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Bulawayo residents face damage as heavy rains bring flooding
The onset of the rainy season has caused widespread damage in Bulawayo, with homes, vehicles, and properties affected by flash floods following three days of heavy downpours. The rains have overwhelme...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:27hrs | 282 | 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...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 2320 | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bracing for Cyclone Alvaro
The government of Zimbabwe has said it is taking measures to prepare for Cyclone Alvaro, which formed off the coast of Mozambique. Although the storm initially headed towards Madagascar, there are con...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 08:03hrs | 10 | 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 | 9 | by Staff reporter
BCC pins hope on tropical cyclones
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC), which is struggling to supply water to residents due to depleted water levels at its major supply dams, is now pinning its hope on the predicted tropical cyclones likely t...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:18hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter
2022/23 rains wreak havoc countrywide
TWENTY-FIVE people died, while at least 3 100 households were destroyed countrywide by rainfall-related disasters throughout the 2022-23 rainy seasons, latest data shows.Statistics released by...Published: 23 Mar 2023 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tobacco auction floors open tomorrow
Tobacco farmers have started delivering their crop ahead of the marketing season which opens tomorrow at auction floors with the official ceremony at Tobacco Sales Floor.Deliveries for the far...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:23hrs | | 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 | 5 | 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 | 4 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland communities feel the effects of climate change
Villagers in Bubi ward 19 are living in fear after a herd of elephants invaded their fields. The invasion which began a week ago h...Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Duty-free boost for agric
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has listed import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT)-free agricultural equipment while the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Truck swept away while crossing flooded river
One person died when a Nissan Atlas truck was swept off while crossing the flooded Nyaodza Bridge along the Gatche-Gatche – Kariba Road yesterday.The truck had one passenger on board who esc...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 19:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Floods wreak havoc as downpours persist
The persistent rains falling countrywide have seen the usual seasonal flooding in some areas and blocked drains in urban areas.The rainy season started late, but since New Year rain has been f...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains destroy 300 homes
More than 300 homes have been destroyed by heavy rains experienced in most parts of the country since the beginning of the rainy season, latest figures show.Most of the destruction was caused ...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Scattered thunderstorms expected
Mostly cloudy and warm conditions are expected in the northern half of the country; Midlands, Matabeleland North, all Mashonaland provinces, Harare Metropolitan and northern parts of Manicaland with s...Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 05:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Thunderstorms expected today
Isolated thunderstorms are today expected across southern and western Zimbabwe, but rainfall is unlikely in the northern and eastern areas.Even in Masvingo, parts of Midlands, Bulawayo and Mat...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Thunderstorms expected
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected across the country tomorrow, as more moisture is drifting into the country from Zambia.The weather is going to be mostly cloudy and w...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 04:41hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Violent storms to hit the country
LOCALISED heavy rains characterised by violent storms and strong winds are expected in some parts of the country for six consecutive days ending Monday next week.The thunderstorms started yest...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 22:48hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
5-day destructive rains forecast
SOME parts of the country could be hit by storms that can blow off roofs and uproot trees for five consecutive days up to Wednesday, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warned yesterday....Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:54hrs | 7 | 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 | 10 | by Staff reporter
$5m for Manama Hospital repairs
THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has availed ZW$5 million needed to rehabilitate Manama Mission Hospital and the army has since been seconded to carry out construction works at the health institution t...Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
World Vision partners other NGOs in community-based projects
The World Vision in Zimbabwe has partened various NGOs and government departments to spear head various community centered projects in Zimbabwe under a 2,7 million euro (US$3,2 million) fund. ...Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 06:58hrs | | by Shelton Muchena
Mnangagwa's govt to unleash soldiers on gold panners
GOVERNMENT has threatened to unleash "special security operations" on artisanal gold miners destroying public infrastructure such as railway lines in search of the yellow metal.This was announ...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Killer Zivhu donates to Mnangagwa home school
Former Chivi South Member of Parliament (MP) and philanthropist Killer Zivhu has donated furniture worth more than US$10 000 to President Emerson Mnangagwa's home school Lundi Primary School under Chi...Published: 01 May 2021 at 20:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Gweru still has pole and dagga classrooms'
CLASSROOM blocks in resettlement areas in Gweru district, built from pole and dagga, are prone to climate change-related disasters posing safety risks to schoolchildren, a government official has said...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Midlands, Bulawayo to receive rains: Met Dept
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned people in some parts of Bulawayo, Midlands and Matabeleland provinces of isolated thunderstorms which will be experienced later today. T...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Idai hits Chipinge
