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Tragic accident claims lives of NetOne engineer and 'lover'
The tragic deaths of two individuals after a NetOne vehicle was swept off Chilonga Bridge across the Runde River on Saturday have been confirmed by police. Contrary to earlier reports that both victim...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 12:12hrs | 2725 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is the big monster
AS recent as last week, Elon Musk's fortune had swelled to a stupendous and eye-watering US$348 billion, making him probably the richest man on the planet.It is just obscene that one person's ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:25hrs | 299 | by Bishop Lazarus
Heavy rain exposes Bulawayo's inadequate drainage system
Bulawayo experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday, exposing the city's inadequate storm drainage system and causing widespread flooding on roads. The city centre was particularly affected, with blocked dr...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:10hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Be careful as rains start; Tree Ambassador Bonde warns residents
National Tree Ambassador Never Bonde has warned citizens to always take precautionary measures to avoid dangers of either being killed by lightning, swept away by water and having their vehicles being...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:36hrs | 433 | by Stephen Jakes
Violent storms leave trail of destruction
Recent heavy rains accompanied by strong winds have caused significant damage to public infrastructure across Zimbabwe, with schools, health facilities, homes, and shops among the worst affected. The ...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:26hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Floods warning in Bulawayo
In preparation for the rainy season, Bulawayo's Civil Protection Unit, in collaboration with several civic society groups, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at educating residents on flood safe...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:46hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Grade 3 learner dies in collapsing grocery store
A tragic incident in Mberengwa District on Monday evening claimed the life of a Grade 3 learner from Mahindi Primary School. The young girl, who was seeking shelter from the heavy rains, was killed wh...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:40hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents face damage as heavy rains bring flooding
The onset of the rainy season has caused widespread damage in Bulawayo, with homes, vehicles, and properties affected by flash floods following three days of heavy downpours. The rains have overwhelme...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:27hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Flooding in Harare's CBD highlights need for improved drainage systems
Heavy rains in Harare this week led to significant flooding in parts of the Central Business District (CBD) due to blocked storm drains, creating difficulties for pedestrians and motorists navigating ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:26hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland region expected to receive more rain this week
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecasted additional rainfall across Zimbabwe's southern region over the next two days, with the downpours expected to shift towards the eastern parts...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 2325 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police officers soaked as rains destroy tents
Scores of police officers in Chipinge, Manicaland, were left stranded this week after torrential rains destroyed their makeshift tent bases, leaving them without shelter or a place to operate from. Th...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Mucheke bridge under construction damaged by floods
A second key bridge under construction across the Mucheke River in Masvingo is feared to have sustained severe damage following today’s heavy floods. The bridge, being built by Masimba Construction,...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:49hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter
Rains cause flooding in Harare CBD
Heavy rains in Harare on Thursday have highlighted the city's ongoing drainage problems, rendering several areas of the Central Business District (CBD) impassable. Blocked drains led to extensive floo...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
Tito Mboweni dies
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed he was deeply saddened by the death of former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister Dr Tito Mboweni.He died on Satu...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:31hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praises his farming success
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken to congratulating himself for what he describes as an agricultural revolution at his Precabe Farm in Sherwood, Kwekwe. In a recent visit to the farm, Mnangagwa b...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rendition saga ends with a suspended sentence 14 years on
Friday saw the end of the controversial Zimbabwe rendition sage, which had dragged on for nearly 14 years.The matter was even heard before the Zondo Commission, and saw former top police offic...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:43hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Apostolic sect embraces AIDS commemorations
Mashonaland Central provincial chairperson for Apostolic church (Vapositori for ED) Biggie Musanzika (Madzibaba Jonah ) led his congregants to the belated World AIDS commemorations in Muzarabani on Th...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:58hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Muzarabani
Outcry over neglect of Mbare Flats
Harare residents are voicing strong concerns over the neglect of Mbare Flats by the City of Harare. Through the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA), they highlight the severe public health ri...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 12:56hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe authorities mix charm with force to shore up ZiG
THE introduction of the world's newest currency in April inspired a reggae artist to record a song praising the ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold.The catchy tune, titled "Zig Mari," received generous play...Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:56hrs | 4 | by Associated Press
Historical documents destroyed as Town House floods
THERE are fears that historical documents dating back to the colonial era belonging to the City of Harare were destroyed when a river flowing along Julius Nyerere Way recently flooded the basement of ...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare town house flooded
A major disaster is looming at Town House amid revelations that its basement has been filled with water back feeding from the underground river that flows under Julius Nyerere Way.Historical d...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MASVINGO LAND EVICTIONS: Ibhetshu likaZulu steps in
In a shocking turn of events, the Ibhetshu Lika Zulu organization has issued a press statement decrying the eviction of villagers in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. Distress calls have flooded in from Ma...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:07hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man dies in a crocodile infested river
The love of donkeys took away the life of 22-year-old Mbire man last week.Zivaishe Masarirofa slipped into the crocodile infested, floo...Published: 10 Feb 2024 at 06:54hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans should brace for more price hikes
Government on Tuesday last week promulgated Statutory Instrument 10A of 2024 to re-introduce duty on basic commodities.The affected commodities include maize meal, milk, sugar, rice, flour, sa...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 04:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Family swept away by flooded Sanyati River
A GOKWE family was this week swept away after a canoe they were using to cross a flooded river capsized.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed the tragic...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's mines minister orders stop to artisanal mining
Mines Minister Soda Zhemu has called on artisanal miners to "completely stop" mining activities during the current rain season which poses a high risk of mine disasters.In a statement, Zhemu a...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:38hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Massive queue at Hwange Post office
Masses of people flooded Hwange Post office in the late morning hours of Monday for pay withdrawals.Doors at Hwange Zim Post office were heavily congested with Civil Servants, Village heads an...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 19:22hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka
More rainfall recorded in Zimbabwe
As the country continues to receive rains, notable precipitation was recorded yesterday with Nyanga (71mm), Goetz in Bulawayo (16mm), Chinhoyi (12mm), Gweru (10mm) and Bulawayo (10mm) with the rest of...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Meteorological Services Department issues heavy rains warning
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has advised that heavy rains in excess of 50mm accompanied by lightning and strong winds are expected along the main watershed, which is the region straddl...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
What constitutionalism when citizens barred from exercising their rights?
