Hi there!

Last week, we launched our call for applications for the Solve 4 X: SDGs and COVID-19 meetups, running via our BongoHive X programme. The programme is brought in partnership with Afrilabs, and is for tertiary students who have innovative solutions that are designed to solve challenges relating to the SDGs and COVID-19. Applications close at. 23:5hrs on Sunday - apply here!

On Saturday, we hosted the second of 7 sessions of the Building Sales for Your Business workshop being held in partnership with Southern Worx and Rovert Marketing. This free sales training workshop is being held to provide support for small and medium business owners and staff, marketing and sales executives. Some slots have freed up so if you are interested in taking part in the remaining 5 sessions, sign up here! They are held on Saturdays 9:00AM - 10:00AM.

Emails for the Drone Hackathon Zambia Challenge went out today - if you applied for this opportunity, check your mail! Our 30 participants will begin the virtual hackathon next week Monday.

We have a Hive Webinar scheduled this week with Kelvin Chikomo, co-Founder and Managing Director at cGrate International. See the details below.

'I Blew It' Night is back - We host Chilu Lemba and Kamiza Chikula on Thursday, 27 August. Register here to attend, virtually of course.

Have a great week!

Webinars

Opportunities by BongoHive

Solve4X: SDG and COVID-19 Virtual Meetups

Are you a tertiary student with a burning desire to create innovative and impactful solutions?

Solve4X will be Student-focused Virtual meetups on the SDGs and Covid-19 to create a generation of entrepreneurs that will create solutions that will have greater impact on their communities, keeping the on-going pandemic in mind.

Programme Dates: 7th – 23rd Sept 2020

Time: 10:00hrs – 11:30hrs

Cost: Free

Deadline: Sunday, 23rd Aug 2020

Apply

Resources

Our COVID-19 Resource Center has curated content to help entrepreneurs manage the effects of COVID-19 on their businesses.

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Our Entrepreneur Resource portal is a comprehensive list of resources and tools to assist entrepreneurs in Zambia. From funding to budgeting tools to networking, it's all here.

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Opportunities In Our Network

United States Embassy Lusaka and WEAC Zambia are now accepting applications for the second phase of the AWE program. AWE is aimed at providing Zambian women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, networks and mentorship needed to start or grow their businesses.

Deadline: August 31st, 2020.

Apply here.

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