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Kariba rattled by twin earthquakes
Kariba, the resort town in Zimbabwe known for its picturesque dam, was shaken by two moderate earthquakes last Thursday, leaving residents startled and unnerved by the tremors. The first earthquake, m...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:59hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF threatens regional sovereignty, says MRP
The clamour for democratic transformation across southern Africa signals the region's desire to rid itself of a "cancerous growth" undermining electoral integrity and national sovereignty, according t...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:46hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema: Absolute power corrupts absolutely
I could not believe what I was hearing. I tried to reassure myself that I was only dreaming. For the third time, I played the video and listened gravely. Again, the words fell like stones into the roo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 11:38hrs | 1025 | by Dr. Field Ruwe
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
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe has been the fastest-growing economy in SADC
During his address at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York, President Emmerson Mnangagwa asserted that Zimbabwe has demonstrated remarkable economic growth as t...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 19:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tech billionaire said next one could be man-made
Tech billionaire Bill Gates has warned Australia to be ready for the next pandemic, which could be man-made and far more brutal.Mr Gates told the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney that polit...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:39hrs | 20 | by Erick Matotoba
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 | 1 | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Earthquake jolts Kariba
A 4,6 magnitude earthquake hit Kariba and surrounding areas causing extensive damage to some properties including a school in Binga.The earthquake whose epicentre was determined to be in Lake Kari...Published: 25 May 2022 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZBC hikes licence fees
Cabinet received an update in respect of Zimbabwe's Covid-19 response as presented by the Honourable Vice President Dr. CGDN Chiwenga as chairperson of the Ministers' National Committee.The na...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:31hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Binga hit by 3 earth tremors inside 48hrs
BINGA district experienced three earth tremors in less than 48 hours which began on Monday and ended on Tuesday.Senior weather forecaster at the Meteorological Services Department, James Ngoma...Published: 12 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Earthquake hits north-west Binga
NORTH-WEST Binga and parts of the Zambezi Catchment area on Monday experienced an earthquake, but no damage was reported.The tremor hit the area around 12:32pm.Meteorological Services ...Published: 30 Jun 2021 at 17:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Earthquake strikes near Gweru
A SHALLOW magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported around noon near Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe.According to South Africa's Council for Geoscience (CGS), the quake hit on Monday 14 June 20...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 17:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt blasted for abandoning trapped miners in Matebeleland
GOVERNMENT has been rapped for its failure to retrieve six bodies of miners trapped in a shaft at Matshetshe Mine in Esigodini since November 10.Today marks day 17 after the miners got trapped...Published: 26 Nov 2020 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Increased earthquake activities in Kariba
RECEDING water levels in Lake Kariba have resulted in increased earthquake activity in its environs, with the latest being a 3,5 magnitude moderate quake that hit Kariba and surrounding areas last Fri...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
3.9 magnitude tremor rocks Zimbabwe
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has confirmed that a moderate earthquake measuring 3,9 in magnitude was experienced in Kariba, Mashonaland West on Saturday and no injuries were recorded. ...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
These critics need more help than cyclone victims
CYCLONE Idai has brought out the good and the ugly in people.Many Zimbabweans have, commendably, risen to the occasion to assist fellow human beings, while others are using this as an opportun...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:33hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Earthquake leaves Chipinge villagers in panic
The 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Chipinge has left villagers scared and in panic especially in the Beacon area, with less strong rural buildings being destroyed.The earthquake occurred at 07.40...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 15:48hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Global warming crisis & the possible death of life on earth
I do not subscribe to the view that global warming is a direct result of human activities/industries. I believe that global warming is a product of nature or natural processes, that the phenomenon cou...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 12:06hrs | | by Don Chigumba
Race to save Africa's iconic dam
WHEN a 60-year-old dam that stands 128 metres tall, 716 metres long and holds 181 billion cubic meters of water needs repairs, it is never a small job and it comes with a huge budget: US$294 million. ...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 10:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
