TUSK WILDLIFE RANGER AWARD
RECIPIENT 2022
Neddy Mulimo
Zambia
For 36 years, Neddy Mulimo dedicated his life to conservation. His passion and drive were the reason he was selected to run an elite and highly targeted Specialist Anti-Poaching Unit in 2008. Day and night, he dedicated his time and energy to unearthing information about illegal poaching activities and guiding the five units he supported to help them meet their fullest potential.
As a mentor and instructor, he was an inspiration to many young rangers with whom he worked. He assisted all his units with a quiet determination, and actively lobbied on their behalf to improve working conditions. Neddy was instrumental in forming policies on ranger welfare, ensuring that all rangers in his units had some of the best support in Zambia.
“First and foremost, I believe I should protect other people and the wildlife around me. I accept the challenges presented to me. I know I should always find an answer to the problem. If these animals are not taken care of and left to these selfish men who shoot them for money, for sure, in generations to come we’ll have no animals.”
NEDDY MULIMO
REMEMBERING A HERO
It is with great sadness and deep respect that we recognise the passing of Neddy Mulimo. Neddy was the recipient of the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award from Prince William at Hampton Court Palace in 2022. He was an outstanding ranger, who dedicated over 36 years to the protection of Zambia’s wildlife. As a mentor and instructor, he was a true inspiration to many young rangers who have followed in his footsteps. Our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues.
