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Zimbabwe expects wetter 2025/26 rainy season

Zimbabwe is expected to receive average to above-average rainfall between October 2025 and March 2026, driven by a forecast weak La NiÃ±a, the Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) has predicted.The outlook offers hope for improve…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 13:19hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter

Pushcart operators blamed for City chaos

Pushcarts, once seen as a harmless tool of livelihood for many struggling Zimbabweans, have become a growing source of frustration and danger for Harare residents. The city's central business district (CBD) has been overwhelmed by the reck…

Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:18hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter

Experts predict prospects of another good rainy season

Zimbabwe could be set for another season of above-average rainfall later this year, with weather experts forecasting a possible return of La Nina conditions. If confirmed, this would mark the second consecutive year of La Nina, bringing re…

Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:17hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains pound Bulawayo, Masvingo

Heavy rains and severe flooding have devastated parts of southern and southwestern Zimbabwe, with Bulawayo and Masvingo cities among the hardest hit. Torrential rains on Tuesday caused local rivers to overflow, submerging buildings, washin…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 09:45hrs | 1190 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains lash Manicaland and Masvingo

A cloud system has brought significant rainfall to the southern regions of Manicaland and Masvingo provinces, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours.The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) reported the highest rainfall measureme…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 12:03hrs | 3905 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains, flash floods expected in Matebeleland

The Matebeleland region is bracing for flash floods as heavy rains are set to hit the country from today until Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Services Department (MSD).The MSD issued a weather advisory yesterday, warning that oth…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:40hrs | 479 | 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

Heavy rains expected in Harare and Mashonaland, Bulawayo will be dry

Harare and all Mashonaland provinces should brace for heavy rains today, following a warning from the Meteorological Services Department (MSD). The department has predicted mostly cloudy conditions accompanied by scattered thunderstorms ac…

Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:27hrs | 1782 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF notes Zimbabwe, South Africa border management operational challenges

The Zanu-PF Economic Development Cluster embarked on a critical fact-finding mission yesterday to inspect several illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River, as the Government ramps up efforts to combat illegal activities, including b…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:47hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe farmers welcome pause in rains

Farmers in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North Province, have welcomed the temporary break in rainfall, as it allows them to apply much-needed chemicals to combat an outbreak of Fall Armyworm (FAW). The pest had begun wreaking havoc on crops …

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:42hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter

Dry spell expected to last until Friday, January 31

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued an advisory indicating a significant decrease in rainfall for the southern and western regions of the country. The dry spell is expected to last from today until Friday, January 31, a…

Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:24hrs | 804 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo left to count the cost

Torrential rains accompanied by strong winds wreaked havoc in Bulawayo on Tuesday afternoon, leaving scores of families homeless as roofs were ripped off homes, schools, and a church. The storm, which lasted approximately three hours, caus…

Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:06hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter

15 dead as heavy rains ravage Zimbabwe

At least 15 people have died, and 785 households have been affected across Zimbabwe as relentless rains continue to wreak havoc in many parts of the country. The devastation, recorded since September last year, has left communities grappli…

Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:57hrs | 986 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains and thunderstorms expected across Zimbabwe until January 21

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast heavy rains and thunderstorms across much of Zimbabwe until January 21, warning of potential flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.In an advisory issued on Friday, the MSD not…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 12:02hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe braces for heavy rains and flash floods

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has cautioned that most parts of Zimbabwe will experience heavy rains, thunderstorms, and flash floods through Saturday. The public has been urged to avoid crossing flooded rivers as the risk of…

Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 11:44hrs | 2009 | by Staff reporter

Harare world class city status dream vanishes

A decade ago, our publication ran a story titled "Vision 2025: Will Harare make it?"â€”a question that remains just as pertinent today with only a day left to achieve the ambitious goals set for the capital. As Harare approaches the deadli…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:38hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter

Water levels in Zimbabwe's major dams have started rising

Water levels in Zimbabwe's major dams have started rising following recent rainfall across the country, offering hope for improved irrigation prospects. After a prolonged dry spell that had raised concerns about water depletion, the new ra…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:38hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter

Traffic authorities call for zero carnage on roads

As Zimbabwe enters the festive season, authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads amid concerns over the high number of road accidents, with human error remaining the leading cause.Statistics reveal that a road accid…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo thrives with festive shopping and holiday preparations

Bulawayo was buzzing with energy yesterday as last-minute Christmas shoppers filled the city, creating a festive and vibrant atmosphere. Banking halls, supermarkets, and beauty salons were packed, while vendors and businesses recorded bris…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe braces for heavy rains over Christmas

The Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has issued a weather warning for widespread rains across Zimbabwe during the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays, urging the public to exercise caution, particularly when crossing rivers, to avoid …

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:19hrs | 947 | by Staff reporter

Chido brings varied rains to Zimbabwe

Tropical Depression Chido brought widespread rainfall to Zimbabwe yesterday, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours exceeding 60mm. The system, which originated as a tropical cyclone, had already caused significant destruction in Moz…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains expected in Zimbabwe

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) has raised an urgent alert regarding Tropical Cyclone Chido, currently forming over the southwestern Indian Ocean. Positioned approximate…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:32hrs | 970 | by Staff reporter

Dry conditions expected in Zimbabwe

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning about a period of relatively dry and hot conditions expected to affect most parts of Zimbabwe starting tomorrow. The dry spell, anticipated to last until December 11, will b…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1803 | by Staff reporter

