Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Air Power Ladies Club (APLC) Patron, Nicolynn Nyoni, has warned that she will report abusive men to authorities, urging ZAF leadership to take firm action against perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Mrs Nyoni noted that women and girls in military cantonments have also been affected by GBV. She made the remarks at ZAF City Airport Base during a tree-planting exercise held on the sidelines of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, which runs from November 25 to December 10.
She expressed regret that more women and girls continue to die from GBV and emphasized the need to end the vice in homes and communities. Mrs Nyoni also led women in planting a palm tree to symbolise unity in the fight against GBV. A total of 350 trees were planted today across seven ZAF bases under an exercise dubbed “Operation Byala Mtengo.” Mrs Nyoni observed that hunger can contribute to GBV and stressed the importance of trees in supporting food security, mitigating climate change, strengthening ecosystems, improving health and enhancing community well-being.
Earlier, retired soldier Brigadier General Joyce Puta reiterated the value of tree planting, saying trees support human development, food security, soil protection and represent life, dignity and resilience. ZAF Commandant Lieutenant General Oscar Nyoni and his deputy Major General Henry Chiwaya also participated in the planting exercise to show solidarity in efforts to end GBV. The media reports that women across Zambia marked the campaign with various activities aimed at advancing gender equality and protecting human rights.
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