Disaster preparedness is everyone’s responsibility
Disasters are caused by natural or man-made induced hazards and their frequency and impact is likely to increase in the coming years due to increased vulnerability
By Deborah Tigere
Apr. 14, 2023
Storm Freddy: More than 400 still missing in Malawi
Several countries including the UK, Tanzania and Zambia have sent teams to help in rescue operations.
By Bbc News
Mar. 21, 2023
Malawi, Mozambique race to rescue survivors as cyclone toll rises above 270
In neighbouring Mozambique at least 21 people had died as of Tuesday, according to the disaster agency.
By Reuters
Mar. 15, 2023
Disasters: Govt needs to be proactive
Both Mozambique and Madagascar put in place preparatory measures before the cyclone hit. In Madagascar, more than 7 000 people were moved to shelters and schools were closed.
By Faith Zaba
Feb. 24, 2023
Schools shut as cyclone closes in on Madagascar
The storm caused minor damage to the island of Mauritius on Monday, flooding beachside hotels.
By Bbc News
Feb. 21, 2023
In full: Statement by the Minister of Local Government and public works on the current rainfall season
There is much evidence that the current rainfall season is a positive one, thus pointing to a good agricultural season and moreso, replenishing of our water bodies.
By Ministry Of Local Government And Public Works
Jan. 7, 2023
Govt channels US$800k towards floods
At national level our civil protection disaster centre will now be open 24 hours as we did during Cyclone Idai and also during the (Covid-19) pandemic."
By Stephen Chadenga
Jan. 6, 2023
Zim ratifies insurance treaty
Information minister, Monica Mutsvangwa said 35 countries had already ratified the treaty.
By Rugare Mubika
Dec. 23, 2022
Disaster preparedness in the context of the rainy season
Communication information tools like Met-radios, which are in short supply, including television, radio broadcast, social media and newspapers are vital ingredients for disaster information updates
By Peter Makwanya
Dec. 19, 2022
