Empire Partner Foundation Tech Hub

A non-profit organization committed to solving South African socio-economic challenges through tech. #BuildingAfricaThroughTech

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With less than 2 days to go, we are excited to host a bright talented group of developers at our Hydro Solution #hackathon this Saturday! #watchthisspace to see the solutions that will shape our country!! #BuildingAfricaThroughTech #innovation #SouthAfrica #SoftwareDevelopers

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Meet ‘Mapara A Jazz’.

The team developed a digital solution for municipalities to actively track and resolve complaint tickets in real time.

This is just one example of the innovative solutions that are being produced from our Hackathon’s 👏🏼

#BuildingAfricaThroughTech

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Ms Lavina Ramkissoon, our head judge, speaking to the SABC about the impact of our event and how we are providing a platform for innovation to flourish in South Africa.

Our feature will air this Sunday, December 20th on SABC (DSTV 404) at 20:30.

#BuildingAfricaThroughTech

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Day 2 of our Smart Municipality Hackathon is underway! Take a look at some of the teams, hard at work on a Sunday morning to make a difference in the country.

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Hymie Marnewick, Managing Director of XLink, addressing our developers during his keynote speech. Technology is the key to solving many problems with the most efficiency and effectiveness.

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@CityTshwane
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And we’re off! Our second Hackathon is underway. Our developers were left inspired and motivated to make a change in society following a keynote speech by Mr Yershen Pillay, CEO of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority.

#BuildingAfricaThroughTech

[Empire Partner Foundation Tech Hub @epftechhub]

Financial technology will be the future of empowering small and micro business owners in developing areas in South Africa! Visit https://t.co/bzhNrUDc7e to read about our mission to #BuildIngAfricaThroughTech #innovation #africa2020 #tech

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Innovation is taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way! #innovation #data #4IR #BuildingAfricaThroughTech

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At the EPF Tech Hub, we collaborate and innovate to transform our society! #innovation #teamwork #collab #4IR #digitalsouthafrica #BuildingAfricaThroughTech

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EPF Tech Hub- Data and Urbanisation Hackathon https://t.co/OpAunAVKcL

Check out our video that captures the action of our hackathon featuring @TahirSema @SALGA_Gov #innovation #collaboration #hackathon #mzansi #africanyouth #southafrican #ProudlySouthAfrican #4IR

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Over the weekend we invited innovative software developers and experienced members of Civil Society and together we have created solutions that will transform the city of Johannesburg! Contact [email protected] to find out more! #SmartCities #innovationday #4IR