Why Zim is winning the poaching battle, but losing the war against wildlife crime syndicates
ON paper, Zimbabwe is winning the fight against poaching. In places such as Hwange National Park, the numbers tell a hopeful story.
By AMOS GWEMA
Mar. 3, 2026
Zim leads Africa in pangolin poaching arrests
At least 541 arrests have been made since January 2017, reflecting Zimbabwe’s strict wildlife laws and enforcement efforts.
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 23, 2026
Duo jailed 9 years each for pangolin possession
The court was told that on October 22, 2025 detectives from the CID Minerals, Flora and Fauna Unit were tipped that the two were seeking a buyer for a live pangolin in Filabusi.
By NOKUXOLA MBANGENI
Jan. 24, 2026
4 men up for unlawful possession of pangolin
FOUR men from Filabusi and their Victoria Falls-based colleague have been arraigned before the courts facing a charge of unlawful possession of a live pangolin valued at US$5 000.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Oct. 29, 2025
Beitbridge man jailed over illegal possession of pangolin
Dimbwani Muleya was convicted and sentenced by a Beitbridge magistrate after he was found in possession of the wild animal, while looking for potential buyers.
By Bongile Moyo
Sep. 3, 2024
4 years in jail for pangolin possession
They had pleaded guilty to the two offences.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 28, 2023
Trio in court over pangolin
Police officers teamed up with rangers from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and set a trap near Nketa 8 Secondary School.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jun. 21, 2023
Inside the minds of serial killers
In this article I hope to address psychological issues around murder sagas that appear to be prevalent in the country and offer advice on how people can handle their emotions.
By Bothwell Matewe
Jan. 31, 2023
