Namibia Wins ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Award at African Energy Week 2025
CAPE TOWN — Namibia took first place in the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals at the African Energy Week Awards & Gala on September 30, winning recognition for an innovative waste‑to‑energy solution that converts fish waste into bio‑feed for plants using a 3D‑printed frame. The project promotes sustainable farming, turns organic waste into nutrient-rich inputs, and supports efforts to combat hunger in rural Namibia.
Nigeria placed second with UltraClean, a solar‑powered water purification system that combines sand filtration, charcoal purification and biochar production to deliver safe water to classrooms and homes while converting waste into fertilizer.
Angola earned third place for a solar‑driven system that removes waste from water, mitigates waterborne disease, supports tourism and converts plastic pollution into revenue.
Mozambique finished fourth with a sanitation and energy project that turns human waste into biogas and electricity using a carousel‑integrated biodigester, improving sanitation for children and expanding irrigation and energy access for communities.
The regional finals, run by the ExxonMobil Foundation in partnership with JA Africa, conclude a year‑long programme of quizzes and innovation camps designed to equip students and educators with hands‑on STEM skills.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of the African Energy Chamber.
