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Climate crisis and community at the forefront as philanthropists meet in Victoria Falls

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

This week, Victoria Falls played host to the 5th African Philanthropy Conference, an annual gathering of philanthropic institutions and stakeholders from across the continent.

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The conference aims to advance the principles of philanthropy and social investment in Africa, fostering collaboration, innovation, and progress for the continent’s diverse populations and communities.

The academic dimension of the conference kicked off on Monday, with scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders exchanging groundbreaking research and valuable insights.

Delegates engaged in lively debates, informing and strengthening findings on the sector.

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On Tuesday, the main conference began, exploring the intricate and diverse challenges philanthropy faces in Africa.

Keynote speakers, plenary discussions, and ignite talks sparked meaningful conversations, while parallel sessions and networking opportunities enriched the conference experience.

One of the highlights was a parallel session on re-centering philanthropic narratives and securing independent and autonomous resourcing.

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Moderated by Leila Hessini, the session called for clarifying ideological framing, recognizing women’s roles in giving, and defining philanthropy beyond financial resources.

“We are saying, there is so much to harness from what we are seeing in how our communities practice philanthropy that can be given pretty much as a gift to the whole global community in terms of how do we do good better,” said Briggs Bomba, director of programs at Trust Africa and chair of the program committee for the conference.

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As the conference progressed, delegates reflected on climate justice, just transitions, and the importance of achieving equality and supporting people’s agency.

“We like to think of it as the pressing challenges that are confronting humanity at this particular moment, and it is our sense that climate change is one of those existential challenges that is confronting humanity.We don’t have a lot of time to fix this, so we need to respond as a global community, as within our national frameworks enshrined, within our communities to stopping the threats around the climate that we are seeing,” Bomba said.

Tade Aina, Chief Impact and Research Officer at the Mastercard Foundation, emphasized the need for long-term commitments and collective agendas to drive sustainable change.

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The conference also celebrated the power of African philanthropy, with Graça Machel inspiring delegates with a speech on giving and caring in the African way.

As the 5th African Philanthropy Conference comes to a close, delegates depart with renewed energy and commitment to advancing philanthropy and social investment in Africa.

The conference has provided a platform for stakeholders to connect, share insights, and drive progress towards a brighter future for the continent.

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The emphasis on climate justice, just transitions, and securing independent and autonomous resourcing has sparked important conversations and calls to action.

Delegates were inspired by the power of African philanthropy and the importance of centering philanthropic narratives on the continent.

As Tade Aina so eloquently put it, “Philanthropy is doing good and doing it in perpetuity. We have to keep sight of what matters most…the love for each other.”

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Zimparks launches elephant culling program

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

In a bid to address the growing elephant population in Save Valley Conservancy, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has issued permits for a controlled elephant management exercise.

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The exercise, slated to commence shortly, aims to cull an initial 50 elephants from the conservancy, which is currently home to 2,550 elephants – more than three times the ecological carrying capacity of 800 elephants.

According to ZimParks, the conservancy has been struggling to cope with the swelling elephant population, which has put a strain on the wildlife habitat and resources. Over the past five years, the conservancy has translocated 200 elephants to other areas, including Hurungwe and Sapi, in an effort to manage the population.

Zimparks says the controlled culling exercise is expected to provide relief to the conservancy’s ecosystem, while also benefiting local communities.

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Elephant meat from the exercise will be distributed to local communities while the ivory will be kept by the State.

In a statement, ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo emphasized the authority’s commitment to responsible and sustainable wildlife management.

“We remain committed to ensuring that our wildlife resources are managed in a responsible and sustainable manner, for the benefit of present and future generations.”

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Hwange police seek public’s help in locating missing teen

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BY STAFF REPORTER 

The Hwange police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Latoya Lisa Munkuli, who went missing on May 7, this month.

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Latoya, a dark-complexioned female juvenile, was last seen leaving her residence in Hwange around 4 pm.

She was wearing a distinctive outfit consisting of green trousers and a white T-shirt, and carried a black satchel. She stands approximately 1.6 meters tall.

Inspector Glory Banda of the Hwange police is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information about Latoya’s whereabouts to come forward.

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If you have any information about Latoya’s disappearance, please contact Inspector Banda on 0785961747 or 0771256607.

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Coal train in flames: NRZ locomotive damaged in fire incident

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BY WANDILE TSHUMA 

A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) locomotive suffered significant damage after catching fire while transporting export coal to Zambi. The incident occurred between Kalala and Matetsi sidings, resulting in the explosion of the locomotive’s fuel tanks.

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According to the NRZ press statement on Monday, “A National Railways of Zimbabwe locomotive suffered some damages after it caught fire this afternoon while transporting export coal to Zambia.” Fortunately, the crew members on board managed to escape unharmed.

The NRZ responded swiftly to the incident, dispatching a rescue train with crews to the site. The team successfully extinguished the fire, preventing further damage. However, the locomotive itself sustained considerable damage.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with investigations currently underway. “Investigations are already underway to establish the cause of the fire and the amount of damage to the locomotive,” the NRZ statement read.

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