Technology firms led by women experience a 35% higher return on investment than those led by men, according to a paper by the venture capitalist firm Illuminate Ventures. This report shows that it’s actually more beneficial for companies to hire women who have a tech- base than their male counterparts. If Africa is to become competitive as an emerging economy, we must lay more emphasis on fields related to technology. Raising our girls to become tech-savvy and interested in venturing into careers that are focused on STEM subjects. This is why the Tech women program organized by the U.S Department of State brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering…

‘In most settings in Africa, women who choose to work in the media are unfairly tagged as drop-outs, loose or dumb women. Such stereotypical thinking from mostly men has greatly affected those who think journalism and the media is where they can thrive as professionals.’ Surprisingly this view is held by most members of our society. Parents discourage their girls from becoming journalists. Husbands advice their wives to do the same. In other cases, young people get into journalism to gain working experience for other careers and others just so they could pay their bills. Adama Sillah is a journalist who is working hard on changing the narratives surrounding young…