Month: February 2022 Posts

Over 80 cases of Pangolin trafficking recorded in Malawi since 2020

Feb 06, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

Director of National Parks and Wildlife, Brighton Kumchedwa, say the number of cases is a clear sign that pangolins are under threat in Malawi and he has urged people in the country to stop trafficking… ...

Trained dogs instrumental in fight against wildlife crime – Wildlife Department

Apr 30, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) says the Wildlife Detection Dog Unit (WDDU) has helped in the fight against wildlife crime in the country. The Dogs are trained to detect wildlife and Mulanje Cider… ...

Malawi winning battle against wildlife crime – Department of Wildlife

Apr 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has encouraged different players in to intensify the fight against wildlife crime, saying the country is currently winning the battle against the crime. Director of DWNP Brighton Kumchedwa… ...

Malawians urged to protect Pangolins

Feb 18, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

As Malawi prepares for the commemoration of World Pangolin Day on 20 February, Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) has called on the general public to join hands with the department in the protection… ...

Chinese nationals jailed for wildlife crimes

Jul 21, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Lilongwe yesterday jailed seven Chinese nationals and two Malawians for illegal possession of ivory, rhino horns and pangolin scales. The nine are members of one of Southern Africa’s most prolific wildlife trafficking… ...

Malawi vows to continue fight against wildlife crime

Aug 14, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) has said it will continue doing its best in protecting wild animals in the country. This comes as the DNPW and the Department of Forestry have been… ...

22 Hippos die in 2 months

Nov 26, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Twenty two hippos have died in Malawi in two months, raising fears that the wild animals could become extinct the country. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) said last week that they first… ...

Dogs take over searching duty at KIA

Aug 10, 2018 Luke Bisani 2 &

...Move to curb wildlife trade In a move to lower wildlife trade, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in Malawi is set to use detection dogs at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA). Speaking at the… ...

Elephant translocation to boost Malawi tourism – govt

Aug 09, 2017 Luke Bisani 4 &

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining has expressed optimism that the translocation of over 500 elephants is to boost tourism in Malawi. The sentiments follow… ...

Poaching of ‘Jabesi’ worries wildlife department

Aug 09, 2017 Luke Bisani 23 &

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife in Malawi has expressed worry over the killing of a rhino named Jabesi at Liwonde National Park and has urged citizens to take good care of endangered species.… ...

520 elephants translocated in Malawi

Aug 04, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 16 &

African Parks, a conservation organisation which manages national parks and protected areas across Africa, completed one of the largest elephant translocations in history on Wednesday in Malawi. The organization has successfully moved 520 elephants from… ...

Three lions escape from Kasungu National Park

Mar 22, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

Three lions have escaped from Kasungu National Park today, authorities have confirmed. According to the department of wildlife and national Park, the lions are reported to have taken the direction of Njombwa village in the… ...