ZBC Launches Africa's First Weekly Wildlife TV Magazine Series
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) launched "ZBC's Wild Africa Adventures" on 30 June 2026, marking the debut of Africa's first weekly wildlife television magazine show. The 13-episode series follows presenters Rumbie Takawira, Dr Mark Ofua and Zandile Ndhlovu as they document conservation efforts across the continent, joined by high-profile African wildlife ambassadors including actors Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira and Djimon Hounsou. The series is produced in Cape Town by Wild Africa, with support from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the Tammy Estrada Strome Foundation and will air across multiple African broadcasters.
Created specifically for African audiences, the series aims to raise awareness of the continent's accelerating wildlife crisis - over the past 50 years, Africa's monitored wildlife populations have declined by 76%, with an estimated 3.9 million hectares of forest lost annually. Episodes span a wide range of conservation stories, from sea turtle rescue in Nigeria and pangolin protection in Namibia to Zimbabwe's all-female anti-poaching unit and human-elephant coexistence initiatives. ZBC Director of Content and Channels Charles Munganasa noted that the series aligns with the broadcaster's commitment to dedicating at least a quarter of its content to Zimbabwe's wildlife and natural heritage, while Wild Africa CEO Peter Knights OBE described the show as a platform to showcase "Africans with a passion to protect their incredible wildlife."
Source: Pan African Visions
