Tanzanian girls, women embrace science, tech to drive digital economy

STORY: Tanzanian girls, women embrace science, tech to drive digital economy DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:59 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of women and girls in class during their training in coding and UI/UX Design 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JACQUELINE MSAMBILA, Student of University of Dar es Salaam 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LOY HAROLD JAFFU, Helpline manager for Launchpad Tanzania STORYLINE: Jacqueline Msambila, a 24-year-old Tanzanian girl, woke up early in the morning determined to join other girls and women worldwide in marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Msambila, a second-year student of the University of Dar es Salaam pursuing a master's of arts degree in ethics of governance and public service, marked the day by urging fellow girls and women in Tanzania to embrace science and technology in supporting the East African nation's drive for a digital economy. Since the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual