Turning E-waste into Opportunity: A Green Solution to South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis

Turning E-waste into Opportunity: A Green Solution to South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis

South Africa’s youth unemployment rate crisis is a concerning issue, with recent data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) indicating that approximately 24% of tertiary graduates are unemployed. This paints a bleak picture of the future for our talented youth, and it needs innovative solutions that can simultaneously address unemployment and other challenges. A […]

What’s in a Battery? Understanding the Power Within

What’s in a Battery?

At EWaste Africa, our customers ask us questions like: “Why are batteries considered hazardous?” or “Why are some batteries recyclable while others are not?” To understand this, it helps to start with the basics. A battery is not a single entity; it’s actually a pack made up of multiple individual cells. These cells are connected […]

EWaste Africa wins 2024 circular innovation challenge with sustainable solutions

EWaste Africa Wins Big

In a remarkable display of ingenuity and commitment to sustainability, Maritzburg-based eWaste Africa has emerged victorious in the 2024 Circular Innovation Challenge. Outshining 54 competitors, eWaste Africa earned accolades for its innovative solutions to a pressing environmental dilemma: the disposal of defunct photovoltaic (PV) panels. With over 25 million PV panels currently installed in South […]

EWaste Africa Featured on The Big Small Business Show!

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We are thrilled to share that EWaste Africa was recently featured on The Big Small Business Show, which aired on 25 October 2024. This was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the importance of responsible e-waste management and our mission to make a positive environmental impact across South Africa. Missed the episode? No worries – you […]

EWaste Africa: Proudly Featured in the KZN Future50!

We are excited to share that EWaste Africa has been recognized as one of the KZN Future50 by East Coast Radio! As a company based in KwaZulu-Natal, we are committed to supporting the people of our province by providing an environmentally ethical and legally compliant e-waste recycling service. Together, we’re building a cleaner, greener future […]

GCIP SA 2022/2023 Winners

EWaste Africa was announced as the winner of the GCIP-SA 2022/23 competition at the GCIP-SA Awards Gala Dinner on 17 March 2023. This is the culmination of a programme that started in July 2022, progressing through numerous rounds. The GCIP-SA is part of a global initiative aimed at promoting clean technology innovation and supporting entrepreneurs […]

DTI awards recognise businesses

DTI Award

As the year winds down, the South African premier business awards have showcased those businesses that have managed to achieve excellence in a difficult financial year. The Department of Trade and Industry Awards recognise a number of business areas, including a lifetime achievement award, which was awarded to dynamic business woman, and Wiphold founder, Gloria […]