February 20
Zimbabwe: Government Seeks Partnerships for Irrigation Development
With climate change problems showing no signs of abating, Government is seeking to establish partnerships to develop irrigation infrastructure and fully utilise the country's water… Read more »
February 15
Zimbabwe: Water Shortages Frustrate Macadamia Nuts Farmers
Macadamia nuts farmers are grappling with the harsh effects of shifting rainfall patterns and lack of irrigation infrastructure on the backdrop of the current drought, which is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Threats to Global Peace Increase
In a stark warning, the United Nations chief said on Tuesday that the combined impact of climate chaos and food crises are increasing threats to global peace. Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Rains, No Macimbi . . . Communities Feel the Impact of Climate Change
The blazing hot temperatures have forced her to seek shelter under the shade of her veranda as she deeply contemplates the unusual summer season which is threatening harvests,… Read more »
February 12
Zimbabwe: President Enthralled By Botswana's Natural Beauty
President Mnangagwa has expressed awe and deep admiration for Botswana's rich natural wonders and diverse wildlife following a two-day retreat in the neighbouring country's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Predators Wreak Havoc in Tsholotsho
VILLAGERS in Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North have expressed concern over the ballooning population of lions, hyenas and jackals killing their livestock. Read more »
February 02
Southern Africa: SADC Leaders Meet Over Cholera
Sadc will today hold a virtual extraordinary summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the cholera outbreak in the region. Read more »
January 31
Zimbabwe: Saving Zimbabwe From Cholera, One Vaccine at a Time
This week, the country launched a massive oral cholera vaccination campaign during which at least 2,3 million Zimbabweans will receive a single dose. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Revs Up Harare's Clean-Up Drive With 52 Tractors
A Government facilitated arrangement aimed at spurring the clean-up operation dubbed "Operation Chenesa Harare", will see a batch of 52 tractors being loaned to the city council by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prevailing Dry Spell Triggers Fresh Worries for Farmers
COMING hot on the heels of the recent heavy downpours that reignited farmers' hopes for a decent season, the current dry spell has triggered fresh concerns among farmers, as they… Read more »
January 30
Southern Africa: SADC Calls for Team Work to Fight Cholera
SADC Governments have been urged to adopt a collaborative approach in implementing measures to deal with the current cholera outbreak affecting the region. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Welcomes National Cholera Vaccination Launch
Zimbabweans have welcomed the deployment of the oral cholera vaccine which began yesterday in various districts in Harare, Manicaland and Masvingo provinces. Read more »
January 26
Zimbabwe: Govt Mobilising U.S.$16 Million for Harare, Bulawayo Water
The Government is mobilising US$13 million to improve the water situation in Harare in addition to the US$1,6 million that has already been disbursed to the local authority for the… Read more »
January 25
Zimbabwe: Rains Create Artificial Shortage of Table Potatoes
The recent heavy rains may have enabled farmers to late-plant basic crops but made it difficult to harvest table potatoes creating artificial shortages that pushed the price of a… Read more »
January 22
Zimbabwe: 77 Boreholes Drilled in Cholera Hotspots
The Government has drilled 77 boreholes in cholera hotspots across the country out of a target of more than 140 as it steps up efforts to fight the deadly water-borne disease… Read more »
January 19
Zimbabwe: 9 875 Cattle Succumb to El Niño Effects
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January 15
Zimbabwe: Editorial Comment - Contaminated Boreholes Latest Blow for Harare
The findings that half the boreholes in western and northern Harare are contaminated with a bacteria that marks potential faecal contamination is yet another health hazard facing… Read more »
January 12
Zimbabwe: Operation Chenesa Rolled Out Countrywide
The emergency major clean-up programme, Operation Chenesa Harare, rolled out by the Government at the end of last week to clean out heaps of garbage in Harare and increase water… Read more »
January 10
Africa: 'Tackle Chemical Pollution of Rivers to Save Wildlife, Livestock'
There is a surge in the use of health hazard mining chemicals across Africa which pose a threat to humanity, wildlife and livestock. Read more »
January 09
Zimbabwe: Operation Chenesa Harare in Full Swing As Cholera Fight Hots Up
A major clean-up campaign, Operation Chenesa Harare, being rolled out by the Government to restore cleanliness in the once "sunshine" city is now in full swing with more than 200… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 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. Read more »
January 06
Zimbabwe: New Cholera Rules for Schools
Schools must observe laid-down cholera protocols to ensure safe opening this Tuesday, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has directed. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Zimbabwe: Uncollected Garbage in City a Health Time Bomb
In most suburbs, garbage has gone uncollected throughout the city during the festive season causing a health time bomb. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Flash Flooding Affects 59 Households in Harare
Fifty-nine households in Harare's Budiriro 5B Extension and the paddocks area of Kuwadzana have been affected by flash flooding along the Marimba River caused by the ongoing rains,… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: Excavation Works on Kariba Dam Plunge Pool Complete
The Plunge Pool reshaping of Kariba Dam has been competed as rehabilitation works that will improve power generation and the bridge lifespan continue at one of the country's main… Read more »