Conservation - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Conservation

Ministry halts illegal construction at Harare’s protected Ramsar Site

Despite these protections, the Vlei recently became the frontline of a high-stakes battle between conservation and political patronage.

By Allen Mangava May. 13, 2026

Ministry halts illegal construction at Harare’s protected Ramsar Site

Local innovators urged to tap into US$100k Wilderness Challenge before deadline

Zimbabwe featured strongly in the inaugural 2025 edition, with a top-three finalist from Victoria Falls and standout project Ele-Collection gaining recognition.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 26, 2026

Local innovators urged to tap into US$100k Wilderness Challenge before deadline

Nyaminyami urged to coexist with reintroduced wild dogs

Communities in Nyaminyami, bordering Matusadona National Park, have been urged to protect African wild dogs following their return in February 2026 after decades of local extinction.

By Obert Siamilandu Apr. 16, 2026

Nyaminyami urged to coexist with reintroduced wild dogs

Zim advances regional wildlife trade governance

ZIMBABWE has taken an important step towards transforming transboundary conservation and combating illegal wildlife trade, NewsDay Weekender has learnt.

By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 28, 2026

Zim advances regional wildlife trade governance

Human-wildlife conflict, habitat loss threaten KAZA

KAZA is the world’s largest terrestrial transfrontier conservation area stretching across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 6, 2026

Human-wildlife conflict, habitat loss threaten KAZA

Gwayi youth go digital to fight poaching

“Having this innovation hub in Gwayi will empower youths with digital competencies and keep them meaningfully engaged, reducing the temptation to turn to illegal wildlife activities,” he said.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 12, 2026

Gwayi youth go digital to fight poaching

Nightmare at ZimParks graduation

ZimParks provincial spokesperson Prosper Vengai later apologised for the confusion, saying journalists were invited before organisers were aware that the First Lady would officiate.

By Nunurai Jena Jan. 27, 2026