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Urgency required to stem human-wildlife conflict – NewsDay
The hyenas are preying on cattle, donkeys, goats and sheep.
WE reported in this edition of hyenas that have invaded Nkayi district in Matabeleland North province, where they are terrorising villagers and devouring livestock as cases of human-wildlife conflict escalate.
The hyenas are preying on cattle, donkeys, goats and sheep.
According to a report by a civic organisation, Habakkuk Trust, the hyenas are moving in cackles of up to 10 preying on livestock.
“In the month of August, an estimated 20 households lost cattle, donkeys and goats to hyenas,” said Thembani Ncube, Habakkuk Trust community advocacy action team convener.
It will not be the last we will hear of villagers losing their source of livelihood to wild animals. There will be more such cases as the wheels are moving slowly to contain human-wildlife conflicts.
We reported last month that a pride of lions had wreaked havoc in the Nyamakate area of Hurungwe where they killed livestock, leaving communal farmers poorer. We have also reported of elephants that have destroyed crops in Chiredzi’s Mahenye communal area.
We urge authorities to timeously respond to an SOS by villagers. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) should be on the ground to attend to the pleas by villagers.
The villagers cannot continue losing their livestock to wild animals. They cannot continue to lose their crop after toiling throughout the season.
In a rural setting, livestock has a number of uses — from draught power to a source of wealth.
Losing their livestock is painful moreso, if they have no other means to replace them.
It’s not only livestock that have been lost. Several human lives have been lost as people and wildlife compete for resources such as food and water.
According to ZimParks, Zimbabwe recorded 15 deaths and 43 injuries during the first quarter of 2023. This is down from 22 deaths last year while injuries were up from the 18 recorded in the same period last year.
In 2022, 68 people lost their lives to wildlife attacks.
No life should be lost to human-wildlife conflict.
Earlier this year, ZimParks said it was in the process of establishing a relief fund to help victims of human-wildlife conflict.
While the fund cannot restore lost lives, it will go a long way in compensating those that would have lost livestock or injured by wildlife.
“Livestock losses resulting from the raids are threatening to plunge villagers into deep vulnerability as they rely on livestock for draught power and other economic needs,” Habakkuk Trust said.
A lasting solution should be found. Zimbabwe cannot continue losing lives due to human-wildlife-conflict. Authorities should put shoulders to the wheel to halt the loss of lives and livestock. It cannot be business as usual.
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Indian Billionaire Harpal Randhawa, 22-Year-Old Son Killed In Zimbabwe Plane Crash – NDTV
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The incident occurred when their private plane crashed near a diamond mine
Indian billionaire and mining tycoon Harpal Randhawa and his 22-year-old son Amer were among six people who died in a plane crash in Zimbabwe on September 29, as per a PTI report. The tragic incident occurred when their private plane crashed near a diamond mine in southwestern Zimbabwe after experiencing a technical fault
Notably, Harpal Randhawa is the owner of RioZim, a diversified mining company producing gold and coal as well as refining nickel and copper. Mr Randhawa also founded the $4-billion private equity business GEM Holdings.
The mining tycoon and his son were traveling in a Cessna 206 aircraft, privately owned by RioZim. They were en route from Harare to the Murowa diamond mine when the accident happened. The single-engined aircraft crashed near the Murowa Diamonds mine, which is partly owned by RioZim. All passengers and crew onboard died in the accident.
Filmmaker Hopewell Chinono, a friend of Mr Randhawa, condoled his death on X and wrote, ”I am deeply saddened with the passing of Harpal Randhawa, the owner of Rio Zim who died in a plane crash in Zvishavane. 5 other people including his son who was also a pilot, but a passenger on this flight also died in the crash.”
Here’s the tweet:
I am deeply saddened with the passing of Harpal Randhawa, the owner of Rio Zim who died today in a plane crash in Zvishavane.
5 other people including his son who was also a pilot, but a passenger on this flight also died in the crash.
I first met Harpal in 2017 through a… pic.twitter.com/A0AGOaR3sw
— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) September 29, 2023
”He was very generous with life advice, and very humble for the wealthy man that he was. Through him, I met many people in the business, diplomatic, and political worlds. My thoughts are with his wife, family, friends, and the Rio Zim community. Rest in Peace, your works and love for Zimbabwe will be your lasting legacy,” he added.
Mr Chinono also put up a tweet informing of the memorial service for the father-son duo.
The family of Harpal Randhawa who died with his son Amer on Friday in a plane crash, respectfully invite all his friends and associates to celebrate his life and that of his son Amer at a memorial service at Raintree on Wednesday the 4th of October, 2023.
Arrival time is 3PM.… pic.twitter.com/cWF0kPhe7G
— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) October 1, 2023
Meanwhile, the local community and law enforcement agencies are working together to manage the aftermath of the plane crash.
