In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

A significant aspect of this transformation has been the rising participation of women in STEM disciplines, marking a departure from historical norms.

These are some of the issues highlighted at the L'Oreal SA For Women in Science media roundtable in Johannesburg.

The discussion heard that as the nation recognizes the critical importance of gender diversity in these industries, women are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and carving out a place for themselves in the countries STEM landscape.

Channel Africa's Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
A significant aspect of this transformation has been the rising participation of women in STEM disciplines, marking a departure from historical norms.
These are some of the issues highlighted at the L'Oreal SA For Women in Science media roundtable in Johannesburg.
The discussion heard that as the nation recognizes the critical importance of gender diversity in these industries, women are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and carving out a place for themselves in the countries STEM landscape.
Channel Africa's Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

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Women are breaking barriers in STEM disciplines

Namibia extended voting in the presidential and parliamentary elections by two days in areas affected by procedural delays.

The presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday, were marred by a series of technical malfunctions and dwindling ballot papers, forcing scores of voters to queue for hours.

Opposition political parties in the country are threatening a court challenge over the credibility of the election.

Peter Ndoro spoke to National General Secretary of the Independent Patriots for Change, Christine Aochamus and Sophie Mokoena -SABC's international editor.

Namibia extended voting in the presidential and parliamentary elections by two days in areas affected by procedural delays.
The presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday, were marred by a series of technical malfunctions and dwindling ballot papers, forcing scores of voters to queue for hours.
Opposition political parties in the country are threatening a court challenge over the credibility of the election.
Peter Ndoro spoke to National General Secretary of the Independent Patriots for Change, Christine Aochamus and Sophie Mokoena -SABC's international editor.

Namibia opposition threaten to take legal action if NEC does not meet their demands

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats with Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats with Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

Arty Beat

Offshore hackers have stolen 62 billion Ugandan shillings an equivalent of 16.8 million US dollars from Uganda's central bank.

The hackers, identifying themselves as -Waste, reportedly accessed the Bank of Uganda's IT systems and illicitly transferred the funds earlier this month.

It's reported that the hacking group is based in Southeast Asia and has sent part of the stolen money to Japan.

It also reported that the central bank successfully recovered over half of the money from the hackers.

In response to the cyber-attack, President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an investigation.

To discuss this further Channel Africa Ugandan correspondent, Cassius Edouards OchokoMbege spoke to Aurelie Kalenga.

Offshore hackers have stolen 62 billion Ugandan shillings an equivalent of 16.8 million US dollars from Uganda's central bank.
The hackers, identifying themselves as -Waste, reportedly accessed the Bank of Uganda's IT systems and illicitly transferred the funds earlier this month.
It's reported that the hacking group is based in Southeast Asia and has sent part of the stolen money to Japan.
It also reported that the central bank successfully recovered over half of the money from the hackers.
In response to the cyber-attack, President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an investigation.
To discuss this further Channel Africa Ugandan correspondent, Cassius Edouards OchokoMbege spoke to Aurelie Kalenga.

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