Zimparks
Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Adv. Jacob Mudenda, has strongly opposed mining activities in Zimbabwe’s National Parks, emphasizing that protected areas should not be sacrificed for resource extraction when alternative sites exist. Speaking during a meeting with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Tourism in Mutare, Mudenda stressed the urgent need to preserve the country’s natural heritage […]
The world yesterday marked World Wildlife Day, a global event aimed at raising awareness on the conservation of the planet’s flora and fauna. According to the United Nations, this year’s commemoration highlights the importance of innovative financing in wildlife conservation to secure a sustainable future for both people and the environment. The World Meteorological Organization […]
Zimbabwe’s First Lady, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, has launched the Pangolin Conservation Strategy and Action Plan, a nationwide effort to protect pangolins from poaching and habitat loss. Dr. Mnangagwa highlighted the cultural and environmental significance of pangolins, stressing that their protection is vital for Zimbabwe’s heritage and biodiversity. As part of the initiative, the First Lady […]
Two game rangers from Hwange have been arrested for allegedly supplying over 70 kilograms of impala meat to local restaurants in violation of the Parks and Wildlife Act. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) spokesperson Tinashe Farawo confirmed the arrests, adding that the suspects are set to appear in court soon. The incident highlights […]
The government has appointed renowned wildlife ecologist Professor Edson Gandiwa as the new Director-General of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks). With over 20 years of experience in wildlife management, Gandiwa is a Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Management and a former Dean at Chinhoyi University of Technology. ZimParks spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo, confirmed […]
Investigations by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) have revealed that the deaths of 19 hippos in the Mid-Zambezi Region were caused by malnutrition, rather than anthrax as initially suspected. In a recent statement, ZimParks Spokesperson Mr. Tinashe Farawo noted that about 50% of the hippo population in the area shows visible signs […]
Lake Chivero’s recent wildlife and fish deaths sparked concerns, with social media speculating cyanide poisoning. However, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMParks) investigations, assisted by the University of Zimbabwe and Veterinary Unit, revealed cyanobacteria as the actual cause. Cyanobacteria, a toxic algae, thrives in polluted water, pointing to Lake Chivero’s contamination issues. Raw sewage […]
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) has issued an important reminder to visitors about the necessity of adhering to rules and regulations within national parks, following several tragic incidents. In a recent press statement, Zimparks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo reported that a 23-year-old man lost his life in a crocodile attack while illegally fishing […]
A Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) ranger, Hali Mabuya, 39, has been granted $200 bail after allegedly killing and mutilating three lions in Hwange National Park. Mabuya, stationed at Mtshibi Camp, appeared before Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Naison Chivhayo, who imposed conditions requiring him to reside in Mbundane, Bulawayo, report bi-weekly […]
A game ranger from the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) has been implicated in the shocking killing of three lions at Hwange National Park, which occurred last Monday and Tuesday. Hali Mabuya, a 39-year-old man, allegedly used his assigned rifle to shoot the lions, whose dismembered bodies were discovered without heads and claws […]
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