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Tsholotsho to resume stadium construction
TSHOLOTSHO Rural District Council has said it is working on resuming the construction of a soccer stadium which was abandoned in 2015.The idea was the brainchild of former Higher Education min...Published: 12 May 2021 at 06:43hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Defying global trends, Zimbabwe bets on coal
COAL dust fouls the air in Hwange, a mining town in the Matabeleland North province, about an hour's drive southeast of Victoria Falls. Black smoke and a throat-closing odour saturate the atmosphere....Published: 11 May 2021 at 06:39hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe considers mass elephant killing
Zimbabwe is considering the mass killing of elephants, known as culling, for the first time since 1988 to reduce the 100 000-strong population of the animals.The government of Zimbabwe, which ...Published: 06 May 2021 at 09:50hrs | 1955 | by Staff reporter
Scramble for Hwange
COAL dust fouls the air in Hwange, a mining town in the Matabeleland North region of Zimbabwe, about an hour's drive southeast of Victoria Falls.Black smoke and a throat-closing odour saturate...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:26hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter
Will cites provide cover for a racism–based ban on international hunting?
The Managing Director of the U.S. based Ivory Education Institute, Godfrey Harris, believes that the UN agency charged by the international community with regulating international wildlife trade - CIT...Published: 02 May 2021 at 07:39hrs | 252 | by Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg
'Trophy Hunting escalates Human Wildlife Conflict' - CNRG
AN animal rights group, the Centre for Natural Resource Governance has condemned the Government of Zimbabwe's decision of selling hunting rights of the endangered elephants to fund its conservation ef...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 11:41hrs | 656 | by George Swarei
Chinese company returns to Hwange after Mnangagwa issues new Special Grant
A Chinese company which sparked an international outcry after setting up a coal mine inside the Hwange National Park - before it was ordered out - has been awarded a new Special Grant by President Emm...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 21:34hrs | 1687 | by Staff reporter
Hwange school neglected two years after storm
The state of Ndangababi Primary School in Cross Dete reflects that of many rural schools in Hwange district. Lack of furniture and dilapidated classroom blocks are commonplace.Attending lesson...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:06hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Bulilima teenager survives hippo attack
A 16-YEAR-OLD schoolboy from ward 22, Bulilima in Matabeleland South province survived a hippopotamus attack that left him severely wounded while on his way to school on Wednesday.Villagers sa...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:19hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Govt pumps $1m into VTCs
GOVERNMENT has allocated $1 million to vocational training centres (VTCs) across the country to enable them to produce multi-skilled graduates.This was revealed by Youth, Art, Sport and Recrea...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:29hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
'I’m disappointed with ZESA' Biti tells Gata to his face - still, it’s Chihuahua barking at marauding elephant
"ZESA Holdings executive board chairperson Sydney Gata yesterday struggled for answers after he was cornered by the Tendai Biti led Public Accounts Committee to explain how the parastatal secured a US...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 19:29hrs | 1583 | by atrick Guramatunhu
Botswana bounces back on international hunting map after long absence
Africa's hunting culture, including that of Botswana, will never die, no matter how much Western animal rights groups try to influence African leaders to ban it. For a country that missed...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 16:53hrs | 1503 | by Emmanuel Koro
International organizations urge Africa to oppose EU ivory trade ban bid
"The European Commission's proposed ban on international trade in ivory will be a disaster for those African communities who rely on wildlife for food and job security" according to a joint statement ...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 17:33hrs | 945 | by Emmanuel Koro
Chiwenga abandon C&J mansion for 'White House', he's loaded - cut loot, two more white elephants
"VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga whose previous two divorce cases revealed that he is loaded with money, property and businesses has completed building a new luxurious mansion in Harare's upmarket...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 10:31hrs | 3821 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Great Zimbabwe construction: The Tonga joining the fray?
