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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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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

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

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 | | 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 | | by Sgtaff 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

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 | | 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

Rains leave trail of destruction

TORRENTIAL rains accompanied by strong winds left a trail of destruction in Dete, Hwange District in Matebeleland North and Masvingo where several homes had their roofs blown off and other property damaged.Just like many other African coun…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:53hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Rains expose Bulawayo council's shoddy job

SEVERAL roads in Bulawayo are riddled with potholes making them a death trap following the onset of the rainy season, a development that has exposed the city council for doing a shoddy job in terms of rehabilitation of roads.As a stop gap …

Published: 10 Nov 2022 at 04:52hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter

Rains destroy roads in Gokwe

RESIDENTS of Gokwe North and South in Midlands province have appealed to government to rehabilitate roads after rains exposed their poor state.Most roads in Gokwe are not tarred, and are often washed away by rains.Rains that hit the area r…

Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 05:24hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

The rains are here but no cattle

The Heavens have signalled intention to unleash copious rains on the land. A blessed part of native Africa that we call home, the land of Ophie where gold has become emblematic and a second name. Last week thunder roared and streaks of lig…

Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:25hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa

Matabeland provinces start receiving Intwasa inputs

GOVERNMENT has started distributing farming inputs to Matabeleland provinces under the Intwasa/Pfumvudza programme before the onset of the rains expected to start next month. Government introduced the Intwasa/ Pfumvudza programme to counte…

Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains leave one dead

The incessant rains that have rendered some communities in Nyaminyami including Mola and Mayovhe inaccessible except through boats have left one person dead and damaged 16 homesteads. With communication cut off, modalities for the transfer…

Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo suburbs still face water problems despite rains

SEVERAL Bulawayo houses built on high ground are yet to receive tap water despite council easing its water rationing regime following heavy rains experienced across the country since November, a survey report has revealed.A report dated Ja…

Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Keep some for the rainy day

Everyone has heard of that proverbial 'rainy day', a piece of advice from time forever. Wise words indeed, putting something aside for the rainy day. In these days of economic uncertainty, if you can't keep up  lower your standards. A…

Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 09:55hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa

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