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Lions, hyenas terrorise Hwange village http://www.newzimbabwe.com 21/01/2013 00:00:00by Staff Reporter VILLAGERS in the Jambezi area of Hwange district say they are being stalked by lions and hyenas which have killed nearly two dozen cattle.The animals escaped from the Hwange National Park through a broken fence and have been roaming through the neighbouring communities, destroying everything in their path. …
Elephant death prompts action against UN tourism conference http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell 21 January 2013 The death of a baby Zimbabwean elephant in a Chinese zoo has prompted public action against the upcoming United Nations (UN) tourism conference, with participants being urged to boycott that meeting. The meeting …
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Elephants still being held to fulfil Chinese wildlife order http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell21 January 2013 There is concern for the fate of at least two elephants still being held in Zimbabwe for future export, to fulfil an order placed by China. The animals are being held in Victoria Falls, according to the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force (ZCTF). …
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Elephant calves back in Zim wild http://www.iol.co.za January 21 2013 at 06:14pmBy SAPA Harare, Zimbabwe – An animal welfare group says five baby elephants held in captivity in western Zimbabwe for shipment to zoos in China have been returned to the wild. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said Monday the calves were taken …
Bleak future for Zim tourism http://www.dailynews.co.zw/ By Richard Chidza, Staff WriterMonday, 21 January 2013 11:44HARARE – With the world agonising on whether to attend the United Nations World Tourism Authority (UNWTO) jamboree slated for August in Zimbabwe and Zambia, operators say the country’s wildlife sector stands at the precipice. In a statement last week the Save Conservancy …
Ivory dealers nabbed http://www.thezimbabwemail.com Staff Reporter 2 hours 11 minutes ago HARARE – Three people have been arrested at the Africa Unity Square in Harare after they were found in possession of 18 elephant tusks.The suspected dealers – Simon Simon (44), Joseph Madziwa (47), and Godfrey Mashafunga (29), were arrested following a tip-off by the public. The …
Let’s prove ‘detractors’ wrong http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 11, 2013 in Opinion NEWS that German ambassador Hans Gnodtke has warned his country might pull out of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly due to be held in Victoria Falls later this year if government does not guarantee protection of its nationals must be a worrying development for Tourism minister …
Bulawayo meat, vegetables contaminated with bacteria http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 11, 2013 in News A NEW study on the safety of Bulawayo’s fresh food supply has revealed a worrying outcome with results showing high levels of heavy metals and pesticide residue in the city’s vegetables and poultry. Report by Tendai Marima The findings of the investigations titled A Study …
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Save wildlife sanctuary: Mzembi sticks to his guns http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ January 11, 2013 in News THE inter-ministerial committee led by Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara to resolve the controversial Save Conservancy saga after the conservancy was invaded by Zanu PF bigwigs last year is still to present its findings to cabinet. Report by Herbert Moyo Tourism and Hospitality minister …
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Zambia bans lion, leopard hunting http://www.newzimbabwe.com 10/01/2013 00:00:00by Obert Simwanza I AFP ZAMBIA on Thursday banned lion and leopard hunting to protect rapidly decreasing feline numbers for a burgeoning safari industry, despite criticism that it will drive tourists away.“We do not have enough cats for hunting purposes, especially if we have to save our national resources,” tourism minister …