Ukuhamba Prosthetics wins Nedbank Business Ignite awards on 702: 'Now the real work starts!'

Ray White (in for Bongani Bingwa on 702) speaks with Sibongile Mongadi, Founder of Ukuhamba.

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Nedbank Business Ignite on 702 aims to celebrate, recognise, and reward small businesses doing great things.

This year, the competition focused on businesses that have successfully scaled up sustainably.

The winner walks away with R200,000 cash and a R200,000 advertising package.

“The real work starts now. This has been a great platform and opportunity and has given us exposure as a young business.”

- Sibongile Mongadi, Founder of Ukuhamba

This year’s winner was Ukuhamba, a company that utilises waste materials to produce affordable prosthetics with a 3D printer.

These prosthetics are lighter, more flexible, and much more cost-effective than traditional prosthetics.

Mongadi states she was motivated to start this business after suffering a gum infection.

While waiting for an X-ray at a local hospital, she noticed how many people struggled to access mobility.

Now that Ukuhamba has won the award, she says they will be looking to get a second 3D scanner to minimise their lead time.

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