Namibia Air: Planned routes, fleet and what it means for travellers

Namibia could soon have its own national airline again. More than five years after the collapse of Air Namibia, the country's plans for a new state-owned carrier are gathering momentum, with Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd taking another important step towards launching operations.

While there are still no flights to book, the airline's latest licence application provides the clearest indication yet of the routes Namibia Air hopes to serve. If the plans move ahead as expected, the new carrier could improve both domestic travel within Namibia and regional connectivity for visitors exploring Southern Africa.

Namibia Air applies for operating licences

In mid-July 2026, Namibia Air submitted an application for operating licences through a Government Gazette notice. The application covers scheduled and charter services, with proposed operations ranging from domestic flights within Namibia to regional services across Africa and, eventually, international destinations.

Although regulatory approval is only one step in the process, it signals that preparations for the airline are continuing as the Namibian government works towards its goal of launching the carrier before the end of 2026.

What the proposed route network means for travellers

For anyone planning a self-drive holiday or fly-in safari, the proposed network is encouraging. According to the licence application, Namibia Air intends to operate scheduled flights from Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to:

• Ondangwa
• Lüderitz
• Walvis Bay
• Johannesburg
• Cape Town
• Luanda

For international visitors, regional links to Johannesburg and Cape Town would provide additional options for combining Namibia with South Africa or connecting to long-haul flights.

The planned domestic routes could also make travelling around Namibia significantly easier. Flights to Ondangwa offer convenient access to northern Namibia, including Etosha National Park and the Kunene Region, while services to Walvis Bay and Lüderitz would improve access to the Atlantic coast, the Skeleton Coast region and southern Namibia.

For travellers who prefer not to spend long hours driving between destinations, additional domestic air services would be a welcome development.

A fleet designed for regional flying

Unlike its predecessor, Namibia Air appears to be taking a measured approach to fleet planning.

The airline intends to operate seven Embraer regional aircraft:

• Four Embraer ERJ 145 regional jets
• Three Embraer E170/E175 aircraft

These aircraft are well suited to Namibia's relatively small passenger volumes and regional route network, offering an efficient alternative to operating larger aircraft on thinner routes.

According to the feasibility study, the planned domestic and regional network represents a market of approximately 800,000 round-trip passengers annually.

A fresh start after Air Namibia

Government officials have repeatedly stressed that Namibia Air is not simply a revival of Air Namibia.

Air Namibia ceased operations in February 2021 after years of financial difficulties and substantial government support. The new airline is intended to operate on commercial principles, with an interim ten-member board overseeing its establishment. Officials have also indicated that partnerships with private investors and international airlines remain under consideration as the project develops.

Can you book Namibia Air flights yet?

Not yet.

While the licence application marks significant progress, several important milestones still need to be completed before the airline enters service.

The exact launch date, flight schedules, fares and final fleet acquisition strategy have yet to be announced. The government's feasibility study is still under review, and discussions with potential airline partners—including Ethiopian Airlines—are reportedly continuing.

For now, travellers should continue planning Namibia trips using the airlines already serving the country.

Namibia's air connectivity continues to improve

Even before Namibia Air begins flying, reaching Namibia is becoming easier.

Recent developments include Edelweiss Air launching direct Zurich–Windhoek services in June 2026, Discover Airlines expanding flights between Munich and Windhoek, and Condor announcing the return of Frankfurt–Windhoek services from June 2027.

If Namibia Air launches as planned later this year, it will add another option for visitors and strengthen domestic connectivity, making it easier to explore one of Southern Africa's most rewarding self-drive destinations.

Whether you're planning your first safari in Etosha National Park, exploring the dramatic landscapes around Lüderitz or combining Namibia with neighbouring countries, improved air links could make future itineraries considerably more flexible.

What travellers should know

• Namibia Air has applied for operating licences covering scheduled and charter services.
• Proposed destinations include Ondangwa, Lüderitz, Walvis Bay, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Luanda.
• The airline plans to operate a fleet of seven Embraer regional aircraft.
• Flights are not yet available for booking.
• The Namibian government is targeting a launch before the end of 2026, although no firm start date has been announced. 

 

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Namibia Airports Company (NAC) confirms re-certification of Namibia’s international airports to 2027!

Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has confirmed the successful re-certification of the country’s two international gateways, Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. Both airports achieved an Effective Implementation (EI) score of 83% following a rigorous assessment by the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

The new aerodrome certificates, issued on 05 December 2025, affirm that Namibia’s key international airports continue to meet the strict safety, operational and technical standards set out in the Namibia Civil Aviation Regulations (NAMCARs Parts 139 and 140). The renewed certification also demonstrates full alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), ensuring Namibia maintains globally recognised aviation compliance.

