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African nations need to invest in ICT – Scientist Nomsa Kana

African nations need to invest in ICT – Scientist Nomsa Kana

An eminent nuclear scientist Nomsa Kana has called for the need for African countries to invest in infrastructure and knowledge on issues of Information and Technology in order to be self-reliant.

She made the call following recent statements by a cross section of African leader at the United Nations General Assembly, calling for support from developed nations.

But while the nations in African may seek support, Kana who leads a company in South Africa called Simsciex Technologies said there is a demanding need for them to take stringent interest in advancing new technologies which are also crucial to development.

She also shares insights about breaking the gender divide in use of ICT resources.

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