So happy to finally see the finalists for the 2nd OceanHub Africa cohort! Excited for what the future holds for these amazing entrepreneurs! Well done to them :)

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• Ailars David, cofounder of Arena Recycling Industry from Tanzania: We offer Eco-building materials made from recycled plastics waste, for Construction projects using polymer-sand technology.
• Matthew Bray, CEO of Brayfoil Technologies from South Africa: We increase the performance and reliability of wind turbines by working with turbine manufacturers to implement patented morphing wing technology into their devices.
• Victor Boyle-Komolafe, cofounder Givo from Nigeria: We create a circular economy for communities in Africa, by leveraging technology to collect and process recyclables into consumer and industrial goods.
• Eva Shitaatala founder of Green Ocean Namibia, in Namibia: We facilitate accessibility of sustainable fish products and create decent income for small scale fishermen in Namibia.
• Never Mwambela Zekeya founder of Plant Biofenders Company Limited (Vuruga Biopesticide) in Tanzania: Plant Biodefenders Ltd offers VURUGA BIOCIDE, an effective, affordable and safe  biopesticide to achieve management of pests, environmental protection and profitable crop production in Tanzania.
• Nonso Opurum, cofounder of Soso Care in Nigeria: We reduce plastic pollution and improve access to quality healthcare for millions of Nigerians by offering a low-cost health insurance accepted by 1,000 hospitals and which uses recyclables as premium