Strong winds, floods leave trail of destruction in Gwanda

Gwanda mayor Thulani Moyo said councillors swiftly mobilised disaster response teams to assess the damage, assist affected families and restore key services. 
By Nokuxola Mbangeni Nov. 10, 2025

Seven miners die after shaft floods 

According to a police statement, the incident occurred last Wednesday at Auriga 47 Mine, Base Mineral Block, Nzwananzwi Village, Silobela. The bodies were only retrieved on Friday
By Nhau Mangirazi Nov. 9, 2025

When rains come: Cushioning parents, students through the season

Some schools may also consider adjusting start times during periods of heavy rain, understanding that safety must take priority over punctuality. 

Revisit disaster preparedness to avoid calamities

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned heavy rains will pound Zimbabwe from Wednesday as the rainy season begins.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa Nov. 7, 2025

Coming of the dry season

Most farmers who rely on natural rains are still staring at the sky with trepidation. 
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Oct. 11, 2025

Zim ends incentives for traditional grains

The government implemented a policy that offers a 20% price premium for traditional grains over maize to encourage their cultivation between 2020 and 2023.
By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra Oct. 9, 2025

Govt proposes maize price of US$380/MT

GOVERNMENT has proposed a planning price of US$380 per metric tonne for maize and traditional grains for the 2025/26 cropping season, up from the current price of US$376/MT.
By Staff Reporter Sep. 15, 2025

Rains expose Masvingo’s poor drainage system

Citizen journalists last Thursday captured a flooded Mucheke River washing away Chimusana Bridge, which is under construction.
By Rex Mphisa Nov. 10, 2024

EditorialComment: Harare, Chitungwiza floods a man-made disaster

It went on to relax regulations and allowed private land developers to sell housing stands to home seekers without the requisite onsite and offsite infrastructure.
By The Standard Dec. 31, 2023