In 2013, it was reported that poachers in Zimbabwe used cyanide to kill elephants at a nature reserve. Original estimates by wildlife officials found stated that around 100 elephants died from the poison. After further analysis, the number of elephants killed by cyanide has increased to over 300. Conservation officials state that it is the… Continue reading Elephant Poaching In Zimbabwe
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Online Escort Prices in Zimbabwe
According to reports from various criminal justice programs, a crackdown on red-light districts of Zimbabwe has led to the sex trade moving its operations to the Internet. Both male and female escorts advertise their services online to customers, with one female escort stating that many European men use the service because they do not have… Continue reading Online Escort Prices in Zimbabwe
Value of Gold Smuggled Out of Zimbabwe Each Month
The Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe reported in May 2013 that up to $50 Million worth of gold was being illegally smuggled out of Zimbabwe each month. The gold is believed to be smuggled to South Africa where it is refined on its way to Switzerland. The cost to refine the gold in South Africa… Continue reading Value of Gold Smuggled Out of Zimbabwe Each Month
Profits From Cutting Down Trees in Zimbabwe
An illegal logger told a reporter that he is able to make around $150 a month from illegally cutting down 10 trees in Zimbabwe.
Government officials estimate that illegal logging in the country causes several millions of dollars in lost tax revenue.
Conflict diamonds seized in India
Custom officials in India reported seizing 48,600 crates of conflict diamonds in Surat and Mumbai in 2011. The crates of diamonds did not have the proper Kimberly Process Certification and was believed to have been smuggled out of Zimbabwe. The diamonds were worth $1.75 Million.
Loss of Revenue from Diamonds in Zimbabwe
Up to $1 Billion in potential revenue from the extraction of diamonds in Zimbabwe was reported to be missing as of 2011, according to the country’s Finance Minister and civic leaders.
Wildlife killings of Rhinos in Africa
Wildlife trafficking of Rhinos led to 95 percent of all rhino poaching in Africa between 2006 and 2009 to take place in Zimbabwe (235 Rhinos killed) and South Africa (210 Rhinos killed).
Killing of Rhinos in Africa in 2009
The killings of rhinos in Africa was at a 15-year high in 2009. In addition, in 2009 there were 3 times as many rhinos being poached per month in South Africa and Zimbabwe than the average of poached rhinos for all of Africa between 2000 and 205.
Diamond smuggling in Zimbabwe
The black market diamond smuggling in Zimbabwe could generate $200 Million a month for the country if it was properly regulated and taken out of the hands of the army, according to Human Rights Watch.
Rhinos Killed in Zimbabwe in 2008-2009
Around 120 rhinos were killed by wildlife traffickers in Zimbabwe between March 2008 and June 2009. The rhinos were killed by the traffickers in order to meet the demand of China’s black market trade in rhino horns. There are between 400 to 700 rhinos left in Zimbabwe.