UZ graduate in revolutionary lighting concept

IN a remarkable tale of innovation and making community impact, a University of Zimbabwe electrical engineering graduate, Aluwaine Tanaka Manyonga has revolutionised the concept of lighting in Zimbabwean homes.

Through his brainchild, the Chigubhu Lantern, Manyonga aims to provide a clean, reliable and affordable light source using recycled plastic bottles and discarded lights.

The Value Creation Challenge (VCC) journey of Manyonga and his company, Zar Tech, began when they pitched their revolutionary project at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Innovators Forum, sponsored by Old Mutual in April.

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