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Shoot to kill: Muchinguri – January 22, 2018 ENVIRONMENT, Water and Climate minister Oppah Muchinguri has urged wildlife rangers to adopt a “shoot-to-kill policy” against poachers, whom she equated to robbers. By Nokuthaba Dlamini Speaking at a graduation ceremony of 106 Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority rangers, who recently underwent a three-month intensive anti-poaching …
Rhino poacher leaves phone at crime scene Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge BureauA 44-year-old poacher who left his phone at the crime scene leading to his arrest, has been jailed for 10 years for killing two rhinos worth $240 000 in Beitbridge’s Bubye Valley Conservancy. Godknows Mashame of 19067 Mbizo 4 Extension in Kwekwe, shot down the …
Safari operators project 30% growth SAFARI Operators Association of Zimbabwe have projected a 30% growth in revenue in 2018 on the back of the lift on the ivory ban by the United States and the policy thrust of the new government, businessdigest has learnt. By Kudzai Kuwaza The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced …
7 rhino poachers nabbed January 3, 2018 MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST George Maponga Masvingo BureauRangers from Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) have arrested seven suspected poachers from Chiredzi after they allegedly shot and seriously injured a black rhinoceros from Save Valley Conservancy last week. The suspected poachers surrendered after they were intercepted by an anti-poaching unit …
200kg Malaysia-bound ivory intercepted at RGM Airport December 13, 2017 Local News Takunda Maodza News EditorAt least 200 kilogrammes of ivory worth over half a million dollars was intercepted at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Monday, while destined for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) confirmed the interception yesterday and said …
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Strange disease hits Hwange buffaloes – December 11, 2017 ABOUT 20 buffaloes at Hwange National Park have developed a strange growth on their knees which have rendered some immobile, with animal conservationists saying they were unsure of the cause of the infection. By Nokuthaba Dlamini On Saturday, the herd was spotted at a watering point …
Lions terrorise Chimanimani villagers December 7, 2017 Local News, MANICALAND & MASH EAST Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland BureauVillagers in the Tiya area of Chimanimani are living in fear of lions that are believed to have escaped from Devure Range in Bikita and have reportedly killed three cattle in the past weeks. The lions were first spotted in the Gwindingwi …
‘Now Rhinos Speak’ project gains momentum December 6, 2017 Business The satellite technology will allow wardens, vets and specialists in game parks to access readouts of the movements of the animals three times a day Business ReporterZimbabwe’s rhino population and anti-poaching programmes will benefit from Sigfox Foundation’s initiatives, which target to attach satellite devices on 3 …
50 birds mysteriously die in Hwange – November 27, 2017 MORE than 50 birds died at Hwange National Park at the weekend after allegedly feeding on suspected poisoned wheat from Zambia. By Nokuthaba Dlamini Bhejane Trust founder Trevor Lane said the poisoning, which is yet to be properly diagnosed has been witnessed at various watering …
Stray lions haunt Bikita villagers November 27, 2017 Local News, MASVINGO & SOUTH-WEST Sydney Mubaiwa in BikitaA pride of lions believed to have escaped from the Save Valley Conservancy is reportedly on the prowl in Bikita and has killed more than 150 livestock over the past few months. Villagers in areas adjacent to Save Valley Conservancy are …