Breaking Gender Barriers in Tech | Johannesburg News

Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube delivered a fiery call to action at the Standard Bank Top Women Conference, dismantling outdated gender stereotypes that keep girls out of tech fields like engineering, coding, and AI. She stressed that this isn’t tradition—it’s a costly barrier we can’t afford to ignore. Through TVET colleges and universities, the government is actively pushing young women into tech as creators, not just users, to reshape our economy. She linked education directly to women’s safety and economic freedom, showing how knowledge empowers escape from abuse and financial dependence. But Dube-Ncube didn’t stop there—she demanded the private sector step up with real, long-term commitments: mentorship, skills development, and support for women-owned businesses. This is a rallying cry for everyone to break down barriers and ensure talent gets a fair shot at building—and securing—the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce7c850b8821783d