Feature:Hunting amplifies women’s voices in wildlife management

Historically African women have been said to be shy to take up leadership roles in almost all walks of life but the 21st century has seen the emergence of women leaders in almost all sectors.

In the Sadc region’s wildlife-rich producer communities, the need for women’s voices and leaders in wildlife management initially focused at breaking the traditional barriers that made African women be spoken about by men.

They appeared in meetings, almost voiceless.

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