Yango and Zindi Announce the 2024 Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon

LUSAKA, Zambia - Oct. 17, 2024 - PRLog -- Lusaka, Zambia – Yango Group, a global tech company that creates everyday services, is excited to power the 2024 Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon by Zindi. The event is set to take place on Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 to 18:00 SAST and will challenge participants to develop solutions for traffic prediction and weather-related conditions that influence urban mobility.

This one-day hackathon offers data scientists, students, and tech enthusiasts in Zambia an exciting opportunity to tackle real-world mobility challenges crafted by Yango's data science team. The company will award financial prizes to the top three teams or individuals with the best-performing solutions. Building on the success of the 2023 edition, which saw over 150 participants at the University of Lusaka, the 2024 hackathon aims to further inspire Zambia's growing data science community while equipping young data scientists with skills to address real societal challenges.

Commenting on the impact of the Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon, Hon. Felix Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science, Republic of Zambia, said: "This hackathon is a bold step toward Zambia's tech-driven future. By empowering young minds to solve real challenges, we are advancing Zambian cities and building the skills needed for global leadership. STEM education and competitive challenges of this nature are the engine of our progress, and this event is a catalyst for lasting innovation."

"We're thrilled to be bringing together Zambia's data science talents both online and in person for this exciting event," said Celina Lee, CEO of Zindi. "With the University of Lusaka and UNICAF hosting physical gatherings, we hope to create an environment where students can learn from one another and take their skills to the next level."

To register for the hackathon, visit bit.ly/yango-lusaka-2024.

For more information, kindly contact Paul Kennedy paul@zindi.africa

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