October 2011 Air Zimbabwe has confirmed the resumption of its flights following the resolution of an industrial dispute with its pilots. |
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September 2011 Great news! Shearwater Adventures and Rani Africa are delighted to announce that the Ukusuta Pack has succeeded in hunting for itself during its first weeks back in the bush.
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10th June 2011
A young artist from
Zimbabwe was named the 2011 Wildlife Artist of the Year at an awards
ceremony at the Mall Galleries in London on Monday 6th June.
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Painted Dogs, also known
as African Wild Dogs, are unique to Africa and are among this continent's most
endangered species. It is estimated that a mere 3,000-5,000 remain as
loss of habitat, diseases contracted from domestic dog populations, snares and
hunting are having a devastating effect on populations. It has been
proven that the loss of just one dog can lead to the ruination of an entire
pack. |
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The regulations regarding Yellow Fever certification for travellers between Zambia and South Africa (both directions) have changed with effect from June 1.The latest update is from Robin Pope Safaris. |
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Two major milestones have been reached - the 2,000th species was loaded
onto the African Bird Image Database (AFBID) of photographs and the
1,000th species onto xeno-canto Africa, the catalogue of shared bird
sounds from Africa. |
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Forward planning will save you money. |
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A stunning bronze of a polar bear entitled Sinking Feeling has won sculptor Adam Binder the prestigious title of Wildlife Artist of the Year 2010. The title, supported by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), comes with a cash prize of £10,000 generously donated by the exhibition sponsors. |
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Edition 47: Summer 2009 A stunning watercolour has won Australian artist Pamela Conder the prestigious title of Wildlife Artist of the Year 2009. The title, supported by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), comes with a cash prize of £10,000, generously donated by the exhibition sponsors. |
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Edition 46: Spring 2009 David Shepherd, the renowned wildlife artist, conservationist and founder of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), was recently presented with a CBE for services to conservation by The Prince of Wales at an investiture at Buckingham Palace. |
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Edition 45: Winter 2008/9 Less than twelve months after they were controversially increased, the prices of Zambian visas have been slashed by the country’s new government administration.
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Edition 44: Autumn 2008 The government of South African has donated 160 elephants to Lusenga Plains National Park in Zambia’s Luapula province. Part of an ongoing restocking programme, the latest arrivals are joining hundreds of zebra, wildebeest and impala that have been moved into the park by the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA). Clement Siame, Secretary of Luapula called on ZAWA and local authorities in Luapula to ensure that the restocked animals are protected from poaching.
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Edition 44: Autumn 2008 The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation recently welcomed art lovers at the Mall Galleries in London for an exhibition and auction of the top works shortlisted for the inaugural DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year award. These selected entries ran alongside original works by three generations of the Shepherd family.
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Edition 43: Summer 2008 For the fourth consecutive year South Africa’s Le Quartier Français has been recognised as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World by Restaurant Magazine UK.
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Edition 43: Summer 2008 Intrepid Travel has taken its commitment to responsible travel one step further with the introduction of Intrepid MAD (Make a Difference) projects.
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Edition 42: Spring 2008
Dyer Island Cruises and their shark-diving arm Marine Dynamics have become the first cage-diving operation to receive certification from Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA). Besides whale watching and shark diving, they work extensively in marine conservation and support local communities with several education and craft projects. They operate from Gansbaai in the Western Cape, some 180km southeast of Cape Town. |
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