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Tour Guide, ‘Qin Terrence Swales’ (40), Killed By ‘Nxaha’ The Lion In Victoria Falls

Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

A 40-year-old tour guide was on Monday morning attacked and killed by a lioness while leading tourists in Victoria Falls. Qin Terrence Swales, who was employed by Zambezi Heritage, was attacked by a lioness named Nxaha, which is being used by Oxford University for research purposes. Chief police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba confirmed the incident. “The incident occurred at around 0645 hours when Qin Terrence Swales, who was leading six tourists, was attacked…

Poachers Shoot Another Zimbabwean Lion , ‘Jericho’, Dead , Actually Cecil’s Brother

Posted on August 1, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Cecil the lion’s brother Jericho has been shot dead by poachers in Zimbabwe, park officials have claimed. The beloved animal was protecting Cecil’s lion cubs after he was killed by Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer earlier this month, sparking outrage around the world. Jericho was reportedly gunned down during an illegal hunting operation in Hwange National Park on Saturday afternoon. Johnny Rodrigues, Chairman for Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force, said in a statement: ‘It is with great…