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THE NEW COVID VARIANT- WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR AFRICA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD?

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                                                           ...The people of Africa cannot be blamed for the immorally low level of vaccinations available and should not be penalized for sharing health information with the world. -Antonio Guterres (UN Secretary-General) In late 2019, the coronavirus epidemic hit the world tracing its roots from Wuhan, China.   It forced many countries into lockdown, slowing down many social and economic activities.   Individuals, organizations, and businesses resorted to communicating and transacting businesses online, shunning physical presence as we have been accustomed to. The virus kept spreading and the western world was seen as hotspots. Africa recorded the lowest cases. Months after months, preventive measures were put in place to avoid spread, travels were restricted, quarantine procedures were set up and then vaccines were introduced. Things were beginning to return to normal. Fast forward, new variants such as the Alpha, Beta, and Delta

THE EXISTING GAP IN TECH-WOMEN PARTICIPATION IS VITAL

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    Engaging women and girls in ICT sector work is not only the right thing to do from the point of social justice. It is also smart economics. ~Digital Inclusion Report (2012)  The age where men and women were ascribed to certain roles is over. Presently, women participation is encouraged in male dominated roles or positions. Many women are excelling in positions that men were seen to perform better. In recent times, women play essential roles in decision making in political, social, economic and environmental issues. Women are being empowered and groomed into taking the reins of leadership. The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the Global Goals is a blueprint to attain a better and more sustainable future for everyone by the year, 2030. Goal 5 reiterates gender equality vis a vis women and girl empowerment. It echoes the need to create equal rights, opportunities and conditions for boys, girls, men and women. Everyone deserves to attain full righ