IT seems most local tribes could have contributed towards construction of Dzimbahwe Ruins with the Tonga being the latest clan laying the claim that they also played a leading role as far as thi...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:49hrs | 456 | by Burzil Dube
Elephants on rampage in Beitbridge
Elephants have been destroying crops in Beitbridge in the last two weeks, especially along the Shashe River on the Botswana border and the Limpopo on the South African border with the animals reported...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 05:36hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
SADC silence on trade in wildlife embarrassing
Why does it take people in power seemingly forever to accomplish something good for the people they serve and the wildlife they look after? Are our leaders so concerned with taking care of the...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 19:03hrs | 644 | by Emmanuel Koro
Mugabes' diamond, ivory deals exposed
FRESH startling details have emerged indicating how the late former President Robert Mugabe and his family worked with extop parastatal and security bosses to ship high-grade diamonds and ivory out of...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 07:14hrs | 7240 | by Staff reporter
Sweet smelling Zumbani has stolen the limelight
This wild fruit 'Mbhambhara', it's in seasons as we speak. Looking much like the famed olives, milky like Amarula but with a distant blend of sweet/sour taste. The tree with little shiney leav...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 22:07hrs | 2726 | by Tondo Murisa
Conversations must go beyond the forex auction and focus on production
Driving through Zimbabwe's once vibrant industrial hubs in Belmont (Bulawayo), Paulington (Mutare), Southerton, Graniteside, Working, Msasa (all in Harare), and elsewhere, one gets the sense that the ...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 22:06hrs | 612 | by Andrew Lampard
Conversations must go beyond the forex auction and focus on production
Driving through Zimbabwe's once vibrant industrial hubs in Belmont (Bulawayo), Paulington (Mutare), Southerton, Graniteside, Working, Msasa (all in Harare), and elsewhere, one gets the sense that the ...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 16:57hrs | 424 | by Andrew Lampard
Mozambican community's promising hunting revenue powered development
Wildlife hunting is increasingly becoming the main 'driver' for not only socio-economic development but also for wildlife and wildlife habitat conservation, in southern African communities that co...Published: 27 Jan 2021 at 17:03hrs | 4317 | by Emmanuel Koro
Zanu-PF skeletons tumble in Chitungwiza demolitions
LEAKED letters addressed to Chitungwiza Town Council bosses have exposed the government's involvement in the demolition of homes and other illegal structures in Harare and the dormitory town with the ...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:34hrs | 1677 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: 'The Second Republic'; Land history; Ownership and Productivity in the Post Mugabe era
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National University of Science and Technolog...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 21:34hrs | 998 | by Livingstone Kazizi
Zimbabwe: 'The Second Republic'; Land history; Ownership and Productivity in the Post Mugabe Era
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National University of Science and Technolog...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 12:32hrs | 931 | by Livingstone Kazizi
Elephants wreak havoc
PEOPLE living in Masocha village in Zvishavane district are living in fear after a herd of marauding elephants invaded the community, damaging crops in the droughtprone area.A villager, Beatri...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:35hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
'Demand Arrest Of Chicken Thieves Not Wildlife Poachers' - Animal Rights Tell Africans
One of the most curious and harmful lessons that Western animal rights groups continue to teach African rural communities co-existing with wildlife and the African public, in general, is 'demand the a...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 12:54hrs | 1355 | by Emmanuel Koro
Speeding 40-tonne mine truck kills 2 elephants
Concern has been raised after a speeding 40-tonne coal mining dump truck belonging to Zambezi Gas and Coal Mine hit and killed two jumbos last Tuesday night.The accident happened near Sinamate...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 06:50hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Clearing landmines from a crucial African wildlife corridor
In Zimbabwe, landmines affect not only local populations but also their precious livestock and wildlife. Thanks to an initial start-up grant from the US government, followed by another grant and stron...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 12:46hrs | 752 | by Agencies
AFM pastor begs Mnangagwa, Chamisa
AN APOSTOLIC Faith Mission pastor, Edmore Sibanda has called upon President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to initiate dialogue with MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa to end the suffering of Zimbabw...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 07:24hrs | 1315 | by Staff reporter
5 poachers gunned down
FIVE poachers were gunned down by Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) rangers in 10 incidents of armed confrontation in national parks this year amid an intensifying crackdown ...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 14:31hrs | 2396 | by Staff reporter
Historic virtual Econet Vic Falls Marathon set to roar into life this Sunday
ABOUT 5 000 local and international athletes are expected to take part in this year's Econet Victoria Falls Marathon on Sunday, now easily one of Africa's largest marathons.This year the popul...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 15:46hrs | 431 | by Agencies
