HARARE, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Zimbabwe's major media outlets on Monday.

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday joined the nation in mourning people who perished during Cyclone Idai and expressed gratitude to countries, embassies, local companies, organizations, churches and individuals that mobilized resources to assist the victims.

The cyclone affected Chimanimani, Chipinge, Masvingo and Chikomba, leaving over 230 people dead and a trail of destruction. (The Herald)

-- Zimbabwe on Sunday received a 95-tonne consignment of aid from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to assist the victims of Cyclone Idai, while the Southern African Development Community (SADC) weighed in with 500,000 U.S. dollars towards the cause.

The donations were received by Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister July Moyo, Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo, Deputy Minister for Local Government Jennifer Mhlanga and other senior government officials. (The Herald)

-- A fresh disaster looms in Manicaland after Provincial Affairs minister Ellen Gwaradzimba warned Sunday that one of the province's largest dams in the mountainous Vumba area could breach, putting to risk the lives of over 400 living downstream.

The Mwayera Dam was extensively weakened following the Cyclone Idai deluge nearly two week ago that left hundreds of people dead and thousands homeless in Chimanimani, Chipinge, Masvingo and parts of Midlands provinces. (NewsDay) Enditem

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