Zambian Young Innovators to Compete in Africa’s Premier STEM Competition
Four talented young innovators from Kabulonga Girls School are set to represent Zambia at the Junior Achievers Africa Innovation Competition in Mauritius, thanks to their groundbreaking agricultural app, “Think Harvest.”
Mentored by the Zambia National STEM Foundation, Rebecca Kaira, Oluwadamilola Adegoke, Rachel Nyambe, and Safi Chibwe impressed judges with their innovative approach to addressing agricultural challenges.
Speaking at a send-off ceremony, Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati commended the girls for their successful pitch, which highlighted the app’s potential to provide farmers with critical information on weather, market prices, and sustainable farming practices.
“Think Harvest” also features a section for students, offering interactive quizzes and tutorials, including questions from the Examinations Council of Zambia.
Minister Mutati expressed confidence in the girls’ ability to compete successfully on the international stage, encouraging them to believe in their product and its capacity to change lives, particularly for farmers in Zambia.
Rebecca Kaira, representing the team, explained that the idea for the app emerged from the difficulties faced by farmers, especially during the cholera outbreak and amid climate change challenges.
“We noticed that farmers struggled to access timely weather information and market prices, so we developed an app to provide solutions,” Kaira shared.
The team’s innovation exemplifies the power of technology in solving real-world problems and advancing sustainable development. The girls will compete at the competition from December 4th to 6th, showcasing Zambia’s brightest young minds to a global audience.
