By NATION reporter
THE Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has encouraged women to seize opportunities and participate in the mining sector, challenging the outdated notion that mining is exclusively for men.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Hapenga Kabeta, stated that the government has established funds under the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) initiative to empower women’s participation in the mining sector.
“The government has created various empowerment funds which women can access for financial support CLICK HERE TO READ MORE