Seed money for solutions

CHALLENGERS CLUB: FUNDS RAISED AT AUCTION TO BE UTILISED ON AN APP CALLED BUZA

#localisedigitaledcation was voted the most pressing issue that needed to be tackled in South Africa.

This year the Challengers Club brought together mavericks and change makers from around South Africa with the common purpose of raising seed capital to kick-start their quest to bring solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing issues.

The black-tie auction in Johannesburg was a celebration of a proposed solution to local“I ise digital education – a passion point led by Baratang Miya, chief executive of Girlhype, and founder of the app called Buza. The funds raised at the auction will be utilised as seed capital to bring the app to life.

As part of the initiative run this year, the Challengers Club invited social and tech entrepreneurs committed to unlocking Africa’s potential to connect and collaborate on identifying some of South Africa’s challenges.

These challenges were pitched for vote via Instagram, where #localisedigitaleducation won as the most pressing issue to be tackled. have always nurtured this long-term vision of providing a digital solution of global standards to South Africans, which will allow anyone to learn skills in their own language,” says Miya. “I strongly believe tech is the equaliser we need to empower and open opportunities to our people.”

“What started as a humble meeting place for discussion in 2019 has had to evolve and adapt to the current climate,” says Kelly Johnson, marketing manager of Glenfiddich SA.

Further proceeds raised will be placed in a trust which will be utilised to back and fund future creative solutions.