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Zambia’s entrepreneurial landscape is rich with ideas, spanning from fintech innovations to sustainable agriculture. However, despite substantial progress in fostering ideation through various training programs and innovation hubs, there is a critical gap in execution support. This gap often results in promising ideas never reaching their full potential, stifling economic growth and innovation. The Ideation-Execution… Read more »
Starting a business is exhilarating, but securing the right funding can be a significant challenge, especially for African entrepreneurs. Africa’s startup ecosystem is rich with innovation, but financial constraints such as limited investor networks, high interest rates, and inadequate financial infrastructure often impede growth. Furthermore, cultural and economic barriers can make it difficult to connect… Read more »
BongoHive is excited to announce the completion of a series of transformative training sessions delivered under the ICRAF_Z4ABC project, aimed at empowering local farmers in Zambia with sustainable practices, market insights, and essential business skills. This initiative represents a vital part of BongoHive’s ongoing commitment to fostering commercially viable, climate-resilient agricultural businesses, particularly for youth… Read more »
The Lundazi Green Village Project continues to make significant strides in empowering rural communities through sustainable development. From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, a crucial five-day workshop took place at the Four Pillars Lodge in Lusaka, marking a key milestone in the project’s Phase II capacity-building efforts. Organised by our Consult Entrepreneurship Unit, the… Read more »
As we approach the end of the year, our MentorPitch Programme is reaching its final stages with some invaluable lessons on Telling Your Story, Building a Great Team, Deploying the Right Technology, and Understanding Your Customer. These elements are essential for any startup aiming to make a lasting impact and achieve sustainable growth. Zambia’s entrepreneurial… Read more »
BongoHive has partnered with the International Trade Centre (ITC) has successfully completed a transformative training and capacity-building programme aimed at empowering entry-level online sellers in Zambia. This initiative highlights BongoHive Consult’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship by equipping Zambian SMEs with essential digital skills and tools to succeed in the rapidly expanding digital marketplace. Running from… Read more »
The Lundazi Green Village Project continues to make significant strides in empowering rural communities through sustainable development. From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, a crucial five-day workshop took place at the Four Pillars Lodge in Lusaka, marking a key milestone in the project’s Phase II capacity-building efforts. Organised by our Consult Entrepreneurship Unit, the… Read more »
This September, BongoHive Consult’s Innovation Unit, in partnership with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and AICCRA Zambia, successfully facilitated the Ukama Ustawi/I2G Innovation Challenge. This 5-day program was designed to address the pressing challenges of food and nutrition security by promoting climate-resilient, water-secure, and socially inclusive approaches to agriculture. The initiative aimed to revolutionise… Read more »
By Doreen Mwape At the Innovation Department of BongoHive, we are excited about the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ability to reshape the landscape of innovation. In a world where disruption is the new norm, embracing AI as a strategic tool can be the key to unlocking groundbreaking ideas and accelerating the… Read more »
Innovation might seem complex, but at its core, it’s about generating new ideas or enhancing existing ones to create value. It’s about offering something meaningful that wasn’t there before. In business, providing value is crucial for success. Customers pay for products and use services because they derive value from them. At BongoHive Consult, we help… Read more »
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