The aerodrome certificates for both Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay remain valid until 06 December 2027.

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Airlink launches second daily flight between Johannesburg and Walvis Bay to boost connectivity and tourism!

South African regional carrier Airlink has expanded its route network with the introduction of a second daily flight between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. The additional service, which commenced on 04 July 2025, now offers travellers increased flexibility and improved connectivity between South Africa and Namibia’s west coast.

The twice-daily flights operate as follows:

• Depart OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg at 10:20 and 14:05
• Depart  Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay at 13:40 and 17:25

This route enhancement significantly strengthens regional air travel by linking one of Africa’s busiest economic hubs with Namibia’s vital coastal city. It supports both business and leisure travel, facilitating easier access for tourists, entrepreneurs, and professionals engaged in Namibia’s growing logistics, energy, and port sectors.

Walvis Bay serves as a gateway to some of  the most iconic attractions in Namibia, including the Namib Desert, the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, and the breathtaking Namib-Naukluft National Park. The increased flight frequency is expected to stimulate tourism growth and enhance cross-border trade and commercial ties between the two countries.
With this strategic move, Airlink continues to play a key role in boosting intra-African connectivity, reinforcing its position as a leading regional airline in Southern Africa.

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Namibia: Visa on arrival at Walvis Bay Harbour!

The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has announced the introduction of visas upon arrival at Walvis Bay Harbour in Walvis Bay with immediate effect. According to Etienne Maritz, the Executive Director of the MHAISS, this initiative will simplify travel logistics for tourists and business visitors as it eliminates the need for prior visa applications, thereby reducing bureaucratic obstacles and waiting times. The cruise passenger liner industry previously expressed concern about the immigration process at Walvis Bay Harbour, which they described as lengthy.
Walvis Bay is the second largest city in Namibia and the largest coastal city in the country. Walvis Bay Harbour serves as Namibia's principal port and plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade, particularly for landlocked countries in the southern African region. It has two(?) berths specifically designed to accommodate cruise ships of various sizes and is equipped with a dedicated cruise terminal building to handle passenger arrivals and departures.

Namibia's visa on arrival is priced at 1,200 Namibian dollars and offers a validity of 90 days. Travellers can also apply for visas on arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Katima Mulilo Border Post (Zambia), Ngoma Border Post (Botswana), Impalila Border Post (Botswana), Trans-Kalahari Border Post (Botswana), Oshikango Border Post (Angola), Mohembo Border Post (Botswana), Ariamsvlei Border Post (South Africa), Noordoewer Border Post (South Africa) and Oranjemund Border Post (South Africa).

Namibia: FlyNamibia to resume flights between Windhoek <> Walvis Bay!

Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia has announced that it will resume flights to Walvis Bay, second largest city in Namibia and the largest coastal city in the country. The airline will operate four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. Flights are open for booking and will commence on 01 April 2024. FlyNamibia suspended flights between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay in August 2023 due to a lack of demand. 

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Namibia: FlyNamibia launches a new service to South Africa! [update]

update (22 September 2023): FlyNamibia's new service will be connecting Windhoek and Walvis Bay to Cape Town. Flights will be operated every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. According to Namibian publication "The Brief", FlyNamibia announced the following today (22 September 2023): "The new route’s flights will run from Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) to Cape Town (CPT), and onwards to Walvis Bay (WVB). From here the flight will then link back to Hosea Kutako International Airport, back to Walvis Bay, onward to Cape Town and returning once again to Hosea Kutako International. Thus the CPT-WVB route will be extended from WVB to HKIA and then back to WVB, providing WVB with flights to Windhoek once again. This will enable connecting traffic from all flights inbound to HKIA to fly to WVB."

Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia is set to introduce a new service to South Africa. The airline, which is now a franchisee of South African regional airline Airlink, will launch flights between Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. Effective 29 October 2023, the FlyNamibia is planning to operate four weekly return flights to the Mother City.

FlyNamibia, under its previous brand FlyWestair, was the first private airline to be granted scheduled passenger airline status in Namibia. The airline has been operational since June 2019 and has expanded its network of flights to include domestic routes from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek to Ondangwa, Rundu, Katima Mulilo and Oranjemund, as well as a regional route from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town.
FlyNamibia announced in September 2022 that it is partnering with South African private airline Airlink. The airlines' shareholding will continue to be majority-owned by Namibian private investors, with a minority shareholding now being held by Airlink. As an Airlink franchisee, FlyNamibia's flight inventory in now available on the Global Distribution System (GDS). The airline has also launched a new booking platform, which is linked to Airlink and the GDS. FlyNamibia also joined the prestigious International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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Namibia: Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park temporarily closed for renovations! [update]

update (19 January 2023): Dune 7 reopened to the public on 24 December 2022!

