Girls urged to embrace ICT

The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Courier Services has challenged girls and young women to consider taking up careers in ICTs and sciences to deepen their economic and social empowerment.

Speaking during Girls in ICT commemorations at Gokomere in Masvingo on Wednesday, ICT services director in the ministry, Beaullah Chirume said there were still low numbers of the girl child in the ICT sector.

“As you may be aware, ICTs are pervasive across all sectors and these rapid technology developments are creating new opportunities which will redefine jobs in the future (that) do not even exist today.

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