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 »
March 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: More Cholera Cases Recorded
Zimbabwe on Wednesday reported 31 more suspected cases of cholera bringing the total number of cases to 98 with eight now confirmed as neighbouring countries continue to report a… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Southern Africa: Tropical Storm Freddy Devastates Southern Africa
Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit the coast of Southern Africa for a second time over the weekend, bringing its total death toll to more than 220 people in Malawi, Mozambique and… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, Zambia to Sign Ecosystems Deal
Zimbabwe and Zambia are set to conclude an agreement which is expected to foster transnational cooperation in ecosystems management through the establishment, development and… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Freddy Brings Heavy Rains, Landslides in Manicaland
Some parts of Manicaland Province received heavy rains and winds from Sunday evening up to yesterday, resulting in landslides while some houses had their roofs ripped off, trees… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Freddy Brings Strong Winds
Strong southerly winds continue to flow across Zimbabwe from the outer arms of Tropical Storm Freddy, which is already affecting northern Mozambique and the country has so far not… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Escapes Wrath of Tropical Storm Freddy as It Hits Mozambique
Severe Tropical Storm Freddy was yesterday still in the Mozambican Channel, around 500km east of Nyanga, but moving north towards that northern bulge of Mozambique near Quelimane… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Freddy Continues to Break Records
Cyclone Freddy yesterday became the longest-lived named tropical cyclone on record, with more than 30 days, breaking the records set in the Pacific by Typhoon/ Hurricane John in… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Tropical Storm Freddy On the Rebound
Tropical storm Freddy, the longest-lived tropical cyclone on record which hit Madagascar, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe in the third and fourth weeks of last month before… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cholera Infections Rise
AT LEAST 60 suspected cases of cholera have been reported in Zimbabwe, all but two in Chegutu, although so far only five have been confirmed, with health authorities now on high… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Dam Levels Break Records
The major interior dams currently hold 92 percent of their combined capacity with almost 65 percent now full as a result of the good rainy season. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Shamva Man Crashed to Death By a Tree Uprooted By a Storm
A 23-year-old Shamva man was crashed to death by a huge fig tree uprooted by a storm yesterday. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Nation Braces for Cyclone Freddy - Schools Closed for Learners In Affected Areas
Strong contingency measures have been put in place by Government to cope with Cyclone Freddy, whose fringes reach Zimbabwe tonight, including keeping day scholars in affected… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: 30 Poachers Arrested, 15 Guns Recovered in Kariba
At least 30 poachers were arrested and 15 guns recovered last year in anti-poaching operations in the Nyaminyami area of Kariba district, in the process protecting wildlife. Read more »
February 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Council Shuts Down Water Supply Due to Chemical Shortages
THE struggling Harare City Council has once again dramatically reduced water treatment due to shortages of a key water treatment chemicals and residents should brace for even worse… Read more »
February 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Heavy Rains Damage 30 Households in Matabeleland Region
Heavy rains and strong winds have damaged 30 houses in Matabeleland North and South provinces and authorities are on the ground mobilising tents for temporary shelter and food to… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Water Levels Rising 2 Centimetres Daily
Water levels in Lake Kariba are rising at an average of 2cm daily, amid projections that the lake would have gathered at least 7 metres available for power generation in June, when… Read more »
February 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Day, Week Group Trips - Boon for Domestic Tourism
Leave nothing, but footprints, take nothing but photos, kill nothing, but time - this sounds familiar for those that enjoy exploring. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Swelling Kariba Dam Bodes Well for Power Stations
Water level in Lake Kariba, which reached a record low in December 2022, has been rising rapidly as a result of heavy rains attributed to Cyclone Cheneso, building up the storage… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Good Rains Expected to Improve Wheat Output
Agricultural experts expect record wheat production this year following good rains that have already filled or almost filled most major irrigation dams, plus the farm dams many… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Zimbabwe: More Dams Overflow
THIRTEEN major dams are spilling as run off and river flows increase following the good rains across Zimbabwe, particularly the northern and eastern parts, in the last four weeks. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: First Lady Rallies Communities Towards Afforestation
IN line with Environment patron First Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa's vision to mitigate the effects of climate change and curb erosion through afforestation, the Chiweshe community… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Wins Dams Tender Dispute
A fresh tender is expected to be floated by Government over the multi-billion Kondo Chitowe dams after the High Court endorsed cancellation of an agreement for a feasibility study… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Low Rainfall, Dry Spell Forecast in Southern Parts
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has projected relatively low rainfall activity and a possible dry spell in southern parts of the country this week. Read more »