Marongora shooting: ‘Deceased’s ghosts’ haunt Akashinga workersAug 3, 2025📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources.THE death of two unarmed suspected poachers along the Zambezi Valley in Marongorain December last year is now haunting the Akashinga antipoaching unit, with several officials being fired as the organisation moves to spruce up its tainted image, NewsDay Weekender has gathered.On December 21 last year, two suspected poachers, Courage Maodza and Tawanda Mapako were allegedly killed by Zimbabwe National Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Akashinga rangers in Marongora.They were victims of cold blood murder amid revelations that they were unarmed, according to a survivor, Clever Dhliwayo, of Village 22 in Nyamakate’s ward 7 under Chief Chundu, Hurungwe district.The suspected poachers had axes,spears and dogs for their errand and killed a buffalo before they were tracked and gunned down.According to latest developments, Akashinga has dismissed a number of its workers from the anti-poaching unit that operates along the Zambezi Valley near Nyamakate.Of late, the organisation faced resignations of top senior management while some were fired on flimsy allegations, which prompted the boardof directors from the United States to institute investigations into the whole fiasco.The investigations were conductedby Scanlen and Holderness Law firm in April.According to a source, the anti-poaching unit was under pressure to probe mounting challenges affecting its operations.“There were several outstanding issues that rocked the organisation.The story carried by NewsDay Weekender about Marongora shooting was tagged on the American embassy website, and it prompted an inquiry into how the organisation was being run,” the source said.“Several former workers and those still working there were interviewed in April this year concerning issues affecting the organisation.”Another source revealed that top officials, including the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Damien Mander, have been reassigned.“I hear that Mander is being replaced as the CEO.His letter to Akashinga staff seems to suggest he is not leaving, but I understand he will not be the CEO with any authoritative powers of management He has been reassigned to be in charge of fundraising,” the other source said.“Wayne Cummings, who was the country manager, and Henry Macillwaine had their contracts terminated.Source: NewsDay ZimbabweAll Zim NewsAll Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage.Stay informed and connected — reach us atadmin@allzimnews.com.ByHopeRelated PostLifeline for Chihota villagers, as they get tapped waterMan in trouble for grave desecrationBindura neglects billing 1 598 households
Marongora shooting: ‘Deceased’s ghosts’ haunt Akashinga workersAug 3, 2025📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources.THE death of two unarmed suspected poachers along the Zambezi Valley in Marongorain December last year is now haunting the Akashinga antipoaching unit, with several officials being fired as the organisation moves to spruce up its tainted image, NewsDay Weekender has gathered.On December 21 last year, two suspected poachers, Courage Maodza and Tawanda Mapako were allegedly killed by Zimbabwe National Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Akashinga rangers in Marongora.They were victims of cold blood murder amid revelations that they were unarmed, according to a survivor, Clever Dhliwayo, of Village 22 in Nyamakate’s ward 7 under Chief Chundu, Hurungwe district.The suspected poachers had axes,spears and dogs for their errand and killed a buffalo before they were tracked and gunned down.According to latest developments, Akashinga has dismissed a number of its workers from the anti-poaching unit that operates along the Zambezi Valley near Nyamakate.Of late, the organisation faced resignations of top senior management while some were fired on flimsy allegations, which prompted the boardof directors from the United States to institute investigations into the whole fiasco.The investigations were conductedby Scanlen and Holderness Law firm in April.According to a source, the anti-poaching unit was under pressure to probe mounting challenges affecting its operations.“There were several outstanding issues that rocked the organisation.The story carried by NewsDay Weekender about Marongora shooting was tagged on the American embassy website, and it prompted an inquiry into how the organisation was being run,” the source said.“Several former workers and those still working there were interviewed in April this year concerning issues affecting the organisation.”Another source revealed that top officials, including the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Damien Mander, have been reassigned.“I hear that Mander is being replaced as the CEO.His letter to Akashinga staff seems to suggest he is not leaving, but I understand he will not be the CEO with any authoritative powers of management He has been reassigned to be in charge of fundraising,” the other source said.“Wayne Cummings, who was the country manager, and Henry Macillwaine had their contracts terminated.Source: NewsDay ZimbabweAll Zim NewsAll Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed
Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage.Stay informed and connected — reach us atadmin@allzimnews.com.ByHopeRelated PostLifeline for Chihota villagers, as they get tapped waterMan in trouble for grave desecrationBindura neglects billing 1 598 households
