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Flash floods hit Pumula suburbs
Bulawayo's Pumula East, North and South suburbs were on Sunday afternoon hit by flash floods that left some houses submerged in water following heavy rains that pounded the city at the weekend....Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 05:57hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
2021 A year that never was
On January 30, 2020, the WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak and most of the countries in Southern Africa went for fourteen days lockdown and a lot of them were not even prepared for this pandemi...Published: 20 Dec 2021 at 16:59hrs | 176 | by Leonard Koni
AfDB oils Zesa wheels
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has donated 10 vehicles worth US$800 000 to Zesa Holdings to enable the power utility to reach out to areas where electricity supplies were cut off by Cyclone Idai ...Published: 16 Dec 2021 at 23:29hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Violent storms to hit the country
LOCALISED heavy rains characterised by violent storms and strong winds are expected in some parts of the country for six consecutive days ending Monday next week.The thunderstorms started yest...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 22:48hrs | 961 | by Staff reporter
'Normal-to-above-normal rains still expected'
THE country will still receive normal to above normal rainfall this summer season despite most areas recording low rainfall so far.The Meteorological Service Department (MSD) yesterday said wh...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 06:58hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Fuel availability normalises
FUEL availability across the country is set to improve beginning today, following the completion of scheduled maintenance work on a fuel pumping terminal at the port of Beira in Mozambique, allowing f...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:07hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
5-day destructive rains forecast
SOME parts of the country could be hit by storms that can blow off roofs and uproot trees for five consecutive days up to Wednesday, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warned yesterday....Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
112 Cyclone Idai survivors resettled in Chimanimani
Resettled Cyclone Idai survivors have expressed gratitude to government for fulfulling its pledge to relocate them to safe zones after spending nearly three years in tents.Emily Giwa, who lost...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 13:35hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa in another scary helicopter landing
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's two helicopters bound for Chimanimani in Manicaland province were Wednesday morning made a sudden U-turn in Mutare.According to reports the choppers later landed...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in another mid-air scare
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's two Chimanimani-bound helicopters were yesterday forced to make a U-turn after reaching Mutare only to land in a golf course in Marondera, with one of them landing awkwa...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The party and Mnangagwa's lost COP26 opportunity
"Our country is falling apart….never mind, let's party!" ran a headline in one of the United Kingdom (UK)'s daily tabloids and one of its most read newspapers.The headline was, of course, ab...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 05:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Developing countries reject coal ban proposal
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said developing countries including Zimbabwe rejected proposals by developed nations to abolish the use of coal fired power plants in a bid to combat climate change.The...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa briefs party supporters on UK trip
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa passed through Bulawayo on Friday morning enroute to Lupane State University where he officiated at the institution's graduation ceremony.The President who was welcomed by ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
It's a cruel world for black people
So the world decided to gather in Glasgow, Scotland, last week to try and save the planet from what we are told could be an imminent apocalypse caused by rising global temperatures.Well, Bisho...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:08hrs | 12 | by Bishop Lazarus
COP26: Mnangagwa tried too hard
THE Glasgow COP26 meeting in Scotland, United Kingdom, painted a grim picture about the environment and imminent dangers of climate change. However, besides Africa and the third world carrying the can...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:35hrs | 10 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Ecstasy as Mnangagwa returns from the UK
A large crowd of Zanu-PF supporters thronged the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday to give President Mnangagwa a thunderous welcome on his return from his successful trip to the Un...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe will reduce CO2 emission by 40% in 9 years' - it's rich, failed to deliver free elections in 41 years
It is great to be a dictator; you can say whatever you like, make all manner of promises knowing fully well you will never ever be held to democratic account for it!"Zimbabwe has set an ambiti...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:23hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa addresses empty chairs at COP26
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday addressed an almost empty auditorium at the Climate Change (COP26) summit in Glasgow, Scotland.Mnangagwa made his address before empty seats, as did all ...Published: 03 Nov 2021 at 05:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions, climate change double blow for Zimbabwe
Climate change has increased the frequency of severe droughts and cyclone-induced floods and with economic sanctions, Zimbabwean lives have been adversely affected and development stunted, President M...Published: 03 Nov 2021 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thunder showers expected today
Localised heavier downpours were recorded yesterday in Nyanga and Gweru as isolated thunder showers are also expected today in areas along the main watershed and western districts of Matabeleland Nort...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans march against sanctions
Zimbabweans across the country commemorated the Sadc-initiated Anti-Sanctions Day by holding peaceful demonstrations denouncing the embargoes imposed by some Western countries against Zimbabwe....Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 05:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Remove sanctions on Zimbabwe; Chakwera tells West
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) wishes to reaffirm its solidarity with the Government and People of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and to collectively voice its concerns on, and disapprov...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bev coming to Bulawayo
RAUNCHY dancer Bev is set to make her maiden 2021 appearance in the City of Kings and Queens next Saturday as she is billed to perform at a local hotel.Accompanied by her Sexy Angels Crew, Bev...Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 20:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe braces for natural disasters
Natural disasters loom ahead of the 2021-22 rainy season and the Government is putting all hands on the deck to avoid any fatal calamities.Through the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS-1) w...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 05:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$2m for displaced Zimbabweans
