The Zambian government has banned trophy hunting for at least one year, citing corruption within the country’s hunting sector. Tourism Minister Sylvia Masebo said via […]
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Report: Asian, African Countries Failing to Control Illegal Wildlife Trade
A “wildlife crime scorecard” released by WWF reveals that laws prohibiting commercial trade in rhinos, tigers, and elephants remain poorly enforced throughout Asia and Africa. […]
Zambia Hopes to Sell Ivory Stockpile
Zambia is again considering a plan to sell its ivory stockpile, which it claims is too expensive to maintain. Tourism minister Given Lubinda told Reuters […]
Zambia: 3 Tons of Ivory Stolen, 2 Game Scouts Arrested
Just over three tons of ivory were discovered missing from the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) strongroom, and two game scouts have been apprehended in what […]