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Zimbabwe at risk of Zoonotic TB in humans

Michael Gwarisa

THE removal and vandalism of perimeter fences separating wildlife reserves from grazing areas for domestic animals as well as human habitats in most communal areas in Zimbabwe, poses a risk of transmission for Bovine Tuberculosis, a renowned Veterinary expert has said. In 2019, President Emmerson Mnangwga announced that government would erect perimeter fences around national parks as part of measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict which if left unchecked, could lead to the uncontrolled spread of Zoonotic diseases such as Bovine Tuberculosis also known as Zoonotic TB. A Zoonotic disease or…

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Zimbabwe/Zambia Ink US$12 Million Deal To Advance Conservation Work

Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwean government and that of Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understaning (MoU) for the Lower Zambezi Mana Pools Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (LOZAMAP TFCA), which is a commitment to the two countries’ goal to implement the SADC Protocol on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement of 1999. By Michael Gwarisa With funding from the GEF, UNDP and the Zimbabwe Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (USD 300 000) will support the establishment of a co-management arrangement between the two countries to promote the conservation of the TFCA. The…

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AWF Registers Graduation of 15 Advanced Coxswains for Anti-Poaching Patrols

Michael Gwarisa

KARIBA-The African Wildlife Foundation Zimbabwe (AWF) registered the graduation of 15 advanced coxswain trainees during a colorful pass out parade event held at Moth Camp in Kariba. By Staff Reporter This followed an intense 3-week advanced coxswain course which equipped trainees with critical knowledge and skills on wildlife conservation with a particular focus on anti-poaching and law enforcement activities within marine or water-based environments. The training was made possible by the technical support from AWF in partnership with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) and the Zimbabwe National…

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Zimparks, AWF Partnership Boosts Morale In the Conservation camp

Michael Gwarisa

SUPPORT from the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) towards the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks), has already improved operational outcomes as evidenced by the reduction in poaching activities in the Mid Zambezi valley. By Michael Gwarisa recently in Mid Zambezi Valley Since 2018, AWF invested over USD10 million in the Mid Zambezi Valley through infrastructural developments, provision, and digitalization of radio communication equipment, providing fuel, field and camping equipment, patrol rations, vehicles and boats for anti–poaching patrols and facilitating specialized training and capacity building programs for rangers as part…

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Major Boost For ZIMPARKS Conservation Work

Michael Gwarisa

IN a bid to enhance antipoaching work in the Zambezi Valley, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), has handed over a fully refurbished vehicle workshop, a brand-new Toyota Hilux Twin Cab GD6, one Sport Fisher, one Pelican boat and newly established infrastructure at the Zambezi River Specialized Anti-Poaching Unit (ZARSAU) D Camp, to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks). By Michael Gwarisa in Chirundu The donated vehicle will be used by the Zimparks Investigations Unit for activities within the Zambezi Valley landscape while the refurbished Marongora Vehicle workshop will…

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Human-Wildlife Conflict In Zim: Six People Killed By Wild Animals In One Week

Michael Gwarisa

A 46 year old man from Save was killed by an Elephant whilst coming from church, bringing the total number of people who have been killed by wildlife over the past seven days t0 six. By Michael Gwarisa According to Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife (ZIMPARKS) spokesperson, Mr Tinashe Farawo, conflict between people and wildlife was becoming a big conservation threat for Zimbabwe. A 46 year old man from Save was unfortunately killed by an elephant whilst coming from church with other congregants. Other congregant manged to escape from the raging…

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