Akashinga has taken an important step forward in our mission to safeguard Zimbabwe’s natural heritage. On August 18, 2025, our Liaison and Development Manager, Power Mupunga, met with Prosecutor General Justice Loyce Matanda-Moyo of the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ). Together, they charted a bold new path for collaboration, centering on three transformative strategies:

• Igniting community awareness: Empowering local communities to understand their pivotal role in wildlife protection.
• Leveraging cutting-edge technology: Harnessing GPS trackers and field monitoring cameras to strengthen prosecution efforts and build legal precedents.
• Elevating training: Enhancing the skills of prosecutors and rangers to ensure justice is swift, decisive, and impactful.

As Justice Matanda-Moyo emphasized, “The large-scale worldwide illicit wildlife trade has a staggering impact… the NPAZ… needs all the help it can get to ensure Zimbabwe finds sustainable solutions to defeat wildlife crime.” Likewise, Power Mupunga highlighted that this partnership marks a strong alignment of law enforcement and conservation, ensuring that wildlife crime does not go unpunished.

This alliance reflects Akashinga’s unwavering belief: true conservation isn’t just about protecting species — it’s about forging systems where justice, community, and nature unite.

Read the full story here: Herald

[Photo caption: During a recent road survey game count in the Songo Reserve, teams of Akashinga Rangers recorded wildlife sightings across difficult terrain. Covering nearly half the reserve over two days, the data they collected adds to a growing body of research that guides conservation strategies in the Zambezi Valley. Photo: Davina Jogi]