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Zimbabwe: Families Allege Forcible Removal After Floods
UNIRIN, 10 September 2014
More than 3,000 families in Zimbabwe's southeastern Masvingo Province who accuse the government of forcibly resettling them to small plots of undeveloped land, are facing hardships… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Heavily Pregnant, Scared and Displaced in Flooded Zimbabwe
IFRC, 8 March 2014
Surrounded by her five children, the youngest of whom is just a toddler, Gamuchirai Nhamo recalls spending three days in labour for each of their births. Now, she is in her ninth… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tale of Desperation From Flooding Transit Camp
Zimbabwe Standard, 9 March 2014
A strong stench of human waste engulfs the massive transit camp with big green flies hovering all over the small white and blue tents. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Children's Future Washed Away By Floods
Zimbabwe Independent, 7 March 2014
THE worst floods in 40 years that swamped Masvingo did not just wash away homes and destroy the livelihoods of thousands of people near Tokwe-Murkosi dam, but also swept away the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Disaster Group Denies Reports of 'Thousands' of Flood Deaths
SW Radio, 7 March 2014
Zimbabwe's national disaster management group has denied claims that 'thousands' of people have lost their lives in the serious flooding that hit the country in recent weeks. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: It Never Rains, but Pours for Tokwe-Mukosi Families
The Herald, 6 March 2014
Nearly 3 000 Tokwe-Mukosi residents who escaped floods in the dam's basin recently were on Monday left ruing their bad fortune after their homes at Chingwizi Holding Camp in… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: China Donates U.S $500 000 for Flood Victims
The Herald, 5 March 2014
China has donated half a million dollars cash towards the Tokwe-Mukosi disaster as bilateral relations between the Asian country and Zimbabwe continue to grow. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Flood Victims Tents Swept Away
The Herald, 4 March 2014
After escaping floods at Tokwe-Mukosi, it seems trouble always follows the nearly 3 000 Tokwe-Mukosi flood victims who have to deal with a fresh crisis at Chingwizi holding camp in… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Zimpapers to Hand Over Tokwe-Mukosi Donations
The Herald, 28 February 2014
Zimpapers, under its Zimpapers Digital-caring about communities initiative, will today deliver to Masvingo donated goods, clothing and supplies that were collected from members of… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: "Small Things" Cause Big Issues for the Flood Affected in Zimbabwe
IFRC, 25 February 2014
Faced with rising flood waters in his village of Chivi in southern Zimbabwe, Isaiah Taruvnga managed to save a pair of trousers, some of his children's clothes and some furniture.… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Villagers Cornered By Flood Disaster
RNW Africa, 24 February 2014
For 47-year-old terminally ill Artwell Mandava from Mwenezi district in Zimbabwe's Masvingo Province, reaching the nearest clinic in his area has become impossible, rendered so by… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tokwe Mukosi - Tale of Desolation, Hope
The Herald, 26 February 2014
a few weeks ago, people in the Tokwe-Mukosi Dam flood basin in Masvingo led normal rural lives, regulated by seasonal changes. This farming season looked promising with good rains… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Till Tokwe-Mukosi Floods Do Us Part
The Herald, 24 February 2014
Mrs Shonhai (22) has to contend with erecting a tent to serve as a temporary home for her three children. The past few days have been hectic for her and many other families here.… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tokwe Mukosi - the Untold Positive Side
New Zimbabwe, 23 February 2014
CONSTRUCTION of the $200 million dollar Tokwe-Mukosi Dam has been in the media from the day the contractor stationed his equipment at the site to lay the foundations, nearly… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Coping With Rural Flooding - Lessons From Tokwe-Mukosi
Zimbabwe Standard, 23 February 2014
The US$20 million being sought by government from the international community to meet urgent humanitarian needs of the affected communities in the Tokwe-Mukosi basin clearly shows… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Flood Victims' Loss Beyond Measure
Zimbabwe Standard, 23 February 2014
LOSING a home along with a lifetime's collection of belongings robs an individual of their self-esteem and sense of worth. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Finding Our Humanity Is What We Need
The Herald, 22 February 2014
BY this time, it has become evident that what has happened at Tokwe-Mukosi is a disaster of terrible magnitude. It has shown us that when it comes to disaster management, we are… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tokwe-Murkosi Distaster - CPU Exposed
Zimbabwe Independent, 21 February 2014
GIVEN early warnings of the consequences of heavy rains that lashed most parts of the country in the past few weeks, it was expected government and its arm, the Civil Protection… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Last Batch of Villagers From Tokwe-Mukosi to Be Evacuated Saturday
SW Radio, 20 February 2014
In response to the Tokwe-Mukosi breaching its dam wall three weeks, following heavy rains in Masvingo province, government has managed to relocate all but 50 families who lived… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 'No Politicisation of Food Aid At Tokwe-Mukosi'
