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The uplifting story of one of Zimbabwe’s pioneering women rangers
Publication: Conservation news
Authors: Karen Coates, David Akana
Source published: 16/10/2026, 19:03:07 UTC
Briefing created: 16/10/2026, 19:37:47 UTC
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Briefings
Nyaraudzo Auxilia Hoto, a 34-year-old Zimbabwean woman, transitioned from a rural vegetable farmer to a wildlife ranger sergeant after joining the International Anti-Poaching Foundation in 2017. She was selected from 100 applicants and graduated from university in 2023, eventually leading patrols and serving as a biodiversity officer. Her journey highlights a significant shift in rural women's roles in conservation, though her specific salary figures and the exact number of patrols she led remain unconfirmed.
Key points
- Nyaraudzo Auxilia Hoto, a 34-year-old Zimbabwean woman, transitioned from a rural vegetable farmer to a wildlife ranger sergeant after joining the International Anti-Poaching Foundation in 2017.
- She was selected from 100 applicants and graduated from university in 2023, eventually leading patrols and serving as a biodiversity officer.
Context
Nyaraudzo Auxilia Hoto's story illustrates a significant shift in rural women's roles in conservation, with the International Anti-Poaching Foundation recruiting local women for Akashinga, a new wildlife protection initiative in Zimbabwe.
Limitations
Specific salary figures and the exact number of patrols Nyaraudzo Auxilia Hoto led remain unconfirmed. The article does not provide details on her initial salary or the specific number of patrols she led.
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