Eastern Province recorded over 2,000 cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the three quarters of 2025.
Speaking during a five – day training workshop for Media, Communicators, and Public Relations professionals on GBV Reporting and Advocacy in Katete District, Eastern Province Community Service Directorate (CSD) Coordinator, Akapelwa Nakaundu said the statistics are from January to September.
Ms. Nakaundu explained that the 2,018 cases of GBV include sexual, physical and indecent assault cases.
She said that out of these cases, 340 were defilement cases.
“103 cases were recorded in the first quarter, and in the second quarter, 126 cases were picked while 114 cases were recorded in the third quarter,” Ms Nakaundu noted.
Ms Nakaundu says 27 cases were recorded under indecent assault in the same months.
And Zambia News and Information Staffer in Eastern Province Jubiel Zulu facilitated on the Principles of Ethical GBV Reporting to the team.
Ms Zulu said GBV remains one of the most urgent human rights, public health and social development issue which require concerted efforts to reduce address.
She reminded the communication experts of their role in GBV advocacy saying ethical reporting on GBV matters safeguards the survivors and restores their dignity.
Ms Zulu highlighted key principles in GBV reportinf, including doing no harm, obtaining informed consent, ensureing confidentiality, and using survivor-centered language.
“Let’s ensure to raise awareness, promote policy reforms and protect the survivors through balanced and ethical Reporting,” she emphasised.
The 5 days workshop under the Spotlight 2.0 Initiative has drawn participation from about 30 communication experts, camped in Katete.
