January 31
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 »
December 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Approves Deal to Sell Water to South Africa
Cabinet has approved a proposal for the multimillion water treatment plant in Beitbridge to sell water to Musina in South Africa to improve water resources and cooperation… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: 205 New Cholera Cases Reported
Zimbabwe yesterday reported a total of 205 new suspected cases of cholera with Harare's suburbs carrying the bulk of new infections. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Wildlife Ranger Wins Prestigious Global Award
A Zimbabwean wildlife ranger - Jealous Mpofu - has won the 2023 Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award for his dedication and commitment to the protection of painted dogs which are under… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Student Launches Second Publication on Climate Change
With the need to inform and mobilise opinion on climate change and the green economy in Zimbabwe, student of environmental issues Nehemiah Chipato is set to launch a second… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Prioritises Medical Waste Disposal
The government has taken the initiative to improve waste disposal mechanisms for health centres in Mashonaland East on the back of an increased generation of medical waste that… Read more »
August 24, 2023
South Africa: New Energy Projects Resolve SA Power Woes
The ever-deepening energy cooperation between China and South Africa, especially in fields of renewable energy, will become a new driver of economic and trade cooperation between… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Plastic Pollution - What Zim Needs to Do
On 5 June every year, Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day. This year's theme #BeatPlasticPolution calls for concerted efforts to find… Read more »
March 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: Tree Planting an Integral Part of Muzarabani
People in Muzarabani district have adopted tree planting as an integral part of their everyday life, a development that has seen massive planting of fruit trees and woodlots. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: 10 000 Tonnes Relief Aid for Freddy-Hit Malawi
Zimbabwe is giving Malawi prompt emergency support as that country copes with the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy which hit with full force claiming over 300 lives and causing… Read more »