Accomplished South African scientist, academic and author Bridget Nwovhe is continuing to break boundaries in science and literature following the release of her latest books, Tsireledzo’s Grand Adventure: The Magic of Imagination and Letting Go of What You Can’t Forget.
Recognised by Sunday World as one of the Women in Science, Technology and Innovation in 2025, Nwovhe has established herself as a multidisciplinary leader whose work focuses on education, healing, creativity and social transformation.
Her newly released children’s book, Tsireledzo’s Grand Adventure: The Magic of Imagination, introduces young readers to the world of artificial intelligence. “What inspired me to write Tsireledzo’s Grand Adventure was the desire to teach children, including my own, about the beauty of artificial intelligence while also reminding them of the importance of using their own minds, creativity and critical thinking,” said Nwovhe.
Her second book, Letting Go of What You Can’t Forget, focuses on healing, emotional growth and overcoming painful experiences. According to Nwovhe, the book was inspired by observations from her own life and the silent struggles many people face daily.
“I felt compelled to put words of encouragement onto paper to inspire people to release what weighs them down, embrace healing and give themselves permission to move forward,” she said.
Nwovhe, who was among the top learners in the Mudaswali Circuit in 2013, recently achieved the rare milestone of completing two postgraduate qualifications simultaneously — one in Haematological Pathology from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and another in Microbiology from the University of South Africa.
Her scientific research has earned recognition at local and international conferences. She has also represented African youth leadership at global platforms, including the United Nations International Diplomats Conference in Thailand, where she was honoured as a Global Ambassador of Peace.
Nwovhe is also the author of Calendar’s Time, Heli Shango a Li na Tshilidzi and co-author of Tapping into Poetry. One of her proudest achievements was receiving support for Heli Shango a Li na Tshilidzi through the National Library of South Africa’s Community Grant Publishing Programme, which she says highlighted the importance of preserving indigenous languages through literature.