African Students Shine at LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp in China.
Students from Sub-Saharan Africa recently gathered in Shenzhen, China, for the LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp, a week-long initiative designed to enhance participants’ advanced digital skills and promote innovation.
The program included technical courses on 5G and 5.5G technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud computing, as well as a leadership workshop to build collaborative and problem-solving skills.
The camp concluded with the Tech4Good competition, where participants formed multinational teams to develop technology-based solutions for critical societal challenges.
“It fosters collaboration, leadership, and innovation among young minds, ensuring they are well-prepared to address real-world challenges using technology,” explained Voncuvoji.
Kenyan Students Showcase Innovation
Kenya was represented by ten university students who competed in two teams. One team developed “Mafreeco,” a smart system aimed at mitigating Kenya’s frequent flooding issues.
Drawing from the Swahili word mafuriko (floods), their solution proposed clearing drainage systems of debris to prevent flood damage.
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Their ingenuity secured a spot in the Tech4Good finals, where they faced off against teams from South Africa, Mauritius, and Malawi.
Ashley Yigo, a member of the Mafreeco team, highlighted the intensive nature of the camp, noting that they often worked on minimal sleep to refine their project.
She described the experience as thrilling, providing not only a platform to advance their technological skills but also opportunities for cultural exchange and networking with peers from across the continent.
Transformative Learning Experience
The LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp provided students with practical exposure to advanced technologies, reinforcing the critical role of digital skills in shaping the future.
Participants also engaged in cultural exchanges, fostering regional cooperation and mutual understanding.
This initiative is part of Huawei’s broader commitment to developing a digitally skilled workforce in Africa. Sena Voncuvoji, an Africa-China analyst and founder of ReVodution and Jaspora Tokyo, emphasized the program’s transformative impact.
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She noted that the camp nurtures collaboration, leadership, and innovation among youth, preparing them to tackle real-world challenges through technology.
By empowering young minds, Huawei aims to advance social and economic progress across the region through digital innovation.
African Students Shine at LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp in China.
