Professor Edson Gandiwa Appointed New ZimParks Boss
John Cassim Professor Edson Gandiwa, a renowned wildlife ecologist and professor at Chinhoyi University of Technology, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks). He succeeds Dr. Fulton Mangwanya, who recently assumed the position of Director General of the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO). This appointment is […]
Cyanide and Sodium Hydroxide Poisoning Caused Fish and Livestock Deaths in Shashe River: EMA
By John Cassim The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has revealed that cyanide and sodium hydroxide poisoning caused fish and livestock deaths following a spillage from Cambria 4 Mine in Masvingo a fortnight ago. “The Agency collected water samples from the river for analysis at the Environmental Management laboratory, which revealed an elevated pH level, likely […]
USAid transforms community-based wildlife management
John Cassim A kombi donated to the Nyangambe community by a safari operator Shangani River Safaris. The operator is leasing a wildlife farm owned by 181 Nyangambe community members. Owing to sound management through trainings under the Resilience Anchors the community is now benefiting from a borehole, and a omnibus for safe commuting for the […]
Zimbabwe’s Wildlife Remains a Major Tourist Draw
By John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe – As Zimbabwe joins the global community in celebrating September as World Tourism Month, the wildlife sector is poised to attract significant numbers of both local and international tourists. This is especially noteworthy given the sector’s strong performance during the first half of the year. The Zimbabwean government, through the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), has […]
Traditional Food Promotion Gains Momentum in Zimbabwe
– The campaign has two goals, to bring attention to Zimbabwe’s traditional foods, seeds, and cuisines and influence political decision-making on diets, experts said. A Zimbabwean Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is collaborating with other groups and stakeholders to promote traditional foods, which are thought to be nutritious among other benefits. Tafadzwa Muranganwa a freelance journalist living […]
AWF continue to empower female rangers in the Zambezi Valley.
-According to the AWF Country Director, this initiative demonstrates the necessity of engaging women in developmental areas such as conservation. John Cassim Masvingo, Zimbabwe (CZ) – The ground temperature was 3 degrees Celsius, and it was cloudy and drizzly, but the thrill of finishing a monthlong basic ranger training at the ZimParks run Zimbabwe Institute […]
Traditional grain seed production to help Zimbabwe beat climate change shocks
-Cabinet has put in place robust measures encompassing irrigation and agricultural climate-proofing to maintain increased production. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – The Zimbabwean government has announced that the availability of traditional grain seed will be increased through packaging by ARDA and GMB, in the 2023/2024 season. This is in line with the agricultural climate-proofing […]
Malawi hit by another fuel crisis, the third in a year.
-Reserve Bank of Malawi spends 50 million US Dollars per month on fuel and this has depleted the country’s fuel reserves. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – Long queues of disgruntled motorists have emerged in Malawi, since the end of last week, as fuel shortages resurface. Several fuel stations in the capital Lilongwe, have reported […]
Zimbabwe to brace for climate change induced power shortages
-there is likely to be a delayed start to the rainfall season for the whole of Southern Africa due to the presence of El Nino, FEWSNET warned. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reduced water allocation for hydroelectricity generation this year for Zambia and Zimbabwe, amid growing concerns of […]
Canoeing down the Zambezi River: Richard Branson testify
-We were fortunate to see many of the gentle giants on the trip, and see the sterling work the Zambezi Elephant Fund is doing to protect them, Richard said. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – Billionaire Richard Branson and founder of Virgin Group has testified, giving a chilling account of how he spend his time in Mana […]