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Cyclone Freddy still coming to Zim

Kuda Pembere

With tropical Cyclone Freddy forcing schools to close on Friday in Zimbabwe and not turning up as anticipated, now is not the time for Zimbabweans to lower their guard as it still poses massive rainfall threat to South Eastern Zimbabwe. By Kudakwashe Pembere Inasmuch as there are clear skies, Cyclone Freddy delayed by 12 hours coming into Zimbabwe weaker. “The former Tropical Cyclone Freddy weather system made landfall in Mozambique—south of Vilanculos in Inhambane Province—on 24 February as a moderate tropical storm. The system is now expected to weaken over…

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JustIn: Zim Schools close as Cyclone Freddy closes in

Kuda Pembere

ZIMBABWE’S education authorities have ordered the closure of schools on Friday in the wake of Cyclone Freddy expected this weekend. By Kudakwashe Pembere In a circular seen by this publication, Primary and Secondary Education Ministry permanent secretary Mrs Tumisang Thabela said schools Manicaland, Masvingo, Matabeleland South, ( parts bordering Masvingo), Mashonaland East. Mashonaland Central provinces as well as Harare Metropolitan province will be closed. “The above subject matter refers Tropical Storm Freddy may bring heavy rains over Eastern Zimbabwe and. “hereafter spread to other parts of the country from 24…

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