Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has provided US$1 million to APOPO Mine Action for clearing a dense minefield in the Sengwe Wildlife Corridor in Southern Zimbabwe for the next two years.
The project, meant for the safe return of land to the local communities is set to save lives and improve safe access to agricultural land and conservation in the area.
In a statement, the Swiss Embassy in Harare said through the new initiative, at least 1 630 419 square metres of land will be made safe for local communities and wildlife in the area.
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Source: New Zimbabwe