COMPETITION for space between humans and wildlife has become a threat to both animals and forests, which are the backbone of the tourism industry, a top conservationist has said. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) Director General Fulton Mangwanya said this problem needed to be urgently addressed. “Today, due to the ever-growing population in… Continue reading Human-Wildlife Conflict Threatens Tourism, Says Zimparks Chief
Author: OBERT SIAMILANDU
Zimbabwe Needs $5 Million To Increase Power Output
THE Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) requires about US$5 million (R95 million) to revamp its thermal station in the capital city and eventually increase electricity output. The revamp of the Harare Thermal Power Station is anticipated to increase output from the current 5MW to around 30 MW. “The US$5 million will only be able to get… Continue reading Zimbabwe Needs $5 Million To Increase Power Output
Quad Biking Diversifies Kariba Tourism Offering
THIS pastime found to be popular in the world-famous Bali island of Indonesia is inspiring the growth of quad biking in the Zimbabwean resort town of Kariba. It has come in handy as stakeholders in devising strategies to diversify tourism offering in this northern Zimbabwean town. Kariba Quad Bike Adventures is the brainchild of Jacob… Continue reading Quad Biking Diversifies Kariba Tourism Offering
Zimbabwe’s Investment In tourism Risks Going To Waste
MORE than US$56 million the Zimbabwean government has invested in the tourism industry in Mashonaland West province, post-pandemic appears to be money down the drain. This is much to the concern of authorities who are dissatisfied with the return of investment. Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality, disclosed the government… Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Investment In tourism Risks Going To Waste
Sex for fish prostitution erupts in Zambia’s Lake Kariba
SEX workers trading their bodies for fish is fuelling a rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the resort town of Kariba. This new, infamous trend is threatening targets by the Zimbabweangovernment to end AIDS by 2020. The National AIDS Council (NAC) has expressed worry at the phenomenon that is rife at… Continue reading Sex for fish prostitution erupts in Zambia’s Lake Kariba
More support than ever needed for fishers
AS the impact of climate change deepens, support for the fisheries sector is vital than ever, particularly in Kariba where it is the main source of employment. The sector employs, formally and informally, more than 35 percent of the population in this northern Zimbabwean town. Probably the oldest industry in Kariba, the fishing industry is… Continue reading More support than ever needed for fishers
Lives lost in escalating human-wildlife conflict
AUTHORITIES in Kariba are concerned at the riding loss of human life during conflicts with wildlife. The latest casualty was documented on Tuesday when a hippo attacked to death a fisherman near the shores of Lake Kariba. Max Mubaiwa, Kariba Urban ward 1 councillor, confirmed the tragedy.The deceased has been identified as Alexander Chakabva.“I am… Continue reading Lives lost in escalating human-wildlife conflict