NamSTEM shines at Africa Science Buskers Festival in Zimbabwe

14 August, 2025

By: Taati Niilenge

Erongo learners from the Namib Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Association (NamSTEM) scored awards after participating in the Africa Science Buskers Festival (ASBF) in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The annual event took place from 22-25 July and serves as Africa’s premier platform for science communication, innovation, and research among young people.

The online category of the competition that was announced on Wednesday, awarded Jordan Mbako a gold medal for his drip irrigation system project, an agricultural tool designed to conserve water by delivering moisture directly to plant roots.

Mbako also won the popular vote for his YouTube video explaining his project.

Eben Mbako and Al-Schanto Matthys secured bronze awards for their projects ‘Soil moisture sensor”, and ‘What is your home’s biggest carbon culprit?’ respectively.

It was the first time Namibians participated in the competition.

Five learners entered the competition, with three participating online and two in person.

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