TZ against trophy ban

The US airline Delta bans the shipment of big game trophies on its flights following the outcry over the killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe.

Tanzania says it will not back France’s ban on the importation of lion heads, paws and skin as trophies, arguing the move would have adverse effects on wildlife conservation.

 

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...

STORY BY ABDUL HAI & PICTURES BY  SAYED FAIQ Machine and drivers’ skills were put to rigorous tests in a sprint rally organized by Mzizima Motor Sports Club in Bagamoyo on Sunday afternoon. Although the dusty track length was only 1.5 kms but it was up and down the hill with tricky turns and twists to be covered in less than ninety seconds.Out of 37 entries, less than ten drivers just managed to cover the track in less than ninety seconds, one car experienced front wheel tyre burst (the only...

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Chingford victorious in Basildon Trophy
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February was an exciting month at the Chingford Photographic Society, we had three competitions and a very interesting speaker, Bob Johnson, showcasing his work titled “Solo in Tanzania”. The first competition was internal and displayed on a projector, ...

Ghana winger Solomon Asante aims for African Champions League success this season with DR Congo club TP Mazembe.

TP Mazembe go into the second leg of the Champions League final against USM Alger with home advantage and a 2-1 lead.

TP Mazembe’s Tanzanian hotshot Mbwana Samatta stands a chance of winning the CAF Champions League top goal scorer award.

>An arduous task awaits struggling Coastal Union this afternoon when go head-to-head with high-flying Young Africans in the Mainland Premier League match at the National Stadium.