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SOS to help homeless Pumula family

Acting chief fire officer Mahlangano Moyo said the department had engaged several stakeholders to assist the family.

By Margaret Lubinda May. 24, 2024

Ill-equipped DCP requires US$300m to face disasters

“There is need to capacitate District Civil Protection Committees with fuel and allowances to conduct rapid and comprehensive needs assessments,” the report said.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Feb. 5, 2024

Ill-equipped DCP requires US$300m to face disasters

Rains sweep away bridges, roads

The MSD has warned that the rains will continue hitting the country till tomorrow.

By Problem Masau Dec. 30, 2023

Govt urges farmers to adopt climate proof strategies

“(At) household food security level, we emphasise on permanent plots for pfumvudza done on time and lined with manure applied for effective moisture conservation,” Masuka said.

By Gracious Daniel Dec. 13, 2023

Govt urges farmers to adopt climate proof strategies

Violent storms, mine deaths expose Zimbabwe poor disaster preparedness

Several villagers had lost their huts to the storm and in one particularly tragic scenario; a family had lost four members who were struck dead by lightning.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Oct. 29, 2023

Violent storms, mine deaths expose Zimbabwe poor disaster preparedness

Department of Civil Protection appeals for help

Heavy rains fell across the country early this week, leaving a trail of destruction and some families homeless.

By Gracious Daniel Oct. 20, 2023

Department of Civil Protection appeals for help

Cyclone Freddy soaks eastern Zim

In a statement, the MSD forecasted isolated showers in Mashonaland East and Central as well as Harare Metropolitan provinces.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 13, 2023

Cyclone Freddy claims 2 lives in Manicaland

Department of Civil Protection (DCP) deputy director in charge of response and operations, Farai Hokonya yesterday confirmed the deaths.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Feb. 28, 2023

Cyclone Freddy claims 2 lives in Manicaland

Zim braces for Cyclone Freddy

Districts such as Chimanimani, Chipinge, Mwenezi, Chivi, Masvingo and Beitbridge are among those that could be potentially hit by the cyclone, DCP deputy director Farai Hokonya told NewsDay yesterday.

By Tafadzwa Kachiko and Rex Mphisa Feb. 23, 2023