Marongora shooting: ‘Deceased’s ghosts’ haunt Akashinga workersAug 3, 2025📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources.THE death of two unarmed suspected poachers along the Zambezi Valley in Marongorain December last year is now haunting the Akashinga antipoaching unit, with several officials being fired as the organisation moves to spruce up its tainted image, NewsDay Weekender has gathered.On December 21 last year, two suspected poachers, Courage Maodza and Tawanda Mapako were allegedly killed by Zimbabwe National Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Akashinga rangers in Marongora.They were victims of cold blood murder amid revelations that they were unarmed, according to a survivor, Clever Dhliwayo, of Village 22 in Nyamakate’s ward 7 under Chief Chundu, Hurungwe district.The suspected poachers had axes,spears and dogs for their errand and killed a buffalo before they were tracked and gunned down.According to latest developments, Akashinga has dismissed a number of its workers from the anti-poaching unit that operates along the Zambezi Valley near Nyamakate.Of late, the organisation faced resignations of top senior management while some were fired on flimsy allegations, which prompted the boardof directors from the United States to institute investigations into the whole fiasco.The investigations were conductedby Scanlen and Holderness Law firm in April.According to a source, the anti-poaching unit was under pressure to probe mounting challenges affecting its operations.“There were several outstanding issues that rocked the organisation.The story carried by NewsDay Weekender about Marongora shooting was tagged on the American embassy website, and it prompted an inquiry into how the organisation was being run,” the source said.“Several former workers and those still working there were interviewed in April this year concerning issues affecting the organisation.”Another source revealed that top officials, including the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Damien Mander, have been reassigned.“I hear that Mander is being replaced as the CEO.His letter to Akashinga staff seems to suggest he is not leaving, but I understand he will not be the CEO with any authoritative powers of management He has been reassigned to be in charge of fundraising,” the other source said.“Wayne Cummings, who was the country manager, and Henry Macillwaine had their contracts terminated.Source: NewsDay ZimbabweAll Zim NewsAll Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage.Stay informed and connected — reach us atadmin@allzimnews.com.ByHopeRelated PostLifeline for Chihota villagers, as they get tapped waterMan in trouble for grave desecrationBindura neglects billing 1 598 households
Marongora shooting: ‘Deceased’s ghosts’ haunt Akashinga workersAug 3, 2025📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources.THE death of two unarmed suspected poachers along the Zambezi Valley in Marongorain December last year is now haunting the Akashinga antipoaching unit, with several officials being fired as the organisation moves to spruce up its tainted image, NewsDay Weekender has gathered.On December 21 last year, two suspected poachers, Courage Maodza and Tawanda Mapako were allegedly killed by Zimbabwe National Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Akashinga rangers in Marongora.They were victims of cold blood murder amid revelations that they were unarmed, according to a survivor, Clever Dhliwayo, of Village 22 in Nyamakate’s ward 7 under Chief Chundu, Hurungwe district.The suspected poachers had axes,spears and dogs for their errand and killed a buffalo before they were tracked and gunned down.According to latest developments, Akashinga has dismissed a number of its workers from the anti-poaching unit that operates along the Zambezi Valley near Nyamakate.Of late, the organisation faced resignations of top senior management while some were fired on flimsy allegations, which prompted the boardof directors from the United States to institute investigations into the whole fiasco.The investigations were conductedby Scanlen and Holderness Law firm in April.According to a source, the anti-poaching unit was under pressure to probe mounting challenges affecting its operations.“There were several outstanding issues that rocked the organisation.The story carried by NewsDay Weekender about Marongora shooting was tagged on the American embassy website, and it prompted an inquiry into how the organisation was being run,” the source said.“Several former workers and those still working there were interviewed in April this year concerning issues affecting the organisation.”Another source revealed that top officials, including the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Damien Mander, have been reassigned.“I hear that Mander is being replaced as the CEO.His letter to Akashinga staff seems to suggest he is not leaving, but I understand he will not be the CEO with any authoritative powers of management He has been reassigned to be in charge of fundraising,” the other source said.“Wayne Cummings, who was the country manager, and Henry Macillwaine had their contracts terminated.Source: NewsDay ZimbabweAll Zim NewsAll Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed
Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage.Stay informed and connected — reach us atadmin@allzimnews.com Marongora shooting: ‘Deceased’s ghosts’ haunt Akashinga workersAug 3, 2025
📰 Source:Newsday |This content is aggregated by AllZimNews.com to bring you the latest Zimbabwe news from various sources THE death of two unarmed suspected poachers along the Zambezi Valley in Marongorain December last year is now haunting the Akashinga antipoaching unit, with several officials being fired as the organisation moves to spruce up its tainted image, NewsDay Weekender has gathered On December 21 last year, two suspected poachers, Courage Maodza and Tawanda Mapako were allegedly killed by Zimbabwe National Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Akashinga rangers in Marongora
They were victims of cold blood murder amid revelations that they were unarmed, according to a survivor, Clever Dhliwayo, of Village 22 in Nyamakate’s ward 7 under Chief Chundu, Hurungwe district The suspected poachers had axes,spears and dogs for their errand and killed a buffalo before they were tracked and gunned down According to latest developments, Akashinga has dismissed a number of its workers from the anti-poaching unit that operates along the Zambezi Valley near Nyamakate Of late, the organisation faced resignations of top senior management while some were fired on flimsy allegations, which prompted the boardof directors from the United States to institute investigations into the whole fiasco
The investigations were conductedby Scanlen and Holderness Law firm in April According to a source, the anti-poaching unit was under pressure to probe mounting challenges affecting its operations “There were several outstanding issues that rocked the organisation Source: AllZimNews
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