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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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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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