As the global outrage persist over the ghastly killing of the iconic Cecil the Lion after being lured to Antoinette Farm just outside Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s major game sanctuary, some locals have professed ignorance about its existence.
They even wonder why one lion could provoke debate globally when poaching has reached even high levels threatening to decimate other key species such as the African elephant, the endangered black and white rhinos, leopard and African painted dogs among others.
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Their lack of knowledge over the iconic lion which drew visitors from across the globe pointed to the need for Zimbabwe to promote and improve domestic tourism.
Africa’s most famous 13-year-old lion was shot dead by American hunter and dentist Walter James Palmer from Minnesota attracting international outrage.
Former Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management director and chairman George Pangeti speaks about the ongoing debate over the killing and its effect on the safari industry in Zimbabwe.
