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17 May, 6 tweets, 2 min read
Professor Tawana Khupe, University of Pretoria Vice-Chancellor, says the future of work is innovation, hailing a fellow Zimbabwean great innovator Dr Mthokozisi Sibanda, CEO of Africa Applied Chemical, for coming up with breakthrough technology on insecticides in South Africa.
Above: Professor Khupe (top left), Dr Sibanda (top right), Tatenda Madzorera (bottom left) and Kim Blakey (bottom right).
After coming up with the technology they then patented it through the University of Pretoria and this gave birth to African Applied Chemical (Pty) Ltd.
The name of the company simply means they are applying chemical technology to solve problems in Africa.
"To give you an example: UP Chemical Engineering PhD Dr Mthokozisi Sibanda founded African Applied Chemical (Pty) Ltd and through TuksNovation patented its breakthrough long-lasting insect repellent fabric technology called BiKoRepellent Fabric® Technology," Khupe said.
"Products include anklets, bracelets, socks, personal care and mosquito nets. Sibanda is currently working on an agreement with a research group to finalise development of mosquito nets, which will allow them to submit them to the World Health Organisation for accreditation.
"Malaria is a leading cause of death on the continent, and this innovation has the potential for huge social impact."

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