The Herald, 21 February 2014
Government says all the families relocated from Tokwe-Mukosi following floods in the dam basin and downstream areas in Chivi are receiving aid and other forms of assistance… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: WFP Pledges Allegiance to Zim
The Herald, 21 February 2014
Visiting United Nations World Food Programme executive director Ms Ertharin Cousin yesterday met Acting President Cde Joice Mujuru to discuss the agency's work in Zimbabwe. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Relief Agencies to Help for Up to 12 Weeks
The Herald, 20 February 2014
THE various relief aid agencies currently responding to the Tokwe-Mukosi disaster are set to provide assistance for up to 12 weeks and then withdraw when the situation improves,… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 'Direct Tokwe-Mukosi Donations to State'
The Herald, 20 February 2014
The Local Government Public Works and National Housing Ministry has said all donations related to flooding at Tokwe-Mukosi be directed to its Harare and Masvingo offices. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Govt Evacuates 600 Families to Safety
The Herald, 20 February 2014
Government has to date evacuated more than 600 families from areas affected by flooding in the Tokwe-Mukosi Dam's flood basin. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Mujuru Comforts Flood-Hit Families
The Herald, 20 February 2014
ACTING President Joice Mujuru yesterday paid tribute to the Civil Protection Unit and other partners for working round the clock to avert loss of life at Tokwe-Mukosi following the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Sulu Assists Flood Victims
The Herald, 19 February 2014
Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu partnered National Eye Security, ZLG and Afrochine in donating to the people that were affected by floods near Tokwe-Mukosi Dam in Masvingo. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tokwe-Mukosi Dam Wall Secure - Zinwa
The Herald, 19 February 2014
The Tokwe-Mukosi Dam wall, which is still under construction, will not collapse, a Zimbabwe National Water Authority official has said. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Flood Victims Stranded As Gvt Fails to Pay Scotch-Cart Transporters
SW Radio, 18 February 2014
Tokwe Mukosi flood victims are stranded after scotch-cart owners contracted to move them to higher ground went on strike over non-payment for their services. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Govt to Speed Up Tokwe-Mukosi Flood Evacuation
The Herald, 18 February 2014
The Tokwe-Mukosi relocation co-ordinating committee yesterday said the 2 513 families in the flood basin will be evacuated in the next two weeks following an increase in the number… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Zimpapers in Charity Drive to Aid Flood Victims
The Herald, 14 February 2014
The Zimpapers Group, through its Digital Media Division, has launched a week-long charity drive from February 15 to 22, 2014 to mobilise Zimbabweans to respond to the plight of… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Macheso Visits Tokwe-Murkosi Camp
Zimbabwe Standard, 16 February 2014
In an instant, it registered in her mind that she and her grandchildren were drowning. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Govt Must Prioritise Flood Victims
Zimbabwe Standard, 16 February 2014
It is disheartening to note that thousands of families in Masvingo Province continue to struggle to access food, clothing, shelter and clean water after their properties and… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Relief for Tokwe Mukosi Flood Victims
New Zimbabwe, 14 February 2014
OVER one hundred tonnes of maize and thousands of blankets and tents have been donated to Tokwe-Murkosi families whose homes and property were destroyed by floods. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Donated Helicopters Find Their Way Into Zimbabwe?
SW Radio, 14 February 2014
Namibia could have controversially used a 'perfect cover' to send helicopters to Zimbabwe, for rescue operations to save flood victims in the Tokwe-Mukosi basin, following the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 2,000 Families Still to Be Evacuated From Tokwe-Mukosi Dam
SW Radio, 13 February 2014
Over 2,000 families still need urgent assistance to be evacuated from the flood basin of the Tokwe-Mukosi dam, the head of the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) said on Thursday. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Villages Flooded As Heavy Rains Weaken Dam
UNIRIN, 13 February 2014
The Zimbabwean government has appealed to the international community for nearly US$20 million to help evacuate and assist 60,000 people at risk of being swept away by rapidly… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: No Funds for Tokwe-Murkosi Dam Relocations
Financial Gazette, 13 February 2014
THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA)'s budgetary allocation of US$76 000 000 from a bid of US$212 810 000 for 2014 was not enough to allow for the relocation of people… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: U.S $20 Million SoS for Flood Victims
The Herald, 12 February 2014
Government has appealed for US$20 million from the international community to urgently evacuate, relocate, shelter and provide safe water and other basic needs to 60 000 people in… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tokwe Mukosi Crisis - Govt Appeals for Help
New Zimbabwe, 11 February 2014
THE government has revealed that it does not have enough resources to help more than 60,000 families affected by floods in the Tokwe Mukosi dam basin. Read more »