ZIMBABWE’S safari sector has lost revenue of nearly US$100 million due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, a new report has revealed.

In its latest report titled: “The effects of COVID-19 pandemic on communities and conservation efforts in Zimbabwe,” the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (Zela) said the wildlife sector was facing a bleak future.

“The national lockdowns have cast a dark spell on the wildlife sector.

Without any trophy hunting, Zela said most areas would likely witness a reversal of wildlife conservation efforts.

“With less revenue coming into the sector, conservation efforts have been crippled.