Smart Amalgamation is an Urban and Regional Planning professional, researcher, and development practitioner with growing experience in spatial planning, transport research, and national policy support in South Africa. I hold a bachelor’s degree in urban and Regional Planning from the University of Venda, where I developed a strong grounding in spatial development frameworks, land-use planning, policy analysis, and sustainable development.

My academic and research interests focus on urban decay, rural town development, spatial inequality, and infrastructure planning, particularly within

ecotera home is a U.S.-based social enterprise and technology developer focused on democratizing environmental monitoring through portable, AI-powered solutions. Founded in 2025, we developed the EcoExposure™ platform, a field-deployable system that combines biodegradable plant-derived reagents, zero-shear optical interaction, and smartphone-based computer vision to rapidly detect and quantify environmental contaminants in water and other complex liquids without laboratory infrastructure.

The platform has been demonstrated across diverse real-world matrices and geographies, including freshwater

1. Introduction

Landtech Geomatics (LTG-Greencycle) is a South African environmental technology company established in 2024, dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability through innovative circular economy solutions.

2. Environmental Challenge

We prevent food loss and reduce food waste by extending the shelf life of fresh produce through food preservation technologies. We also address organic waste pollution by supplying equipment that converts food waste into valuable organic compost. In addition, our Virtual Reality (VR) platform provides immersive training on waste sorting, recycling, food

GRIPPA WATER – BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Grippa Water is a community-driven bottled water and water solutions business established to provide access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water while creating economic opportunities within underserved communities.

Rooted in rural development and sustainability, Grippa Water aims to bridge the gap between growing demand for quality drinking water and communities that continue to experience unreliable access to water supply. Through modern purification, bottling, and distribution systems, the business delivers packaged drinking water designed to meet

We specialize in Granite, Marble and Quartz fabrication. We also design and manufacture Granite Tombstones. Our company is involved in construction projects under category GB and CE PE.

Our Services include:

1. Tombstones design
2. Granite Engraving
3. Natural Stones Repairs
4. Transportation
5. Kitchen design (Carpentry and kitchen tops installations)

eCoDigital Limited is a Tanzanian-born social enterprise headquartered at the University of Dar es Salaam's College of Information and Communication Technologies, aiming to innovate at the intersection of technology, nature, and sustainability. The organization harnesses digital innovation, data science, and bio-material engineering to address environmental challenges, fostering a regenerative African economy where waste is transformed into wealth and marginalized communities are empowered through inclusive green jobs. eCoDigital's vision is a world where technology and nature collaborate to

CarbonSmart Solutions Africa is a climate technology and sustainability company focused on developing and enabling high-quality carbon credits through nature-based and technology-driven solutions.

What the Business Does

The company operates as a carbon credit development and verification platform, using internationally recognized methodologies supported by advanced Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems.

At the center of its ecosystem is the CarbonSmart App, a digital platform that:

• Measures and verifies carbon credits
• Facilitates carbon credit trading
• Connects farmers, businesses