Author: Lelethu Mabala
The Empire Partner Foundation, in partnership with TechFinancials News, today announced Zayna Mahomed, a fashion student at the Villioti Fashion Institute, as the August winner of the Solve for X TFS Q&A Monthly Competition, hosted under EPF’s flagship youth innovation platform, Solve 4 X. For the August challenge, participants were asked: “How can technology and AI empower women entrepreneurs and micro-businesses in South African townships?” Turning Obstacles into Opportunities Zayna’s winning idea shines a spotlight on the resilience and potential of township women entrepreneurs, who often face barriers such as limited funding, inadequate support structures, and restricted access to broader…
Empire Partner Foundation, in collaboration with TechFinancials News, is proud to announce Nsungulo Maphophe from Pretoria as the July winner of the TFS Q&A Competition, hosted under EPF’s flagship youth innovation platform, Solve for X. This month’s challenge asked: “How can we use innovation, AI, and tech to help South Africa tap into more solar and wind power?” Nsungulo’s winning response stood out for its visionary yet practical roadmap to a more sustainable, energy-resilient South Africa. “South Africa’s extensive sunlight exposure and powerful coastal winds provide an ideal foundation to maximise solar and wind energy usage to solve power outages…
The Empire Partner Foundation today announced Liyabona Vengane, a 20-year-old Bachelor of Accounting student at the University of Johannesburg, as the June 2025 winner of the TFS Q&A Competition, a monthly challenge run under EPF’s initiative, Solve 4 X. This month’s question – “How can technology help students learn better?” – drew responses from bright young minds across the country. Liyabona’s entry stood out for its combination of creativity, feasibility, and its focus on inclusivity. Her winning ideas included a NeuroLearning Band that detects when students lose focus or experience fatigue and suggests changes in activity to help them stay…
Empire Partner Foundation (EPF), a leading South African non-profit organisation driving change through youth empowerment, technology, and entrepreneurship, made a powerful impact at the Food Safety Summit held at Focus Rooms in Johannesburg, South Africa, on the 3rd & 4th of June 2025. The Empire Partner Foundation’s founder, Mr Nathan Mariemuthu, delivered a compelling address, emphasising the urgent need for collaboration, data consolidation, and locally built technology to address South Africa’s systemic food safety and public health challenges. A central theme of the presentation was the glaring absence of geospatial and empirical data on food security and informal settlements in South Africa.…
The Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) and TechFinancials News are excited to launch Round four of our Q&A Competition – where brilliant minds share bold ideas for a chance to win R5,000! This month’s question: “How can technology help students learn better?” Why enter? Win R5,000 Gain national exposure Shape the future of education in South Africa Deadline: 23 June 2025 Enter here: https://lnkd.in/duUvrKPK Brought to you by Empire Partner Foundation, driving innovation for a better future.
Sandton, May – The Empire Partner Foundation, in collaboration with TechFinancials News, is proud to announce Kirschel Davids as the May winner of the TechFinancials Q&A Youth Innovation Competition. Kirschel, a passionate Business Tech student at Rosebank College with roots in Limpopo, came up with an innovative and deeply personal proposal on how Artificial Intelligence can transform healthcare delivery in rural South Africa. The May question was: “How can AI improve healthcare in rural areas?” In his winning response, Kirschel articulated a comprehensive vision for deploying AI-powered diagnostic tools in under-resourced clinics, where health workers can use tablet devices connected…
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…
The Empire Partner Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 edition of its flagship initiative, the EPF Tech Awards – an annual celebration recognising South Africa’s most promising young tech innovators who are using digital solutions to address the country’s most urgent socio-economic challenges. Now in its latest edition, the 2025 EPF Tech Awards continue to champion South Africa’s rising tech talent, providing a high-impact platform that fuels collaboration across the startup ecosystem, corporate sector, and investment community. “The EPF Tech Awards are a vital catalyst for South Africa’s tech ecosystem,” said Joanna Govender, CEO of Empire Partner Foundation. “They…
TechFinancials News, in collaboration with the Empire Partner Foundation, is spearheading a dynamic initiative that challenges young South Africans to think critically about how technology can transform key industries. The TechFinancials Q&As competition, which was launched in March, presents a new thought-provoking question every month, inspiring participants to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. This initiative is designed to foster innovation, critical thinking, and engagement with technology across vital sectors such as mining, healthcare, education, energy, and more. By participating, young innovators not only contribute fresh ideas to national conversations but also stand a chance to win R5,000 for the…