The fallout from the death of Cecil the Lion continues.<br /><br /> It is being reported that Zimbabwe has lifted the temporary ban on big-game hunting brought in days after the iconic lion was shot by trophy hunters last month, prompting international outrage.<br /><br /> Speaking on Zimbabwe’s Heroes Day, President Robert Mugabe appeared to suggest the forces of imperialism were to blame:<br /><br /> “They are vandals who come from all over of course. Some may be just ordinary visitors, but there are others who want to vandalise.”<br /><br /> Two men have been charged in connection with the iconic lion’s death.<br /><br /> Cecil the lion: Zimbabwean hunter says charges ‘frivolous’ as trial postponed http://t.co/85IomdRhjO pic.twitter.com/owbNCw8jlB— The Guardian (@guardian) 5 Août 2015<br /><br /> A trial has been set for September. <br /><br /> Calls remain for the American dentist who shot Cecil to be extradited and charged over his part in the events.<br /><br /> Walter Palmer insists he was relying on the advice of his guides.
