Do not gamble with flooded rivers, bridges
THE warning from the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) and the Department of Civil Protection could not be clearer: avoid crossing flooded rivers and bridges to prevent loss of life.
By Newsday
11h ago
Zim faces heavy rains, flash floods
The heavy rains, according to the alert, would be accompanied by strong winds, lightning and thunderstorms expected across the country.
By Sharon Zebra
11h ago
Stop treating flood warnings as routine noise
It is a warning of yet another cycle of fear, displacement and preventable loss.
By Newsday
Dec. 4, 2025
Mess in councils mirrors Zimbabwe’s national tragedy
The two cities, along with the other urban local authorities, reflect the chaos that bedevils communities nationwide, following decades of neglect.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Nov. 28, 2025
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
Met Dept launches life-saving disaster preparedness
“We normally give you a forecast in September or October. We give you the upgrade in January, February, but we all take that time to change it, and the focus is better for you.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu and Natasha Ncube
Nov. 5, 2025
Zim faces cyclone threat
ZIMBABWE is likely to experience tropical cyclones in the 2025/26 rainfall season, with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) calling on communities in flood-prone areas to heed warnings
By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra
Sep. 22, 2025
Guardians of green dollar — Zim’s great leap into carbon credit trading
The Office of the President and Cabinet has a monitoring unit to ensure the funds are used correctly.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 16, 2025
Renewed wet spell: DCP must take proactive measures
We also want to believe that there is co-ordination between the Meteorological Services Department and DCP so that swift action is taken to avert looming disasters.
By Newsday
Apr. 17, 2025
