Department of National Parks and Wildlife Archives

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… ...

Mzuni staff told be cautious after hyena spotted on campus

Apr 15, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Members of staff at Mzuzu University have been advised to exercise caution after a hyena was spotted at the university's campus. According to the university's office, the hyena was spotted within campus by guards… ...

Wildlife department to hunt for killer crocodiles

Dec 31, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Department of Parks and Wildlife plans to capture crocodiles in the Shire River in Chikwawa where the animals have killed two people over the last two weeks. According to Director of Parks and Wildlife… ...

Malawi receives 17 rhinoceros from South Africa

Nov 13, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Liwonde National Park in Malawi is now home to 17 rhinoceros from South Africa following one of the largest international black rhino translocations to date. The wild animals which were transported from South Africa on… ...

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… ...

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… ...