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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 Zim...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:47hrs | 2593 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Bheki forms over Indian Ocean, Southern Africa braces for potential impact
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced the formation of Cyclone Bheki, the second tropical storm of the season, over the Indian Ocean. While the storm is still far from Zimbabwe an...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:04hrs | 3883 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
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 Departmen...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 10:00hrs | 1330 | 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...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 432 | 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 th...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:34hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
High rainfall recorded in Tsholotsho
Zimbabwe received significant rainfall as isolated thunderstorms continue across the country, with the heaviest rainfall recorded in Kariba at 109mm. Other areas that saw substantial rainfall include ...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:37hrs | 5490 | 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 ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:26hrs | 190 | by Sgtaff reporter
Killer Zivhu aligns with ED2030 faction, showers praise to Mnangagwa
Former Zanu PF Member of Parliament for Chivi South, Killer Zivhu, has publicly praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).In his message, Zivhu described Mn...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 17:55hrs | 597 | 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 duri...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:25hrs | 875 | 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 ...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:10hrs | 839 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to fly from Harare to Lupane to commission just a clinic
PUPU Clinic in Lupane District is now complete and ready for commissioning by President Mnangagwa, with authorities now set to deploy the medical personnel next week. Funded by the Government ...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo temperatures to reach 36°C
The Meteorological Services Department has issued a warning of a heatwave across the country, with Bulawayo and Binga expected to reach temperatures as high as 36 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsiu...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 21:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Met office warns of heatwave
The public must guard against a heatwave from today until March 12, with temperatures rising as high as 41 degrees, although some isolated thundershowers are expected this week, the Meteorological Ser...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:45hrs | 12 | 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 | 1 | 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
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 | 11 | by Staff reporter
Temba Mliswa showers Scott Sakupwanya with rare praises
In the aftermath of a contentious by-election in Mabvuku-Tafara, Temba Mliswa, former Member of Parliament for Norton, has publicly congratulated Pedzai Sakupwanya, popularly known as Scott, for secur...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 07:55hrs | 8 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
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 | 9 | by Staff reporter
Hot spell forces firms to work night shifts
INDUSTRIAL manufacturing processes are being threatened by the high temperatures being recorded across the country, which affect the cooling systems for some critical machinery used by companies while...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:03hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Cooler temperatures following afternoon showers in Bulawayo
AFTER days of high temperatures and blue skies, afternoon shoppers and schoolchildren in Bulawayo were caught unaware when the heavens opened this afternoon, albeit briefly.On Tuesday, experts...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 12:36hrs | 8 | 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 | 11 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland provinces brace for thunder, showers
This weekend, Zimbabwe can expect cloudy conditions to sweep across the region, commencing in the western areas, including Matebeleland North, Bulawayo Metropolitan, and Matebeleland South. These cond...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hailstorm ravages Beitbridge
On Tuesday evening, heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms caused extensive property damage valued at thousands of dollars in the Lesanth resettlement area, located in Ward 13 of Beitbridge distr...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | | 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 | | 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 | | by Staff reporter
ZIFA flies into CCC, Zanu-PF war over Rufaro Stadium
THE newly appointed Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Normalisation Committee chairperson was unwittingly drawn into a political battle pitting Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and the ruling pa...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Rufaro Stadium misses another deadline
THE Harare City Council has missed another deadline for the completion of the renovation of Rufaro Stadium.Two weeks ago, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume spoke with conviction that he will officiall...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 21:33hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Teenager dies in Gweru's freezing temperatures
A 16-year-old Gweru teenager was found dead in the city's Central Business District Wednesday morning after sleeping in the open, amid freezing temperatures.The recent cold spell which hit mos...Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 19:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna showers ED with 65 beasts
