Zimbabwe to reintroduce Black Rhino to Gonarezhou
The Gonarezhou National Park (GNP) in Zimbabwe’s Masvingo Province will reintroduce a maximum of 30 black rhinos in 2020. The animals will be sourced from …
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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Estate Eliminates Plastic Water Bottles in Bid to Go Plastic-Free
Re-useable glass water bottles have replaced single-use plastic bottles at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Falls Safari Suites as hospitality group …
Run in Central Park for Zimbabwe’s elephants
Zambezi Elephant Fund (ZEF) is the sole beneficiary of this year’s annual Saving the Elephants Run/Walk, which is taking part in Central Park, New York …
Storm over Zambezi River picnic site
VICTORIA FALLS residents and conservationists have called for the immediate closure of the Zambezi Rock Pool picnic site along the Zambezi River amid fears of …
Botswana reverses plastic ban law
The government of Botswana has indefinitely postponed the ban on plastic products that was supposed to come into effect on November 1, saying this was …
Poacher shot, arrested in game park
BHEJANE Trust conservation officials shot and apprehended a suspected Zambian poacher in the Zambezi Park after he allegedly shot an elephant that was later found …
Zambia approves plan to cull hippo population
The Zambian government has approved three bills, as it moves to reduce the hippo population along the Luangwa River, following environmental damage as a result …
Update: Zambia Improves flow at the Victoria Falls
Press Release: The Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, also known as the Eastern Cataract, has in recent years suffered from very low water flows …
Zimbabwe in top three of best countries to visit
Here is a bit of fantastic news. Zimbabwe has been listed as the third top country in the world for travellers to visit in 2019 …
Activist walks 3,700km to raise awareness on elephants
A Kenyan conservation activist says he has walked 3,740 kilometres in the East and Southern African regions raising the plight of elephants with the backdrop …
Alert: Botswana introduces $500 penalty for use of plastic products
The Botswana government has announced the banning of plastic carrier bags and other plastic products with effect from the beginning of next month. By Nokuthaba …
WWT donates solar pumps, car to Hwange National Park
WILDERNESS Wildlife Trust (WWT) has funded the installation of five solar pumps to serve the parched Hwange National Park. By Nokuthaba Dlamini The organisation also …
Wild Zambezi gives advice on how to stay safe in the wild
Two tragic accidents (one fatal) involving visitors and wild elephants, which took place in Mana Pools and in Victoria Falls in September 2018, have prompted …
ATZ vaccinates 4 000 dogs in Tsholotsho
AWARE Trust Zimbabwe (ATZ) has treated almost 4 000 dogs of skin diseases mainly caused ill-treatment at the hands of their owners as a way …
PWF launches book on painted wolves as part of conservation efforts
THE PAINTED Wolf Foundation (PWF) is set to launch a comprehensive book on painted wolves with profits set to be channeled towards conserving the fast …
Golfers raise $30 000 for anti-poaching activities
Environmental awareness advocates, the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) has received $30 000 to help fight increasing poaching activities in the resort town and its …
