A group of students from Liceu 22 de Novembro, in Luanda, represented Angola at the STEM Africa 2025 Competition, held on 29 September 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The participation was accompanied by a teacher and a representative from ADPP Angola.

STEM Africa is an initiative of the ExxonMobil Foundation and JA Africa, supported by the Ministry of Educationand implemented by ADPP Angola. Its goal is to prepare young people for the future of work through the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to solve social problems.

In Cape Town, the team presented the project “Solid Waste Collection in the Drainage Channel of the Korea Zone, Samba Municipality.” The main innovation was the creation of an electromechanical elevator powered by solar energy, designed to improve waste management in urban areas.

The final results placed Angola in 3rd place, behind Namibia (1st) and Nigeria (2nd), with Mozambique in 4th position.

During the presentation, an investor expressed interest in the project, recognizing its potential for future development and practical application.

It is worth noting that in 2024, Angola won 1st place in the same competition through a team of 10th-grade students from the Telecommunications Institute (ITEL), demonstrating the continuity and excellence of Angolan participation in this initiative.