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Last month, young people from all over Zimbabwe were invited to submit proposals of products or services they have developed which are being used to mitigate and stop the spread of the coronavirus. Almost 200 applications were received from all over the country for various businesses including COVID19 apps, Whatsapp Bots, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), informative animated videos and e-learning platforms. Applications were reviewed by a panel of experts including the representatives from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to ensure that the products or services selected were viable for the market. The ten finalists are listed below:
Name |
Company |
Description |
Junior Bakasa |
OV Products Pvt Ltd |
Detergent Manufacturing Company which has diversified into producing hand sanitisers and personal and protective equipment |
Tichaona Matte |
Fuel Flip Technologies |
A renewable energy project developer that specialises in clean energy access systems in Sub Sharan Africa |
Malven Mutakiwa |
Gaven Tech |
Has produced ebuild263, a hub for clients building homes and businesses |
Respect Musiyiwa |
Africa Start-Up Academy |
An online learning platform. |
Kudakwashe Mlambo |
Digital Kiota |
An online education content library that enables users to access educational content, onboard teachers and watch educational videos. |
Arthur Mataruse |
Nafuna TV |
Animated explainer videos to spread awareness opf the effects of coronavirus. |
Elton Mudariki |
Foot operated handwashing facility. to combat corona virus |
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Brent Takunda |
Chiremba |
An online platform which allows doctor consultations and has an online pharmacy store. |
Jessica |
Epione.net |
A web- based platform that connects all COVID-19 stakeholders to health services. such as screening, tracing and processing |
Tafadzwa Chingarira |
Zyoolah |
Contract tracing application. |
The Youth Connekt Start-Up Tour Bus initiative is in its second year with this being the first year it has gone virtual. Youth Connekt Zimbabwe is being implemented through a partnership which is led bY the Ministry of Youth Arts and Recreation (MoYSAR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Zimbabwe.
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