The Zambezi Flood After-Action Review has identified high logistical costs, limited availability of trucks in the region, and poor road infrastructure as some of the challenges hampering emergency response and the delivery of essential services in flood-prone areas.

The review noted that transporting food parcels to affected communities by truck was costly.

It also highlighted the daily subsistence allowances paid to members of the Namibian Defence Force who assisted with food distribution as an additional expense.

The Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration in the Ministry of Education, Otto Imbuwa, proposed keeping floating infrastructure in warehouses for deployment during emergencies to minimize damages.

"We touched on the issue of having substitute furniture specifically designated for emergencies, rather than having to relocate furniture from the affected areas. I believe that is where the challenge lies, as removing furniture from areas that are already flooded creates additional difficulties. I therefore support the idea. Perhaps this should prompt us, as the education sector, to engage the regional education office and other stakeholders on the procurement of standby furniture that can be used for contingency purposes.”

Imbuwa added that as part of their procurement plans, each affected school will receive a boat for cargo and one for daily usage.