Colin Durrant's Blog, page 13
July 8, 2018
Elephant Calf with badly snared left hind leg
KASESE GIRL/CALF ELE + OUR BELOVED CHOORI – UPDATE 7/7/18
Trust Details At Bottom Of Email
REMEMBER: When Driving or walking,
Animals always have the right of way !!!!
UPDATE ON KASESE GIRL – ELEPHANT CALF TREATED APRIL 2018 FOR EMBEDDED SNARE IN HER BACK LEFT LEG
See the updates –
UPDATE 25/4/18 ON – ALERT REPORT 18/4/18 – CALF ELEPHANT WITH BADLY SNARED LEFT HIND LEG
LOOK who was caught on camera !!
This is our little Kasese girl who you helped with the removal of a deeply embedded wire snare, along with the Chopper that assisted with moving her Ma, siblings and extended family away to make safe way for all of us to get in there and assist her.
It is not very often we get to see the after, live, or follow up images on animals we have assisted and when we do it makes all the blood, sweat and tears even more worth it.
It has healed so well in such a short time. Young always heal quicker in most aspects of life.
THANKS TO YOU all…..
1 JUL 2018 – BACK LEFT LEG WELL HEALED
DARTING 21 APRIL 2018
FIRST REPORTED SIGHTING 18/4/18
OUR BELOVED CHOORI !! goes to town …….. in June – the middle of winter
This poor old girl has many a tale to tell if she could talk. She has done the daily snare patrol drop offs and collections for so many years, as well as many rescues, chases etc. and besides being our loved work horse she has strong sentimental ties with us.
She was very kindly loaded on to JIM PERRY transport and taken through to Harare to MR CRUISER ZIMBABWE for lots of TLC.
The list of repairs is long but we know she will come back strong again but am sure she will have a sulk for a while due to being sent to freezing weather !
THANKS TO…..
JIM PERRY transport for carrying her through.
CHAWARA HARBOUR for loading her.
MR CRUISER ZIMBABWE for the work they are doing on her.
We will put out an appeal for any parts they cannot supply once we have the list, so we can get her back home soonest.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO MAKE DONATIONS VIA ECOCASH, CABS & PAYNOW
WE MAY NOT HAVE ALL YOUR CONTACT DETAILS BUT WE DO REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!
## IMPORTANT NUMBERS ##
EMA – Environmental Management Authority
Keep Zimbabwe clean
Littering is an offence.
Avoid prosecution by not littering. .
Report all environmental crimes:
Toll Free 08080028
0779565707 Whats App EMA Harare
0773487141 Cell, Sms or Whats App EMA Kariba
PARKS & WILDLIFE
ZIMPARKS AREA MANAGER – Mr D Sithole – 0775 971 799
ZIMPARKS SENIOR RANGER – Nicholas – 0772 762 500
Toll free – ZIMPARKS AREA MANAGER – Mr D Sithole – 0738 813 441
For any donations, help offer, more info, or information on injured animals or incidents with Wildlife please contact below
KAWFT
Debbie Ottman 0773 996 487– KARIBA
Sonya Mc Master 0772 874 352 – KARIBA
WHATSAPP NUMBERS – for photos or messages
Sonya Mc Master 0778 733 784
Debbie Ottman 0784 512 921
Carl Nicholson – Kariba Dangerous Drugs License Wildlife Darter 0773 279 746 – KARIBA
Tracey Bruk-Jackson – Harare representative
(contact for donation drop offs etc.)
Whats app 0771 567 032
Phone number 0712 205 384
FACE BOOK – https://www.facebook.com/KaribaAnimalWelfareFundTrustKariba/
WEB PAGE – www.kawft.org
BLOG – https://kawft.blogspot.com
DONATION PAYMENT OPTIONS
ECO CASH REGISTERED NUMBERS for donations below
Sonya Mc Master (Registered Name – Stroebel) 0772 874 352
Debbie Ottman 0773 996 487
CABS PAYMENTS:
CABS KARIBA
ACC NAME – KARIBA ANIMAL WELFARE FUND TRUST
ACC No: 100 265 7636
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February 23, 2018
2 bystanders killed by Police sparking violence in Harare
A police officer allegedly shot and killed an innocent bystander after the police had been engaging in running battles with kombi drivers. Violence broke out in retaliation in the Harare central business district late yesterday evening (22nd of Feb 2018)
The violence outbreak started when the police fired at a kombi that was near the Seke Road flyover. It was reported that one person had died and another was seriously injured.
