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Mnangagwa engages regional peers over drought
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is engaging his counterparts in Southern Africa, to explore collaborative ways aimed at tackling the effects of El Nino-induced drought.Some of the migratory measures that ...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:52hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Dry spell returns to Zimbabwe
DRY weather conditions have returned to Zimbabwe and other parts of the southern African region with a long-range outlook forecasting below-average rainfall due to the prevailing El Nino weather condi...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:52hrs | 2451 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's US$400 000 cloud seeding programme takes off
IT'S a humid Friday afternoon and there are only two aircraft on the tarmac at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo that are about to take off. One of them is a commercia...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:14hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
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 | 303 | 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 | 1209 | 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 | 664 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains recorded in most parts of Zimbabwe
HEAVY rains have been received in some parts of the country with some areas recording as much as 93mm of rainfall within 24 hours, confirming the Meteorological Service Department (MSD) prediction of ...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 15:16hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains, strong winds expected in Zimbabwe until Saturday
Localised heavy rains and strong winds are expected countrywide until Saturday, with Midlands, all Mashonaland provinces and Harare Metropolitan expected to have downpours exceeding 50mm.The l...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:24hrs | 230 | 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 | 1980 | by Staff reporter
Mark Zuckerberg builds US$100 million underground house as he prepares for Doomsday
In a move that has sparked intense speculation, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly in the process of constructing a sprawling $100 million compound in Hawaii, featuring an underground bunker a...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 07:26hrs | 4863 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Heavy rains to continue Zimbabwe-wide until Wednesday
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heavy rains will persist throughout the country until Wednesday. In addition to the heavy rains, the departme...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 18:00hrs | 952 | by Staff reporter
Storms wreak havoc Zimbabwe-wide
HEAVY storms swept across most parts of the country on Monday leaving a trail of destruction with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warning of more thunderstorms particularly in eastern and...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 20:14hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
MSD forecasts heavier rainfall in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has predicted increased rainfall in certain regions of the country on Tuesday.In an evening weather report and forecast, the MSD revealed ...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:47hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Extremely high temperatures that threaten health recorded in Zimbabwe
HIGH temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius were recorded in some parts of the country today with meteorologists warning that fluctuating weather conditions can affect public health.The rain...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 18:40hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans warned about heatwave effects
HEALTH experts have warned of life-threatening illnesses, including deadly heat stroke due to the extreme temperatures being recorded in most parts of the country recently, as they urged members of th...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
Farmers should now start planting
Farmers continuing to receive rains in their areas should now start planting, while those that have not received rains should first consult Agritex officers before embarking on any major activity, Gov...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:05hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
6-day thunderstorms to hit Zimbabwe
THE country is set to be hit by rumbling thunderstorms from 29 October to 3 November with Matabeleland South, Bulawayo, Masvingo and Manicaland set to be hit first, the Meteorological Services Departm...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:41hrs | 2171 | by Staff reporter
Thunderstorms and violent winds expected
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning about thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and lightning in the regions of Bulawayo, Matabeleland North, and the northern areas o...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 15:10hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans warned of lightning, thunder spells
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) of Zimbabwe has issued a warning to the public in six out of the country's ten provinces regarding the likelihood of lightning and thunderstorms beginning ...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:16hrs | 561 | by Staff reporter
Thunderstorms expected in some parts of Zimbabwe this week
Thunderstorms are forecasted in certain regions of the country from tomorrow through Wednesday. However, farmers are advised against planting crops solely reliant on rain-fed agriculture.The t...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Drought looms in southern Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a weather forecast for the 2023-24 farming season in Zimbabwe, predicting below-normal rainfall in some southern areas, with the possibility of ...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:11hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
Cold spell affecting Zimbabwe to continue until Tuesday
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said the cold spell, cloudy and windy conditions that affected Matebeleland South, Bulawayo, Masvingo and Manicaland provinces from yesterday will cont...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:52hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Cold weather expected today, tomorrow
COLD, windy and cloudy conditions are expected today (Thursday) and tomorrow in Masvingo, Matebeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Manicaland, Harare Metropolitan, southern areas of Mashon...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo freezes
AS Zimbabwe experienced freezing weather that brought with it drizzles in some areas yesterday, Bulawayo city centre was adorned with images of people clad in an assortment of thick winter garb....Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:17hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Government holds workshop on climate service framework
Zimbabwean Government in partnership with United Nations Development Programme is implementing a seven(7) year programme titled "Building the climate resilience for agricultural livelihoods in Souther...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 13:44hrs | 10 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Big Chamisa changes from Chamisa 2018