Was the court fair on mary Chiwenga
The world was shocked by a picture and video of Mary Chiwenga being wheeled to court in a very bad shape. The scenario showed the cruel and vindictive character of a system. The decision by the ...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 19:21hrs | 3544 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Human wildlife conflict stops agriculture where hunting brings hope
Co-existing with wildlife can be both a curse and a blessing. The human-wildlife conflict has brought the century-old culture of agricultural production to a sad and difficult end in Bots...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 18:21hrs | 248 | by Emmanuel Koro
Where wildlife produces medical doctors
In Africa, some communities still don't have a single person who has graduated as a medical doctor. The reasons are many. It could be a lack of funds for brilliant children to further their ed...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 07:32hrs | 1922 | by Emmanuel Koro
Why SADC countries still 'oppose' rhino horn trade
SADC countries have individually decided not to get involved in the non-commercial international trade in rhino horn. This questionable decision has happened despite approval for such trade by the UN ...Published: 21 Oct 2020 at 07:38hrs | 571 | by Emmanuel Koro
Zimbabwe is our only home
Gogo Chapo moved up and down the whole night checking on her sons Enock and John who were recuperating at their respective homes after a thorough beating by the settler forces. The cat had com...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 11:18hrs | 1307 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Zimbabwe plans to send dead elephants' brain tissue to US for toxin tests
Zimbabwe plans to send brain tissue samples from dead elephants to the United States to test for toxic micro-organisms blamed for hundreds of elephant deaths in neighbouring Botswana, the parks author...Published: 29 Sep 2020 at 18:57hrs | 573 | by Reuters
More elephant deaths recorded in Victoria Falls
TWO more elephants were found dead in Victoria Falls last Friday, bringing to 27 the number of jumbo deaths in Zimbabwe in the last two months.The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Author...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 07:14hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwe elephants, giraffes join 'Jerusalema' Challenge
ANIMALS are the latest to join in on the human fun that is the Jerusalema dance challenge.In a viral video, elephants and giraffes from the Wild Is Life Trust's Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery (ZEN)...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:27hrs | 1599 | by Staff reporter
Leopard terrorises Victoria Falls residents
A FEMALE leopard, roaming with a cub, has terrorised residents of Victoria Falls' low-density areas.The agile cat has reportedly consumed five dogs in the area and also wiped out a whole pen o...Published: 25 Sep 2020 at 08:07hrs | 1522 | by Staff reporter
Chinese Hwange blitz a minister's directive
THE shock decision by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) to grant two Chinese mining firms the greenlight to drill and explore for coal in the giant Hwange National Park w...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:17hrs | 2809 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lacking visionary leaders
Allow me to unpack some of the few things which are derailing the country from progressing and if they are fixed, we can all enjoy the treasures in our country.The recent developments witnesse...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 12:34hrs | 965 | by Leonard Koni
A look inside Zimbabwe's most glamorous resorts
Zimbabwe is fortunate to have a stunning natural landscape, complete with beautiful flora and fauna. It's no surprise that our ...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 19:01hrs | 2438 | by Staff writer
11 elephants found dead in Hwange
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) is conducting investigations to establish the cause of death of eleven elephants in Pandamasue Forest located between Hwange and Victori...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 08:57hrs | 1184 | by Staff reporter
Forex auction system has failed, claims Mashakada
THE forex auction system introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe in June this year to contain the black market and stabilise the economy has been a major failure and will not achieve targeted resul...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 19:37hrs | 1521 | by Staff reporter
Forex auction system has failed: Mashakada
THE forex auction system introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe in June this year to contain the black market and stabilise the economy has been a major failure and will not achieve targeted resul...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 07:34hrs | 2691 | by Staff reporter
Communities plunged into vulnerability
The prevailing harsh economic conditions coupled with the devastating impacts of climate change have plunged communities into the doldrums of vulnerability. Habakkuk Trust in its latest ...Published: 19 Aug 2020 at 07:46hrs | 313 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe cattle, donkeys border jumps into Botswana, shot dead
OVER 180 cattle and 109 donkeys from Mashaba in Gwanda and Beula in Kezi were shot in Botswana in the past week after they strayed into the neighbouring country. In 2006, Botswana introduced a...Published: 31 Jul 2020 at 07:30hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Crossing crocodile-infested Limpopo for survival
A bakkie waits on the Zimbabwean side of the Limpopo River.A number of people sit waiting for their relatives to return from shopping forays into South Africa, especially in the border town of...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 10:45hrs | 13392 | by Staff reporter
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