The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park in Namibia's Erongo Region is temporarily closed until 15 December 2022. According to the Ministry the closure of the recreational area is to allow for upgrade and renovation of ablution facilities and other tourism infrastructure of the area. The closure will also allow the Ministry to clean up the area ahead of the expected influx of people to the coastal areas of the country during the festive season 2022/23.
Dune 7 is the highest dune in Namibia with a height of over 380 meters. The dune is located in the Dorob National Park, which forms the link between the Skeleton Coast National Park in the north and the Namib Naukluft Park in the south along the Namibian Atlantic coast.

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Namibia introduces entry fees for Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park!

The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that it is currently upgrading recreational facilites and the infrastructure at Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park in Namibia's Erongo Region. The exisiting ablution facilities and braai facilites are getting renovated, while two new ablution facilities and five new braai facilites are getting contructed. A cable fence around the recreational area is getting erected and an entrance gate and reception office is getting constructed. The upgrade of the facilites and infrastructure at Dune 7 will enable the Ministry to implement and charge park entry fees (as approved and gazetted in 2021). The envisaged entrance fee will assist in ensuring that the standards of the facilities at Dune 7 is maintained. In accordance with the approved park entry fees, the fee structure will be as follows from 01 December 2022:

• No charge for Namibians under the age of 16 years
• No charge for children under the age of 8 years for all nationals
• Namibias over the age of 16 years will be charged N$50
• Visitors from SADC countries over the age of 8 years and not exceeding 16 years will be charged N$50
• Visitors from other countries over the age of 8 years and not exceeding 16 years will be charged N$100
• Visitors from SADC countries over the age of 16 years will be charged N$100
• Visitores from other countries over the age of 16 years will be charged N$150

In a long term, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism will offer the recreational area at Dune 7 as a tourism concession in accordance with the Tourism Development Plan for Dorob National Park.

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Dune 7 is the highest dune in Namibia with a height of over 380 meters. The dune is located in the Dorob National Park, which forms the link between the Skeleton Coast National Park in the north and the Namib Naukluft Park in the south along the Namibian Atlantic coast.

Swakopmund/Walvis Bay: MR44 renamed to Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway!

Namibia has renamed the MR44, which runs behind Dune 7 and connects the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund in the Erongo Region. The dual lane Main Road (MR) was renamed after Hifikepunye Pohamba, the second president of Namibia. The Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway starts from the Swakopmund Interchange to Walvis Bay town and also links to the Walvis Bay Airport (WVA). 

Hifikepunye Pohamba, born 1935, served as the second president of Namibia from 21 March 2005 to 21 March 2015. He was also the president of SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organisation) from 2007 until his retirement in 2015. Prior to his presidency, Hifikepunye Pohamba served in various ministerial positions, beginning at Namibia's independence in 1990.

Namibia: FlyNamibia launches flights to Walvis Bay!

Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia has annunced that it will launch a new service to the coastal town of Walvis Bay in the Erongo Region of Namibia. The airline is set to operate three weekly nonstop flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. Flights will depart Windhoek at 10:50 and arrive in Walvis Bay at 11:40, while the return flights will depart Walvis Bay at 12:20 and arrive in Windhoek at 13:10. Flights will commence on 28 October 2022.

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Airlink to launch flights between Cape Town <> Walvis Bay! [update]

update (15 April 2021): Airlink has announced that it will be adding more direct flights between Cape Town and Walvis Bay from 01 May 2021.

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to launch flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia. Effective 02 March 2021, the airline will operate three weekly return flights to Walvis Bay on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new route is Airlink’s fourth between South Africa and Namibia, with other services linking Cape Town and Windhoek in addition to flights from Johannesburg to Windhoek and Walvis Bay.

• Cape Town 14:00 > 16:15 Walvis Bay
• Walvis Bay 16:50 > 19:00 Cape Town

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Namibia: Air Namibia to intoduce flights between Ondangwa <> Walvis Bay!

