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SADC Leaders Mark 25 Years of Transfrontier Conservation Areas at Landmark Summit in Harare — 23 May 2025
In a major milestone for regional conservation, Heads of State and Government from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the...
Steve Collins / 2 June 2025

Germany commits an additional €24 Million to Southern Africa's Transfrontier Conservation Areas on Biodiversity Day
On the occasion of International Biodiversity Day, 23 May 2025, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has committed an additional €24 million to...
Steve Collins / 30 May 2025

Mozambique’s Maputo National Park and Nesting Sea Turtles Highlighted in World Heritage Nomination Push
Announced in Paris, France on May 29, 2025. Mozambique’s Maputo National Park [art of the Lubombo TFCA —a vibrant coastal haven for marine life...
Steven Collins / 29 May 2025

Zambia and Angola Seal Historic Conservation Pact to Establish Liuwa Plains–Mussuma Transfrontier Conservation Area
In a landmark move for conservation and regional cooperation, the governments of Zambia and Angola signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 28 May 2025to...
Steven Collins / 29 May 2025

Three-year Diploma in Applied Natural Resource Management set to fly following full accreditation and registration on the National Qualifications Framework
The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) is proud to announce that its flagship Diploma in Applied Natural Resource Management has now received all formal accreditations...
Steve Collins / 28 May 2025

SADC TFCA International Conference opens in Harare, Zimbabwe with calls for strengthened collaboration and partnerships for biodiversity conservation
The first ever Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) Conference opened on 19 May 2025 at the Harare International Convention Centre in...
Lisa Blanken / 23 May 2025

SADC to host the Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) International Conference and Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe
01 May 2025, Gaborone, Botswana: The Republic of Zimbabwe will host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) International Conference and...
Lisa Blanken / 23 May 2025

SADC 25 Years celebration video
This is video to celebrate 25 years of TFCAs in SADC.
Steven Collins / 19 May 2025

Tanzania’s marine reserves offer long-term benefits to communities, study finds
The Tanzanian government established five marine protected areas (MPAs) in the 1990s to safeguard falling fish populations. Over nearly 20 years, villages near these protected areas...
Tribute Mboweni / 13 May 2025

Nice story on the KAZA TFCA
Twice the size of the UK, the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) is encouraging tourists to visit five countries (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and...
Steven Collins / 13 May 2025

KAZA TFCA Secretariat makes two new appointments
The Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) Secretariat is delighted to announce the appointment of two new senior staff members, effective 1 April 2025...
Tribute Mboweni / 8 May 2025

Mozambique: Communities in Banhine National Park begin to benefit from 20% tax
Communities surrounding Banhine National Park in the districts of Chigubo, Mapai and Mabalane, Gaza province, are starting to benefit from 20% of the revenue from...
Tribute Mboweni / 8 May 2025

Empowering Communities for Human-Wildlife Coexistence in Magoe National Park
Since ReGeCom’s initial intervention in the Magoe National Park landscape, it became evident that this is a complex and fragile region. Its remoteness and rich...
Tribute Mboweni / 8 May 2025

TFCAs at the Southern African Mountain Conference 2025: Advancing Regional Cooperation
The Southern Africa Mountain Conference 2025 (SAMC 2025) took place from 17-20 March, in the Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area (MDTFCA), South Africa under the patronage...
Steven Collins / 3 April 2025

How AI is reshaping wildlife conservation — for better or worse
Efforts to “save species” with deep learning are not without controversy.
Tribute Mboweni / 9 May 2025

When hungry elephants and people clash in a village — see the award-winning photos
Editor's note: This story has been named a 2025 World Press Photo contest winner for its "compelling exploration of human-wildlife conflict, prompting viewers to reconsider...
Tribute Mboweni / 9 May 2025

A Roof Restored, a Future Rebuilt: How Conservation Efforts Supported Education in Hwange, Zimbabwe
In 2024, the people of Matabeleland North (Ward 8) in Zimbabwe’s Hwange District witnessed the tangible benefits of community-led conservation efforts. Revenue generated from wildlife...
Tribute Mboweni / 9 May 2025

Enhancing Conservation Through Protected Area Mapping in Eastern and Southern Africa
For centuries, protected areas have been an integral part, our landscapes, forests and seascape ecosystems and have played a vital role in conserving biodiversity and...
Steven Collins / 11 March 2025

Lower Zambezi – Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area (LOZAMAP TFCA) Land-Use Plan 2024 – 2029
During the period of July to September 2024, a Land Use Plan for the Lower Zambezi Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area (LOZAMAP TFCA) was developed...
Steven Collins / 11 March 2025

Preserving Transboundary Resources in the Limpopo
The Limpopo River Basin, spanning across Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, is a critical watercourse supporting diverse socio-economic activities such as eco-tourism, irrigation, and...
Steven Collins / 11 March 2025

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