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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. April 2026
  2. New Era

    Namibia Airports Company achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 for Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay International Airports

    Source

    The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) 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 1.

    NAC achieves airport carbon accreditation
  3. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company achieved level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation for Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports

    Source

    The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has achieved level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) for its Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports.

    Namibia Airports Company earns carbon accreditation milestone
  4. New Era

    Namibia Airports Company continues to play a critical role in preparing airports to support future sustainable fuel supply chains and green airport concepts

    Source

    At the infrastructure level, the Namibia Airports Company continues to play a critical role in preparing our airports to support future sustainable fuel supply chains and green airport concepts.

    Namibia champions sustainable jet fuel …committing to a green and resilient aviation sector
  5. March 2026
  6. New Era

    NAC stated that compromised material includes airport permits, parking databases, engineering docs, financials, reports

    Source

    According to NAC, the compromised material includes airport permit system files, parking management databases, engineering and project documentation, financial records, and internal reports.

    NAC stolen data leaked on dark web
  7. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company (NAC) was attacked by Inc Ransomware Group on 19 March

    Source

    The NAC was attacked by a cybercriminal group called Inc Ransomware Group on 19 March.

    Cran calls for responsible handling of NAC data leakage
  8. The Namibian

    NAC confirmed that its data had been leaked to the dark web

    Source

    NAC confirmed on Saturday that its data had been leaked to the dark web.

    Cran calls for responsible handling of NAC data leakage
  9. Informanté

    The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has confirmed data stolen during cybersecurity breach released on dark web

    Source

    THE Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has confirmed that data stolen during a recent cybersecurity breach has been released on the dark web, following a ransomware attack by the INC Ransomware Group.

    NAC data on dark web confirmed after ransomware attack
  10. Informanté

    NAC said preliminary assessments indicate leaked data may include airport permits, parking databases, financial records, internal reports

    Source

    In a statement issued, NAC said preliminary assessments indicate that the leaked data may include airport permit system files, parking management databases, engineering and project documents, financial records, and certain internal reports.

    NAC data on dark web confirmed after ransomware attack
  11. The Namibian

    Namibia Airports Company has confirmed data stolen during cyberattack released on dark web

    Source

    The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has confirmed that data stolen during a recent cyberattack on the company has been released on the dark web.

    Namibia Airports Company’s stolen data released on dark web
  12. New Era

    Namibia Airports Company suffered a ransomware attack

    Source

    This is as the Namibia Airports Company is facing an unprecedented cybersecurity threat after suffering a recent ransomware attack.

    Airports company battles cyber threat …as hackers threaten data leak in high stakes attack
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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