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Women engineers are making a profound impact not only within their professions but also in communities, education, mentorship, policy-making and innovation, says Zambia Women in Engineering (ZWE) Chairperson, Agness Mofya.
Speaking during the second annual High Tea held under the theme “Women in Engineering: Creating Value Beyond the Workplace,” on Saturday at Southern Sun hotel in Lusaka, Mofya said the event on celebrated the vital role of women in tackling Zambia’s unique challenges in infrastructure, the economy, and social progress.
“Our country faces unique challenges in infrastructure, the economy, and social progress. As women in engineering, we must contribute to bridging these gaps.
“One of our key strategic objectives is to empower women to play a crucial role in driving sustainable development. When women are equipped with the right knowledge and skills, they become powerful agents of change,” she said.
She added that ZWE is investing in capacity-building programmes aimed at enhancing women’s leadership, technical expertise, and access to opportunities to ensure they are fully engaged in shaping resilient and sustainable communities.
Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) president, Wesley Kaluba, emphasised the strategic value of women in leadership roles.
“Women have a unique ability to make critical decisions, a key attribute in entrepreneurship. We should uphold our brilliant women into leadership positions to gain leverage, especially in negotiations,” Kaluba said.
He added that women engineers do more than design; they formulate sustainable solutions, enrich industries with fresh perspectives, and demonstrate resilience far beyond the office environment. “Women in engineering are not invisible; they are indispensable,” he said.
Guest of honour, FNB Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Kapumpe Chola, commended the event for showcasing the role of women as catalysts for economic growth.
“Enhancing the creativity and resilience of people who create businesses adds to the nation’s sustainable growth. Women are key drivers in creating value,” Chola said.
The High Tea brought together professionals, senior and junior engineers to celebrate achievements, exchange ideas, and discuss strategies for fostering gender equality and professional development in the engineering sector.
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