DAR ES SALAAM, March 9 -- THE Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has said women hold 35.5 per cent of investment accounts, reflecting progress in gender inclusion while underscoring the ongoing gap with male investors and the need for targeted initiatives to boost female participation.

The statement was made by the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer Mr Peter Nalitolela during the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality event over the weekend, held in observance of International Womens Day.

According to him, the number translates to about 282,000 accounts out of nearly 800,000 investor accounts currently registered at the bourse, underscoring the need for stronger awareness campaigns and targeted initiatives to bring more wom...