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Rangers deployed against hyenas Posted on September 30, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via Rangers deployed against hyenas – NewsDay Zimbabwe September 30, 2013 ENVIRONMENT minister Saviour Kasukuwere last week said his ministry had dispatched a team of game rangers from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management (Zimparks) to track down and capture hyenas that have reportedly wreaked havoc in Buhera. …
Hwange National Park game update Posted on September 30, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Zimbabwe national parks Hwange National Park game update – eTurboNews.com by Gill Staden SEP 30, 2013 On our way to Masuma, we stopped off for lunch at Mandavu at Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and were delighted to see that the dam still had plenty of water. …
Wildlife crime ranks among trafficking in drugs, arms and humans Posted on September 26, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Wildlife crime ranks among trafficking in drugs, arms and humans theguardian.com by Yury Fedotov and John E Scanlon 26 September 2013 An economic crime perpetrated by criminal syndicates in the most remote regions, exploiting local people and lax laws Just this week, …
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Kasukuwere declares war on poachers Posted on September 26, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Kasukuwere declares war on poachers – Southern Eye —Reuters/Staff Reporter Environment minister Saviour Kasukuwere yesterday said 80 elephants had died in the last few weeks in the Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest, while security forces were preoccupied with July 31 harmonised elections. Ivory poachers killed the …
Elephants poisoned, govt must act: HGTA Posted on September 25, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via Elephants poisoned, govt must act: HGTA | The Zimbabwean by Pamenus Tuso 24.09.13 The state has been called on to intervene after 81 elephants died of cyanide poisoning in Hwange National Park. Langton Masunda, the chairperson of the Hwange/Gwayi Tourism Association told The Zimbabwean that …
Ivory poaching allegedly financed al-Shabab Posted on September 25, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Westgate mall attack: Ivory poaching allegedly financed al-Shabab | Mail & Guardian 25 SEP 2013 Al-Shabab has allegedly received a large amount of money through ivory and rhino horn smuggling, says a report. The Beeld reported on Wednesday findings by the Environmental Investigation Agency that the al-Shabab …
Zimbabwe poachers jailed 15 years for elephant poisoning Posted on September 25, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via Zimbabwe poachers jailed 15 years for elephant poisoning | The Raw Story By Agence France-Presse Wednesday, September 25, 2013 A Zimbabwe court on Wednesday sentenced three poachers to at least 15 years in prison each for poisoning and killing 81 elephants, state radio reported. …
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Zim elephant death tolls climbs to 81 Posted on September 23, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Zim elephant death tolls climbs to 81 after cyanide poisoning | SW Radio Africa by Alex Bell on Monday, September 23, 2013 More than 80 elephants have died as a result of cyanide poisoning at the Hwange National Park, in what is being described …
Rhino killings could reach 1000 by the end of 2013 23 SEP 2013 09:38 SIPHO KINGS 688 rhino have already been poached this year. With 100 days left in the year, the number could push towards 1 000. The last four years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of rhino killed by poachers …
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447kg of ivory smuggled to Dubai | Sunday Mail Posted on September 22, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via 447kg of ivory smuggled to Dubai Sunday Mail Itai Mazire in Hwange Sunday, 22 September 2013 Environment, Water and Climate Minister Cde Saviour Kasukuwere, Home Affairs Minister Cde Kembo Mohadi, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Engineer Walter Mzembi and Information, Media and …