Zanza Lab Opens in Phiring Village

August 19, 2025

A new chapter in conservation innovation is unfolding in Phiring Village with the official opening of a Zanza Lab, a dynamic space designed to empower communities with skills, technology, and tools to build sustainable conservation enterprises.


The initiative is guided by the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region (K2C) as the lead organisation, implemented on the ground by Zanza Africa, and made possible through the core funding support of the TASC: Carbon Finance and Project Development Company program.


At the heart of this effort lies AmaZanza, the digital platform that will serve as the central access point for lab participants, partners, and the broader community. Through AmaZanza, users will connect to resources, training materials, conservation stories, and collaborative opportunities that extend well beyond village borders.

“This lab is more than just a physical space—it’s a launchpad for community-led conservation solutions,” said Zanza spokesperson. “By combining digital access through AmaZanza with hands-on learning, we are creating pathways for rural communities to actively participate in and benefit from conservation.”


The Phiring Village Zanza Lab is the first of its kind in the area, providing a model that can be replicated across other rural communities. It brings together conservation, entrepreneurship, and digital technology under one roof, ensuring that local people have the capacity to design and deliver solutions that protect biodiversity while fostering economic resilience.

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