Russian state atomic corporation Rosatom has announced the selection of thirteen young talented Africans from six African countries for their creative exploration of nuclear technologies’ past, present, and future.
The winners, representing South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Namibia, are:
Makibi Angel, Ntuli Philasande, Chaba Koketso, Ibrahim Mohamed Mohsen, Farah Ashraf, Omar Ashraf, Samia Ossama, Ibrahim Mansor, Kiilu Immanuel Mwendwa, Tubula Ole Ntome Titus, Muhanzi Guy N’nahano, Abdoul Jansha, and Kezia Henkert.
The “Atoms Empowering Africa” competition, now in its eighth year, continues to inspire young Africans to engage with nuclear science and technology as drivers of the continent’s sustainable future.
This year’s competition invited participants to submit short videos reflecting on three creative themes: “The honour of the past,” “the inspiration of the present,” and “the dream of the future.”
A panel of international experts ensured a fair and equitable evaluation process based on four criteria: originality and novelty of the idea, artistic and conceptual creativity, relevance to the competition’s core themes, and overall production quality.
“The year’s participants truly impressed us with the depth of their ideas and the exceptional quality of their work,” noted Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom Central and Southern Africa.
The winners will travel to Russia, where they will visit iconic nuclear industry sites, including the Atom Pavilion at VDNKh in Moscow.
This experience aims to deepen their understanding of peaceful nuclear technologies while fostering cultural and educational connections.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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