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Earthquake rattles Chimanimani

An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the local magnitude scale struck Chimanimani District in the early hours of yesterday morning, sending mild tremors through the area but causing no reported damage or injuries.The Meteorological Services Depa…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:44hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter

Rainfall to return across Zimbabwe

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Zimbabwe starting tomorrow, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell that has affected many regions for the past two to three weeks.According to the MS…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:24hrs | 13833 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko's body arrives

The body of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away in India last week at the age of 84, arrived in Harare yesterday. He was accompanied by his wife, Laurinda, their children, and other family members. Mphoko has been dec…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:43hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter

Tropical cyclone Chido to hit Zimbabwe on December 17

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD), in collaboration with the Department of Civil Protection, has issued an alert regarding Tropical Cyclone Chido, which has intensified significantly over the past 24 hours. Currently situated no…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:42hrs | 2748 | 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 of the country by Wednesday. The rains…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 2328 | by Staff reporter

'Stay indoors during thunderstorms'

In a recent statement, the MSD forecasted a day of mild temperatures and clear skies across Zimbabwe, with the likelihood of showers increasing as the day progresses. "As the day moves into the afternoon, residents in Matabeleland North, a…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:34hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter

Isolated thundershowers expected in some areas

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast partly cloudy and warm conditions for the northern half of Zimbabwe tomorrow, with a possibility of isolated thundershowers in some areas during the afternoon.In its latest weather …

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:25hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter

MSD warns of isolated violent storms as rainy season begins

The Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has issued a warning about violent storms expected in parts of Zimbabwe, including the Matabeleland region, this week, signaling the start of the 2024/2025 rainy season. In response, the Civil Pr…

Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:10hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter

Severe cold front forecast to sweep across Zimbabwe

Yesterday, parts of Matabeleland South, Masvingo Province, and Manicaland in southeast Zimbabwe experienced cold temperatures. The cold and cloudy conditions, driven by south-easterly winds, are expected to extend to Bulawayo, Harare Metro…

Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 12:51hrs | 6 | 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 straddling all major towns from Mutare to Hara…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Court tosses ex army boss's bid to recover seized benefits

Former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Colonel Shakeman Terrence Chizengwe has lost a High Court bid to recover seized retirement benefits after court ruled his application was defective in that he failed to cite President Emmerson Mnangagw…

Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Earthquake hits Kariba

AN earthquake of a 4,3 magnitude hit Kariba on Tuesday evening at 2202hours.Preliminary reports show that the earthquake occurred at latitude of 16.87S and longitude of 28.486E.The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) confirmed the ear…

Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Govt cracks down on speculators

GOVERNMENT is clamping down on big corporates, which borrowed billions of Zimbabwe dollars and used the money for speculative activities while taking advantage of exchange rate movements to push up prices and participate in illegal trade i…

Published: 13 May 2022 at 19:02hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Met department warns of heavy rains

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of localised heavy rains in excess of 30 millimetres from today to Wednesday next week along the main watershed and Eastern Highlands.Lightning, strong winds and hailstorm are expecte…

Published: 19 Nov 2021 at 09:50hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter

Impending drought: Farmers should plan carefully

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) report released on 28 August 2018 showed that from October to December (OND) 2018 and January to March (JMF) 2019 periods will be characterised by "normal with a bias towards below normal" rainf…

Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 11:36hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

More rains, flooding expected

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of torrential rains accompanied by thunderstorms, which may lead to flash flooding in some parts of the country until next week.MSD head of forecasting Mr Tich Zinyemba yesterday said…

Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 01:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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