The Zambia Wild Life Authority (ZAWA) says the auction sale of wild animals by the authority expected soon would attract both local and international buyers.
ZAWA spokesperson Wilfred Moonga said the authority was still finalizing how the whole exercise would be carried out.
Mr. Moonga told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka yesterday, that the ZAWA auction sale was not the first one as a similar auction took place last year.
He added that this year’s would be better.
He mentioned that the auction sale of wild animals is supposed to place, annually.
The spokesperson added that there has been growing interest from different individuals concerning the auction sale of animals.
He said the auction was meant for those with game ranches.
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There we go! its sangwapo!!
And why are we selling our animals? Isnt this our heritage, the real africa ?
Nomba we will remain without animals! am i losing my mind or this doesnt sound normal?
Just at the bottom of the story on “Related News” number 2, there is that story with headline “ZAWA needs US$1.5 million to restock national parks”. So somebody tell me what is going on here. I first thought this was an April fools joke, now it looks like it is for real. Why can’t they use the excess animals to restock all the parks in the country than auction and abuse the money or rather pocket the money.
Oh poor animals! This is another form of slavery.. :(( :((
Why in the world would they just think of selling animals. Namungal and her team should think properly before doing something they will regret. As a Zambian citizen am not happy about the move
I bet they only sell what is in excess & can’t be accomodated elsewhere within the country,am sure they know what they are doing better than us,the only good thing to know is that they actually sell instead of just giving away.I always used to wonder where animals in European zoos etc come from now i know!
Now who is going to benefit from this animal sell?
#^, Bro. Kelchi , thanks so much for your manly advice on the other thread. God uplift you always.
When you want to restock, you dont just catch any cat, rat or dog you can lay your hands on and take them to a park. Some animals have to be bought from other countries e.g rhinos. To do this you need money and this is the money ZAWA is trying to raise by selling excess animals. Haven’t you people ever heard of the selective killing of animals to bring about about a balance in the park?
Bloggers, I wish to anounce to you all that we are morning the death of our Chief’s wife. Chief Mpezeni has lost his wife. May Her Soul Rest In Peace.
Goodmorning bloggers.
I want to buy a baby lion for my son, I wonder how much it costs?
#10 Tionge: that’s sad news. My condolensces to my eastern cousins & their chief.
I want a ka baby tiger for my twins! will definitely be there!
Well, ZAWA desperately needs additional funds to meet its conservation obligations both in terms of personnel emoluments and actual resource protection. The auction is one such measure to raise a little bit more from the same animals as opposed to selling them in the traditional licencing approach. Sadly only ba zungus can manage to compete through such auctions. The plain truth also is that conservation is not self financing, it requires GOVT subsidy. However other sectors benefit from it and in turn GRZ loses almost nil.
Nine Chale I think you have to consult the German Authorities as well. Also find out if Lions drink Weizen Bier because we can fill up that Lion at Xmas LOL
I am sure your crib will be another Madagascar !! :(|)
#10 Tionge true true that is bad news. I join you and also pass my condolences to the chief’s family.
Nine Chale and Baby C , why not come together and open a Zoo? That would be much better than keeping the animals in the crib. Good Biz idea before the animals take you for prey one day.
Isn`t this “slavery”?
3RqU Greetings to you brother.
I do not think it is slavery. According to the bible we were given this earth and the creatures therein. We can do as we please with them. Please deep rooted christians do not stone me if I am wrong on this one.
#16 lol! Which animals are we selling by the way? If it`s monkeys no problem.
Welcome Baby C, careful my dear, that baby tiger is still vicious enough to tear up your little twins, ka? LOL
Ati shani Jamaco, I think lions prefer ganja weed so I just need a licence for that, hahaha!
Time for another joke!
A tourist looses his way in a national park and finds a magic lamp, he rubs it. A native comes out, and grants him one wish. The man says “Please get rid of all these wild animals! Make them go away!”
The native stares at the tourist and says: “Well…what did we ever do to harm you?”
J morning. I know! But touting them really will raise a few eyebrows especially those of animal rights activists of which I am.
Jamaco -Good idea but Nine Chale kuntu alenyengelela when it comes to sharing of profits!!
Jamaco, FC Bayern is playing Barcelona tonight (20.45). It’s a clash you can’t miss, especially with E’too, Messi and Thierry Henry on the line up.
I’ll be off to my favorite Biergarten to see the game with a few Weizen. Prost!
Nine Chale dont worry! my first born twins are coming in 2011!! just wanted to get a ka tiger in advance so that i train it. But dont you dare get a cub for my nephew! tukapusana! I the auntie, has spoken!
Hope we don’t buy them back expensily.
I agree with no.4, if they need $1.5 to restock the national parks, why auction the little animals we have, unless the one who said we need $1.5 to restock the park just want to eat the money .besides how many zambians have game ranches please!
Nine Chale lelo I am ku work from 1400 until 2200. Being the service provider I will definitely watch the game. Remember Bayer lost last time when playing the locals (wolfsburg). It was 5:1 and if again this time things go wrong for Bayer, then I feel sorry for Klinsmann. He may resign or just get fired. I want Podolski to play and not Toni.
Baby C, naumfwa my dear, I will heed your advice. About your twins, I hope you haven’t ordered them from Malawi, like Madonna does? Uncle C will personally come to inspect the resemblance. Anyways, 2011 is not too far, all the best with the preparations.
# 2 Miss Daisy.
I also think it is reduculous to sell our animals which brings forex in your country.Anyway Iam tired of this news yapa Zed no progress sure.
Ba Tionge
My condolences to our Chief Mpezeni that means Mum has two funerals this month.
How are you Bonse Pa site?
Ba Matworld. How are you? Long time.
# 29.Ba Tionge. Iam very fine My sister,yes it has been long my sister ala iyi sikulu yakubukulu niyovuta Iam really under pressure my sister with school work just imagine this semester I have not scored 70% in any of the five modules Iam doing.Thank God Iam managing to score above 50% which is the passing mark.This week tili pa study break that is why taonekela lelo.
Have a lovely day my sister and my the good Lord grants you and all the pipo from Eastern comfort as you mourn the late Mrs Mpezini.
Matworld you have been very quite mudala. Niot even a mail to say hi. I am very disappointed. How are we going to work hand in hand to pimp up our lovely country with this attitude?
Get in touch from time to time. We are family and soon biz partners here. We are not hear to waste time like Zambia breweries fimo fimo said the other day. Let us join ventures to come up with something solid. I am serious.
Cheers
AFTER THE ATTEMPT BY DORA SILIYA TO SELL THE VICTORIA FALLS NOW MWAYAMBA KUGULISA MA GIRAFFE ON E BAY .JUST SELL A FEW OF THOSE CROCDILES WHICH ARE KILLING POOR VILLAGERS GIVE 75% TO THE FAMILIES. CHANGE BUY MORE FEED FOR THE AMIMALS.
WHY IN THE FISRT PLACE DO WE NEED TO SELL THESE ANIMALS CAN SOME ONE GIVE AN EXPLAINATION. OK I SEND ME A QUOTATION OF 2 LIONS A ZEBRA, 4 CROCDILES , 6 HYNAS AND A SWARM OF BEES SO THAT I CAN HAVE FRESH HONEY FOR BF.
Nine chale and Baby C you really make me feel gud i like yo coments and i feel you have something in common how can you all want to buy such vicious animals for your kids awe mwansekesha anyway since you are abroad we’ll get it for you and send it by e-mail..
Dr Bill! thats naughty! Email! yikali but!