70 dead as rains wreak havoc
HEAVY rains pounding the country during the 2025-26 season have claimed 70 lives, injured 51 people and destroyed more than 1 000 homesteads, the Department of Civil Protection
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
Rebuilding resilience: Zim’s race to fortify disaster policies and preparedness
AS the Southern African Development Community region braces for a potentially devastating cyclone season, Zimbabwe’s disaster management systems are under the microscope.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Nov. 27, 2025
Bulawayo on high alert for floods
According to Bulawayo chief fire officer Mhlangano Moyo, the gathering was crucial for ensuring a unified front.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Nov. 20, 2025
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
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
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
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