A. Hilonga wins prize for innovative water filter
Q. Name the person who won the African prize for an innovative water filter?- Published on 13 Jun 15a. Askwar Hilonga
b. Henry Richards
c. Smith Klein
d. None of these
ANSWER: Askwar Hilonga
A water filter which absorbs anything from copper and fluoride to bacteria, viruses and pesticides has won a prestigious African innovation prize. Its inventor, Tanzanian chemical engineer Askwar Hilonga, uses nano technology and sand to clean water.