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Indian Billionaire Harpal Randhawa, 22-Year-Old Son Killed In Zimbabwe Plane Crash – NDTV
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The incident occurred when their private plane crashed near a diamond mine
Indian billionaire and mining tycoon Harpal Randhawa and his 22-year-old son Amer were among six people who died in a plane crash in Zimbabwe on September 29, as per a PTI report. The tragic incident occurred when their private plane crashed near a diamond mine in southwestern Zimbabwe after experiencing a technical fault
Notably, Harpal Randhawa is the owner of RioZim, a diversified mining company producing gold and coal as well as refining nickel and copper. Mr Randhawa also founded the $4-billion private equity business GEM Holdings.
The mining tycoon and his son were traveling in a Cessna 206 aircraft, privately owned by RioZim. They were en route from Harare to the Murowa diamond mine when the accident happened. The single-engined aircraft crashed near the Murowa Diamonds mine, which is partly owned by RioZim. All passengers and crew onboard died in the accident.
Filmmaker Hopewell Chinono, a friend of Mr Randhawa, condoled his death on X and wrote, ”I am deeply saddened with the passing of Harpal Randhawa, the owner of Rio Zim who died in a plane crash in Zvishavane. 5 other people including his son who was also a pilot, but a passenger on this flight also died in the crash.”
Here’s the tweet:
I am deeply saddened with the passing of Harpal Randhawa, the owner of Rio Zim who died today in a plane crash in Zvishavane.
5 other people including his son who was also a pilot, but a passenger on this flight also died in the crash.
I first met Harpal in 2017 through a… pic.twitter.com/A0AGOaR3sw
— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) September 29, 2023
”He was very generous with life advice, and very humble for the wealthy man that he was. Through him, I met many people in the business, diplomatic, and political worlds. My thoughts are with his wife, family, friends, and the Rio Zim community. Rest in Peace, your works and love for Zimbabwe will be your lasting legacy,” he added.
Mr Chinono also put up a tweet informing of the memorial service for the father-son duo.
The family of Harpal Randhawa who died with his son Amer on Friday in a plane crash, respectfully invite all his friends and associates to celebrate his life and that of his son Amer at a memorial service at Raintree on Wednesday the 4th of October, 2023.
Arrival time is 3PM.… pic.twitter.com/cWF0kPhe7G
— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) October 1, 2023
Meanwhile, the local community and law enforcement agencies are working together to manage the aftermath of the plane crash.
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Harpal Randhawa, Indian mining mogul, and his son die in Zimbabwe plane crash – Business Today
Six people, including two Indian nationals, were killed in a plane crash in Zimbabwe on September 30. The plane, a Cessna 206, which was en route from Harare to the Murowa diamond mine crashed shortly after taking off from Charles Prince Airport in Harare. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Harpal Randhawa, the owner of RioZim, a diversified mining firm producing gold and coal as well as refining nickel and copper, was killed, along with his son and four others, when the plane crashed in Mashava’s Zvamahande district, according to iHarare, a Zimbabwean news and media website.
The Cessna 206 aircraft, owned by RioZim, was en route from Harare to the Murowa diamond mine when the tragic incident occurred on Friday.
The single-engined aircraft crashed near the Murowa Diamonds mine, which is partly owned by RioZim.
The plane encountered a technical malfunction, which may have resulted in a mid-air explosion, before crashing into Peter Farm in the Zvamahande region.
According to the investigation, all passengers and staff onboard died in the disaster.
According to the Herald, a state-owned daily newspaper, four of the victims were foreigners and the other two Zimbabweans.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reported a plane crash which occurred on September 29 between 7.30 am and 8 am, where six people are confirmed dead,” police said.
“The Murowa Diamond Company (RioZim)-owned white and red Zcam aircraft had left Harare for the mine at 6 am and crashed about 6km from Mashava.”
RioZim acknowledged the crash and stated that it was working with the appropriate authorities to acquire additional information.
Police have not disclosed the names of the deceased, however writer and filmmaker Hopewell Chinono, a friend of Randhawa, confirmed his death.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Harpal Randhawa, the owner of RioZim who died today in a plane crash in Zvishavane. Five other people including his son, who was also a pilot but a passenger on this flight, also died in the crash,” wrote Chinono on X.
“My thoughts are with his wife, family, friends and the RioZim community.”
According to the RioZim company secretary, a detailed statement will be released.
“I am unable to address the media at this time.” “We will, however, issue a statement as soon as possible,” he said.
Randhawa founded the $4-billion private equity business GEM Holdings.
Meanwhile, the local community and law police are collaborating to deal with the aftermath of the jet accident.
With inputs from PTI
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