Namibia’s airports to get R1.2bn upgrade

Namibia’s airports are to be upgraded over the next five years through the investment of R1.2-billion in infrastructure, according to Mia Davids, head of corporate communications of the Namibian Airports Company. On completion, “any sized aircraft, including super jumbo, will be able to land at Walvis Bay and Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) if required,” she says. HKIA serves the capital Windhoek and interior of Namibia. Airfreight is being catered for. Funding is through a N$58-million grant from the Namibian Ministry of Works and Transport, and the balance of N$62 million from the airport company’s reserves. The project will be completed by the end of February 2011, she says. A further N$1,2-billion will be spent over the over the next five years.