April 15
Zimbabwe: No Compensation for Human-Wildlife Conflict Victims Yet Due to Legislation Gaps
Almost two years after Cabinet discussed the establishment of a Human-Wildlife Conflict Fund (HWCRF), affected people in communities continue to suffer due to gaps in legislation. Read more »
March 28
Zimbabwe: Poacher Jailed 9 Years for Killing, Dehorning Black Rhino Worth U.S.$120k
A Bulawayo man has been sentenced to nine years' imprisonment by a Beitbridge magistrate following his conviction for killing a specially protected animal species, the black… Read more »
March 11
Zimbabwe: ZimParks Officials Hunt for Elephants After Villagers Trampled to Death
ROGUE elephants have trampled to death two villagers in Zvimba district in the latest human-wildlife conflict cases. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Man Saved From 9-Year Mandatory Sentence for Possession of Python Skin, Fat
A Masvingo man has been rescued from serving a nine-year mandatory sentence following his conviction for unlawful possession of python skin. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: 16 Buffaloes Found Dead in Hwange National Park
A total of 16 buffaloes have been found dead in the Matetsi area between Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Growing Demand for Vulture Heads Threatens the Birds' Survival
Special birds are slowly facing extinction in the face of a huge demand on the illegal market which is precipitated by traditional healers and church leaders clamour, a latest… Read more »
March 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: UK Parliament Votes in Favour of 5-Year Ban On Import of Hunting Trophies
The UK Parliament Friday voted in favour of amendments to the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill that will effect a five year ban on hunting trophy imports if passed into… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: Poacher in Dock for Shooting U.S.$50,000 Elephant
A MEMBER of a poaching syndicate has appeared in court for allegedly gunning down a bull elephant valued at US$50 000. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Akashinga, All-Women Anti-Poaching Unit Gets U.S.$700,000 Grant From Australia Based Colleague
Akashinga, International Anti-Poaching Foundation's (IAPF) exclusively female anti-poaching unit operating in the Zambezi Valley has received a US$700,000 grant from Australian… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: What Gives British MPs the Right to Dictate How African Farmers Manage Wildlife?
Shylet died as she walked home from her older sister's house at dusk. She was 22 years old, and she had her six-month-old baby in a sling around her waist. Read more »
July 26, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Begins Relocation of Over 2,600 Wild Animals As Drought Worsens
ZIMBABWE has begun the relocation of more than 2,600 wild animals from the southern parts of the country, where they are at risk due to drought, to the northern parts of the… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Zimbabwe: 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Poaching, Caught With Four Impala, Lion and Zebra Meat
A 16-year old Beitbridge boy has been arrested and is due to appear in court after he was caught in possession of snares and game meat. Read more »
May 06, 2022
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Leads SADC Fight to Sell Elephant Products
Zimbabwe will later this month host a conference comprising of 14 African states at which the nations are set to come up with one rallying point pushing for permission to sell… Read more »