Save Valley ‘facing collapse’ in the midst of political wrangle

By Alex Bell 15 May 2013 The Save Valley Conservancy, which has been targeted with a ZANU PF led takeover, is said to be on the verge of collapse. According to a senior official and investor at the Conservancy, worsening political wrangling and a lack of clear leadership means the once highly respected...

Wildlife authorities urged to keep strengthening anti-poaching laws

By Alex Bell 27 March 2013 Zimbabwe’s wildlife authorities have been urged to keep strengthening the country’s anti-poaching laws, if the problem is ever to be eradicated. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has announced new laws that impose stiffer penalties for people found guilty of...

Elephants still being held to fulfil Chinese wildlife order

By Alex Bell 21 January 2013 There is concern for the fate of at least two elephants still being held in Zimbabwe for future export, to fulfil an order placed by China. The animals are being held in Victoria Falls, according to the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force (ZCTF). They are part of an order that was...