Tanzania, May 19 -- THE Tanzanian government will intensify the use of modern technology in combating incidents involving dangerous and destructive wildlife by deploying 12 drones and 50 satellite collars to track the movement of key animals, particularly elephants.

Presenting the 2025/26 budget estimates for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism in the National Assembly, Minister Dr Pindi Chana said the GPS satellite collars will be placed on lead elephants in areas facing high levels of human-wildlife conflict, enabling real-time monitoring and response.

Additionally, the Ministry will distribute 40,000 cold bombs in high-risk elephant zones as part of efforts to deter wildlife encroachment into human settlements.

Dr Chana ad...