THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) is rehabilitating part of Mabhongwane Dam at the border with Botswana in Bulilima West, as a long-term measure to control marauding elephants in the area.
The dam, which is situated at the boundary of Mabhongwane Game Park and Bulilima villages, was breached in the early 1980s, leaving wildlife without a source of water.
A team of ZimParks rangers is reportedly on the ground hunting down herds of elephants which are invading the villages in search of water.
Bulilima West legislator Dingimuzi Phuti said the dam used to have recreational facilities, which included a lodge, which was vandalised after being neglected when the dam was breached
“Indeed, the resuscitation of the dam will end the villagers’ problems as it will keep wild animals confined to the game park.
Hundreds of elephants crossing from Botswana and the Hwange National Park perennially invade Bulilima villages, destroying villagers, crops and water sources.
