The ban was to be lifted for traders to clear their stocks, and would have been lifted from the start of June to the start of December.
Outrage forced the minister in charge to reverse the change within 24 hours.
WWF the worldwide famous conservation organisation warned on Saturday that relaxing this ban would undermine progress made in wildlife protection, particularly by encouraging poaching which has been on the decline in recent years.
Hosting 50% of Africa’s lions, Tanzania is essential for the thriving of many species and so this is a good thing.
