Congolese Ivory Trafficker Arrested in Lusaka With loads of Tusks
Six men including a Congolese suspected to be the Ivory trafficking kingpin, paraded after a raid that led to their arrest in Lusaka Zambia. John Cassim Zambia’s Ministry of Tourism, through its Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), has nabbed a Congolese suspected to be the ivory trafficking kingpin in the country. Five accomplices […]
Airport Expansion: A Key Driver for Zimbabwean Tourism Growth, Says Minister
John Cassim Zimbabwe’s Tourism Minister, Barbra Rwodzi, has said the expansion of the country’s major airports is a crucial factor contributing to the growth of its tourism sector. Minister Rwodzi made these remarks during the 2nd United Nations Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas, held in Livingstone, Zambia. The Summit’s theme is “Advancing […]
Sound Environmental Management: A Key Factor in HIV Treatment Success in Zimbabwe
John Cassim The interconnectedness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and HIV underscores the urgent need for Zimbabwe to fully adopt a One Health approach, recognizing the inseparable link between human health and the environment. This holistic perspective is crucial for safeguarding the effectiveness of HIV treatment. Consequently, there’s a strong call for Zimbabwe to empower the […]
Zimbabwe’s Lake Harvest, Faces Potential Closure; Appeals for 15% Fish Tax Exemption
John Cassim Lake Harvest, one of Zimbabwe’s largest fish producers, is facing imminent closure if the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) garnishes its bank accounts due to unpaid taxes, ConserveZim has learned. While the exact amount owed remains unspecified, sources within Lake Harvest indicate that the imposition of a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) has significantly […]
Zimbabwean Aquaculture Fish: A Potentially Safer Protein Source
John Cassim Experts have revealed that Zimbabwean fish produced through aquaculture could be a safer source of protein, as no fish-to-human disease transmission has been recorded. This positive finding comes amid global concerns about the alarming rise of zoonotic diseases, contributing to Neglected Tropical Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in humans. While wild fish can […]
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 […]
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 […]
UNICEF capacitates Zimbabwean youths on climate change
-6.5 million children (0-18 years old) in Zimbabwe are at risk of impact from climate-induced emergencies, UNICEF says. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe (CZ) – UNICEF is on a drive to capacitate young Zimbabweans on the impact of climate change on children. In October 2022, UNICEF launched the Climate, Energy, Environment, and Children Strategy to help […]
Health scare as Mhandamabwe Clinic goes for months with no water.
“For now, we do not have water, and we have to buy three buckets for US$1, a local nurse revealed John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – A health disaster is looming at Mhandamabwe Clinic in Chivi District, as it has gone for months without water. Chivi is a district in Masvingo, nearly 300 kilometers south […]
Mana Pools Conservation Agreement established for Zambia & Zimbabwe
John Cassim Zimbabwe and Zambian Ministers Mangaliso Ndlovu and Rodney Sikumba, after signing the LOZAMAP TFCA MoU in Harare. Harare, Zimbabwe – Zambia and Zimbabwe have established the Lower Zambezi-Mana Pools (LOZAMAP) TransFrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) after signing an MoU. The approach a few weeks ago by these two governments is meant to promote regional […]