Sustainable business models for a water-scarce future

Dr. Rendani Maphiswana

Innovation expert and policy scholar Rendani Mamphiswana tackles the urgent water crisis in South Africa through innovative approaches in this compelling TEDxJohannesburg talk. Drawing on personal experiences and a deep understanding of sustainable development, Mamphswana presents the case for reimagined water business models. By embracing new paradigms of water treatment and harnessing the potential of wastewater as a sustainable resource, he reveals a path towards a brighter future. His talk explores the collective potential of innovation, policy, and collaboration, offering an inspiring vision for a resilient and water-secure South Africa.

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Dr. Rendani Mamphiswana is an innovation expert and policy scholar with a background in Process Engineering. He is the Head of Research and Innovation at Nafasi Water Technologies in South Africa, leading technology and business innovation commercialization. His research focuses on innovation and industrial policy in the global South, and he advocates for innovation to grow the South African economy. He holds a Ph.D. in Innovation Policy and Management from the University of Johannesburg.

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