Community access

   The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to introduce HDPE floating bridges in flood-prone areas of northern Namibia, aiming to keep communities connected during seasonal floods that often cut off access to schools, clinics, and markets. Each year, rising water levels in regions such as Oshana, Omusati, and Ohangwena leave residents stranded for days, disrupting essential services and local economic activity. The proposed floating bridges—designed to rise with floodwaters—are […]