| Poachers target elephants, rhinos
Rhinos and elephants in Southern Africa are coming under increased pressure from poachers and organised criminal gangs, who supply the lucrative international ivory and rhino-horn markets. At least 70 rhinos have been killed by poachers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in the past six years, including 17 in 2006 and four by mid-February this year. Also revealed in a report to be published on Monday, Animal Rights Africa (ARA), a Johannesburg-based animals rights group, says that Free State authorities have prosecuted nine people for the illegal possession of 44 rhino horns in the past two years and there have been other serious incidents in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Arrests have also been made in the Western Cape. The report, Consuming Wildlife: The Illegal Exploitation Of Wildlife In South Africa, Zimbabwe And Zambia, also details increased elephant poaching in Zimbabwe and Zambia and quotes extensively from a document compiled by the governments of Kenya and Mali, which claims that more than 40 tons of ivory has been confiscated worldwide during the past two years.
Non-traditional students keep on learning by sessions at Wartburg
Travel the African wildlife of the Serengeti. Relive the adventure of World War II. Picture yourself back behind the wheel of your first car. And do it all from the classroom with Wartburg’s Keep on Learning program. In its fifth year at Wartburg, the Keep on Learning program found roots on campus, stemming from similar programs at Coe College. The program’s focus is to challenge minds with stimulating conversation without the pressure of required texts or exams. Lis Erickson, associate director of alumni and parent programs, enjoys the program’s appeal to a broader audience. "It’s a really good way for us to give to the community and our retirees, to keep them involved and learning and also to see what we have on campus," she said.
Police war on Kikuyu youth could cost Govt win in poll
In God's world, even the devil has rights. Where there is rule of law, everybody has rights. Without rights for all, only a few have justice. For the sake of justice, I must speak for the voiceless Kikuyu youth who are to a man stigmatized as Mungiki. Wherever I stop in Central Kenya, young men in great trepidation, anxiety and fear rush to complain that police are arresting them as Mungiki when they are not. They claim over 40,000 of them are in jail as Mungiki suspects. The media has reported in one weekend over 2,000 were arrested in Kiambu and Nairobi. Subsequently, another 117 and 800 have also been arrested. The hunt for Mungiki and burning of their homes reminds me of the hunt for Mau Mau in Operation Rat Catcher of 1953 that arrested 1,700 and Operation Anvil that detained 24,100 Mau Mau suspects herding them into concentration camps for screening.
Live naturally at Ela Ecoland
Very few places are left on our planet where we can enjoy tourism experiences in such a pristine environment, breathing pure air, bathing and drinking the purest of water from the ancient forest waterfalls two precious commodities taken for granted. Many nature lovers and researchers have discovered rare and endangered species of bird, plants and trees on the location. Some fungi, which grow in nothing less than 99% pure, air.... just a glimpse of how special and unique this place is! Welcome to Ela Ecoland. Here you will wake to the gentle sounds of nature. Enjoy total pampering in the unique nature. Discover the secluded pristine valley. Breathe in the freshest of air. Dine in the enchanting Valley Restaurant and experience the taste sensations of tropics, try innovative contemporary Kerala cuisine with a native twist.
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