G40 member skips to Lesotho
EMBATTLED ex-Zanu-PF provincial youth leader Mubuso Chinguno, who skipped the country into Lesotho, has apologised to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the disparaging remarks targeted at him dur...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fight over Chimene, Chipanga seats erupts
THE expulsion from Zanu-PF and recalling from Parliament of Cdes Mandi Chimene (Makoni South) and Kudzi Chipanga (Makoni West) on Tuesday has triggered a battle for political supremacy among members k...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on high alert for earthquakes
ZIMBABWE is on high alert for earthquakes caused by climate change as the country has been increasingly experiencing earth tremors, a Cabinet Minister has said.Speaking during the 2018 Parliam...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe calls Trump to order over threats of war
PRESIDENT Mugabe has said the world is "embarrassed, if not frightened" by what appears to be a return of the biblical Goliath in reference to US President Donald Trump, whose speech at the 72nd Sessi...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe 'disappointed' over US double standards
Donald Trump has made good on his election promise, and pulled the US out of the Paris Agreement. But Zimbabwe isn't excited about it, neither is it surprised by the US' double standards. In an interv...Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 06:40hrs | | by Jeffrey Gogo
50 earthquakes hit Zimbabwe, more to come
At least 50 earthquakes hit Zimbabwe in 2016, with the country likely to experience more tremors yearly, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.Some of the earthquakes with ...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 08:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Earthquake jolts govt into action
Zimbabwe is ill-prepared to deal with earthquake disasters and must urgently overhaul its emergency reaction operations, Environment Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri warned yesterday. This co...Published: 07 Apr 2017 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Met dept warns people to watch out for earthquake aftershocks
THE Meteorological Services Department yesterday warned that aftershocks of an earthquake that shook Botswana on Monday night and felt in many parts of Zimbabwe can damage buildings and injure peo...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Earthquake sends tremors through Zimbabwe - report
AN earth tremor, triggered by an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale which hit Botswana yesterday, ripped through most parts of Zimbabwe last night.Most parts of the country were...Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Chiza hands down 25 prophecies
Bulawayo based prophet and founder and leader of Eagle Life Assembly Church Blessing Chiza has said God handed him a massive 25 prophecies which include a rise in sex workers in the next t...Published: 08 Jan 2017 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Zimbabwe no longer safe from earthquakes'
Zimbabwe has long been considered a haven from earthquakes because the central region of the country is regarded as stable.But Thursday's tremors that shook Chipinge, south east of Zimbabw...Published: 25 Sep 2016 at 21:39hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Earthquake shake Chipinge
Residents in Chipinge and surrounding areas were on Thursday night awoken by tremors after an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit Mozambique.The earthquake, according to US G...Published: 24 Sep 2016 at 17:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Innovative Skyroad showcases latest Jaguar XJ
Pretoria - Jaguar took its latest XJ to one of the world's most spectacular modern roads - the 'Skyroad' in China - to find out how innovation in road technology and design is helping to match the imp...Published: 07 Apr 2016 at 14:34hrs | 7 | by Jaguar Africa
Zimbabwe turns to God as climate change disrupts livelihoods
AS climate change brings unexpected challenges, with frequent, severe droughts and floods, Zimbabweans are beginning to look up to God - the maker of heaven and earth - for lasting solutions, disappoi...Published: 18 Jan 2016 at 05:07hrs | | by Jeffrey Gogo
Earthquake rattles Kariba
A 4,6 magnitude earthquake hit the Kariba area and parts of neighbouring Zambia on Saturday morning, raising fears about the safety of the vulnerable Kariba dam wall, although no damages were recorded...Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 05:21hrs | 6 | by Walter Nyamukondiwa
Mini-earthquake shakes Zambia
A mini earth quake has hit Zambia over the week end amid fears of an impending serious natural disaster.Zambia Daily Mail reported that a number of international geographical organisations and...Published: 10 Jan 2016 at 11:47hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Waiting for prophecies to pass
A new year is now upon us and spiritual leaders have already declared "prophecies" that are anticipated to manifest in 2016.United Family International Church leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa...Published: 10 Jan 2016 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Blessing Chiza's 13 point prophecies
Bulawayo based prophet, Blessing Chiza of Eagle Life Assembly has outlined his 13 point prophecies for 2016.Below is the full list posted on his official Facebook account.PROPHECIES FO...Published: 04 Jan 2016 at 11:17hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
MDC-T expel Senator Hlalo, a Chamisa supporter, build up for yet another earthquake change!
