Hunting firms donate Sh60m to villages to conserve wildlife

Three Dar es Salaam-based hunting safari firms yesterday donated Sh60 million to support wildlife conservation efforts to two villages and a secondary school located near the Selous Game Reserve.

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Arusha councillors push for more revenue from tourist hunting firms
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Ward councillors in Longido District, Arusha Region have asked the authorised tourist hunting companies to start paying fees to the district council. They made the call in Longido Township over the weekend when speaking at the district's ward council ...
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Saving wildlife and tourism Fresh call to ban hunting in Tanzania emerges
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The opposition in Tanzanian parliament has demanded that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism cancel the hunting license of one company, which in a promotional video clip – played to members of the sessional committee – is seen to violate ...

 

Global wildlife charity urges US and EU governments to ban trophy imports and lion hunting

Following the tragic and reportedly illegal killing of Cecil the lion, Born Free Foundation and Born Free USA today called on the US Government and European Union to take urgent steps to end the import of lion trophies and for an international moratorium on lion hunting.

The global outcry following Cecil’s death has sent shock waves across the world...

Regional Summit to Stop Wildlife Crime and Advance Wildlife Conservation ...
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Arusha — A two-day Regional Summit to stop Wildlife Crime and Advance Wildlife Conservation was officially opened today by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania HE Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

Mafulu Village chairman Hamisi Shabani has been accused of obtaining Sh60 million unlawfully.

Most scientists agree that life is possible on earth because we are in a position to breathe. Most organisms need oxygen in order to live. Plants and trees constantly put oxygen out into the atmosphere. In the absence of trees and other forms of plants, life would be impossible on earth.

How Kinapa, Villagers Conserve Mt Kili Forest
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Moshi — MOUNT Kilimanjaro, the adjoining mountain forest and half mile zone are managed by Kilimanjaro National Park (Kinapa), one of 16 national parks under Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa). Before crossing the national park boundary at the 2,700m ...

Airport police have arrested a man they had placed on their most-wanted list of drug traffickers, carrying Sh75 million worth of cocaine capsules in his stomach as authorities stepped up anti-narcotics crackdown.