Veld fires claim three, US$1,5m property lost.
VELD fires recorded as at October 10 this year have claimed three lives and destroyed property worth US$1,5 million across the country, government has said.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 22, 2025
Veld fires claim three, US$1,5m property lost
VELD fires recorded as at October 10 this year have claimed three lives and destroyed property worth US$1,5 million across the country, government has said.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 22, 2025
Veld fire leaves Masvingo families homeless
Families in Masvingo North were left counting their losses after a raging veld fire swept through the area this week, destroying homes, food reserves and household property.
By Staff Reporter
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Concern over loss of lives during veld fire outbreaks
LOSS of lives during veld fire outbreaks has sparked calls on the government to provide incentives to people employed to extinguish fire and community members who partake in the process
By Silas Nkala
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Veld fires claim 400 000ha of land: Govt
Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Josphat Jaji called for a unified approach to veld fire prevention.
By Obert Siamilandu
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‘Veld fires can destroy 13% of Zim countryside’
Veld fires claimed more than 100 people between 2013 and 2023.
By Nizbert Moyo
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Fire destroys 137K ha in Mat North, South
“We have lost over 25 052 hectares of land to veld fires with damage to property as well as livestock loss occurring” Musasiwa said.
By Innocent Magondo
Oct. 9, 2023
Veld fires: Let us not drop down our guard
Owing to good rains that most areas received this year, analysts have warned that Zimbabwe is very susceptible to veld fires.
By Cliff Chiduku
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Ema issues veldfire warning
Ema environmental education and publicity manager Amkela Sidange said the rains supported the growth of biomass, which when dry, act as fuel load resulting in intense veldfires.
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Aug. 14, 2023
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