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Mzembi mocks Zanu PF primary election losers http://www.thestandard.co.zw July 21, 2013 in Local, News, Politics TOURISM and Hospitality Industry minister, Walter Mzembi said he had been vindicated in calling for caution on the Save Valley Conservancy as some of the invaders had been rejected by the electorate during Zanu PF’s primary elections. REPORT BY NDAMU SANDU Last year, …
Zim dollar backed by gold is ‘undiluted rubbish’ http://bulawayo24.com/ by Tendai Biti07 July 2013 Wananchi, as I stated in my last post, it is that season where every second is history and each hour brings its own unlimited bandwidth of fresh data and information. I warned in yet another post of the danger of being swallowed and engulfed. …
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Rhinos under threat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3m7FOXOLbY&feature=share&list=PLhTllpWBOa-nBnnnjWczMRaYkahURia_J
Poachers, Not Animals, Pose the ‘Real Danger’ in Victoria Falls National Park Article by SHARON HUDSON DEAN Victoria Falls, June 14, 2013: “We’re going to fan out, like a ripple moving through the bush.” With those instructions, our group of American diplomats made a long line, carefully stepping through the long, yellow grass …
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Zimbabwe ministers battle over conservancy hunting permits http://mg.co.za/ 14 JUN 2013 00:00 HARARE CORRESPONDENT Two ministers have clashed over a recent decision to ban white operators in Zimbabwe’s Save Valley Conservancy from attaining hunting licences. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi and Natural Resources Minister Francis Nhema have clashed over the latter’s decision not to grant hunting permits …
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Poacher trampled to death by the elephant he was trying to shoot Stephen MessengerScience / Natural SciencesMay 13, 2013 CC BY 2.0 Steve Garvie In the savannas of Zimbabwe, home to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife, poaching of elephants is at an all-time high. But as their numbers continue to slip lower despite efforts …
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Lions, buffaloes wreak havoc in Buhera http://www.thestandard.co.zw June 2, 2013 in Community News BUHERA — Villagers in Buhera South under Chief Chamutsa have bemoaned massive killing of their livestock by lions escaping from Devuli Game Park, after the fence was vandalised by poachers. Report by Moses Chibaya Speaking to Standardcommunity last week Gunura Primary School head, Tenson Sibiya …
Chinese firm granted mining rights despite devastating impact warnings http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Alex BellSW Radio Africa30 May 2013 A Chinese firm that was granted a special permit to begin mining activities in the Gwayi Conservation area is set to go ahead with its major development plans, despite warnings of the devastating impact such activities will have there. The warnings …
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Govt urged to intervene in illegal hunting at Hwange http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Alex Bell24 May 2013 The government has been urged to put a stop to illegal hunting taking place in the protected Hwange National Park, where the Environment Ministry has been accused of granting hunting quotas. The Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force (ZCTF) has raised concern about the illicit …
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Save Valley ‘facing collapse’ in the midst of political wrangle http://www.swradioafrica.com/ By Alex Bell15 May 2013 The Save Valley Conservancy, which has been targeted with a ZANU PF led takeover, is said to be on the verge of collapse. According to a senior official and investor at the Conservancy, worsening political wrangling and a lack of clear …
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