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Namibia Airports Company

Also known as: NAC · Namibia Airport Company

Operator of Namibia's international airports including Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay, pursuing expansion and safety upgrades amid aviation growth.

2023-02-072026-06-08
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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company leads Air Connect Namibia collaborative air service initiative

    Source

    “It is led by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC).”

    Air Connect Namibia charts record growth

  3. Informanté

    Namibia Airports Company recorded revenue of N$540 million during 2024/2025 financial year

    Source

    “THE Namibia Airports Company (NAC) recorded revenue of N$540 million during the 2024/2025 financial year, up from N$516.2 million in the previous year.”

    NAC revenue climbs to N$540 million

  4. Informanté

    NAC recorded operating profit (EBITDA) of N$163.7 million, representing 17% decrease compared to 2024

    Source

    “The report also noted that NAC recorded an operating profit (EBITDA) of N$163.7 million, representing a 17% decrease compared to 2024.”

    NAC revenue climbs to N$540 million

  5. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company has taken note of concerns raised about Nipah virus

    Source

    “Namibia Airports Company spokesperson Dan Kamati says the entity has taken note of the concerns raised and will be guided by ongoing engagements with relevant stakeholders.”

    Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading to Namibia
  6. January 2026

  7. New Era

    Namibia Airports Company leads Air Connect Namibia, the collaborative air service development initiative

    Source

    “Air Connect Namibia, the collaborative air service development initiative led by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), this week reiterated the economic importance of air connectivity.”

    Aviation surge fuels domestic investment … Air Connect Namibia achieves capacity growth
  8. December 2025

  9. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company announced re-certification of Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports with 83% implementation score

    Source

    “Announced by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), each of the airports received as 83% effective implementation score.”

    Hosea Kutako, Walvis Bay airports certified for meeting standards
  10. January 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company (NAC) confirmed arrest of individual following bomb threat at Hosea Kutako International Airport

    Source

    “The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has confirmed the arrest of an individual following a bomb threat at the Hosea Kutako International Airport on Tuesday.”

    Passenger arrested after bomb scare at international airport

  12. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company confirmed threat at airport on Tuesday

    Source

    “The Namibia Airports Company confirmed the threat earlier on Tuesday.”

    Bomb threat at Hosea Kutako Airport false alarm
  13. June 2023

  14. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is facing a lawsuit over award of N$222 million airport fuel supply contract

    Source

    “The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is facing a lawsuit in connection with the award of a N$222 million airport fuel supply contract to a company which employs one person only.”

    Company with one employee wins N$222m airport fuel tender
Tourism & Environment

Edelweiss launches nonstop flights from Zurich to Windhoek

The News

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.

Why it matters

Edelweiss nonstop Zurich-Windhoek flights enhance tourism connectivity and international travel accessibility for Namibians.

3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Edelweiss launches nonstop flights from Zurich to Windhoek

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Edelweiss launches direct Zurich-Windhoek flights twice weekly

    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 →

  2. Edelweiss inaugurates twice-weekly Zurich-Windhoek direct service

    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 →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Walvis Bay airport acquires N$16m firefighting vehicle

    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 →

Friday 22 May

  1. Walvis Bay airport acquires firefighting vehicle for safety upgrade

    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 →

Thursday 21 May

  1. NAC pursues new regional routes after Air Botswana suspension

    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 →

Monday 4 May

  1. Namibia has sufficient jet fuel capacity amid Middle East tensions

    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 →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Edelweiss Air increases Zurich-Windhoek flights to three weekly

    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 →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Edelweiss Air boosts Zürich-Windhoek flights to three weekly

    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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. PSC retains 16 officials over 60 amid youth joblessness row

    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 →

Friday 24 April

  1. Namibia Airports plans N$4–5 billion Hosea Kutako terminal expansion

    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 →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Lüderitz considers renaming street and airport after Lubowski

    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 →

Monday 20 April

  1. NCAA denies delaying aviation training academy approval

    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 →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. NAC airports achieve international carbon accreditation level one

    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 →

Monday 13 April

  1. Namibia Airports Company achieves carbon accreditation milestone

    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 →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Namibia launches study on sustainable aviation fuel production

    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 →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Ransomware group leaks NAC stolen data on dark web