Tropical Cyclone Idai has reached Chipinge and some parts of Manicaland province with residents now extremely cautious over their safety as heavy rains and strong winds have been menacing the area....Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 16:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Firemen struggled to put out Beitbridge Border Post fire
AUTHORITIES at Beitbridge Border Post have started investigating the cause of a fire which razed down a State warehouse and property worth thousands of dollars at the port of entry yesterday. ...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 23:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lightning kills 5, destroys cane fields
Five people died in Chipinge this Thursday afternoon after being struck by lightning at Lucky Chitima's farm as heavy rains continue to claim lives in the district since the start of the rainfall seas...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Climate change to affect insurance business - Maguwu
The gradual increase in global temperatures and other climate change associated hazards will affect insurance business if the phenomena continues unmitigated, Farai Maguwu has said.Addressing ...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 14:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF indaba under threat
THE ZANU-PF national people's conference, scheduled to take place in Esigodini from Tuesday to Sunday, is under threat of flooding after the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warned of hailstor...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 children die in hailstorm
THREE children died last week in Masvingo province when heavy hailstorms coupled with strong winds destroyed homesteads leaving more than 300 families homeless, officials have confirmed.Masvin...Published: 22 May 2018 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Violent hail strikes again
A SCHOOL and several homes in Sigola area near Ntabazinduna in Matabeleland South were severely damaged by hailstorms on Tuesday afternoon.The hailstorm struck at around 4PM.At Sigola ...Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 05:44hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Over 20 homes destroyed by hailstorm
THE Civil Protection Unit is on high alert for any disasters including floods this rainy season and Government has since released $1,2 million for any eventualities.This comes as more than...Published: 04 Jan 2018 at 07:30hrs | 14 | by Business Reporter
Lightning strikes woman at bus stop
A26-YEAR-OLD died on the spot after a bolt of lightning struck her while she waited for transport to her home at a bus stop in Filabusi.Sukoluhle Mkandla of Mahole area under Chief Ndube was k...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tobacco farmers should seriously consider insuring their crop
Due to the possibility of fire and natural disasters like hailstorms and tropical cyclones, agriculture can be a risky enterprise, making it imperative for the farmer to have insurance covers to hedge...Published: 17 Feb 2017 at 19:40hrs | | by Tendai Guta
6 Zimbabwe provinces risk flooding
The rains that have been falling in most parts of the country have left some areas in at least six provinces under threat of flooding.The Sunday Mail has established that the rains have so...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains destroy 5 schools in Mat North
FIVE Schools were extensively damaged by heavy rains in Matabeleland North Province, leaving scores of children learning under trees.Two clinics and three dams were also destroyed....Published: 18 Jan 2017 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I've been invited to Heaven ... again'
Christians will tell you there are two criterion to enter Heaven: you must be both righteous and dead.Not so for Prophet Talent Madungwe of the Exile Desire of All Nations Ministry. He says he...Published: 29 May 2016 at 10:25hrs | | by Wendy Nyakurerwa
'Zimbabwe lacks quality early disaster warning systems'
A LOW adaptive capacity and the absence of quality early warning systems have left Zimbabwe vulnerable to natural disasters, a Cabinet minister has said.Speaking at the 19th Southern Africa Re...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 23:56hrs | | by Lawrence Chitumba
Heavy rains expected this Christmas, Met warns of floods
The Meteorological Services Department has issued a warning of flash floods and flooding in low lying areas.The department has forecast a wet Christmas across the country with moderate to heav...Published: 23 Dec 2014 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Heavy rains expected countrywide this weekend - Met
HEAVY rains accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms are expected across the country this weekend up to end of next week, the Meteorological Services Department has said.Responding to quest...Published: 24 Jan 2014 at 04:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Govt calls on well-wishers to assist hailstorm-struck schools
GOVERNMENT has called upon the business community and well-wishers to assist in rebuilding 26 schools in Matabeleland South that had their buildings destroyed by hailstorms accompanied by strong winds...Published: 09 Nov 2013 at 11:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
26 schools in Mat South destroyed by hailstorms
A TOTAL of 26 schools in Matabeleland South Province had their buildings destroyed by hailstorms accompanied by strong winds, a situation that has left hundreds of pupils stranded.Presenting a...Published: 05 Nov 2013 at 18:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Obert Mpofu to rescue Nyamandlovu villagers
UMGUZA MP and Transport minister Obert Mpofu has come to the rescue of Nyamandlovu villagers whose homesteads were damaged by hailstorms two weeks ago.Hailstorms ripped off roofs from a classr...Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 12:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF 'using food aid to build support ahead of elections'
President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF has been accused of using food aid to build political support ahead of general elections in Zimbabwe later this year.Zanu-PF officials are said to be circumve...Published: 05 May 2013 at 17:36hrs | | by Aislinn Laing I Telegraph
Met department warns of floods and hailstorms
The Meteorological Services Department has warned of floods and hailstorms this week as heavy rains are expected in most parts of the country. In a statement yesterday, the Department said the rains w...Published: 24 Nov 2012 at 21:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Climate change hits Matabeleland - Meteorological Services Department
THE southern parts of the country especially in Matabeleland have been the most affected by climate change, which has resulted in the decline of rainfall totals and poor crop yields, the Meteorologica...Published: 24 Mar 2012 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
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