NGOCC Warns Men Against Exploiting girls

Ms. Anne Mbewe-Anamela says comments aired on YATU PODCAST undermine national moral standards and threaten safety of female students

By Francis Maingaila

Lusaka, — (25-02-2026) — The (NGOCC) has warned men against exploiting young women following remarks attributed to Mathias Musumali, describing the statements as unethical and harmful to female students.

Ms. Anne Mbewe-Anamela, the NGOCC Executive Director, told Zambia24 in a statement that the organisation was deeply disturbed by a recent public confession in which Musumali allegedly advised men to target students for sexual satisfaction.

She said the remarks, aired on Podcast YATU, undermine national moral standards and threaten the safety of young women.

Ms. Mbewe-Anamela said the episode also featured Musumali body-shaming women and encouraging men to pursue older women for financial gain, conduct she described as unacceptable and a serious abuse of influence.

She noted that the comments were made only days after President addressed the nation on morals and ethics, calling for responsible behaviour.

She said such remarks risk reversing efforts aimed at promoting integrity and accountability in society.

“Such conduct is unacceptable, unethical and represents a serious abuse of influence and trust,” Ms. Mbewe-Anamela said.

She stressed that society has a responsibility to protect young women, particularly those in higher learning institutions who may be vulnerable to exploitation at a critical stage of their personal and professional development.

Ms. Mbewe-Anamela further called on men, regardless of age or status, to desist from taking advantage of young women, stating that true leadership and maturity require integrity, restraint and respect.

At the same time, she urged young women to remain vigilant, prioritise their safety and avoid individuals who may seek to manipulate or exploit them, emphasising that healthy relationships must be based on mutual respect and equality.

She also appealed to online platforms, educational institutions, community leaders, parents, civil society organisations and law enforcement agencies to work together to create safe environments where inappropriate behaviour can be reported without fear.

Ms. Mbewe-Anamela said protecting young women is a collective responsibility that reflects the moral values of society.