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The Namibian
Mpukano Primary School has had to close and is set to be relocated to higher grounds
“Three schools – Muzii Combined School, Nankuntwe Combined School, and Mpukano Primary School – have had to close and are set to be relocated to higher grounds.”
N$24m floating bridges to keep flood-hit communitiesThe Namibian
Mpukano Primary School was closed down due to floods
“We have closed down three schools, namely Muzii Combined School, Nankuntwe Combined School, and Mpukano Primary School.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah assesses Zambezi floods as school close, communities refuse to relocateInformanté
Mpukano Primary School underwent temporary closure due to flooding
“The flooding has also led to the temporary closure of several schools, including Muzii Combined School, Mpukano Primary School, and Nakuntwe Combined School.”
President heads to Zambezi Region to assess flood crisisThe Namibian
Mpukano Primary School is severely affected by floods
“Regional education director Alex Sikume yesterday said all these schools are severely affected by floods, therefore consultations with the relevant authorities on relocation are ongoing.”
Zambezi plans to relocate 9 flood-affected schoolsDozens of pupils from three flood-affected schools in Zambezi have not returned to class since the term began after schools were relocated to higher ground in March. Parents have kept pupils home, citing inadequate conditions and lack of teaching at the relocation sites.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Dozens of pupils from three flood-affected schools in Zambezi have not returned to class since the term began after schools were relocated to higher ground in March. Parents have kept pupils home, citing inadequate conditions and lack of teaching at the relocation sites.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Zambia are negotiating a joint dredging project for the Zambezi River to deepen waterways and mitigate severe seasonal flooding. Over 1,510 people have been displaced in the Zambezi region, with the government preparing a dredging machine procured in 2015 to begin operations pending agreement renewal with Zambia.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Devastating floods and locust outbreaks in Namibia's Zambezi region have destroyed thousands of hectares of crops and displaced over 2,000 people, prompting the government to commit to feeding affected residents until the next harvest season. The regional minister has called on government to provide seeds, fodder for livestock, and continued support as communities struggle with starvation.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has bought 24,640 plastic cubes costing N$24 million that can be assembled into floating bridges to provide temporary access to communities isolated by annual floods in Oshana, Kavango East, and Zambezi regions. The modular bridges are designed to maintain access to critical services such as healthcare and education while avoiding the costs of permanent structures in areas with unpredictable flooding patterns.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has urged the government to rethink flood relief distribution, arguing that assistance should be allocated based on the actual number of people affected rather than households, since "people don't eat as a household; they eat individually." He stressed that relief must include food security measures beyond clothing and temporary parcels and sustain communities until the next farming season, particularly given the severe crop losses affecting the Zambezi Region.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Zambezi region to assess flooding caused by heavy rains since January, urging residents to accept 9,097 bags of rice donated by South Korea and to relocate despite local preference for maize meal. The flooding has submerged over 75% of land in Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies, displaced hundreds, and closed schools and clinics.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp visited the Zambezi Region to assess flooding impacts on schools, where several institutions including Muzii Combined School have been temporarily closed. The Ministry is coordinating with the Prime Minister's office to provide temporary shelter, nutrition, and bedding for affected learners as water levels continue to rise across the region.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has toured the Zambezi region, where water levels have surged to 6.88 metres, inundating up to 75% of land in affected constituencies and forcing the temporary closure and relocation of schools. Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp has warned that at least 587 learners in the region are already affected, with the flooding disrupting access to healthcare and critical public infrastructure as authorities distribute relief supplies and facilitate relocations.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Zambezi region to assess ongoing flooding that has affected over 75% of the Kabbe South and North constituencies. Three schools have been closed and relocated families have been provided tents and food supplies, though flood-affected communities in Kabbe constituencies are refusing to relocate.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is heading to Katima Mulilo to assess devastating floods in the Zambezi Region, where the Zambezi River is approaching the 7-metre mark, displacing communities and forcing school closures. The Hydrological Services of Namibia reports the river has reached 6.89 metres—2.55 m higher than last year—and warns communities to remain on high alert.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi regional education directorate is considering relocating about nine schools severely affected by annual floods in the eastern part of the region, with water levels at 6.78m. Consultations with relevant authorities are ongoing, and the government has allocated N$30 million for the uprooting of at least three of the schools.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Rising floodwaters in the Zambezi region have cut off road access to Muzii Combined School, with pupils now using canoes to cross a swollen stream before walking to class. The regional education director says teaching is uninterrupted but authorities are prepared to take safety measures if flooding worsens.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →