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South African Engineer Makes Innovation Prize Final
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South African engineer Dyllon Randall is among four finalists competing for a 50-thousand-pounds at the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in Sandton today.
His project produces liquid fertiliser and recovers water for reuse, helping conserve water and support sustainable farming..
The other projects cover access to dialysis treatment, early detection of heart conditions and medical monitoring.
The finalists, two from Kenya and one from Niger alongside Randall, were selected from 16 entrepreneurs who completed an eight-month training and mentoring programme run by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
His project produces liquid fertiliser and recovers water for reuse, helping conserve water and support sustainable farming..
The other projects cover access to dialysis treatment, early detection of heart conditions and medical monitoring.
The finalists, two from Kenya and one from Niger alongside Randall, were selected from 16 entrepreneurs who completed an eight-month training and mentoring programme run by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
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East London Business Develops Electric Mobility Solutions
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An East London youth-owned business is developing electric bikes, scooters and delivery motorcycles to help cut transport costs and create local jobs.
Style E-Bikes assembles electric bikes for personal use and deliveries, with one of its models designed to help businesses reduce fuel expenses.
The company recently showcased its products at South African Auto Week in Durban as it looks to grow its business and create more local jobs.
Founder and CEO Mzingisi Mangqukela explains what inspired the idea behind the business:
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Style E-Bikes assembles electric bikes for personal use and deliveries, with one of its models designed to help businesses reduce fuel expenses.
The company recently showcased its products at South African Auto Week in Durban as it looks to grow its business and create more local jobs.
Founder and CEO Mzingisi Mangqukela explains what inspired the idea behind the business:
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Temwa Chawinga Makes Ballon d’Or History
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Malawi's Temwa Chaŵinga becomes the first African woman to reach the Top Ten of the Ballon d'Or Rankings.
The Kansas City Current forward finished 10th, beating the previous best ranking by an African woman, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala, who placed 12th.
Chawinga has also won the National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player award and Golden Boot in both 2024 and 2025.
She also represents Malawi’s national team, the Scorchers.
The Kansas City Current forward finished 10th, beating the previous best ranking by an African woman, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala, who placed 12th.
Chawinga has also won the National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player award and Golden Boot in both 2024 and 2025.
She also represents Malawi’s national team, the Scorchers.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.63 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,017.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,393.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.63 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,017.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,393.00.
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