THE Namibian government will spend close to N$28-million in the coming financial year on upgrading the Walvis Bay Airport to international standards. The Works, Transport and Communication Ministry has invited tenders for the upgrading, rehabilitation and extension of the existing runway, a new taxiway and the terminal access at the former military airport. Although the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has taken over the running of airports and aerodromes, the Walvis Bay upgrade will be undertaken with Government funds as this had been planned prior to the NAC’s formation.