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 […]
ZNSPCA to benefit from SPAR Zimbabwe’s Rainbow Run
– We saw it fit to add on ZNSPCA as a beneficiary as they are struggling to get sponsorship for the amazing work that they do, a SPAR Zimbabwe official revealed. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – The SPAR Zimbabwe Rainbow Run 2023 is back with a bang this year, as it seeks to raise […]
Rising global temperatures hinder birds’ reproduction
-Our results suggest that breeding productivity may decrease about 12% for the average bird species, the research reveals John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – Rising global temperatures are making it harder for birds to know when it is spring and time to breed according to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy […]
Breaking: Ezekiel Guti dies at 100
John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, founder of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (Forward in Faith) ZAOGA, has died aged 100 years old. ZAOGA national executive chairman, Dr Joseph Guti, confirmed the passing on of the leader of one of Zimbabwe’s biggest indigenous churches, with branches spread across the globe. Guti’s […]
Richard Branson in Zim for a conservation walk
-Richard Branson is here on an expedition in the Zambezi Valley by invitation of the Zambezi Elephant Fund, officials revealed. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – Billionaire and philanthropist Richard Branson jetted into Harare on June 30, following an invitation by the Zambezi Elephant Fund. Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, which owns Virgin Airlines, […]
Namibia implements strategies to sustain lion population
Staff Reporter in Namibia Windhoek, Namibia (CZ) – The Namibian government is taking a proactive stance to protect and sustain its dwindling lion population in the northwestern part of the country, an official said on Monday. Uakendisa Muzuma, an official with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, indicated that northwestern Namibia’s lion population faces […]
SADC urged to prioritise environmental and tourism policies.
-Environmental degradation, climate change impacts, and illegal harvesting of natural resources should be addressed, SADC Ministers agreed. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – Environment, Natural Resources, and Tourism Ministers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been urged to prioritise policies, projects, and activities on environment, natural resources, and tourism in the region. The […]