South Africa is facing growing pressure at provincial level as challenges such as energy insecurity, grid constraints, climate impacts on agriculture, urban waste management and job losses, linked to mining and industrial changes continue to affect communities. In response, the National Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026 has opened applications, introducing nine province-specific challenges aimed at addressing key development and market gaps. For more on what this initiative means for innovation and entrepreneurs in the country, Tervern Jaftha, CEO and Founder of Start-Up Culture....

<p>South Africa is facing growing pressure at provincial level as challenges such as energy insecurity, grid constraints, climate impacts on agriculture, urban waste management and job losses, linked to mining and industrial changes continue to affect communities. In response, the National Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026 has opened applications, introducing nine province-specific challenges aimed at addressing key development and market gaps. For more on what this initiative means for innovation and entrepreneurs in the country, Tervern Jaftha, CEO and Founder of Start-Up Culture....</p>