Namibia's flag carrier, Air Namibia,  is set to introduce flights between Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay and Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport (OND) in Ondangwa in the Oshana Region of northern Namibia. The airline will operate two weekly flights on Fridays and Sundays between 04 December 2020 and 10 January 2021. Flights will depart Ondangwa at 10:40 and will arrive in Walvis Bay at 11:40, while the return flights will depart Walvis Bay at 12:10 and will arrive in Ondangwa at 13:10. This comes as the airline increases its flight frequencies between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Ondangwa from to to three daily flights on Fridays and Sundays.

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Namibia: FlyWestair to launch flights between Windhoek <> Walvis Bay!

Namibian privately-owned passenger airline FlyWestair is set to introduce scheduled flights to Namibia's largest coastal city, Walvis Bay. Effective 20 November 2020, the airline will operate two weekly flights on Fridays and Sundays between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. On Fridays flights will depart Windhoek at 11:00 and arrive in Walvis Bay at 11:45, while the return flights will depart Walvis Bay at 13:45 and will arrive in Windhoek at 14:20. On Sundays, flights will depart Windhoek at 15:20 and will arrive in Walvis Bay at 16:05, while the return flight will depart Walvis Bay at 16:40 and will arrive in Windhoek at 17:05.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia remains in stage three lockdown for another 5 days!

Namibia's President Hage Geingob has announced during a media briefing to update the nation on the latest COVID-19 situation in the country on 11 September 2020 that all 14 regions of Namibia will remain in stage three of the COVID-19 state of emergency for another 5 days (13 September 2020 - midnight on 17 September 2020). As of 11 September 2020, Namibia had 9,437 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 98 deaths. A total of 4,898 individuals have recovered from the disease.

The following measures will apply during the extended stage three of Namibia's COVID-19 state of emergency (travel and tourism related only):

• Travel restrictions into and out of the City of Windhoek, Okahandja and Rehoboth Local Authority Areas remain in force.
• International travel:
• Travel out of Namibia will be permitted via Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, subject to quarantine at own cost (!) upon return.
• Entry and exit into Namibia for business travel purposes will be permitted Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. This is in addition to the tourism revival initiative and subject to quarantine at own cost (!) upon arrival or return.
• To complement economic activities, the daily curfew hours will now commence from 22:00 to 05:00 countrywide
• The following business activities will be permitted to resume, countrywide, including within the restricted areas of the City of Windhoek, Okahandja and Rehoboth Local Authorities:
• Restaurants, Cafes and Informal Food Traders may reopen for sit down meals and may sell alcohol for onsite consumption only.
• For Shebeens, Bars and Liquor Outlets, trading hours for the sale of alcohol will remain the same countrywide and alcohol is only to be sold for off-site consumption (!)
• Entertainment events, conferences and workshops may resume, in compliance with the limit on public gatherings (50 people max.!) as well as health and hygiene protocols.
• Nightclubs and gambling houses are to remain closed (!) for the duration of this period. Due to the curfew (22:00 - 05:00), theses businesses may not be able to operate.

Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia remains in stage three lockdown for another 14 days!

Namibia's President Hage Geingob has announced during a media briefing to update the nation on the latest COVID-19 situation in the country on 28 August 2020 that all 14 regions of Namibia will remain in stage three of the COVID-19 state of emergency for another 14 days (29 August 2020 - midnight on 12 September 2020). 

The following measures apply:

• Khomas Region: Travel restrictions remain in force prohibiting exit and entry into the restricted City of Windhoek, Okahandja and Rehoboth Local Authority Areas.
• Erongo Region: The exit and entry travel restriction of the Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis Local Authority Areas is lifted. Members of the public may now travel into and out of these areas to other parts of Namibia.

The following measures apply in addition to existing stage three regulations for all 14 regions of Namibia (travel and tourism related only):

• The daily curfew from 20:00 to 05:00 is extended to countrywide curfew.
• Public gatherings remain limited to a maximum of 10 persons countrywide. 
• Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek will open from 01 September 2020 for the International Tourism Revival Initiative.

Covid-19 in Namibia:

• At present, Namibia has the highest rate of new infections per population on the continent,
• Namibia has recorded 6,712 confirmed COVID-19 cases (as of 28 August 2020).
• In terms of testing coverage, Namibia has tested 21 people per one thousand persons, as at 27 August 2020. This is among the highest testing coverage on the continent, surpassed only by South Africa and Rwanda.   
• On 27 August 2020, Namibia recorded the 60th COVID-19-related death.

Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia imposes a travel ban on Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis in the Erongo Region!

