Staff Reporter
PROFLIGHT Zambia marked its inaugural Lusaka–Windhoek flight with a ceremonial landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport, introducing a new three-times-weekly service aimed at boosting trade, tourism and regional connectivity between Namibia and Zambia.
The 50-seat CRJ-200 aircraft, piloted by Captain Josias Walubita, touched down at 12:00 local time on 3 March 2026 and was welcomed with a traditional water salute and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by government officials and aviation stakeholders. Among the dignitaries were Chief Mukuni of the Leya people from Livingstone and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade Jenelly Matundu.
The new service will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing Lusaka at 08:30 and Livingstone at 09:55, before arriving in Windhoek at 11:35. The return flight leaves Windhoek at 12:20, landing in Livingstone at 13:55 and Lusaka at 15:20.
Photos: Namibia Airports Company (NAC)
In a statement delivered by Matundu, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the route would deliver measurable benefits to Namibia through improved trade facilitation, business travel, tourism inflows and cargo movement.
“Tourism remains one of Namibia’s economic cornerstones, contributing significantly to employment creation, SME development and foreign exchange earnings. This route will stimulate multinational tourism packages, encourage longer visitor stays and attract new market segments from Zambia and beyond,” Nekundi said.
Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali, said the link between Lusaka, Livingstone and Windhoek would enhance intra-African trade and reduce travel time for business and leisure travellers. He described the route as a strategic corridor supporting regional aviation growth and public-private cooperation.
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) chief executive Bisey /Uirab said the route strengthens passenger throughput, cargo potential and overall airport utilisation, while supporting the Air Connect Namibia initiative aimed at restoring and expanding air connectivity.
Proflight Zambia’s Regional Manager for Southern Africa, Robert Gurr, said the new service builds a direct bridge between two key Southern African economies and supports greater collaboration among airlines, regulators and governments.
The aircraft offers onboard refreshments and same-day connections to destinations across Proflight’s domestic network, including Ndola, as well as interline connections via Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
