African Heritage in Mourning: The Tragic End of Craig, the World-Famous “Super Tusker” Elephant
African Heritage in Mourning: The Tragic End of Craig, the World-Famous “Super Tusker” Elephant
Category: Environment
IFAW and Tsholotsho RDC Partner to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict
IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) and ZimParks are engaged in a major, long-term partnership to safeguard the Greater Hwange Ecosystem, focusing on four core areas: wildlife protection, habitat management, tourism development, and community empowerment
Apex Predator: Do Sharks Really Produce Half the Planet’s Oxygen?
By preventing the overconsumption of primary producers like seagrasses and kelp forests, they indirectly protect these carbon-absorbing, oxygen-producing habitats
Revisiting story of James Hansen a Climate Expert who got arrested after US Congress Testimony in 1988
The story of James Hansen is inseparable from his 1988 Congressional testimony. As the director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, he appeared before the U.S. Senate and declared with “99% confidence” that the Earth was already getting warmer and that human-caused greenhouse gases were the cause.
SADC Chairperson President Mnangagwa Calls for Concrete Action on Wetlands at COP15 Opening
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands officially opened in Victoria Falls on July 24, 2025, with a powerful call to action from His Excellency, Dr. E. D. Mnangagwa, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and current SADC Chairperson.
Global Efforts on Wetlands Converge in Victoria Falls as Ramsar COP15 Kicks Off
Victoria Falls – The 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands officially opened on Wednesday, bringing together representatives from 172 member states.
Zimbabwe’s Dr. Magombo Calls for Bold Action at SADC Water-Energy Meeting
Zimbabwe is currently playing host to a pivotal gathering of Senior Officials from SADC Member States for the 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water.
Prof Jiri Highlights Urgent Need for Water-Energy Synergy in Southern Africa Amidst Climate Crisis
Professor Obert Jiri, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Fisheries highlighted the region’s heavy reliance on hydropower, making the energy-water nexus unavoidable. “Most of our energy is derived from hydropower. So the link between energy and water is inevitable,” he stated.
Zim Sunshine Group Unveils Integrated Resource Recovery Centre in Mabvuku: A Leap Towards Sustainable Harare
The event saw attendance from various key stakeholders, including Government, UN Agencies, Development Partners, Embassies, and Civic Society. Delivering remarks on behalf of Dr. Martin Rushwaya, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, C. Maringa highlighted the project’s profound impact.
ZimParks Convenes Stakeholders to Address Elephant Management Challenges
Hwange, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) recently concluded a crucial workshop in Hwange to review and update the Zimbabwe Elephant Management Plan (2021-2025).