Living the realities: Communities struggle to combat urban flooding challenges
His statement truly encapsulates the devastation the floods have wrought on this former-commercial farm and now a sprawling 10-12 hectare human settlement.
By Tonderayi Matonho
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Red Cross on high alert as heavy rains trigger flood fears
ZRCS secretary-general Elias Hwenga said the organisation had moved into full preparedness mode to ensure a rapid and co-ordinated response should disaster strike.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
1h ago
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
Jan. 20, 2026
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
Jan. 20, 2026
The floods we created
The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) is, therefore, correct in accusing the City of Harare of “creating its own flood disaster”.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Jan. 19, 2026
Zim faces heightened floods risk
Over the past week, moderate to heavy rainfall persisted across northern and eastern southern Africa, including Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, eastern Zimbabwe and eastern South Africa.
By Brent Shamu
Jan. 16, 2026
Rains expose Kadoma's poor drainage
The city's poor drainage system has become a ticking time bomb, leaving many wondering if the authorities are prepared to handle the crisis.
By Azriel Chimeno
Jan. 4, 2026
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
The city that forgets to drain
While there is truth in council’s observation about littering, laying the blame exclusively at the feet of informal traders tells only a fraction of the story.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Nov. 24, 2025
