advantages of using a print-on-demand facility, especially
in Africa, are numerous. Some of our publications will no
doubt be available as e-books, but as with our e-magazines,
the preference seems to be for hard copy editions.
We have had a number of queries from readers about
ordering these titles, but because we have adopted printon-demand, we hold no stocks - all you need to do is visit
our website. It will take you right to the correct place, and
an invoice will be generated automatically as the order is
placed. Their quality is outstanding and delivery and service
very good. Much, much simpler than ordering from Africa
will ever be.
As we wait to see what the outcome of discussions with US
Fish & Wildlife over the ivory importation ban will be, we
are entering another hunting season that appears to be full of
promise - if you are on an African hunt, and you happen to be
in Zimbabwe, drop in to our offices and pay us a visit!
I J Larivers
On Target
Dear Editor
I am trying to research a rifle and its maker, and any
information, no matter how little, would be greatly
appreciated.
This rifle was customized by, and belonged to, and was used
by, Carl S. Labuschagne. Carl was a Professional Hunter in
South Africa and a custom gunsmith.
This rifle was originally a Dumoulin Brevex .505 Gibbs
and had a G&H style side mounted scope when Carl first
purchased it. It is a Custom Square Bridge "Brevex" Magnum
Mauser with a three-round capacity. Carl hand-made the
stock and performed a major redesign / customization of the
rifle for his personal use.
Sadly, Carl passed away this last September.
Helmut Sakschek
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Dear Editor
As you might know, Customs have been getting in touch with
clients asking them to prove that they have left Zimbabwe
with their firearms. I have had meetings with the revenue
authorities in Bulawayo and am told there is no need for
alarm. They have simply lost some of these forms dating
back to 2008. Although this seems like it is not your or our
problem, in effect the security officials need reassurance
that these firearms have left the country. So we strongly
urge operators to make it their problem if their clients are
on this list. Send Zimra the date of departure and if possible
some sort of proof that the gun has left or is currently still in
the clients’ possession. Meaning they would need a police
station to verify. This is a proof of ownership document that
needs to be then sent to Zimra.
For future:
We suggest that the client makes four copies of the temporary
firearms permit. On the permit have them write the date of
departure, flight number and port of exit. Then keep one
copy on file for future reference.
Louis Muller
Pro-Safaris Africa
It has been our experience that Customs and the firearms
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licensing authorities in Zimbabwe are both relatively
efficient and will try their best to be of assistance, but
one underlying problem is that there are varying degrees
of overlap between different government departments all
trying to perform the same function and there is often little
or no communication between them - Editor
Dear Editor
I, Fausto Carbone, would like to dispel rumours that I'm
involved with the building of Vine Camp in Mana Pools
National Park. I have been guiding in Mana Pools since
1987 and have always believed and supported the idea that
Mana should be kept as pristine as possible and the number
of bed nights controlled, therefore I don't support new
camps being built in the park.
Best regards
Fausto F. Carbone
Neither do we! - Ed
Dear Editor
At 16.00 on May 5th a man witnessed no less than ten
children stoning three elephant bulls on the outskirts of
Lake Kariba. One large one with a single left tusk and two
younger ones.
A mother of three children not involved was on a footpath
close by and one of the three bulls attacked. She is very
fortunate to have gotten off with an injured leg and a slight
back problem.
Fourteen hours later the bulls are still very nervous and pose
a serious threat to pedestrians. One bull was photographed
last year in the same area trying to kick one of the dogs
that was set on them! He is very stroppy as a result of his
experiences.
Kariba Animal Welfare Trust
Zimbabwe
People throw stones and set dogs on elephants and then
wonder why elephants kill them. It’s a whole new level of
stupid - Editor
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