Namibia's President Hage Geingob today (06 July 2020) announced in a televised press conference that the current stage four measures in the country will be maintained for all 13 regions with exception of the Erongo Region, which remains under stage three until midnight on 03 August 2020. President Geingob said additional measures are necessary for the Walvis Bay Local Authorty area, the Swakopmund Local Authority area and the Arandis Local Authority area, which have been placed under a special dispensation. This is due to the exponential increase of cases of Covid-19 in the Walvis Bay Local Authorty area. The introduction of these measures is done with the sole objective of containing the spread of disease within and beyond these three towns.
The Government of Namibia has imposed a travel ban with the exception of essential and critical goods and services on the Walvis Bay Local Authorty area, the Swakopmund Local Authority area and the Arandis Local Authority area. No travel into our out of these three Local Authority areas will be permited until midnight on 03 August 2020. Travel between other towns in the Erongo Region and to the rest of Namibia will be permited, with exception of the Walvis Bay Local Authorty area, the Swakopmund Local Authority area and the Arandis Local Authority area. Any person leaving the Walvis Bay Local Authorty area, the Swakopmund Local Authority area and the Arandis Local Authority area to any part of the country - apart from providers of critical goods and services - will be quarantined for a period of 14 days at own cost.
As of 06 July 2020, 485 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Namibia. Of the total number of cases confirmed nationally, 436 (or 90% ) are from the Erongo Region, with 391 of these cases specifically in the Walvis Bay Local Authorty area.

Namibia: Walvis Bay remains in stage one; lockdown extended to the entire Erongo Region!

The Government of Namibia has decided not to lift the current lockdown in Walvis Bay and to extent it to the entire Erongo Region, including Swakopmund. According to a statement by Namibia's President Dr. Hage G. Geingob, observations show that members of the public in Walvis Bay are not adhering to lockdown measures. This behaviour increases the potential for community spread and the risk level for the coastal town and surrounding towns is high. As a matter of fact, this non-compliance necessitates more stringent measures to curb the spread beyond Walvis Bay. Effective from midnight tonight (08 June 2020) until midnight 22 June 2020, the Government of Namibia will enforce stage one restrictions of its four-stage strategy to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Walvis Bay and the entire Erongo Region. To date, Namibia has recorded 31 COVID-19 cases with 16 recovery cases.

Namibia: Air Namibia temporarily suspends flights to Walvis Bay! [update]

update (19 June 2020): Air Namibia has extended the suspension of services between between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay until 30 June 2020 due to the stage 1 restrictions in the entire Erongo Region.

update (10 June 2020): Air Namibia has extended the suspension of services between between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay until 22 June 2020 due to the stage 1 restrictions in the entire Erongo Region. 

Namibia's flag carrier, Air Namibia, just announced the temporarily suspension of flights between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay. The suspension will be effective from today, 29 May 2020, until 08 June 2020. This is in compliance with the regulations enforced by the Government of Namibia. 
Walvis Bay has been temporarily moved back to stage one of Namibia's four-stage strategy to exit the coronavirus lockdown until 07 June 2020, while the rest of the country moved forward to stage three. The two latest cases diagnosed with COVID-19 in Namibia were registered in Walvis Bay (as of 28 May 2020). One of the cases is still in a critical condition in a hospital in Walvis Bay.
Air Namibia resumed domestic operations in Namibia on 06 May 2020 in line with stage two of the country's four-stage strategy to exit its coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia extends the lockdown and enforces it countrywide!

Namibia's President Hage Geingob announced in a televised address to the nation on 14 April 2020 not only that the lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus has been extended until midnight on 04 May 2020, but also that the restrictions on movements, which previously applied to the Khomas region (including Windhoek), the Erongo region (including Swakopmund and Walvis Bay) as well as the towns of Okahandja and Rehoboth, will be enforced countrywide. Namibia has 16 confirmed cases (as of 15 Apri 2020) of the coronavirus with no report of new infections for the past week.

Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia to go into partial lockdown! [update]

update (14 April 2020): Namibia's President Hage Geingob just announced that the partial lockdown in the country will be extended from midnight on 17 April 2020 to midnight on 04 May 2020. Namibia will effectively re-open on 05 May 2020; movement within the whole country will be restricted until then.

The Government of Namibia has announced that parts of the country will go into lockdown from midnight 27 March 2020 until midnight 16 April 2020 as a measure to stem the spread of the coronavirus. These parts include the Khomas region (including Windhoek), the Erongo region (including Swakopmund and Walvis Bay) as well as the towns of Okahandja and Rehoboth. Under the lockdown, people will not be allowed to leave their homes except for visits to pharmacies, food supply stores, courts, banks, for medical reasons and for physical exercise in groups of not more than three persons. All shops and businesses will get closed except those classified as essential or critical services.