Girl from Bethal clinches bronze at Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair

Praise Chidzva entered a project on solar-powered irrigation systems for sustainable agriculture.

October 27, 2025

Kerry Bird Less than a minute

girl with certificates — Praise Chidzva, clinched a bronze medal for science. Photo: Supplied

MD Coovadia Combined School’s Grade Eight learner, Praise Chidzva, clinched a bronze medal when representing Gert Sibande at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Fair.

The Science Fair was held at Emperors Palace from October 6 to 10.

Praise received her award for her project, solar-powered and computerised irrigation systems for sustainable agriculture. Photo: Supplied

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October 27, 2025

Kerry Bird Less than a minute

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I've been a journalist for 17 years, first as radio journalist and then print. I have a matric senior certificate and a community journalism certificate from the Unisa. I am a strong investigative, political, municipal and hard news journalist.