Anti-Rhino Poaching Efforts Celebrated in Southern Africa: More Still Needs to Be Done
John Cassim The 78th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 3-8 February 2025, will hear about the gains made in the regional fight against illegal trade and the killing of rhinos. Just two weeks […]
The Hosting of COP-15 Does Not Make Zimbabwe Immune to Environmental Challenges
By John Cassim The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) Director of Environmental Management Services, Steady Kangata, has cautioned critics that hosting the Ramsar COP 15 on Wetlands does not make Zimbabwe a saint. Kangata was responding to the wide criticism against EMA following the water pollution of Lake Chivero in Harare that led to the death […]
Drought Threatens DRC Mining as Water Levels in Cahora Bassa Remain Low
John Cassim Low water levels at the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Plant (HCB) due to ongoing drought are raising concerns about continued power shortages in Mozambique, potentially impacting mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Cahora Bassa, a major regional energy supplier, is struggling with low reservoir levels, significantly affecting electricity exports to countries […]
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 […]
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 […]