CHEGUTU West MP Dexter Nduna (Zanu-PF) donated 60 heifers and five bulls to President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Mashonaland West province on Saturday.The donation was made in Magunje, where Mnanga...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 07:21hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Murewa South snubs fly-by-night politician
It is a warm afternoon in the serene picturesque rural Jekwa in Murewa South, Mashonaland East province.The peace is disturbed by the roaring sound of a helicopter landing at one of the homest...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Schools shut as Cyclone Freddy approaches Zimbabwe
As the fringes of Tropical Storm Freddy reached Chipinge and Chimanimani yesterday, adding to the already heavy rain and lightning that earlier in the week struck and killed one person, Zimbabwe went ...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:01hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Harvest House builds US$42m auditorium
HARVEST House International church has poured US$42 million into the construction of the biggest conference centre in the country with a capacity to hold 10 500 people in Bulawayo's Selbourne Brooke s...Published: 13 Jan 2023 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 1 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Chamisa showers Tsvangirai's mother with goodies
CCC leader Nelson Chamisa has sent Christmas goodies to the founding father of MDC and former Trade Union Stelwart Morgan Tsvangirayi. Chamisa was reported by his deputy Spokesperson Gif...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 17:20hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
New York City Mayor showers praise on Prophet Edd Branson
The Mayor of New York City Eric Adams has awarded Harare based businessman and preacher Prophet Edd Branson for his work and efforts to improve the lives of people across the globe. ...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 17:23hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
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
West Indies survive Zimbabwe fright
The West Indies have kept their T20 World Cup campaign alive, overcoming another batting collapse, horror run out and wayward early bowling to beat Zimbabwe by 31 runs in Hobart.The two-time c...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 20:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cleric showers praises on Mnangagwa
FAMILY of God Church founder and leader Andrew Wutawunashe has compared President Emmerson Mnangagwa to the biblical Joshua and claimed he was "God-sent" at the just-ended war veterans conference held...Published: 12 Sep 2022 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prisoners cry foul
OVERCROWDING, failure to access health services and poor living conditions continue to stalk inmates at Harare remand prison where they share few toilets and showers.The exact number of inmate...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cold spell to persist till weekend
THE cold spell being experienced in most parts of the country will persist until Saturday while light rains are also expected tomorrow, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.It...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Watch ZTN on DStv Channel 294
CHAMPAGNE showers and lit skies from a beautiful fireworks display were some highlights of the day on Thursday evening as Zimbabwe's third local television station, ZTN Prime, was launched.The...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:28hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa showers praise on Bulawayo
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is confident that Bulawayo will host a flawless Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) this week.In his weekly column in The Sunday Mail, the President clearly had his fo...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU divided over Russian sanctions
EU citizens are being asked to make great sacrifices to support a sanctions regime against Moscow over its military offensive in Ukraine. But how long will Western consumers be willing to live without...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:25hrs | | by Robert Bridge
Thousands cast ballots in smooth by-elections
THOUSANDS of voters yesterday cast their ballots in by-elections held around the country, with the process conducted smoothly in most areas, while results started trickling in last night.The r...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thunderstorms to hit Matebeleland provinces
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) of Zimbabwe says Bulawayo, Matebeleland North and South provinces should expect thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday.Bulawayo had light showers o...Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 17:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rain at last!
BULAWAYO and some parts of Matabeleland yesterday received rains after a prolonged dry spell that was experienced in most parts of the country.Victoria Falls, Hwange and Binga are some of the ...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Farmers fret over dry spell
Farmers are becoming very worried as the dry spell continues with crops showing signs of moisture stress and a lot could depend on supplementary irrigation to ensure reasonable harvests.It has...Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Batsirai moves further away from Zimbabwe
Tropical Cyclone Batsirai has moved further southward away from Zimbabwe, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has advised. The weather should be sunny and hot over most parts of the c...Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Storm blacks-out most Bulawayo suburbs
HEAVY rains that hit Bulawayo yesterday morning triggered a power outage affecting most suburbs in the city, including the region's main referral hospital, Mpilo Central Hospital.Power is expe...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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