BIO360 AFRICA 2026 - Intervenants - Francis NDOVI

Francis Ndovi is the Founder, CEO, and Owner of VTT Gel Fuels (Pty) Ltd (operating as VTT Holdings (Pty) Ltd), a 100% black-owned, Level 1 BBBEE-certified South African manufacturer established in 2017 and based in Krugersdorp, Johannesburg area.
With a lifelong passion for becoming an industrialist and driving sustainable solutions for Africa, Francis has built VTT into a key player in the clean cooking and bioenergy sector. The company specializes in the in-house manufacturing of high-performance bio-ethanol gel fuels, smart-metered cookstoves, chafing fuels, cleaning products (including dishwashing liquids, floor polishes, and pine gels), and biodegradable foams. VTT’s products emphasize safety, efficiency (3–4+ hours burn time with consistent high temperatures and no residue/odor), and environmental benefits such as significant reductions in indoor air pollution (PM2.5–PM10).21e205
Francis is at the forefront of integrating technology and sustainability in clean cooking. Key milestones include securing a major municipal order for 2,824 smart two-burner gel stoves, advancing a University of Johannesburg feasibility study on emissions and health impacts, and developing the VTT eco Cook App for real-time fuel metering, carbon tracking, and climate/health insights. As of late May 2026, VTT has progressed rapidly with meter installations, production scaling, and a sleek black two-burner stove prototype featuring a vibrant blue flame, positioning the company for broader distrib