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 drains resulting in flash floods that end…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:10hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains leave six families homeless in Nkayi District

Six families in Mkhanyiso Village under Chief Madliwa are homeless after heavy rains caused extensive flooding on Monday, destroying homes, crops, and livestock in Nkayi District, Matabeleland North Province.The torrential downpour, measur…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 19:10hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to get normal to above-normal rains

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has reassured the nation that the 2024/25 rainfall season is expected to bring normal to above-normal rains, alleviating concerns of another drought in Zimbabwe and parts of Southern Africa, des…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:47hrs | 2678 | 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 trapped under huge trees as the rainy …

Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:36hrs | 438 | by Stephen Jakes

Heavy rains hit Plumtree and Matopos, with more thunderstorms expected

Plumtree and Matopos have recorded significant rainfall of over 20 millimetres, as various parts of Zimbabwe experienced widespread thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Meteorological Department reported that Plumtree received 29 mm…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 10:00hrs | 1348 | 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

Zimbabwe expects cloudy weather, showers as rainy season begins

Zimbabwe is set to experience cloudy conditions with localised showers today as the country gradually transitions into the rainy season, according to the Meteorological Services Department (MSD). Head of forecasting, Mr. James Ngoma, said …

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 447 | 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

Normal to above-normal rainfall still expected in ZImbabwe

Zimbabwe's Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has reaffirmed its forecast for normal to above-normal rainfall during this year's summer cropping season, despite reports suggesting a potential weakening of the La NiÃ±a weather phenome…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:03hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter

Hailstorm leaves 25 homeless in Beitbridge

A severe hailstorm that struck the Luwade area in Beitbridge last Wednesday has left approximately 25 people, including 12 children, homeless. The violent storm caused significant destruction, particularly at Nuli School, where several cla…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter

Rains spark optimism for Zimbabwe's planting season

The recent rains across Zimbabwe have brought hope to farmers nationwide, with several regions receiving over 20mm of rainfall, a key marker for initiating the planting season. Notable downpours were recorded yesterday, including 30mm in C…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:26hrs | 195 | by Sgtaff reporter

Mudslides, rock falls hit Kariba following heavy rains

Heavy rains and gusty winds swept through Kariba on Thursday afternoon, causing mudslides that have rendered several roads impassable. The storm, which brought winds of up to 40 knots and intense rain from midday until around 2 p.m., has l…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:53hrs | 2227 | 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 flooding at numerous intersections, disrupt…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1513 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains, strong winds cause damage in Midlands province

Heavy rains accompanied by fierce winds swept through Zimbabwe's Midlands province on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of destruction but fortunately causing no injuries. Several structures in the region, including a hospital, schools, a…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 747 | 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

Zimbabwe expects rains 'from November onwards'

Rains are anticipated to begin in Zimbabwe starting in November, with October expected to remain largely dry, according to Climate Minister Sithembiso Nyoni's briefing to the cabinet on Tuesday. Nyoni noted that while October will likely e…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 09:10hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo city fathers urged to fix drainage system before rainy season

Residents of Bulawayo's suburbs have expressed growing concerns over the state of the city's drainage system, urging the Bulawayo City Council to address the issue before the onset of the 2024-2025 rainy season. The calls for action were v…

Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:32hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Normal to above normal rains expected in Zimbabwe for 2024/2025

Zimbabwe and other Southern African countries are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the 2024/25 farming season, offering hope for improved agricultural production and food security. This positive outlook was r…

Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:09hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo blames Apostolic churches for erratic rainfall patterns

WHILE changes in climate patterns are blamed for altering local weather patterns and potentially contributing to changes in rainfall across the country, a revelation about what specifically affects rainfall patterns in the City of Bulawayo…

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:44hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Sungura lovers brave rains at Macheso's gig

Lovers of Sungura braved rains on Thursday night as the king of Sungura Alick Macheso held a Harare gig in Budiriro where he was supported by Somandla "Mafia" Ndebele.Although rains tried to disturb Sungura lovers when Mafia was playing bu…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:19hrs | 34 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Southern Africa just had its driest February on record

A swathe of Southern Africa suffered the driest February in decades that wiped out crops, precipitated power shortages and threatened to send already high food prices surging further.Last month, large parts of Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 17:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Poor service delivery irks Bulawayo residents

RESIDENTS in Bulawayo's ward 23 have approached their councillor over poor service delivery and exorbitant water bills which do not match what they are getting from council.Ward 23 councillor Ntombizodwa Khumalo told Southern Eye in an int…

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Poor rainfall hits Matebeleland South crops

Matebeleland South traditional leader Chief Khulumani Mathema has said the erratic rainfall received during the current agricultural season will affect crops in the region, adding that most of them were still at the infancy stage.Mathema t…

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

15 dams full, levels rise except in Matebeleland region

AT least 15 of the country's major dams are now full following the good rains received across the country in recent weeks with Lake Chivero in Norton already spilling, a Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) official has said.In a stat…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 04:59hrs | 84 | 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

Region to get more rains in next 3 weeks

The Southern African rainfall forecast for December-February has experts predicting normal to above normal rainfall for the next three weeks.The experts have said there will be need for farmers to be active in pest, disease and weed contro…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:47hrs | 13 | 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 south of the country.Today brief cloudy p…

Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:27hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

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