Sankofa Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Sankofa Solutions (Pty) Ltd, founded by Simphiwe Zakwe, is dedicated to addressing environmental issues, primarily focusing on waste management and climate change initiatives. The organization engages communities through innovative educational programs, leveraging Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance learning experiences and promote environmental awareness.

Key initiatives include:

1. Food waste conversion to compost: Engaging households in reimagining food waste as a resource.
2. ECD Programs: Developing outdoor games for young children to learn about waste management.
3. Smart Kasi Challenge: Encouraging learners to envision their neighbourhoods as smart cities using Minecraft and VR.
4. Youth Sustainability Co-ops/New Venture Program: Collaborating with Regenesys Business School to support youth in developing sustainable business ventures.
5. E-Zaka App: A cloud-based app featuring gig matching for waste management tasks and integrating a Smartband for engaging physical activities.
6. Research Collaboration: Partnering with academic institutions to study the effectiveness of VR in promoting waste education.

Sankofa Solutions combines technology, education, and community engagement to foster sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.