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Anesu January-Herald Correspondent
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) and the Tikki Hywood Foundation have initiated a strategic partnership to enhance the prosecution of wildlife-related offenses.
Representatives from the Tikki Hywood Foundation, Ms Lisa Hywood and Mr Silent Shoko recently met Prosecutor General Loyce Matanda-Moyo to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in tackling wildlife crimes.
The meeting underscored Zimbabwe’s commitment to protecting its biodiversity and cracking down on sophisticated wildlife trafficking networks.
A key focus of the discussions was on the need to improve data collection on wildlife crimes to ensure more effective tracking of cases within the judicial system to ensure that offenders are held accountable.
Additionally, the partnership aims to enhance inter-agency collaboration among law enforcement, conservation organisations, and prosecutors to create a more unified response to wildlife crime.
By combining legal expertise with conservation knowledge, the partnership is expected to enhance enforcement measures and disrupt trafficking networks.
Prosecutor General Matanda-Moyo acknowledged the importance of working with specialised conservation organisations like the Tikki Hywood Foundation.
The collaboration comes at a time when Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to safeguard its wildlife.
