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Have we sold our sovereignty to the Bingos? 24/1/2019 The Chronicle Johannesburg – Following the publication of an article that charged a United Nations agency involved in wildlife with having lost its credibility and relevance in much of Southern Africa, a major non-government organisation sprang to its defence. Not surprising. The non-government agencies (now …
Tanzania signs $3 billion hydro deal in heritage site The Herald 13/12/2018 DAR ES SALAAM. – Tanzania will build a $3 billion hydroelectric plant in a UNESCO world heritage site under a contract announced on Wednesday involving Egyptian companies despite concerns raised about the impact on wildlife. Tanzanian President John Magufuli, has …
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2 rhino poachers jailed 10 years The Herald 13/12/2018 Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Two poachers have been jailed 10 years each for hunting rhinoceroses in Bubye Valley Conservancy under Beitbridge District. Celestino Shate (35) of Bulawayo and Faso Moyo (42) of Victoria Falls denied the charges when their trial opened before Mr Langton …
Chipinge RDC auctions wildlife hides Pauline Hurungudo • 11 December 2018 10:03AM • 0 comments HARARE – Chipinge Rural District Council (RDC) will on Friday sell buffalo and elephant hides acquired from Problem Animal Control (PAC) hunting through public auction. PAC hunting is a growing industry that fetches significant revenue from the auctioning of animal …
Chinese factory workers found selling polished ivory NewsDay Zimbabwe 10/12/2018 Eleven people, who include nine employees at a Chinese factory, appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts facing allegations of contravening sections of Parks and Wildlife Management Act and fraud after they were allegedly found selling polished ivory, with fake parks reference numbers. BY DESMOND …
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Elephants wreak havoc The Herald 10/12/2018 Luthando Mapepa FARMERS in the Chibuwe/Musikavanhu irrigation scheme have appealed to Government for assistance in controlling elephants that are destroying their summer crop. The elephants are straying from Save Conservancy and destroying the maize crop and banana plantations in the irrigation scheme. The farmers said they were …
SA parly adopts report calling for lion bone quota reduction The Chronicle 9/12/2018 The National Assembly adopted the report of a colloquium on captive lion breeding for hunting and lion bone trade. This includes a resolution for a reduction in the lion bone quota trade from 1 500 to the 800, according to …
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Why Zim might just offer Africa’s best safari experience The Herald 30/11/2018 Marianne Jones Column Name AS a child, the ultimate treat was a day out to Knowsley Safari Park, a mere mile from my Merseyside home. However, it being the 70s and us not having a car, we would have to wait …
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Masvingo jumbo population surges The Herald 19/11/2018 Masvingo Correspondent The elephant population in Masvingo has increased to over 11 000, more than double the province’s carrying capacity, a senior Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority official has revealed. Zimparks director-general Mr Filton Mangwanya last week said the majority of the jumbos were in …
China postpones lifting ban on rhino and tiger parts after outcry 13/11/2018 The plan to end a ban on the trade of tiger and rhino parts had caused an outcry but are now on hold. Source: China postpones lifting ban on rhino and tiger parts after outcry – BBC News China has said it is postponing …
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