Browsing: African Women and Girls in Science

Tanzania Women and Technology Conference
  • Tanzania government to place more emphasis on fostering inclusive technology, innovation, and educational opportunities to achieve gender equality
  • Digital financial services in Tanzania have been strengthened, making them accessible to women in both urban and rural areas
  • The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology integrated ICT into teaching and learning, resulting in the training of 1,347 trainers in 2020, including 893 men and 454 women

The Government of Tanzania is committed to empowering women and girls to participate fully in the digital world in order to achieve gender equality in development.

As Tanzania joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8 August 2023, Dr. Dorothy Gwajima, Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups, stated that the government,working with others stakeholders, will place more emphasis on fostering inclusive technology, innovation, and educational opportunities to achieve gender equality.

In accordance with this year’s theme, …

African women in STEM. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an opportune occasion to empower them. www.theexchange.africa

Taking into account the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in science; it’s imperative to assess the state of Africa’s water security which needs to be urgently addressed.

Africa is bearing the brunt of the climate change crisis, yet had no hand in its creation only contributing a paltry 4 per cent of the global greenhouse gas emissions; spelt by the numerous natural disasters from floods, drought and famine, locust infestation to tropical cyclones, which have put significant water stress in the continent.

In a series of initiatives, African leaders are spearheading strategies for resolving the quandary pertinently its impact on Africa’s water security and sanitation. Nearly 63 per cent of urban areas in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to basic water and sanitation.…