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Nelson Mandela University drives first African university-led waste-to-energy research partnership

06 February 2026

Nelson Mandela University is spearheading a groundbreaking research partnership that could transform how African municipalities and farmers tackle sewage sludge – converting a costly waste problem into renewable energy and affordable organic fertiliser.

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