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Elephants kill ranger in Zimbabwe park Posted on October 22, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 3 Comments ↓ via Elephants kill ranger in Zimbabwe park | News24 2013-10-22 Elephants attacked and killed a veteran ranger on patrol in Zimbabwe’s largest game reserve, Hwange, where over 300 pachyderms have been poisoned since July, a wildlife official said on Tuesday. The 61-year-old ranger was killed by …
‘Asian’ national arrested with ivory Posted on October 21, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via ‘Asian’ national arrested with ivory | The Zimbabwean by Adrian Mutigwe 21.10.13 A 34 year-old Asian national was arrested at Harare airport today while in possession of 114 kgs of ivory. In a statement, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority confirmed the development. “Zimbabwe Parks …
Safari revenue declines Posted on October 19, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via Safari revenue declines – The Zimbabwe Independent by Kudzai Kuwaza October 18, 2013 Safari operators see revenue dipping by around 10 to 15% in the 2013 hunting season owing to rampant poaching that has resulted in the death of more than 90 elephants as well as the disputes in …
Parks gets 20 patrol vehicles | The Herald Posted on October 20, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Parks gets 20 patrol vehicles | The Herald October 19, 2013 Private companies have started busting the effects of sanctions, with Mbada Diamonds yesterday donating at least 20 patrol vehicles to the National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority to be used for anti-poaching …
Hwange disaster: What will it take to stop the poaching? Posted on October 20, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Hwange disaster: What will it take to stop the poaching? The Standard October 20, 2013 After contingents from the government comprising a number of ministers paid numerous visits to Hwange National Park, following the discovery there of elephant carcasses that died …
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500 elephants poached: Bigwigs fingered in Hwange Posted on October 20, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 3 Comments ↓ via Bigwigs fingered in Hwange elephant poisoning by Caiphas Chimhete for The Standard October 20, 2013 AT least 500 elephants have been killed by poachers in the past five months at Hwange National Park and surrounding areas in a scandal that is said to involve senior government …
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Ivory poacher jailed for 15 years Posted on October 17, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Ivory poacher jailed for 15 years | SW Radio Africa by Tichaona Sibanda on Thursday, October 17, 2013 Another suspected member of a poaching syndicate has been sentenced to serve 15 years behind bars, following the poisoning and killing of eleven elephants in the Hwange …
Poacher fight: Parks mobilises ex-workers | The Herald Posted on October 15, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Poacher fight: Parks mobilises ex-workers | The Herald by Peter Matambanadzo October 14, 2013 THE Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has recalled all former workers to reinforce its manpower to fight poaching that has reached unprecedented levels at Hwange National Park.The call was made following …
Government must declare poaching ‘national disaster’ Posted on October 15, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via Government must declare poaching ‘national disaster’ | SW Radio Africa by Tichaona Sibanda on Monday, October 14, 2013 A leading conservationist has called on the government to declare the current rampant poaching of elephants a ‘national disaster’ to help stem the crisis. The illegal killing …
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Suspected poachers found with over $20 000 worth of bounty JEFFREY MUVUNDUSI • 14 OCTOBER 2013 9:22AM • 1 COMMENT SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on linkedinShare on pinterest_shareShare on google_plusone_shareShare on emailMore Sharing Services6 BULAWAYO – Two hunters have been arrested after being found snaring wild animals at a farm in Shangani, …
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