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News / NationalMISA Zimbabwe raises alarm over surge in AI-facilitated abuse of female journalistsby Stephen Jakes | Harare1 hr ago |53ViewsHARARE – The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of technology-driven abuse targeting female journalists in Zimbabwe, warning that the trend threatens press freedom and gender equality.In a statement marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI 2025), MISA Zimbabwe highlighted the growing prevalence of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), which includes AI-generated deepfakes, doxxing, gendered disinformation, surveillance, and targeted online harassment.“The abuse includes AI-generated deepfakes, doxxing, gendered disinformation, surveillance, and targeted online harassment,” the statement read.A 2025 report by Gender and Media Connect revealed that 63% of surveyed female journalists had experienced TFGBV.

ZimFact also reported that nearly one in three women journalists (29%) had faced sexual abuse in the newsroom, while online harassment remains largely unpunished.MISA Zimbabwe commended the Cyber and Data Protection Act for its provisions on cyberbullying and harassment, but called for stronger enforcement and broader reforms.

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