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
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
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!
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 […]
EWaste Africa Named on the 2023 Cleantech 50 to Watch
EWaste Africa, a South African e-waste recycling company, has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2023 Cleantech 50 to Watch.
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
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 […]
SME’s big winner’s at Eskom business investment competition
“From one thousand two hundred and two applicants, E-Waste Africa is the category winner in the Trade and Services category” http://cajnewsafrica.com/2017/08/31/smes-big-winners-at-eskom-business-investment-competition/
Business Competition Winners Announced
“E-waste Africa wins in Trade and Services category, at the Eskom business competition.” Business competition winners announced
