Twenty nine die in human-wildlife conflict

Arron Nyamayaro

TWENTY nine lives have been lost and 58 people injured due to human-wildlife conflict since January.

In a statement, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo, said it is important for people to take precautionary measures to prevent such conflict, as it can lead to loss of life and injury.

He warned people against walking at night to avoid conflicts with wildlife, as most animals tend to move during the night.

Farawo has identified elephants and crocodiles as the problem animals, accounting for more than 80 percent of the fatalities.

“As we move into the drier months, more animals will be moving in search of water, which could result in more clashes in communities,” Farawo said.

ZimParks has engaged with communities to train scouts to curb the menace.

It is also working with Rural District Councils in handling wildlife-human conflicts.