Calling all innovators! The Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) and TechFinancials are back with Round Three of our Q&A Competition—a platform for brilliant minds to showcase bold ideas and win amazing prizes!
This round’s challenge:
“How can AI improve healthcare in South Africa, especially in rural areas?”
Share your vision, and you could win R5,000!
Why Participate?
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Win big: Score R5,000 for your groundbreaking ideas.
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Make an impact: Your solution could transform healthcare access in underserved communities.
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Gain recognition: Stand out in a competitive innovation space.
How to Enter:
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Apply via the TFS Competition Link.
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Complete your profile.
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Submit your answer—you could be the next winner!
Hurry! Entries close 27 May 2025.
This competition is proudly sponsored by the Empire Partner Foundation, driving innovation and positive change across industries.
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Who won last month?
Lutendo Matshidze Wins April TechFinancials Q&A For Mining Safety
The Empire Partner Foundation today announced that Lutendo Matshidze, based in Pretoria, is the April winner of the TechFinancials News Q&A Competition.
Lutendo’s insightful and forward-thinking response explored how technology can improve safety and efficiency in the mining industry – an area where innovation has the power to save lives and reshape operations.
Her submission highlighted the potential of autonomous vehicles, drones for remote monitoring, AI-driven decision-making, and IoT logistics solutions, demonstrating a strong grasp of how smart technologies can reduce risk and improve productivity in high-risk industries like mining.
Speaking about her win, Lutendo shared: “According to research on working conditions in the mining sector, I believe that advanced technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things can be a major benefit. I really liked how the TFS competition considered my ideas and how they could potentially contribute to the future of mining. Technology is helping us find solutions to challenges we face daily.”
On how young people can drive innovation, she added: “If young people are curious and passionate about technology, they should dive deep into areas that interest them. Getting involved in competitions or hackathons that tackle real-world challenges is a great way to start. They should also be bold in sharing their ideas with industry leaders to spark meaningful change.”
Lutendo represents the spirit of Empire Partner Foundation’s mission – to empower young innovators who use technology to solve critical challenges and drive meaningful change in South Africa.
