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Author: Lukonga Lindunda

BongoHive and FSD Zambia Launch BongoHive FinTech Challenge

BongoHive Innovation and Technology Hub has partnered with Financial Sector Deepening Zambia Limited (FSD Zambia) to support the growth of the digital economy and increase access to financial services for all Zambians. This will be done through the BongoHive FinTech Challenge, which has been launched to explore opportunities for financial inclusion and innovation from aspiring… Read more »

BongoHive Listed Among First Ten MyAfCFTA Nodes Across Africa by The African Tech and Creative Group (ATCG)

The African Tech and Creative Group (ATCG) is announcing the launch of ten ​MyAfCFTA nodes located across Africa in CcHUB (Nigeria/Rwanda), Afrinolly (Nigeria), iSpace (Ghana), iHUB (Kenya), BongoHive (Zambia), HYBR Group (South Africa/Kenya/Nigeria), Sylabs (Algeria), The Tech Village Innovation Hub (Zimbabwe), Bliss Executives (The Gambia), The Innovation Village (Uganda). The ten MyAfCFTA Nodes are the… Read more »

UNCDF and BongoHive Launch FinTech4U Accelerator Programme

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and BongoHive Innovation and Technology Hub have partnered to launch the FinTech4U Accelerator Programme. FinTech4U is a startup programme targeted at businesses in the FinTech and Digital Financial Services industry with the potential to gain traction and scale up to serve more customers and improve financial inclusion, especially… Read more »

WANTED: Data Science Experts for Innovation Competition

Introduction i2i is seeking data science experts to provide specialised support/mentoring to data enthusiasts taking part in the DataHack4FI innovation competition. What is DataHack4FI? DataHack4FI is an annual innovation competition that promotes evidence-based decision-making for improved financial service provision to un- or underserved clients. The competition is targeting established African tech companies (FinTech, InsurTech, HealthTech,… Read more »

MTN Zambia API Workshops

MTN Zambia has partnered with BongoHive to provide training workshops to Developers and Entrepreneurs interested in MTN’s Application Protocol Interfaces (APIs). Please fill in the form below to register your interest. Information provided will be used to design the depth and structure of the workshops. Powered by Typeform

Careers – Marketing and Communications Intern

BongoHive seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist marketing and communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing and communications while working for a well-known social enterprise. Responsibilities: Maintain current knowledge of youth entrepreneurship and generate ideas on how to improve existing programs. Manage the resource development process for the… Read more »

Careers – Finance and Admin Officer

BongoHive seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist finance and administration efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for the development of BongoHive’s financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals.  In addition to the strategic components, the Finance and Administration Officer will be charged… