Why not legitimise ivory trade?

Why not legitimise ivory trade?   1/7/2019 If illegal ivory sales are a crisis, why not legitimise the trade? The Herald Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story President Mnangagwa had an important message to the upcoming CITES meeting: stop the tyranny of banning sustainable wildlife and wildlife products trade. The biennial meeting of the global wildlife watchdog …

National parks to have perimeter fences

National parks to have perimeter fences   1/7/2019 The Chronicle Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Government will erect perimeter fences around national parks as part of measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Zimbabwe has about 84 000 elephants against a carrying capacity of 54 000, in a country in which game reserves occupy …

Solar power for Government institutions

Solar power for Government institutions   1/7/2019 The Chronicle Pamela Shumba, Senior Reporter  THE Government is making plans to invest in solar power at its institutions to alleviate the energy crisis that is being experienced in the country, Energy and Power Development Minister Fortune Chasi has said. Responding to questions in Parliament on Wednesday, Minister Chasi …

Zesa insolvent

Zesa insolvent   1/7/2019 Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority The Chronicle Farirai Machivenyika, Harare Bureau THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) is insolvent with its liabilities outstripping its assets by over US$92 million, a report by the Auditor General Mrs Mildred Chiri reveals. The report was tabled in Parliament last week. “I draw your attention to the …

SeedCo assures farmers…Enough seed stock

SeedCo assures farmers…Enough seed stock   1/7/2019 The Chronicle Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter LEADING seed producer, SeedCo, has assured farmers of adequate seed stock ahead of the 2019/20 cropping season and has exploited research and development to avail over 10 new maize varieties soon.  In a statement accompanying the financial results for the full year …

Standardisation, certification crucial for horticulture

Standardisation, certification crucial for horticulture   30/6/2019 The Sunday Mail Trade Focus Allan Majuru The development of strong standards and quality assurance is a crucial cog in ensuring Zimbabwe horticulture players are competitive on the global market. Standards are a key element of the trade landscape, encompassing regulations set by either public or private bodies …

Botswana legalises elephant hunting and Zimbabwe gets ready to sell them. Internet is divided

Botswana legalises elephant hunting and Zimbabwe gets ready to sell them. Internet is divided Yashar Ali  @yashar 28/6/2019   South African country Botswana has legalised elephant hunting and Zimbabwe are ready to sell excess elephants to keep their population in check.   Elephants in Botswana, South Africa Ever heard of something like too many elephants? …

Massive conservancy development blocked as police officers continue to violate a 2007 court order

Massive conservancy development blocked as police officers continue to violate a 2007 court order     30/6/2019 Zimbabwean During a recent visit to Zimbabwe, Dave Joubert managed to force his way onto his farm, which has been occupied by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police since they invaded it in 2007, to survey the damage. This …