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ZCTF Report - March 2010
Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force (ZCTF)
March 16, 2010

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M99 Arrived

At long last, the consignment of M99 we ordered from South Africa several months ago has arrived and is being kept at the Government Wildlife Unit in Harare. With regard to previous orders of M99, we always found the South African authorities extremely efficient but things seem to have changed now. There were problems with the South African export permit, which caused a long delay.

Rhino guard shot by poachers

On the 27th February 2010, a rhino guard on Eldorado Ranch, Macheke came across 3 poachers on the game farm whilst herding the white rhino. When he asked them what they were doing on private property, they responded that they were shooting baboons. He ordered them to leave immediately and they opened fire on him, wounding him so badly that he died in hospital the next morning.

The Marondera and Macheke Police are now investigating the incident which is now a murder investigation and a reward of $5 000 is being offered to anyone giving information leading to the arrest of the poachers. If anyone has any information, please contact the Marondera or Macheke Police.

Another elephant shot in Kariba

The slaughter of elephants in Charara, Kariba continues unabated. Near the end of February, the remains of an elephant were found near the powerlines. According to reports, the elephant was shot by National Parks scouts from Chinoyi with a valid licence from Harare.

A very big thank you to John & Helen Buckle, Garry & Linda Rattray and Di Wilkinson who have assisted us with donations.

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