16 White rhinos reintroduced to DR Congo national park
Staff Reporter HARARE, Zimbabwe – Sixteen southern white rhinos have been released into Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), officials said on Saturday, reintroducing an endangered species that was decimated by poaching. The last northern white rhino in the park, which lies in the DRC’s northeast, was poached in 2006. […]
Seven orphaned elephants released to the wild in Zimbabwe
– We are happy to see wild animals rescued and successfully rehabilitated, take their first steps back to the wild, IFAW said. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe – Seven orphaned elephant calves, that were rescued years ago from traumatic circumstances, have been released in the wild. According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), the […]
IFC invests in the in Sub-Saharan Africa tourism fund
– Tourism is critical to the long-term survival of conservation landscapes across the African continent, officials said. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a US$13 million investment in the Africa Conservation and Communities Tourism Fund (ACCT Fund). This is aimed at supporting the post-pandemic recovery and sustainable growth of […]
Painted dogs vulnerable during denning season
– visitors exploring Mana Pools and Hwange National Park must refrain from approaching den sites, painted dog experts have appealed. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe – Wildlife experts have warned, getting closer to Painted dogs denning sites may result in slight disturbances that will cause the premature death of the puppies. According to a cautionary statement […]
ZimParks arrest rangers for illegal mining in wildlife sanctuaries
– Yes, we have arrested a few, some have been fired and further investigations are being done, a top ZimParks official has revealed. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management (ZimParks) has arrested some of its rangers while others have been fired as they had been caught in illegal mining activities, a […]
‘No mining in Mana Pools’ Zim Environ Minister declares
– Our policy as a government is very clear that in our protected areas, we do not do mining exploration, Environment Minister Ndlovu said. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean Environment Minister, Mangaliso Ndlovu has declared, there will be no mining in Mana Pools. Ndlovu made the declaration Friday, in the capital Harare, on the […]
16 000 species face imminent extinction as biodiversity die.
– It appears that our food and fuel production is happening at the expense of other species, IUCN says. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe – At least 16 000 species are feared could become extinct soon as the number of endangered species continues to increase year after year. Some endangered species, such as tigers, are known […]
Seven die after hippo capsized boat in Malawi
– Rescuers are continuing the search for those missing but that process is very difficult and dangerous, a district police spokesperson revealed. John Cassim HARARE, ZIMBABWE – At least seven people including a baby are now confirmed dead after a hippo capsized a boat that was carrying 37 people, on the Shire river in southern […]
Historic US$50 million boost for Zimbabwe conservation
– The revised agreement begins immediately and commits the partnership to a further 25 years with an expected investment of about US$50M over that time, IFAW top official said. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has signed a historic 25-year agreement to secure a US$50 million partnership, to support […]
Mana Pools dries up due to climate change
– The 2019 drought left Mana Pools dry for the first time and two out of four have not recovered since then, officials revealed. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management (ZimParks) officials have expressed concern, Mana Pools are drying up owing to climate change. The 2019 drought left Mana Pools dry […]