Africans in line for Intel prize

Africans in line for Intel prize

May 13, 2015

With attention this week on the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pennsylvania, 37 of Africa’s brightest minds will contend for the $75 000 prize. Representing the continent are students from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt. ISEF runs from 10 to 15 May and will see 1 700 students from around the world showcasing the best innovations in science and engineering across 20 categories.

African Innovation prize finalists announced

Apr 14, 2015

What do an environmentally-friendly minicab, a water distillation system and a fire alert detector have in common? They all represent innovation talent across Africa, and are all being considered to share the $150 000 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) award this year....

African entrepreneurs in line to win $75k

Feb 27, 2015

The fifth Anzisha Prize application phase is now open, and the search is on to find Africa’s youngest, most exciting social and business entrepreneurs under 22 years of age.Africa is the world’s youngest continent, with over 600-million people under the age of 25. The...

African entrepreneurs in line for $75k prize

Aug 26, 2014

Young entrepreneurs from Africa are in line to win a $75 000 Anzisha prize when the African Leadership Academy and The MasterCard Foundation announce the winners on 23 September in Johannesburg. The Anzisha prize scours the continent seeking to find entrepreneurial...

Schneider sponsors Nike Soweto Marathon

Aug 8, 2014

The already heavy winning purse of prise money for this year’s Nike Soweto Marathon has been further amplified by Schneider Electric, one of the key sponsors of the race, with an all-expenses paid trip to an international race. In addition to the R100 000 cash prise...