The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to parts of its network infrastructure and administrative systems, prompting immediate containment and remediation measures.
The breach, detected on 6 March 2026, affected certain IT systems within the organisation. NAC said swift action was taken to contain the incident, with recovery processes already underway.
The company indicated that services have since been restored, with only limited operational disruption recorded across affected systems.
“At this stage, there is no evidence of data exfiltration,” NAC said, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope and impact of the incident.
The airport operator said it is working with external service providers and cybersecurity partners to strengthen its systems, assess potential vulnerabilities and prevent a recurrence.
The incident comes amid growing global concerns over cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, including aviation systems, which rely heavily on secure and resilient digital networks.
NAC said it has already implemented additional safeguards following the breach, including enhanced firewall controls, tighter restrictions on administrative access and improved system monitoring.
“We take the security of our systems and the trust of our stakeholders seriously,” the company said.
The operator added that it will continue to provide updates as investigations progress, while maintaining a focus on operational continuity and system security.
NAC oversees the management of Namibia’s airports, including Hosea Kutako International Airport, making the integrity of its digital systems critical to aviation operations and passenger services.
The company said it remains committed to maintaining high standards of safety, security and operational resilience across its network.
