Nyanzobe Makwaia

Nyanzobe Makwaia is an innovator dedicated to addressing textile waste. She is developing a solution that recycles and upcycles textile waste into sustainable products, while training and employing young women in tailoring and eco-design. By focusing on this work, she aims to reduce landfill waste, empower women through income opportunities, and promote sustainable fashion. This work is deeply personal to her because, as someone who loves fashion, she once contributed to textile waste herself and now wants to reverse that impact through eco-friendly solutions. With determination and vision, Nyanzobe is paving the way for sustainable solutions that make a real difference.