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Organisation for Women in Science promotes gender equity

The OWSD-BW chapter finds it essential to address issues of diversity, particularly 
gender diversity
The OWSD-BW chapter finds it essential to address issues of diversity, particularly gender diversity

The Jwaneng underground project, which will the country’s single largest project and the anchor of future diamond mining, is on track and has exceeded this year’s drilling targets despite Debswana facing a stiff financial test due to the downturn in the precious stones.

The Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World Botswana (OWSD-BW) chapter has highlighted the need to promote gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity in education, research, and innovation. Speaking at the event held yesterday at Travel Lodge, Motlalepula Tait from OWSD-BW emphasised the critical need for integrating the above mentioned principles into education and research institutions.

“The OWSD-BW chapter finds it essential to address issues of diversity, particularly gender diversity, with a focus on marginalized groups who contribute significantly to innovation and research,” Tait said. She underscored that true progress can only be achieved when every voice is heard. “People should feel free to raise their voices to advocate for inclusivity, gender diversity, and equity,” she urged.

Editor's Comment
BPF should get house in order

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has this week rightly washed his hands of the mess, refusing to wade into a party squabble that has no clear leadership and no single version of the truth.When a single party sends six different letters to the Speaker’s office, each claiming to be the authoritative voice, it is not just confusion, but an embarrassment.Keorapetse is correct to insist on institutional boundaries. Parliament...

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