Articles about International Women's Day

Women in tech still an untapped resource

Ahead of International Women’s Day, local players say despite the tech industry's rapid growth, women continue to face significant barriers to success.

Women in IT: Empower yourself, says SourceWorx GM

Misconceptions and fear deter many women from entering the IT field, says Naledi Kgofelo, GM of SourceWorx.

SA tech firms commit to hiring more women

Cisco, Seacom SA and SAP Africa strengthen their gender equality efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Google commits R15.3m to support women-led businesses

To mark International Women’s Day, Google.org commits R15.3 million in grant funding to support women entrepreneurs. 

Takealot throws weight behind digital skills for girls

The e-tailer partners with skills development non-profit GirlCode, to provide 10 million local girls with digital training.

Local renewables sector steps up gender diversity efforts

The industry moves to adjust and improve the levels of gender representation, at all levels, with the launch of its Gender Diversity Working Group.

Women in Tech to observe International Women’s Day

The next Women in Tech Conversations virtual forum will see three tech pioneers share their stories to mark International Women’s Day on Monday, 8 March.

Google to train 20 000 women across Africa this year

Through its Women Will Africa training tour, Google pledges to train 20 000 women in ICT and entrepreneurship skills in 2020.

Teens in AI, Redhill School get girls hacking AI solutions

Redhill School partnered with Teens in AI to host the first ‘Girls in AI’ hackathon and encourage female presence in tech.

Mobile Internet gender gap proves difficult to close

Despite progress towards equal rights, new data shows women remain at a disadvantage in terms of mobile ownership and mobile Internet use.

Free 10-week course to upskill women in tech

The Top Tech Tools for Women in Business course starts in Cape Town on 4 April.

Woman remain underrepresented in the ICT field

SA lags behind in terms of promoting women in the sector, says Women in Tech SA's Robyn Farah.