Zimbabwe’s once-mighty all-female wildlife conservation unit battles internal strife

Zimbabwe's female anti-poaching unit battles internal strife

Zimbabwe’s renowned all-female anti-poaching unit, the Akashinga, is reportedly facing significant internal challenges. The unit, celebrated globally for its conservation efforts, is grappling with internal strife. Reports suggest the issues are impacting the group’s operational effectiveness and morale. The Akashinga, meaning ‘Brave Ones,’ has gained international recognition for its unique approach to wildlife conservation, empowering women fr…

Zimbabwe’s once-mighty all-female wildlife conservation unit battles internal strife

Source: Zimbabwe’s once-mighty all-female wildlife conservation unit battles internal strife – The Standard Women rangers at Akashinga Conservation Unit Akashinga, Zimbabwe’s once-mighty all-female wildlife conservation unit, is allegedly battling the effects of a bitter boardroom coup that drove out more than a dozen senior and middle managers. The alleged “soft coup”, that started at the end of 2024 when an estranged former employee, Colin Clo…