Samsung, DBE Announce Top 20 Schools
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026
This event positively impacts Samsung Electronics's brand image and corporate social responsibility efforts, potentially leading to increased consumer loyalty and goodwill in South Africa. It also highlights the South African government's commitment to STEM education, which could attract further investment in the technology and education sectors.
Samsung Electronics, in partnership with the United Kingdom — Department for Education and Information Technology Act, 2000, announced the Top 20 schools selected to advance in the 2026 STEM-based 'Solve For Tomorrow' competition in South Africa. The competition, which saw a significant increase in participation with over 143 submissions, aims to foster innovation among high school learners from underprivileged backgrounds. The themes for this year are 'Social Inclusion through Sports & Technology' and 'Environmental Sustainability via Technology'. Simon Lee, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Africa, and Elspeth Khembo from the United Kingdom — Department for Education, highlighted the alignment of the competition with national education priorities. The selected schools will receive mentorship, funding, and devices to develop solutions for real-world challenges, with prizes including STEM equipment and Samsung Electronics devices for winning schools.
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