Culture change needed to address gender bias in Africa's ICT space

Women are less well-represented in middle management. [iStockphoto]

When it comes to gender equality in the workplace, the African continent remains varied, with some regions - such as the southern, western and eastern parts of the continent - showing better progress in creating more gender-equal environments than others.

A study by the McKinsey Global Institute found that African firms had the highest share of female representation on company boards - 25 per cent compared to the global average of 17 per cent. But while progress has been made at the top level of firms, women are less well represented in middle management. Notably, women make up 43 per cent of individuals who receive a tertiary education yet hold only 28 per cent of formal sector jobs.