Zimbabwe: Zimparks Fights for Hwange’s Black Rhinos’ Protection Zone

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has opposed a proposed mining project targeting the Sinamatella Black Rhino Intensive Protection Zone in Hwange National Park.

ZimParks has called on the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to reject such applications.

The Authority’s spokesperson, Mr Tinashe Farawo said allowing mining in the ecologically sensitive area will pose a threat to the endangered black rhino population, disrupt wildlife habitats and undermine…