Zimbabwe preparing to take over coordination of the GLTP
Date: 8 Novemebr 2004
Source: Official Newsletter of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier ParkAuthor: Anon
Zimbabwe preparing to take over coordination of the GLTP Zimbabwe has begun communications with other countries and the Peace Parks Foundation, regarding the take over of coordination of the GLTP, as per the International treaty. Study visits to both Mozambique and South Africa are currently being organized for the Zimbabwean staff.
The National TFCA Coordination Unit will comprise of a national program manager, 3 program managers and a secretary. The recruitment process has now been finalised. Mr Edson Chidziya has been appointed National Coordinator and Mr Ebbias Manyonganise has been appointed the manager for corporate services and administration, according to Dr Morris Matsambiwa.
On a separate note, the Hiring of staff for the GNP has begun after the
restructuring of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. The full staff compliment of the GNP will comprise 55 offi cers, 50 rangers and 31 general hands. To date all the offi cers and about 80% of the junior staff are already recruited.