THEM: You, Jonso, after the November 2017 military coup, you were very critical of ZanuPF, and you were supporting Nelson Chamisa in 2018 and well after that.&n...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 18:49hrs | 7 | by Jonathan Moyo
Cyclone Freddy kills 2 people in Zimbabwe
CYCLONE Freddy, which had been anticipated to cause havoc in the country and parts of southern Africa has killed two people and blown off several roofs in Chimanimani and Chipinge, the country's Metro...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:40hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Schools resume lessons as Tropical Storm Freddy weakens
SCHOOLS in six provinces that were last Friday directed not to attend classes resumed learning today.The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education urged pupils coming from areas that have re...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 15:49hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Tropical storm Freddy weakens
TROPICAL storm Freddy has weakened into low pressure zone in southern parts of Mozambique and only isolated heavy rainfall is expected in the country today, with most parts expected to enjoy mostly su...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:11hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools to remain closed until Tuesday
SCHOOLS in provinces that are likely to be affected by Cyclone Freddy might be forced to remain closed until Tuesday as the affected areas are expected to receive heavy rains of over 65mm from today u...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:02hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe readies for Cyclone Freddy
ZIMBABWE has activated its disaster response teams as it closely monitors a developing Cyclone Freddy amid incessant rains that continue to pound most parts of the country while authorities are concer...Published: 20 Feb 2023 at 05:28hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Flooded rivers are death traps
It has been raining heavily and consistently across the country over the past 10 days.Many dams are spilling as a result, guaranteeing enough water supply to the people and animals. Crops are ...Published: 20 Feb 2023 at 05:27hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is safe from tropical storms - Dingani, Freddy
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) says the country is safe for now from tropical storms Dingani and Freddy which are evolving and intensifying some 4 600km away in the Indian Ocean....Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 19:38hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains, flash floods expected in Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of heavy rain and flash flooding in the southern and eastern parts of the country from today up to February 15.In a statement yesterday,...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains continue to destroy property
More damages to infrastructure and households have been recorded in various parts of the country as downpours persist with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) expecting isolated thunderstorms...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
People encouraged to stay indoors: Heavy rains
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) and the Department of Civil Protection have warned people to stay indoors during thunderstorms that are expected from Friday to Sunday."Heavy rain ...Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 18:37hrs | 8 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
6 day destructive rains forecast for Zimbabwe
THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has warned that some parts of the country will experience violent thunderstorms and localised hail which may damage property between 29 December and 3 Janua...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers
A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:15hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers
A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 06:50hrs | 11 | 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 fai...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains expected in Zimbabwe this weekend
Zimbabwe is likely to experience heavy rains starting this 18-19 December due to a cloud band which drifted towards the country from neighbouring Botswana, the Department of Civil Protection (DCP) and...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:17hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police move to raid Tetrad Bank directors
THE Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Asset Forfeiture Unit has obtained a warrant of search and seizure against Tetrad Investment Bank (TIB) management and directors in a case of fraud and mone...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 17:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Violent thunderstorms, localised hail expected today
Violent thunderstorms and localised hail, which may damage property, are expected countrywide today and tomorrow, the Meteorological Service Department forecast yesterday.Bulawayo, Tsholotsho ...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
MSD forecasts low rainfall, heat this week
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has projected relatively low rainfall activity and some heat this week and advised farmers to work closely with their local Agritex officers before they st...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:14hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers advised to start planting in 3 weeks
GOVERNMENT has said farmers can start planting in about three weeks time provided the country receives adequate rains.This year, Government has said the distribution of seed types and varietie...Published: 01 Nov 2022 at 05:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army Generals in u-turn
A coterie of serving and retired army Generals plotting the eviction of an estimated 300 Chegutu families to pave way for a proposed platinum project, has reportedly called an emergency meeting to san...Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Rains expected over this weekend
PARTS of Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland will see cool winds and light rain over the weekend, the Meteorological Services Department said yesterday.In an interview, Met Department ...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Earthquake shakes Binga
AN earthquake hit Binga area at around 0530 hours early yesterday morning.Binga experienced similar earth tremors two months ago after a 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook the area.Head me...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:48hrs | 14 | 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 Met...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:47hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Binga
A 4,2 MAGNITUDE earthquake hit Binga yesterday morning.Meteriological Services Department (MSD) head meteorologist James Ngoma confirmed the tremor yesterday telling NewsDay that the epicentre...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:46hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
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