It was quite curious listening to the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe Luke Malaba urge Zimbabweans to respect constitutionalism. He made these comments at the occasion to mark the opening of the 202...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 15:29hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police issue flood warning
POLICE in the Midlands province have urged members of the public to be extra careful when crossing flooded rivers during this rainy season to avoid unnecessary loss of lives.Midlands provincia...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 13:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Festive season accidents shoot up
THE number of traffic accidents during the just-ended festive season went up by 461 compared to last year with 170 deaths recorded during the same period. In a statement, national police spoke...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Heavy downpours, thunderstorms to persist
More rain is likely to fall today and tomorrow across the country, forecasts the Meteorological Services Department, with the public warned of possible flooding in some areas.Today, cloudy con...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mealie-meal shortage artificial
MEALIE-MEAL stock-outs in retail outlets witnessed over the last few weeks were a result of "logistical challenges" that were being faced by local milling companies, which have since been resolved and...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:37hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Severe tropical storm expected to weaken
TROPICAL storm Alvaro expected to affect parts of southern Africa is now weakening and is expected to exit into the Indian Ocean today, but its parting gift to Zimbabwe will be some rainfall in the so...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:27hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Harare flood victims moved to Dzivarasekwa flats
Families flooded out of their homes in Budiriro are set to be accommodated at the newly constructed flats in Dzivarasekwa Extension after their homes and household property were damaged by heavy rains...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 22:51hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Flash floods damage 1 600 houses
MORE than 1 600 houses have been damaged in flash flooding incidents since commencement of the rainy season in October, resulting in the loss of properties valued at thousands of dollars.To da...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Harare families evacuated from flooded areas
More than 100 families have been relocated to temporary shelters due to flash floods displacing residents in the Budiriro and Kuwadzana suburbs of Harare.Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has urged th...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:31hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Rains sweep away bridges, roads
INCESSANT rains being experienced across the country have left a trail of destruction with reports of bridges and school infrastructure being swept away by the heavy storms.In Harare, the city...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:23hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga cautions drivers, urges stiffer penalties
Motorists and public transporters should always exercise extra caution on the roads to minimise road traffic accidents, and the police must adopt stringent measures against those caught on the wrong s...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:15hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Floods wreak havoc in Chitungwiza
Strong rains in and around Chitungwiza over the past few days brought up the Nyatsime River and its tributaries flooding lower lying areas and damaging or destroying homes in the town.The floo...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:13hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
City of Harare warns of flooding
THE City of Harare yesterday advised residents residing in low-lying areas to vacate their homes to avoid being swept away by torrential rains.Rains have been pounding the city and other areas...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 07:06hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
59 households in Harare affected by flash floods
Fifty-nine households in Harare's Budiriro 5B Extension and the paddocks area of Kuwadzana have been affected by flash flooding along the Marimba River caused by the ongoing rains, with the river drai...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:59hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Mafume's plan is to stabilise Harare
NEWSDAY reporter Sharon Buwerimwe (ND) caught up with recently re-elected Harare mayor Jacob Mafume (JM) for an interview to discuss his plans after bouncing back into office.The mayoral post ...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:33hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
87 killed in Zimbabwe festive season traffic accidents
AT least 87 people have died while 424 others were injured in 1 194 road accidents that were recorded countrywide between December 15 and 26.Of the 1 194 road accidents, 60 were fatal....Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:29hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Only Matebeleland has less road rehab work?
GOVERNMENT has so far rehabilitated and reconstructed more than 400 kilometres of road network in Manicaland Province under various initiatives, including the Post Cyclone Idai Recovery and Resilience...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:28hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Floods warning for Zimbabwe
THE Meteorological service Department (MSD) yesterday warned that heavy rains accompanied by violent storms will hit the country starting tomorrow until December 30, 2023.In a statement, MSD s...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:33hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
30 dealers arrested for selling free seed, fertiliser
Dealers are going out to rural areas offering to buy farming inputs that were distributed for free to communal farmers by the government as fears of the much spoken about El-nino-induced drought...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:10hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police out in full force
AS the festive mood grips the nation police officers have been deployed to conduct a traffic blitz, stop and searches as well as motorised, cycle and foot patrols countrywide to curb criminal activiti...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 06:57hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
2 police officers killed driving across flooded river
Two police officers and their four-month-old daughter drowned after their vehicle was swept away as they attempted to cross the flooded Kana River which cuts across the road between Gomoza in Lupane a...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 13:02hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
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