Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

Harare Magistrate Jails, Man (38) For Nine Years For Possession Of A Pangolin

Posted on April 22, 2016April 22, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

A HARARE magistrate on Wednesday sentenced a 38-year-old man to nine years in jail after he was found in possession of a pangolin. Henry Makunde was sent to jail after Harare magistrate Mr Tendai Mahwe ruled that there were no special circumstances. His nephew Desire Murire (19) was sentenced to an effective two years after the magistrate ruled that his age was a special circumstance. Murire, of Maronga Village under Chief Musikavanhu in Chipinge, pleaded…

Arrest Of 5 Rangers & Locals, Over Poaching, Triggers Mass Ranger Redeployment From Hwange

Posted on December 3, 2015December 3, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is carrying out massive transfers and redeployments of rangers at Hwange National Park to improve general services at the largest wildlife sanctuary in the country. The transfers came after Environment, Water and Climate Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri revealed in October that five game rangers were arrested in Hwange National Park for allegedly poisoning 11 elephants with cyanide.National parks regional manager central and acting spokesperson Mr Tawanda Gotosa confirmed the…