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⁣Midrand, South Africa – It wasn't just another day at Nizamiye Primary and High School. The school grounds became a vibrant hub of innovation, ideas, and hope. Over 185 projects from Grade 4 to Grade 10 learners lit up the Nizamiye Science Expo 2025, with one purpose: to solve real-world problems faced by South Africa and the continent.

Each corridor echoed passionately—from makeshift DNA labs to eco-brick construction demos, from human-powered energy generators to piezoelectric tiles that lit up with every footstep.

Tamil Hassan Binda showed us how extracting DNA doesn't need a lab—just household ingredients and curiosity.

Azaria and Sarah took energy to the streets (literally!) with tiles that generate power when you walk—imagine lighting up Joburg's sidewalks just by walking.

A young innovator designed a human-powered USB charger using a crank and dynamo to tackle load-shedding, proving that when Eskom goes dark, innovation shines.

A hydro-powered grid project reminded us of the untapped potential of Africa's rivers. At the same time, another team tackled heart health by analyzing how energy drinks affect the cardiovascular system and proposing natural alternatives like beetroot juice and green tea.

Another standout is eco-bricks, which are built from eggshells, plastic, and soil. They are strong, sustainable, and a brilliant solution to Africa's plastic waste crisis.

Why it matters:
This is more than a school expo. It's a vision of Africa led by its youth. These learners are not just studying science; they're applying it to transform communities, address power crises, improve public health, and rethink sustainability.
Initiatives like these spark the homegrown solutions that BRICS and Agenda 2063 champion, as the continent grapples with energy challenges, environmental threats, and youth unemployment.
Africa's future isn't waiting. It's being built—one school science expo at a time.