Tag: Hackathon

Meet Victor Olufemi, a Technophile Turned Zindi Data Scientist
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Meet Victor Olufemi, a Technophile Turned Zindi Data Scientist

Victor Olufemi’s journey into artificial intelligence (AI) and data science began with a childhood curiosity that entailed dismantling electronic gadgets to understand how they worked. Today, he is a top-ranked competitor on Zindi, Africa’s largest data science competition platform, as well as a co-founder at LyngualLabs. His story is of relentless curiosity, resilience, and the transformative power of community-driven learning. Technology Savvy Victor’s love for … Continue reading Meet Victor Olufemi, a Technophile Turned Zindi Data Scientist

Emmanuel Benson
This 19-Year-Old Zindi Coding Genius Mubarak Wants to Create Africa’s First Version of Neuralink, Thanks to His Brother
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This 19-Year-Old Zindi Coding Genius Mubarak Wants to Create Africa’s First Version of Neuralink, Thanks to His Brother

While others laughed at his dreams, Mubarak’s older brother gave him tutorials, mentorship, and the belief that a boy from a crowded house of twelve could build Africa’s own Neuralink. Through code, grit, and his love for maths, Mubarak is now writing a future once out of reach. In the red-dusted paths of Keffi, a town in Nigeria’s Nasarawa State, 19-year-old Mubarak Muhammad walks briskly … Continue reading This 19-Year-Old Zindi Coding Genius Mubarak Wants to Create Africa’s First Version of Neuralink, Thanks to His Brother

Faustine Ngila
From Kibera Slums to Zindi Ambassador: How Delphine Nyaboke Is Now Paving the Way for Africa’s Underserved Youth
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From Kibera Slums to Zindi Ambassador: How Delphine Nyaboke Is Now Paving the Way for Africa’s Underserved Youth

Delphine Nyaboke was born in Kibera, Nairobi’s sprawling slum and one of the largest informal settlements in Africa. For most children born here, life is a cycle of scarcity and limited choices. Everything (food, shelter, and even opportunities) is hard-won. For a child growing up in this kind of environment, it could mean a life of limitations. But not for Delphine. Thanks to her brilliance … Continue reading From Kibera Slums to Zindi Ambassador: How Delphine Nyaboke Is Now Paving the Way for Africa’s Underserved Youth

Emmanuel Benson
AI Hackathon Sparks Innovation and Collaboration at UWI Cave Hill
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AI Hackathon Sparks Innovation and Collaboration at UWI Cave Hill

Bridgetown, Barbados – May 14, 2025 – GovTech Barbados Ltd, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST), Zindi, and the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus, hosted a groundbreaking Barbados Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fraud Detection Hackathon. It was designed to inspire young tech talent and drive forward the country’s digital … Continue reading AI Hackathon Sparks Innovation and Collaboration at UWI Cave Hill

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Isaiah Persevered Math to Become a Data Scientist Ambassador at Zindi
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Isaiah Persevered Math to Become a Data Scientist Ambassador at Zindi

Growing up in Barbados, Isaiah Carrington was like most curious teenagers. He was ambitious, full of dreams, and fascinated by tech. Unfortunately, he was held back by his fear of Mathematics. It didn’t help that he had no mentors to help him navigate his poor mathematical skills. “I was terrified of the math. At 14, I wanted to get into data science, but seeing all … Continue reading Isaiah Persevered Math to Become a Data Scientist Ambassador at Zindi

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