Drone to help in fight against poaching

In a move aimed at boosting anti-poaching war, the government is set to purchase four helicopters that will be conduct air patrols in Tanzania’s three major national parks.

>The government will employ 935 game wardens in a fresh bid to curb poaching, Tourism and Natural Resources Minister Lazaro Nyalandu said yesterday. The wardens will be recruited in two phases--435 in May and 500 in July.

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Tanzania to step up fight against poaching
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Tanzania plans to hold a summit May 9th-10th in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) in an effort to combat poaching in the country, Tanzania's The Guardian ...
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In efforts to fight elephant poaching, the Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have put special facilities on 30 elephants in the Ruaha National Park aimed at monitoring their movements.

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Kenya, Tanzania to jointly fight terrorism, poaching
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to scale up cooperation in the war against terrorism, drug trafficking and poaching. Speaking Monday during bilateral talks at State House, Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta and President Jakaya Kikwete affirmed the ...
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Tanzania, UNDP sign agreement to fight poaching
Sabahi Online
Tanzania announced its new anti-poaching strategy during an international conference in Dar es Salaam at the weekend titled "Stopping Wildlife Crime and Advancing Wildlife Conservation: A Call to Action".
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Nyalandu turns to clerics for support in fight against poaching
IPPmedia
The Government announced yesterday a decision to take on board the crucial role of religious leaders in the fight against poaching in the country's national parks. Natural Resources and Tourism Ministry Chief, Lazaro Nyalandu made the announcement in ...

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Germany donates Husky aircraft to Tanzania to fight poaching
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An Aviat Husky. The German government has donated two Husky fixed wing light aircraft to Tanzania National Parks and Tanzania Wildlife Authority in an effort to combat wildlife poaching. German Foreign Minister Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier handed over ...

Govt acquires choppers, boat to boost fight against poaching
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The government has acquired two choppers and a speed boat in its effort to speed up its campaign against poaching, Natural Resources and Tourism minister Lazaro Nyalandu has said. Speaking at the launch of the Pansiansi Wildlife Training Institute ...