April 2021: A summary of Zambezi Society activities and operations in the first quarter of 2021; issues of conservation concern, stories of support from the international community and a big shout out to our Operations Team.

March 2021: The Zambezi Society is worried about the impacts of mining activities on the habitat and wildlife of the Zambezi’s tributary rivers. One “de-siltation” project in the Angwa River which borders the Chewore Safari Area is of particular concern.

The Zambezi Society assisted Zimbabwe’s National Man and Biosphere (MAB) Committee to successfully complete and submit Zimbabwe’s first 10-year Periodic Review of the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, designated in 2010 by UNESCO under its Man and Biosphere Programme.

March 2021: The Zambezi Society assists ZimParks with repairs to the roof of the clinic in Mana Pools National Park.

A survey of motorised boating for leisure/fishing/transfers on the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park is being conducted by ZimParks for response by 31st December 2020! PLEASE HELP THE ZAMBEZI SOCIETY TO ADD WEIGHT TO OUR PROPOSED RESPONSE, by reading our information and completing the survey.

Oct 2020: We report on the first baseline aerial survey for our Charara Wildlife Recovery Project undertaken by Flying for Wildlife in partnership with The Zambezi Society and funded by the Lion Recovery Fund.

Sept 2020: A round-up of latest news and updates about the Zambezi Society’s conservation projects and activities in the Zambezi Valley

Sept 2020: CHARARA WILDLIFE RECOVERY PROJECT - an update of the Zambezi Society’s work to support Zimparks in this important wildlife corridor area at the eastern end of Lake Kariba

31 July 2020: On World Ranger Day, we celebrate the sacrifices that Park rangers make on a daily basis in protecting our Zambezi Valley wildlife and wilderness resources. Please help us to help them.

May 2020: Through Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 Lockdown, The Zambezi Society continued vital work clearing and opening up roads in the Zambezi Valley to allow access for anti-poaching operations.

April 2020: As Zimbabwe locks down to avoid Coronavirus, The Zambezi Society needs help to prioritise the welfare of its staff and Park rangers in the field in the Zambezi Valley

Jan - Mar 2020: The Zambezi Society continues to assist ZimParks with anti-poaching during the rains, despite difficult conditions. We attend an important Elephant Management meeting and report on our new Charara Wildlife Recovery Project.

December 2019: We report on the first few months of Zambezi Society assistance to ZimParks in the Charara Corridor area at the eastern end of Lake Kariba.

December 2019: The Zambezi Society is delighted to partner with the My Trees project which is addressing the problem of deforestation in remote areas adjacent to the Zambezi Valley, but employing villagers to cultivate and plant indigenous trees.

December 2019: Read a round-up of the Zambezi Society’s activities and partnership projects during 2019.

November 2016: STAND UP FOR ELEPHANTS was the theme of this year’s two fund-raisers held in New York and in Harare on 16 November 2019, in aid of the Zambezi Elephant Fund.

November 2019: We congratulate African Parks as they partner with ZimParks to manage the Matusadona National Park, and thank local organisations and their supporting donors who have held it together for so long.

The Zambezi Society’s Co-Founder and former Director for 25 years, DICK PITMAN, shares his personal reflections on the History, Mystery and Myths of Mana Pools. He was inspired to write in response to public reaction to the devastating drought conditions of 2019.

August 2019: What has happened in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve since it was designated in 2010? Zamsoc has been tasked with finding out and reporting to UNESCO.

August 2019: The Zambezi Society reports on significant progress being made in fighting ivory and other poaching, with improved funding, new collaborations and the training of field operators.