BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE
LOMAHASHA – The future of technology in Eswatini received a fresh boost as girls from Lomahasha Central High School celebrated the completion of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) course, a digital skills journey designed to prepare them for opportunities in the technology sector.
The achievement marked an important milestone in empowering young girls with coding skills, digital knowledge and confidence to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
On July 6, 2026, the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), through the Department of Research, Science, Technology and Innovation (RSTI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM), visited Lomahasha Central High School to celebrate the successful completion of the programme.
Lomahasha Central High School was the final school among six institutions whose pupils successfully participated in and completed the AGCCI course, which was provided through this year’s International Girls in ICT Day Boot Camp.
The visit formed part of the Joint Commemoration of Women and Girls in Science and International Girls in ICT Day 2026, highlighting Eswatini’s commitment to increasing girls’ participation in technology and preparing young women to become innovators in the digital economy.
Speaking during the engagement, Senior Inspector of ICT under the Ministry of Education, Mr Nathi Tsela, who is also a proud alumnus of Lomahasha Central High School, encouraged pupils to take responsibility for shaping their future through positive choices.
“The success of your life will depend on the choices you make,” Tsela told the pupils.
He urged the pupils to utilise their time positively, believe in themselves and take advantage of opportunities that develop their skills and prepare them for future careers.
Director of RSTI, Dr Rejoice Maseko, encouraged the pupils to consider careers in STEM fields, emphasising the important role of science, technology and innovation in Eswatini’s development.
Dr Maseko highlighted that as the country moves towards a knowledge-based economy, young people should see themselves as key contributors to national progress through creativity, innovation and problem-solving.
She challenged pupils to ask themselves what they can do for government instead of what government can do for them, encouraging them to become active participants in building Eswatini’s future.
The AGCCI programme equips girls with coding and digital skills while inspiring them to pursue careers in ICT and related fields. Through the initiative, pupils gain practical exposure to technology while developing confidence to create digital solutions.
The successful completion of the course by pupils from the six participating schools reflects ongoing efforts to bridge the digital gender gap and ensure that emaSwati girls are included in the country’s digital transformation journey.
As technology continues to reshape the world, initiatives such as AGCCI are helping to build a generation of young women ready to lead, innovate and contribute to Eswatini’s knowledge-based economy.
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