Chamwe Kaira
Namibia’s civil aviation sector has recorded strong progress over the past year, with the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) reporting major financial and operational gains.
The authority said the 2024/25 financial year marked a defining period of confidence and transformation in the aviation sector.
Minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi praised the sector’s contribution to economic diversification and regional integration.
“I look forward to building on these achievements in the years ahead, as we work collectively towards realising our vision for a resilient and dynamic transport and logistics hub for Namibia,” he said.
Aligned with the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the NCAA strengthened institutional systems, advanced regulatory reforms and supported sustainable air transport development.
Namibia also reinforced its role in continental aviation by participating in the Single African Air Transport Market, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, and the African Civil Aviation Commission.
Nekundi encouraged public enterprises to invest in youth through internships and to support local SMEs to promote broad-based development.
NCAA board chairperson Bethuel Mujetenga said the Authority had made significant progress both nationally and internationally.
“Looking ahead, the NCAA is positioning itself at the forefront of Namibia’s growing aviation sector,” he said.
The authority is implementing its five-year integrated strategic business plan for 2023/24 to 2027/28, which prioritises safety oversight, improved air navigation services, financial stability and customer-focused transformation.
Namibia’s alignment with global frameworks such as the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan and regional structures like SAATM continues to strengthen its standing in international aviation.
The NCAA also advanced legislative reforms by drafting amendments to the Civil Aviation Act to align regulations with evolving industry standards.
Partnerships with ICAO, AFCAC, and SADC’s Safety Oversight Organisation helped deepen benchmarking, knowledge sharing, and regional cooperation.
NCAA executive director Toska Sem said the year reflected operational excellence. The NCAA recorded a comprehensive profit of N$52 million, more than double the N$25 million reported in the previous year.
Operational losses fell from N$8 million to N$1 million. Total assets increased by 66% to N$1 billion due to prudent investment and asset growth. Interest income also reached a record N$52 million.
The Air Navigation Services division continued providing uninterrupted airspace management and secured ISO 9001:2015 recertification. Upgrades to radar and air traffic management systems are underway to strengthen Namibia’s position as a modern aviation hub.
“We will continue to advance Namibia’s aviation sector, ensuring safe skies, sustainable growth, and a legacy of excellence that will carry Namibia confidently into the future,” Sem said.
