At the recent Masvingo Investment and Business Showcase, consultant Livison Phikele and Chief Operating Officer Clive Mielken introduced a transformative strategy aimed at establishing the Savé Valley Conservancy as a premier, sustainable economic asset for the province. Their vision relies on a robust advocacy agenda that urges the Provincial Government to formally "ring-fence" protected conservancies, strictly prohibiting the issuance of mining permits to safeguard the long-term ecological integrity of these vital wildlife habitats.
Central to this approach is a commitment to community-inclusive growth, directly mirroring the successful benefit-sharing model demonstrated by the Nyangambe Wildlife Project. By ensuring that local populations are primary stakeholders in conservation, Phikele and Mielken aim to create a more resilient economic framework. To translate this vision into concrete policy and action, the initiative is now organizing a curated "Look and Learn" tour of the Savé Valley and Gonarezhou. By inviting key investors, policymakers, and stakeholders to experience the potential of ecotourism firsthand, the team seeks to secure the buy-in necessary to solidify this sustainable development trajectory.
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