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AfrInnovate Youth Challenge 3rd Edition Crowns Tanzania’s SkyVerse Solutions as Champion in Abuja, Nigeria
Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org), in partnership with the Z Zurich Foundation and JA Worldwide, proudly concludes the third edition of the AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC), a platform showcasing the creativity and resilience of Africa's youth. This year's event celebrated young innovators who are redefining inclusion and sustainability through purpose-driven enterprises.
After an inspiring showcase of ingenuity and impact-driven pitches, SkyVerse Solutions from Tanzania emerged as 1st Place winner with their mechanized post-harvest groundnut processing solution designed to increase yields and farmer income.
AgriCool Solar Chamber from Uganda claimed 2nd Place, recognized for delivering affordable, solar-powered cold storage that reduces food spoilage and boosts farmers' profits.
In 3rd Place, CaliFem from Côte d'Ivoire and Ecobrick Togo tied for their outstanding innovations: CaliFem for transforming marine waste into sustainable calcium powder, creating jobs for women, and Ecobrick Togo for converting plastic waste into eco-friendly construction materials.
Special honors went to SolAir from Burkina Faso, which received the Innovation Award for its smart, solar-powered irrigation system, and Ecobricks Liberia, which earned the Impact Award for empowering rehabilitated youth through green employment.
“The AfrInnovate Youth Challenge is a powerful reminder that when marginalized young Africans are given access to knowledge, mentorship, and opportunity, they reinvent Africa's economy,” said Simi Nwogugu, President & CEO of JA Africa. “These young innovators are designing scalable solutions that address real-world challenges while proving that inclusion is the foundation of sustainable growth.”
“At the Z Zurich Foundation, we believe that empowering youth is one of the most meaningful ways to build resilience in societies,” added Gregory Renand, Head of the Z Zurich Foundation. “Through our partnership with JA Africa, we are investing in young entrepreneurs whose ideas are creating tangible, lasting impact.”
The JA Africa AYC event is the celebration of social entrepreneurship presented by the JA Social Equity Program, a cross-cutting entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work-readiness program for underserved young people aged 16–25 who might not be in education, entrepreneurship, or training. This program provides hands-on experience and mentoring for starting and managing social enterprises or businesses that solve local community problems. The youth participating in this program collaborate to bring about change in themselves and their communities.
Since its inception, with the support of the Z Zurich Foundation, the program has reached over 150,000 youth across nine African countries, catalyzing more than 7,000 youth-led social enterprises that address local challenges in climate resilience, education access, gender equity, and sustainable development.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Junior Achievement (JA) Africa.Media Contact:
Ellen Ukpi
Director, Marketing and Communications
ellen.ukpi@ja-africa.org
JA Africa:
Junior Achievement (JA) Africa is one of the continent's largest youth-serving NGOs, reaching more than 1.5 million young people annually across 23 countries. The organization equips youth with the skills to thrive in the global economy through programs in entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial health.
https://JA-Africa.org
About Z Zurich Foundation:
The Z Zurich Foundation is a charitable foundation that supports projects aimed at building community resilience and advancing social equity worldwide. Through initiatives such as the JA Social Equity Program, the Foundation helps marginalized youth gain the skills and confidence to drive inclusive and sustainable change.
Changan Unveils Full New Energy Lineup at Thailand International Motor Expo 2025
Changan Automobile (www.GlobalChangan.com) unveiled its latest lineup of new energy vehicles (NEVs) at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025, presenting models across AVATR and CHANGAN DEEPAL. The showcase highlighted its leading technology and deep-rooted heritage in the automotive industry. Taking place from 29th November to 10th December at IMPACT Challenger Hall, Muang Thong Thani, CHANGAN's presence marks a bold step in delivering intelligent mobility to Thai customers.
AVATR, the brand that brings the concept of "Emotive Luxury," headlined the event with the debut of the first-class elegant luxury SUV -- AVATR 07. Lead by AVATR's European design team, the model has earned top international honors, including the IDA International Design Gold Award and the 2025 German iF Design Award. The cabin combines premium materials, multi-sensory enjoyment and exceptional quietness to create a deeply resonant and luxurious environment. The 3.9s 0-100km/h acceleration time and advanced CDC adaptive air suspension, powered by industry-leading ADAS, deliver a seamless, reliable and confident driving. Beautiful in design, luxurious in comfort, and intelligent in every sense, AVATR 07 bring Thai customers to a new journey of "Smart elegance, effortless luxury" .
CHANGAN DEEPAL, a key part of Changan's Thailand portfolio, continued its strong market momentum. The DEEPAL S05, first made-in-Thailand model, launched in March 2025, ranked No. 1 in EV SUV registrations for two consecutive months. Responding to growing consumer enthusiasm, Changan introduced the S05 Max Long Range, offering an all-black exterior and interior, a 68.82 kWh battery with 560 km NEDC range, and a 200 kW motor capable of 0–100 km/h in just 6.48 seconds.
As Thailand rapidly transitions toward electrification, it has become a strategic hub for Changan. Under its “In Thailand, For Thailand” strategy, Changan is advancing localization across local manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service.
In May 2025, Changan inaugurated its first overseas NEV plant in Rayong, Thailand—employing over 1,000 Thai workers, and achieving approximately 60 percent local contents. In August, Changan hosted its first Service Skills Competition in Bangkok reinforce its global after-sales standards.
Looking ahead, Changan plans to launch seven models in Thailand over the next three years. Over the next five years, Changan will introduce more than 50 NEVs globally, driving the momentum of AVATR and CHANGAN DEEPAL toward leadership in intelligent and new energy mobility.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Changan.Contact:
Xu Ruiyue
xury1@changan.com.cn