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Author: Lenny Mumbi

Empowering the Startup Community Hackathon 2022

Last year, 2022, BongoHive applied to host the 2nd edition of the “Empowering the Startup Community Hackathon’’ in Zambia.  Following the application, we were selected to partner with the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), Garage48 and Make-IT in Africa to host the second edition of the ‘Empowering the Startup Community Hackathon (ESC)’ in Lusaka,… Read more »

Building a More Inclusive Tech Industry: Insights from Young Women in Tech

Tech and innovation have been steadily growing in all sectors, and while there has been progress toward diversity and inclusion, it is still primarily dominated by men. Studies conducted by UNESCO reveal that women in the tech industry constitute only 28% of professionals in the sector worldwide and just 30% in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is… Read more »

Leading Ladies: Inspiring Women in Technology Who Are Making a Difference

The field of technology has traditionally been male-dominated, however, women are overcoming obstacles and having a big impact on the sector. This women’s month we speak to Zoe Kuyanda, a Technical Business Development Associate at Bongohive Consult Tech and Co-founder of Girl Coders Zambia, an initiative that seeks to equip girls between the ages of… Read more »

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively manage one’s financial resources. It is an essential skill that can enable one to become financially independent and make wise financial decisions. As the world continues to advance through technology, we recognise that technology has the ability to significantly contribute to raising financial literacy and giving… Read more »

Smart Logistics: Landscape in Zambia (Part 2)

In our last article on smart logistics, we discussed tech in the logistics sector and how utilizing cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence can drastically improve the efficiency of logistics operations. Smart logistics is a crucial part of contemporary businesses that aim to optimize supply chain processes.  In this article,… Read more »

Client Management: Consulting Unpacked

It may be a common perception to many that engaging a consultant is a matter of pinpointing the problem and offering a solution. However, consultancy involves much more than that.  When approaching a problem, BongoHive Consult uses a human-centered design approach where we have people in mind and at heart. This is to say, we… Read more »

10 Ways to Build a Strong Team for your Startup

Building a strong and effective team can be challenging, but it is essential for the success of any business regardless of sector or location. A strong team can bring together a diverse set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to help drive the business forward. An effective team becomes even more imperative when you are trying… Read more »