The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has announced two senior appointments aimed at strengthening its communications and technology functions. In a statement, the authority said former broadcaster Luckmore Safuli has been appointed Public Relations Manager while Pauline Matinhure takes up the role of Information
By Takudzwa Tondoya Two ZimParks rangers have been seriously injured following an attack by a herd of elephants in the Sengwa-Chirisa Safari Area in Gokwe North, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred in the afternoon as the rangers were responding to reports of a snared buffalo believed
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has raised concern on mounting human-elephant conflict, underfunded conservation efforts and rising tensions in frontline communities as it convened a crucial review and updating workshop for the Zimbabwe Elephant Management Plan (2021–2025). Originally established in 1992 the elephant
Local conservation and governance advocacy group the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has condemned plans by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) to cull 50 elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy, branding it a "misleading and unethical" approach to conservation. The ZimParks argues
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has greenlit a controversial elephant management exercise at Save Valley Conservancy, targeting 50 elephants in a bid to ease pressure on the ecosystem. According to the latest 2024 aerial wildlife census, Save Valley Conservancy is currently home to
By Takudzwa Tondoya The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the arrest of four suspects found in illegal possession of ivory weighing 237 kilograms and valued at US$4,290. The arrests were made following a targeted operation in Harare’s Sunningdale and Braeside suburbs. In an interview, police national spokesperson Commissioner
By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) has dismissed rumours claiming a lion had escaped from the Chinhoyi Caves lion enclosure in Mapako suburb, Mashonaland West. Social media was awash with news that a lion was roaming free in the area, but
Environment Minister Sithembiso Nyoni has hinted at the possibility of culling elephants due to their growing numbers, which are outpacing the capacity of the country's forests. The move is also aimed at addressing Zimbabwe’s escalating human-wildlife conflict. Speaking during a parliamentary session yesterday, in response to a
By Edgar Gweshe In light of the various threats to Lake Chivero, which serves as Harare's water source, various stakeholders are pushing for the formation of a committee mandated with protecting and managing the Lake. The proposal is part of the resolutions made during a workshop on
Local financial institution, CBZ Holdings has donated $2500 to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) towards awareness campaign programs in schools throughout Zimbabwe. Speaking at the handover ceremony, CBZ Holdings Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Peter Zimunya said the donation will help ZimParks wildlife
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