MDC-T spokesperson Obert Gutu on Friday confirmed the party's national council resolved to expel MDC-T Senator Mattson Hlalo. The Senator is believed to be a Nelson Chamisa supporter. MDC-T has never ...Published: 01 Nov 2015 at 17:42hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Strong tremor felt in parts of South Africa
Johannesburg - An earth tremor was felt in Johannesburg and other parts of the country shortly after midday on Tuesday, according to reports.According ...Published: 05 Aug 2014 at 11:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Another earthquake hits Johannesburg
Johannesburg - Another tremor has hit Gauteng. This is the second tremor to hit Johannesburg in a space of two months.Twitter users from all over Gauteng, from Pretoria to Randburg, reporte...Published: 02 Dec 2013 at 18:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smartphone app to give early earthquake warning
Rio de Janeiro - A smartphone app designed to give early warning of earthquakes could be ready as early as next year, according to scientists at the World Science Forum in Rio de Janeiro.Resea...Published: 30 Nov 2013 at 09:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Poverty is not a Demon and Wealth is not Godliness
The German have a proverb which says, "If you want to kill a dog, you must first allege that it has rabies." Rabies is a deadly and dreaded viral disease resulting from the bite of an unvaccinated...Published: 26 Oct 2013 at 11:37hrs | 4 | by Learnmore Zhuze
Today's Prosperity Gospel versus Jesus Christ's Prosperity Gospel
My years as a researcher have taken me through the school of hard knocks. Nevertheless, the journey has been intriguing in that it is laden with significant lessons of life. Of the lessons I hav...Published: 21 Oct 2013 at 16:08hrs | | by Learnmore Zhuze
5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Greek island
Athens - A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck just off the Greek island of Crete in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Athens Observatory, but there were no immediate reports of casualti...Published: 17 Jun 2013 at 06:56hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo's water situation not critical says Sipepa Nkomo
THE Government will not declare Bulawayo a critical water shortage area despite the problems that have once again forced the city to adopt water shedding to preserve supplies, a Cabinet Minister has s...Published: 25 Aug 2012 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
For sustainable cities, Africa needs planning
Africa's cities are growing very rapidly. By 2050, 1.2 billion people, or 60 per cent of all Africans, will live in urban areas. For the United Nations Human Settlements Programme - known as UN-Habita...Published: 14 Jun 2012 at 18:59hrs | | by Africa Renewal
Zimbabwe going down the drain... again?
There are some of us who have entered 2012 with a sense of trepidation. They believe this is the year when a decadent earth will collapse into itself. I predicted the same for Zanu PF, but Mother Ear...Published: 08 Mar 2012 at 08:31hrs | | by Lenox Mhlanga
Hopes to boost green energy sector by pumping water into dormant volcano
he Seattle - Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons of water into the side of a dormant volcano in Oregon to demonstrate new technology they hope will give a boost to a green ene...Published: 15 Jan 2012 at 06:25hrs | | by Ndou Paul
7.3 magnitude quake hits Eastern New Guinea
An earthquake of 7.3 magnitude occurred in Eastern New Guinea Region of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday afternoon. There is no report of casualties or tsunami threat warning so far.According to ...Published: 14 Dec 2011 at 09:32hrs | | by Moyo Roy
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