From the tenured to the rising stars, SA’s female tech change-makers were lauded at the second annual Wired4Women Awards ceremony last night.
While more must still be done to increase the number of women working in ICT, the African female demographic slowly inches closer to that of white males.
The first instalment of the Wired4Women Awards highlights the importance of role models and greater participation of women in the ICT sector.
Dedicated to nurturing a diverse talent pool, Redstor has established the Women's Impact Network.
It's important to inspire future female leaders at an early age, through IT awareness and promotional campaigns, says Farrah Engelbrecht of Altron Managed Solutions.
Female participants will collaborate to use artificial intelligence to highlight gender equality and inclusivity in the tech industry.
Making diversity in technology an achievable goal
VMware and Axiz partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting an executive lunch at Signature restaurant on 19 July. Attendees examined what has been done and could still be done in order to make a noticeable difference in terms of inclusivity and gender diversity in business. #vmware #axiz #brainstorm
Cisco, Seacom SA and SAP Africa strengthen their gender equality efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Sabinet says 63% of the company’s leadership roles are currently filled by women.
The ICT industry still struggles to achieve levels near gender parity, with more men in leadership roles versus women.
Africa’s low level of sex-disaggregate ICT data poses serious implications for digital gender equality.
The telco looks to increase the number of women in senior levels and critical roles across the group.
A five-year partnership with UN Women and HeForShe will see MTN accelerate its gender equality efforts.