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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

Zim to get fair harvest: WFP

In its latest situational report, WFP said although the 2024/25 cropping season had a late start, mainly in the northern districts

By Lorraine Muromo Apr. 14, 2025

MSD predicts heavy downpours in Mat South, Byo

Most parts of the country have had good rains since last week after a two- week-long dry spell.

By Silas Nkala Feb. 18, 2025

MSD predicts heavy downpours in Mat South, Byo

Zim’s food crisis set to worsen

The Meteorological Services Department has predicted that Zimbabwe will record normal to above normal rains during the current farming season.

By Praise Nyamadzawo Jan. 3, 2025

Thunderstorms leave trail of destruction

The storms have exposed government’s inadequate response and lack of preparedness in dealing with severe weather conditions.

By Sharon Buwerimwe and Takudzwa Munemo and William Vundla Nov. 14, 2024

Thunderstorms leave trail of destruction

Met Dept warns of windy conditions

The department projected better rains compared to the 2023/24 farming season marked by the El Niño phenomenon.

By Praise Nyamadzawo Nov. 7, 2024

Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net

In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 3, 2024