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 […]
NGOs key in the global response to wildlife trafficking.
-wildlife trafficking is rising by between 5% and 7% annually, two to three times faster than the global economy, researchers have said. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – Government agencies across the world are increasingly relying on NGOs to address enforcement and legislative gaps that result from the low political priority given to wildlife crime. […]
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 […]
A walk to save wildlife in the Zambezi Valley gathers momentum.
– the walk will give participants a deeper understanding of the conservation story, the human story, and the vulnerability of the area, ZEF said. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe (CZ) – A 30-day walk of over 330 km along the Zambezi valley, aimed at saving biodiversity and wildlife, has gathered momentum. The journey, which includes walking […]