Mixed-methods analysis reveals 20–30% gender gap in ICT usage among women in Harare, indicating significant barriers to digital inclusion.
Key Points
Women in Harare face a 20–30% lower likelihood of owning smartphones and regularly using mobile Internet, highlighting the critical digital divide.
Key barriers include device affordability, limited digital literacy, and online safety concerns, which hinder women's digital engagement.
This research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, policy analysis, and stakeholder interviews to assess women's access to digital technologies.
The findings suggest that without gender-responsive policies and effective implementation, closing the digital gap in Harare will remain a significant challenge.