The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) strengthened its enterprise-wide risk management capabilities through a strategic partnership with Capricorn Group on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. The partnership aims to build on existing institutional resilience, and embed a proactive risk-aware culture.

Facilitated by Horst Simon, Capricorn Group’s business risk officer and globally- recognised risk culture builder, the risk management workshop forms part of the company’s social investment programme, which enables long-term value-creation through knowledge-sharing and capacity-building.

Held in Windhoek, the workshop supports the NAC’s commitment to aligning its internal systems and leadership capabilities with global standards in aviation governance and strategic risk management.

“Building an effective risk culture is key to the successful management and optimisation of risk management in any organisation,” said Simon.  

NAC chief executive officer (CEO) Bisey /Uirab emphasised his organisation’s commitment to ensuring the highest safety and security standards for all passengers. 

“We are happy to partner with the Capricorn Group, and we aim to ensure safe and secure passage for our passengers through improved risk management systems. We acknowledge that risks are always present, despite the amount of work we have already done. We are grateful to the Capricorn Group for spending time with us and discussing some of these concepts. It always helps to get someone from the outside to help you look at what you are looking at”, he remarked,

Investing in continuous learning and institutional development is essential for organisations such as the NAC, operating within high-risk and highly-regulated sectors. Collaborating with purpose-driven private sector partners such as Capricorn Group allows access to specialised expertise, international best-practice, and a platform for strengthening local capability.

This initiative highlights the importance of skills transfer, collaboration and capacity- building among leadership for long-term organisational success. By working together, stronger institutions can be build which contribute meaningfully to Namibia’s national development and resilience.

Capricorn Group’s support of initiatives such as this indicates it invests not only in financial services and infrastructure, but also in people, governance and long-term knowledge transfer across the region.