edelweiss airline launched a non-stop commercial service between Zurich and Windhoek, carrying 285 passengers on the inaugural flight to Namibia and 261 departing for Switzerland. The Namibia Airports Company says the service will initially operate twice weekly, with plans to expand to three weekly flights from mid-July, marking a milestone for the country's aviation and tourism sectors.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Airports Company has purchased a N$16-million Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport, bringing its firefighting fleet to three vehicles and maintaining its airport rescue and firefighting category at level six. The investment aims to enhance aviation safety standards, enable larger aircraft to land, and position Namibia as a competitive aviation and logistics hub in southern Africa.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Airports Company has acquired a Rosenbauer aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport to strengthen aviation safety, meet international requirements, and potentially improve the airport's rescue and firefighting category from its current sixth.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Airports Company is pursuing new regional and international air routes following Air Botswana's suspension of the Windhoek-Gaborone service in August 2025. NAC says it operates across six African countries excluding Botswana and three European destinations, and remains positive about restoring direct connectivity between Windhoek and Gaborone.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints amid geopolitical tensions affecting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Fuel suppliers at Namibian airports are contractually required to maintain reserves of Jet A1 and FGas.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Edelweiss Air will expand its direct Zürich–Windhoek service to three weekly flights from July 2026, up from two weekly flights starting June 2026, using an Airbus A350-900. The expansion is expected to boost inbound tourism to destinations including Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
Edelweiss Air will increase its non-stop service from Zürich to Windhoek from two to three weekly flights from 15 July. This expansion is part of Namibia's broader growth in international connectivity, with the country's airports expected to serve 17 international destinations by mid-2026, nearly doubling from 10 destinations in 2023.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Public Service Commission retained 16 officials over the age of 60 due to their specialised skills, citing legal provisions for critical expertise gaps, but the decision has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition over potential political patronage and youth unemployment.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Airports Company is advancing plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport with preliminary cost estimates ranging from N$4 billion to N$5 billion, targeting completion by 2030 to accommodate rising passenger volumes. The new passenger terminal is intended to reinforce the airport's role as Namibia's primary international gateway, with projections indicating capacity constraints by 2029 or 2030.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename the town's main street and Lüderitz Airport after late anti-apartheid activist and lawyer Anton Lubowski, who was assassinated in 1989. The proposal, backed by an endorsement from his widow, must be formally tabled before council for consultation before any decision can be made.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority board has denied sabotaging or delaying approval of an application by Eagle Aviation Academy director Norman Pule to establish an aerodrome firefighting and aviation training institution. Pule alleges NCAA executive director Toska Sem is orchestrating delays as revenge for his past role as a whistleblower at Namibia Airports Company, where Sem was previously found guilty of serious misconduct; Sem denies the allegations and says the certification process involves five phases normally taking 180 days.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Airports Company's Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports have attained Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 from Airports Council International Africa, confirming they have measured and compiled their carbon footprint and established a foundation for long-term carbon management strategies.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Airports Company has achieved level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation for its Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports, marking the company's measured carbon footprint and foundation for long-term carbon management strategies. The certification positions NAC to pursue higher levels of accreditation with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has begun a six-month feasibility study on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the International Civil Aviation Organisation's ACT-SAF Programme, sponsored by Switzerland. The study will assess Namibia's readiness in policy, feedstock availability, infrastructure, and investment potential to position the country within emerging green aviation value chains.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Data breached in a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company has been released on the dark web by the INC Ransomware Group, including airport permits, parking databases, engineering files, and financial records. Authorities are investigating whether sensitive or personally identifiable information is among the leaked files and urge organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
NAM-CSIRT has confirmed that data stolen in a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company has been published online, with preliminary assessments indicating the leaked data may include airport permit records, parking management information, engineering documentation, financial records, and internal reports. The attack, detected on 6 March 2026, involved approximately 500GB of data and is linked to the INC Ransomware Group, marking the second known attack by this group in Namibia.
30 March 2026 · Informanté →