It is still not obvious what triggered the battle between the ZRP and kombis, which lead to one of the officers drawing his weapon and shooting at least two bystanders. Members of the public in the area then besieged the Harare Central Police Charge Office, where they wanted to lay a charge against the officer responsible for the shooting.
the public started throwing rocks at the police and police vehicles parked outside the police station. The result was that a car was burnt and another vehicle also caught on fire. The police response was to fire teargas to disperse the angry crowd.
Roads leading to the charge office were later blocked to the public.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), admitted it was investigating deadly clashes between the force and the public.
The police confirmed only two people had been killed in the altercation, and not three people as earlier reported on the Thursday night clashes.
General Godwin Matanga (Police Commissioner) conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased and described the incident as “regrettable”.
“The ZRP is seized with the matter and I have since directed a team of expert investigators to extensively establish the cause, what transpired and who was responsible,” said the Police Commissioner. Mr Matanga assured the Zimbabwean public that “action will be taken and investigators will leave no stone un-turned”.
Violence of whatever form is not tolerated, he declared.
The Police Commissioner said police officers opened fired at pedestrians, killing two on the spot and injuring four others after a commuter omnibus refused to comply with an order.
He said while police and other security services, including the Harare Municipality, were implementing an operation to decongest Harare city centre, the government has since issued a directive to halt the operation against the kombi drivers. However, members of the security services continued enforcing the ban, apparently unaware of the halt command.
This subsequently led to confrontation between kombi operators and the police resulting in the shooting incident. This kicked off public outrage as citizens demonstrated against the killing.
It has been reported that three cars were burnt and extensively damaged while 3 police officers were injured, according to Matanga. It gets worse as the police have appealed to members of the public to help identify the deceased, as they did not have identity particulars on them.
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November 22, 2017
Are we ready for a New Zimbabwe?
I understand that people are concerned as to what is going to happen now Mugabe has finally been ousted but I still sense an underlying feeling of better the devil we knew than a new unknown President that could be worse. I do find it incredulous. There was this feeling for many years but surely, since the economy started going down the toilet 18 years ago, our fellow countrymen lost their farms and family’s have had to split apart and move to different parts of the world. Our countrymen have been tortured, starved, beaten, killed. We have been unable to buy basic goods in the shop at times. Our currency became worthless. The list goes on and is beyond measure and comprehension. Everyone fears change but it is inevitable. Mugabe was going to die in the near future anyway. Do we really think things are going to be worse? They would definitely be worse if Grace got into power as she is the real devil but this isn’t going to happen. The most important thing is that as Zimbabweans we must not let this happen to our country again. We need to stand up before it is too late. We need to fight before it is too late. We need to learn our lesson before it is too late. Do we understand this? Are we willing to not let the next person destroy what little is left of our beautiful country? Are we going to ensure another evil dictator does not rule for the next 37 years? What will we do if it looks like it will happen again?I know a lot of people tried to fight and I know we appreciate their efforts and courage. But what will we do different this time? We have lived in fear for so long. What is going to change now? As Zimbabweans, we are a fiercely proud nation. We are not black and white, we are Zimbabweans. We stand together. We love our country. We love our people.
I have to admit that I am angry that Mugabe has gone now. I am angry the military finally took charge now. This should have happened 10 years ago. Why did they not stand up 10 years ago? How many Zimbabweans have suffered and died in the last 10 years? I know my parents are having a hard time. I know it is no picnic living in Zimbabwe. The truth is that faced with Mugabe’s replacement being Grace, enough was enough. But why was enough not enough 10 years ago?Secretly I have always been prepared to be the President of Zimbabwe. And while a lot of you may find this laughable, it is purely out of love of my people and wanting to lead such a proud nation that does not deserve the suffering it has been through for so many years. It sure isn’t for money or wealth as there is none.Zimbabweans have stood together as oppressed, now we must stand together and make sure we learn from our mistakes and look after our fellow Zimbabweans. I am so proud of our nation, I have always been proud to be second generation Zimbabwean. I want our country to once gain become the bread basket of Africa.
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