Floating bridges installed in Zambezi's Kalimbeza and Masikili areas to improve flood access

Floating bridges have been installed in the Kalimbeza and Masikili areas of the Zambezi region, providing flood-affected communities with safer access to essential services like schools and clinics. These areas, particularly in the Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies, are frequently isolated by seasonal floods. The Ministry of Works and Transport purchased 24,640 double floating cubes for N$24 million to address this issue. The Zambezi region received over 1,000 double floating cubes last week for assembly. A 200-meter-long bridge has been installed in Kalimbeza village, and a 400-meter-long bridge is being installed in Masikili, specifically at a school currently surrounded by floods. Regional director of planning, monitoring, and rural development Beaven Walubita stated that more flood-affected areas will soon become accessible. Walubita also mentioned that about 1,510 people from nine relocation camps in the Kabbe North constituency have been relocated, and these camps face challenges such as a shortage of toilets, maize meal, tents, meat, mattresses, and cosmetics. The regional council relies on the Office of the Prime Minister for disaster relief as it lacks a dedicated budget. The Zambezi River's level was 6.35m on April 13, a slight decrease from the previous week's 6.69m.