DSaT SALUTE CREATION OF MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY By Scope Reporter Dziwa Science and Technology Trust (DSaT) Executive Director Ms. Veronica Mwaba has welcomed the creation of the Ministry of Science and Technology by President Hakainde Hichilema. Ms. Mwaba who is an advocate for science and scientific studies posted
OVER 100 journalists countrywide have been trained in effective coverage of COVID-19.Dziwa Science and Technology Trust (DSaT) executive director Veronica Mwaba says the organisation and its partners are encouraging science and specialist reporting to help turn around the coronavirus situation.In a statement, Ms Mwaba said unverified information on the pandemic
A graduate of the Script training course ‘Science communications skills for journalists’ and founder of the Dziwa Science and Technology Trust (DSaT Trust) has won a USD 19,782 grant to promote science journalism in Zambia. Journalist Veronica Mwaba, who is also Executive Director of DSaT Trust – established in 2018 to promote improved information dissemination in
Celebrating Veronica Mwaba@mwabav , executive director of Dziwa Science and Technology Trust, a nonprofit organization that promotes science communication, and 2018 @ScienceAlly Global Leadership Fellow from Zambia, on this International #WomenInScience Day.
GOVT SHOULD ENHANCE POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WOMEN - DSaT BOSS Dziwa Science & Technology Trust, (DSaT) says 8th March is a special day as it reminds people that every woman in the world matters regardless of their status in society. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is dubbed ‘I am
“With scientists predicting that by the year 2044 climate change is going to have a devastating effect on humans, there is need to back science advocacy with strong alliances”. These were the words of Dziwa Science and Technology Trust (DsaT) executive director Veronica Mwaba during the Walk for Evidence-Based Science and
DZIWA Science & Technology DSaT executive director Veronica Mwaba says experts should be supported to develop improved crop varieties and modern technologies to enhance food security. Mumba said media reports suggesting that Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) is appealing for more funding from government to develop climate resilient crops should
Dziwa Science and Technology D-SaT says Zambia should engage local scientists to take a lead in research findings that are not yet known and also have an effective collaboration to find solutions towards poverty alleviation among vulnerable populations if the country is to become a middle income country by 2030.
By Jowit Saluseki Science communication plays an increasingly important role in promoting a better understanding of issues facing our lives, thereby stimulating wise and timely action. Despite its relevancy in today's world there is less enthusiasm among stakeholders to promote science communication.
THE media should help simplify complex scientific terminologies and inform the public in a language they can understand to show the benefits of science and engineering, says Higher Education Minister Nkandu Luo. Professor Luo said there was need for an aggressive media campaign aimed at introducing interactive programmes to educate
