The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority says girls enter tech programs less often than boys. MACRA Board member Malla Kawale reports that just 35 percent of girls joined ICT programs in 2021. She calls this situation troubling and wants people to fix it fast. Girls need help breaking into technology careers.
Kawale spoke at the Girls in ICT Day celebrations held in Blantyre. She stressed that girls must lead the technological changes happening worldwide. Patrick Chikumba from the MUBAS Computer Science department sees some hope despite the low numbers. He noticed more girls choosing tech studies recently. He believes everyone should build on these small gains.
The event aims to reduce gender gaps in technology fields. Organizers want girls to care about science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. MACRA works with partners to support female students entering computer programs. These skills shape future innovations, and tech knowledge helps create better job opportunities.
Groups want equality in who creates tomorrow's technology. Girls need equal chances to develop digital skills early. Schools must encourage female students toward these career paths. Companies benefit from diverse thinking when solving problems. Everyone loses when half the population stays away from important career fields.
Kawale spoke at the Girls in ICT Day celebrations held in Blantyre. She stressed that girls must lead the technological changes happening worldwide. Patrick Chikumba from the MUBAS Computer Science department sees some hope despite the low numbers. He noticed more girls choosing tech studies recently. He believes everyone should build on these small gains.
The event aims to reduce gender gaps in technology fields. Organizers want girls to care about science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. MACRA works with partners to support female students entering computer programs. These skills shape future innovations, and tech knowledge helps create better job opportunities.
Groups want equality in who creates tomorrow's technology. Girls need equal chances to develop digital skills early. Schools must encourage female students toward these career paths. Companies benefit from diverse thinking when solving problems. Everyone loses when half the population stays away from important career fields.
