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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>\u201cOrganizations like MTN are dream destinations for people like us, and their interest in such initiatives is a really big point of motivation for us.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

These were the inspired words of the MoMo Hackathon winner Qhawe Matimela when reflecting on the significance of the competition. Matimela and his partner, Thembinkosi Mkhonta, were the best performing coders in the 2023 MoMo Hackathon for software programmers, and walked away with the top prize of $5,000, which was half of the total prize of $10,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo me, it\u2019s not only a testament to the work I\u2019ve been putting in since I started on this journey, but a prelude to all the exciting ventures that the future holds,\u201d said Matimela about the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cWinning the MTN Hackerthon means a lot to me. I mean, its not everyday that you get to put up your ideas and your skills against other local developers in the country. And the MTN Hackathon is the biggest stage in the country to do just that,\u201d added Matimela.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the biggest stage in the country for developers to showcase their skills in tech and innovation. It takes a little bit more than that to cut it up there. You are going up against the best in the country, so the competition is tough \u2013 not to mention that we don\u2019t have a lot of opportunities like these so when it comes around, you have to grab with both hands,\u201d noted Matimela.<\/p>\n

He added that there are a lot of talented young individuals in the local tech and innovation industry, but the only way to activate that talent pool is to frequently reach out.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompetitions like these are just the tip of the iceberg,\u201d added Matimela.<\/p>\n

Mkhonta and Matimela are students at the University of Eswatini, where they are acquiring the Bachelors of Science in Information Technology. The University also congratulated the duo.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe extend our heartfelt congratulations to Qhawe Matimela and Thembinkosi Mkhonta, the brilliant minds behind FundMoMo\u2014a groundbreaking crowdfunding app empowering entrepreneurs. Their remarkable achievement stands as a testament to their unwavering innovation and persistence,\u201d read a post on the official UNESWA page on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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