CONSERVATION NEWS
Nsefu Conservation Day!
Nsefu Conservation Day is an event sponsored and organized by the Nsefu Wildlife Conservation Foundation.
The event happens annually during the second week of November and is aimed at bringing all the ten schools within our catchment to showcase their knowledge information of a friendly competition in the following activities.
Poetry
Drama in conservation
Traditional dances
Quiz on conservation
Paper presentation on conservation.
We also do fun activities such as:
Drinking competition (coca cola)
Eating competition (Rice)
Fight for the chair
Filling in the bottle with water using the mouth
Laughing competition
Awarding of prizes to deserving schools and pupils.
The activities are performed by all schools, community groups, and parents.
Schools provide participants in all these categories who compete among themselves. Then our judges give marks based on performance, and an overall winner is found.
The prizes are given from the 1st position to the 4th position, and then all schools are given equal participation prizes from 5th to 10th position, respectively.
Speeches are given to mark the end of the event, and the following are the speakers :
Host Head Teacher
Official Opening by Nsefu Director
Vote of thanks by one pupil and parent
Closing Remarks by His Royal Highness Senior Chief Nsefu.
To learn more about Nsefu Wildlife's Conservation Programs, click here: https://nsefu.org/nsefu-wildlife-programs
Incident Report: Illegal Fishing - Suspect apprehended
Suspected poacher: Elemiya Zimba, Aged 35 from the Nsefu Chiefdom in the Mambwe District
Area of arrest: Mulusha Ngomwa
The above named fisherman was recently apprehended for illegal fishing activities, in Nsefu Park. Rangers, tasked with protecting the park's biodiversity, found the individual using unauthorized methods that threatened local fish populations and ecosystems.
Our Ranger Team confiscated the fishing gear and issued a warning, emphasizing the importance of conservation and the legal implications of poaching.
Note: The suspect has been in custody previously, at DNPW Chizombo.
Local School Kids go on Game Drives!
Local School Kids go on Game Drives!
Nsefu Wildlife and Zikomo Safari work with the 10 schools in the Nsefu Chiefdom, each with their on Conservation Clubs, to provide game drives so that the local students can experience wildlife in their region.
Many of the schools are a couple hours drive from Zikomo Safari, so the safaris are done in groups from each area!
Learn more about Zikomo Safari: https://www.zikomosafari.com/
Help support Nsefu Wildlife's education program: https://nsefu.org/education-program
Incident Report: Another Poacher Arrested
Date of Incident: 10/29/2024
Location: Chisulo Area, in the Jumbe Chiefdom, Mambwe District.
At approximately 5 AM, Rangers conducted a surveillance operation in a GMA, following tips regarding illegal poaching activities. During the operation, Rangers observed suspicious activity involving an individual, later identified as Emmanuel Nyalenda,aged 55 years, of the Mambwe District, Chief Jumb, who was seen entering the area carrying suspicious bags.
Upon closer investigation, officers approached the suspect for questioning. The suspect exhibited signs of nervousness and attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. A search of the individual and their belongings yielded the following:
Illegal Wildebeest Bush Meat:The suspect was found in possession of approximately 75Kgs of bush meat.
In addition to the bush meat, Rangers discovered a muzzleloader concealed within the suspect's belongings. The firearm lacked proper registration and was identified as an illegal homemade firearm.
Evidence Collected:
1. Bush Meat of Wildebeest
2. Muzzleloading gun was Secured as evidence.
Legal Implications:
The suspect is charged with:
Illegal possession of Wildebeest bush meat in violation of wildlife act and in possession of an unregistered firearm, contravening firearm act of Zambia.
Next Steps:
Interrogation of the suspect to gather further information about potential poaching networks.
Court Proceedings:
The case will be prepared for prosecution.
Report Prepared By: Jonathan Kachikoti
Incident Report: Poacher Arrested
Date: 10/19/2024
Location: Chipako area, within Upper Lupande Game Management Area (GMA).
Suspect arrested: Shadreck Nyalenda, age 45 is a bonafide resident of Chief Mushawa.
A poaching incident was reported by one of our reliable female informers, resulting in the arrest of one suspect. Unfortunately seven other suspected poachers escaped. The arrested individual was found in possession of a muzzleloader rifle and buffalo meat, indicating illegal hunting activities. The rangers also destroyed a meat drying rack used by the suspected poachers.
Note: A Muzzleloader Rifle is a firearm commonly used for hunting.
