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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
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 targets 3,2 million tonnes cereal harvest
The Zimbabwean government has announced an ambitious plan to increase cereal production to over 3.2 million metric tonnes in the 2024/2025 summer season, aiming to significantly surpass the 744,000 me...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:52hrs | 143 | 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
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 we...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:03hrs | 312 | 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
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
Cold weather expected across southern Zimbabwe this weekend
Matebeleland South, Masvingo, Manicaland, and southern parts of Midlands are set to experience a significant drop in daytime temperatures starting this Friday, the Meteorological Services Department (...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 19:41hrs | 4203 | by Staff reporter
Cold spell to affect most parts of Zimbabwe starting tonight
The Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has forecasted a cold spell to affect most parts of Zimbabwe from Monday evening through Wednesday. According to the MSD's weather advisory, a signi...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:46hrs | 729 | by Staff reporter
ANC of Ramaphosa: Obliterating, political cleansing of left leaning socialists
South Africa is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape after the African National Congress (ANC), under President Cyril Ramaphosa, lost its majority in Parliament. This development ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:18hrs | 234 | by Marshall Ndlela
Severe cold front forecast to sweep across Zimbabwe
Yesterday, parts of Matabeleland South, Masvingo Province, and Manicaland in southeast Zimbabwe experienced cold temperatures. The cold and cloudy conditions, driven by south-easterly winds, a...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 12:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to be hit by a cold spell from today until Wednesday
Starting today, Zimbabwe is set to experience a cold spell lasting until Wednesday, with temperatures dropping as low as three degrees Celsius in the morning. The Meteorological Services Department (M...Published: 07 Jun 2024 at 09:54hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
ANC members set to picket in protest against possible ANC-DA deal
ANC supporters who voted for the party "in good faith" in the general election on 29 May are expected to picket in Johannesburg on Thursday morning, demanding its leaders reject going into a coalition...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cancer patient among thousands to trial personalised vaccines
Thousands of NHS cancer patients in England are expected to get access to trials of a new type of treatment using vaccines to fight their disease.Thirty hospitals so far have signed up to the ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | 5 | 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
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
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 | 10 | 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 | 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
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 | 6 | 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 | 1077 | 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 | | 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 | 11 | 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 | 9 | 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 | 13 | 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 | 9 | 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
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
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 | 1 | 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
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 | 2 | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 6 | 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 | 7 | 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 | 13 | 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 | 13 | 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 | 7 | by Staff reporter
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