The United States Agency for International Development (USAid) has availed about US$2m to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) towards livelihood support for vulnerable and disaster-pron...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife attends Third Eurasian Women's Forum in Russia
FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is here to attend the Third Eurasian Women's Forum, on Wednesday had a heart-to-heart discussion with the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly o...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zesa promises to improve electricity supply
Electricity supplies are set to improve soon as Zesa completes a cocktail of interventions to end the major load shedding that has hit residential areas hard and has even affected industrial areas alt...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
IMF maintains positive outlook for Zimbabwe
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained a positive growth trajectory outlook for Zimbabwe in 2021 of 5,1 percent largely supported by increased agricultural output, energy productio...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans trek to rural areas as city life worsens
AN ESTIMATED 1,5 million Zimbabweans are reported to have abandoned life in the city as the country's economic situation continues to deteriorate.The International Labour Organisation (ILO) sa...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt ups forex black market fight
GOVERNMENT is implementing a raft of additional measures to curb the illegal trading of forex and the benchmarking of prices using the parallel market rates, Finance and Economic Development Minister ...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 05:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt uses local resources to bust sanctions
THERE is no doubt that good roads and development of infrastructure in the transport sector remains a key enabler of economic development as the country charts its way towards the vision of becoming a...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rich cultural display at annual King Mambo Day
THE annual Lozwi King Mambo Day was held at the royal homestead in Mawabeni, Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South province yesterday to celebrate the rich cultures of the local people.The...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe on right path in ICT use'
INFORMATION Communication Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere yesterday said the country was on the right trajectory in terms of the digital economy and use of ICTs.He said this in Chiman...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns of severe job losses
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned of severe job losses and possible deaths if the country does not immediately act to deal with effects of climate change.Mnangagwa made the call on...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 05:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Community radio station gets equipment
The new community radio station in Chimanimani reaffirms Government's determination to open the media space and enhance freedom of expression, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 05:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister to hand over radio equipment
In line with the Second Republic's thrust to take everyone aboard as Vision 2030 beckons, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa will today hand over broadcasting ...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 05:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gold rush spawns fresh displacements
THOUSANDS of Domboshawa villagers on the outskirts of Harare face imminent displacement to accommodate a clique of gold miners with strong links to the ruling Zanu PF party and top government official...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sees silver-lining in Covid-19 dark cloud
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has called for equal access to Covid-19 vaccines saying although the pandemic has caused major setbacks all hope was not lost. In a pre-recorded address to the United Nations Gener...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
War vets endorse Mnangagwa for 2023
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has endorsed President Mnangagwa as Zanu-PF's candidate for the 2023 presidential elections. The war veterans, who met in Beatrice on...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 11:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
World Vision partners other NGOs in community-based projects
The World Vision in Zimbabwe has partened various NGOs and government departments to spear head various community centered projects in Zimbabwe under a 2,7 million euro (US$3,2 million) fund. ...Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 05:58hrs | | by Shelton Muchena
'ECD struggling under COVID-19'
EARLY childhood development (ECD) is key for development and deserves funding from government and stakeholders to ensure children are well groomed. In Zimbabwe and other third world countries, governm...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 04:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
India releases US$1m for vulnerable Zimbabweans
India has availed US$1 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe as relief for affected populations to tackle climate shocks.The money, which was availed through Ind...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Another bumper agric season beckons
Normal to above normal rainfall is most likely during the next summer rains over most of SADC region, according to a seasonal forecast from the 25th Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SA...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Use it or lose it, Zimbabwe new farmers told
Zanu-PF women's league boss Mabel Chinomona, who is also Senate President, has been told to utilise her farm in Chirumhanzu, Midlands, by her juniors as she risks losing the property, in what is seen ...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 18:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Protect Girls From the Climate Change Scourge
Stakeholders advocating for climate change and girls' rights have called for urgent intervention in the fight against climate change.Sp...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 09:24hrs | | by Shelton Muchena
Zimbabwe, Zambia and SA record maize surplus
DESPITE the good rains received in the last cropping season, an estimated 47,6 million people are in need of food aid in Southern Africa with Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa being among the few stat...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
'On land, Mugabe travelled a path Mandela did not dare' - Yes, but look where he landed Zimbabwe!
There is overwhelming evidence out there to show Nelson Madiba Mandela was a visionary leader his greatest legacy to South Africa is a stable democratic system of government. On the other hand, Robert...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 12:53hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
ZACC aiming for 99% convictions
FIRSTLY, I want to say that as ZACC we recognise the importance of meeting shareholder expectations. ZACC is wholly funded by Treasury and is, therefore, expected to account for the monies that it has...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vapositori remembers Cyclone Idai Victims
Popular religious leader, Madzibaba Andby Makururu of Johanne the Fifth of Africa has donated an assortment of groceries and clothing to the ...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 10:04hrs | | by King Makombe/Simbarashe Sithole
Companies net $11bn in road deals
ZIMBABWE'S underfire construction industry has earned $10,7 billion through State-funded road rehabilitation and expansion projects since January, giving the sector respite after battling to forestall...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
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