    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 →

Monday 30 March

  1. Namibia Cyber Team Confirms NAC Data Breach Publication Online

    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 →

  2. Cran urges responsible handling of NAC data breach

    The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has called for responsible handling of information related to the Namibia Airports Company data leak, warning that circulation of unverified data may place individuals and organisations at further risk. The NAC was attacked by the Inc Ransomware Group on 19 March; leaked data includes financial records, internal reports, and engineering documents, though NAC says operations remain unaffected.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 29 March

  1. NAC confirms ransomware attack data released on dark web

    Namibia Airports Company has confirmed that data stolen in a March 2026 cybersecurity breach by the INC Ransomware Group has been released on the dark web. The leaked data may include airport permit systems, parking databases, engineering documents, and financial records; NAC is verifying the breach extent while airport operations remain unaffected.

    29 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia Airports Company confirms stolen data released on dark web

    The Namibia Airports Company has confirmed that data stolen in a cyberattack by the INC Ransom Group has been released on the dark web, with approximately 500GB of data including airport permits, parking management, engineering documents, and financial records exposed. The company says operations at all facilities remain fully functional and airport safety and security are unaffected as it verifies the scope of the exposure.

    29 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Ransomware attack exposes Namibia Airports Company to data theft threat

    The Namibia Airports Company suffered a ransomware attack by the INC Ransomware Group, with hackers claiming to have stolen 500 gigabytes of sensitive data including financial records, HR files, and customer information. The attackers have threatened to release the data after a countdown timer expires unless demands are met, making NAC the second confirmed Namibian victim of the group after an Otjiwarongo Municipality breach in 2025.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Namibia Airports Company suffers 500GB data breach by INC Ransomware

    The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team confirmed that hackers linked to the INC Ransomware Group unauthorisedly accessed Namibia Airports Company's network and stole approximately 500GB of data, including financial records, HR data, and customer information. The group uses "double-extortion" tactics involving data theft and system encryption, and has threatened to release the stolen data after a countdown period.

    22 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 21 March

  1. NAC confirms airport operations continue after 500GB data theft

    The Namibia Airports Company says all its facilities remain fully operational following a cyberattack by INC Ransom Group, which stole 500GB of data and is threatening to release it on the dark web. The company is strengthening security and working with cybersecurity experts and authorities to address the breach.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Cran confirms INC Ransom group behind NAC cyberattack

    The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has confirmed that the INC Ransom cybercriminal group was responsible for last week's attack on Namibia Airports Company, claiming to have exfiltrated approximately 500GB of data including financial records, HR information, and customer details. This is the second Namibian entity targeted by the group after an attack on Otjiwarongo municipality last year.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Puma Energy seeks court order to restore airport fuel operations

    Puma Energy Namibia has filed an urgent court application seeking restoration of its access and control over fuel facilities at Eros and Ondangwa Airports, which it claims were unlawfully seized by Namibia Airports Company and other respondents on 11 March. NAC argues the matter does not warrant urgent intervention and that it followed proper procurement procedures in awarding fuel supply services to competitor Central Oil Namibia.

    19 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. PUMA Energy seeks court order to resume aviation fuel services

    Swiss multinational PUMA Energy Namibia has filed an urgent application in the High Court seeking reinstatement at Eros and Ondangwa Airports after Namibia Airports Company locked it out, preventing it from providing aviation fueling services. The dispute stems from NAC's 2021 award of the fuel services tender to Central Oil Namibia, which PUMA claims violated procurement law; PUMA's appeal to the Supreme Court remains pending.

    18 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia Airports Company suffers cyber breach, networks restored

    The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) disclosed a cybersecurity breach detected on 6 March involving unauthorised network access, though airport services have been restored and there is no confirmed data theft. The incident prompted the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team to issue a public advisory and call on all organisations to strengthen cyber resilience through enhanced security measures.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Cran urges companies to strengthen cybersecurity after airport breach

    Following a cybersecurity incident at Namibia Airports Company, the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has urged organisations to tighten security by implementing robust controls, enforcing governance policies, activating multifactor authentication, and conducting continuous cybersecurity awareness training.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia Airports Company confirms cybersecurity breach, limited disruption reported

    Namibia Airports Company detected a cybersecurity incident on 6 March 2026 involving unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts. Services have been restored with limited operational impact, and there is no evidence of data exfiltration, though investigations continue; NAM-CSIRT and NAC are working together to enhance security resilience.

    17 March 2026 · Informanté →

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