NEWS

February 2023: We take a look at current and historical Zambezi River rainfall trends in the vicinity of Mana Pools, speculating about rain-shadow effects, extended drought periods, potential impacts on the Park, and whether the climate is changing in this area. We’d like to hear your views.

January 2023: Recent reports and images indicate that the controversial Kangaluwi open-cast copper mine in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, opposite Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools/Sapi/Chewore World Heritage Site, has begun development, with potentially damaging downstream impacts on biodiversity, conservation and the fishing and tourism industries of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Aug 2022: This Zambezi Society Discussion Paper & consultation is prompted by a wildlife translocation exercise taking place in the Sapi area east of Mana Pools National Park, and within the Middle Zambezi World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. We hope that this Paper will generate respectful discussion with the object of improving our collective understanding of the Zambezi Valley’s wildlife resource for its long-term and sustainable future.

May 2022: Community stakeholders in Victoria Falls are deeply concerned that the essential natural elements that make this one of the 7 Wonders of the World could be lost if a recent rush of tourism developments proposed within the protected areas of the Falls and its surrounds are allowed to go ahead.

July 2021: Join the fight to stop the Kangaluwi open pit copper mining project in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park opposite Mana Pools. Read the details and concerns and sign a petition against it.

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.

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.

June 2015. Public Consultation

Feb 2015. Public Consultation

Feb 2015. Public Consultation