Commercial Farmers' Union of Zimbabwe
Poacher shot dead, 2 rifles seized http://www.newzimbabwe.com/ 10/12/2012 00:00:00by Staff Reporter GAME rangers shot and killed a suspected poacher at Kazungula National Park on Saturday – the second fatal confrontation in a month, police said on Monday. Four other poachers escaped in the early morning raid on their camp in the Matetsi Unit Six area, a subdivision of …
190 elephants die of water shortage in Zimbabwe http://in.news.yahoo.com By Indo Asian News Service | IANS India Private Limited – 13 hours ago Harare, Dec 5 (IANS) Zimbabwe has lost at least 190 elephants owing to water shortage at Hwange National Park, the largest in the country, during the dry season this year, said authorities.Last year, the …
Germany minister concerned over Save Valley conservancy http://www.herald.co.zw Tuesday, 04 December 2012 00:00 Tendai Mugabe Senior ReporterVISITING Germany Economic and Co-operation Minister Mr Dirk Niebel yesterday met Vice President Joice Mujuru where he raised concerns about the safety of Berlin’s investments in Zimbabwe, principally the Save Valley Conservancy. Mr Niebel also met Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and …
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A different battle http://www.theage.com.au Date December 1, 2012 In southern Africa, where elephants and rhinos are being slaughtered in huge numbers, former Australian servicemanDamien Mander has set up a private army to take on the poachers. He talks tactics with Nikki Barrowclough. Eco warriors … Damien Mander puts International Anti-Poaching …
Wild animals wreak havoc on cane farmers http://www.herald.co.zw Saturday, 01 December 2012 00:00 From George Maponga in MasvingoMarauding wild animals have destroyed nearly 1000 hectares of sugar cane at Mkwasine Estates and surrounding areas in Chiredzi, severely crippling operations of hundreds of resettled farmers in the area. Wild animals such as elephants, buffaloes, baboons and monkeys from …
In Zimbabwe, too many elephants — and not enough land http://www.ottawacitizen.com BY JAN RAATH, LTNS NOVEMBER 17, 2012 1:02 PM A herd of elephants walks past a watering pan supplied with water pumped from boreholes powered by more than 45 diesel-powered generators which run continuously to …
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Mana Pools: Paradise embroiled in controversy http://www.financialgazette.co.zw Wednesday, 14 November 2012 19:39Nelson Chenga, Staff Reporter LIKE savannah termites reinforcing their mound ahead of the rainfall season, workers could be seen elaborately thatching the 12 lodges at Mana Pools, Zimbabwe’s latest most exquisite up-market wilderness campsite. The lodges have been craftily woven among the trees along the southern bank …
PM, Mugabe agree on Save invasions http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ November 9, 2012 in News PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai have agreed to end invasions of the money-spinning Save Valley Conservancy –– the largest private wildlife sanctuary in the world –– by army generals and party heavyweights. Report by Staff Writer In a recent interview with Zimbabwe Independent …
ZCTF Report – Nov 2012 ZIMBABWE CONSERVATION TASK FORCE Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. Cree Indian Prophecy 3rd November 2012 …
On safari in Zimbabwe: a country in search of tourism http://www.guardian.co.uk Zimbabwe’s troubles scared tourists away, but tour operators are pushing it again. Is travel there rewarding, asks Kevin Rushby, and is it right? Kevin Rushby The Guardian, Friday 2 November 2012 22.45 GMT Dave Carson (left) and fellow guide Felix watching …
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