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Lions kill 32 goats, 8 cattle in two weeks April 20, 2017 Local News Whinsley Masara, Chronicle ReporterLIONS are wreaking havoc in Binga, killing livestock after straying into villages. About 32 goats and eight cattle have been killed in two weeks by lions in Chitete village, Sinansengwe Ward under Chief Sinansengwe in Binga. Sinansengwe ward councillor Mr …
More hippos die in Binga April 19, 2017 Local News Dead hippos at Mlibizi River at Kavira Forest in Binga Whinsley Masara, Chronicle ReporterMORE Hippos have mysteriously died in the Mlibizi area of Binga with authorities’ saying investigations into the cause of their deaths were underway. Cyanide poisoning has been ruled out. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife …
Anthrax detected in wildlife By ZimSitRep_M | April 13, 2017 0 Comment Source: Anthrax detected in wildlife – DailyNews Live Farayi Machamire 13 April 2017 HARARE – The scores of hippos that have died in Binga since last weeksuccumbed to a vicious strain of anthrax, the Zimbabwe Parks and WildlifeAuthority (ZimParks) said. Villagers who have been feasting on the …
Where has the Taita Falcon of the Zambezi gone? April 12, 2017 Opinion & Analysis Rumbidzayi ZinyukeNot so long ago, the Taita Falcon used to perch high up in the gorges of the Zambezi River during breeding season. It would leave its perch in search of food, soaring to pursue small birds with fast, precise wingbeats. …
Mystery surrounds 11 hippos death April 8, 2017 Local News Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls ReporterAT least 11 hippos have died under unclear circumstances in Binga’s Mlibizi area near the Zambezi River. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) has launched an investigation into the matter. While the cause of death has not yet been established, locals …
Mana Pools: Never for the faint hearted March 17, 2017 Business A tourist takes a photograph of a cape buffalo at Mana Pools Isdore Guvamombe Tourism MatrixAfter angrily gushing out of the wrath of the cruel turbines in its escape from Lake Kariba, the Zambezi River water appears a bit fatigued as it disappears into a …
Killer lion shot dead March 13, 2017 Local News Noah Pito Herald CorrespondentOne of two stray lions that terrorised parts of Hurungwe West, killing nine cattle and a donkey over the past two weeks, has been killed. The animal was gunned down last Thursday during a joint operation between Hurungwe Rural District Council (HRDC) and Zimbabwe Parks …
ZimParks to embark on restocking exercise March 6, 2017 Business Fairness Moyana, Hwange CorrespondentTHE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) plans to roll out a wildlife restocking exercise in Hwange and Tsholotsho Districts as part of efforts to ensure communities derive benefits from the resource. The project falls under the Hwange Sanyati Biological Corridor (HSBC) and …
Wildlife smugglers on Interpol’s radar February 28, 2017 Crime & Courts Interpol Secretary-General Dr Jürgen Stock Freeman Razemba Crime Reporter—THE International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has launched a new project to identify and dismantle organised crime networks that are making billions in illicit profits through wildlife trafficking between Africa and Asia. The latest developments come after at least …
Bird watchers flock to Victoria Falls February 27, 2017 Business Leonard Ncube in Victoria FallsA RARE bird species is making waves in Victoria Falls with scores of tourists flocking to the resort town to have a glimpse of it. On Saturday, British Airways and South African Airways, both from Johannesburg, were full when they landed at …