Human-Wildlife Conflict Scourge: In Mat North, Predators Escalate Livestock Losses

Hwange National Park wildlife location in Zimbabwe, Africa | Wildlife Worldwide

Predators such as wolves are giving villagers a torrid time. Photo: Wildlife Worldwide

In Matetsi, wild animals are interfering with livestock farming. Villagers say their livelihoods are at risk.

BY CALVIN MANIKA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JAN 22, 2023

Human–Wildlife Conflict: Baboons Cause Havoc in Hwange Town

Baboons play on rooftops and access homes through unlocked doors and windows in Hwange. Image by Unsplash

In Hwange, baboons are giving local residents sleepless nights. Like burglars, troops of baboons break windows and roof sheets breaking into people’s homes stealing food.
 
BY CALVIN MANIKA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | APR 13, 2023

Hwange Engages Sporting Activities to Raise Awareness on Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife conservationists say using sports activities on conservation awareness campaigns is cheaper and has a high positive impact. Image by Carmine Visuals

BY CALVIN MANIKA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | SEPT 29, 2022

In Hwange, wildlife conservationists are using sports activities as a social setup for communities to promote conservation awareness—an initiative which has the potential to yield significant results such as reporting poaching and enhancing anti-poaching patrols.

Organic Elephant Repellent Brings Hope To Villagers

Tikobane Trust Director, Ndlelende Ncube showing off elephant repellents surrounding a field. Image by Ndlelende Ncube

In Matabeleland North, villagers plagued by human-wildlife conflict, particularly with elephants, have discovered a ray of hope. An organic elephant repellent developed by Tikobane Trust is empowering communities to protect their crops and homes, fostering coexistence between humans and wildlife.

BY DOUGLAS NCUBE | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAY 17, 2023

Wild Animals Destroy Good Cropping Yields In Mat North

Baboons in a maize field devouring planted crops. Image by Agronomist Nation

BY LIZWE SEBATHA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | MAR 5, 2021

After a dry season, good cropping yields in Matabeleland North are at the mercy of wild animals.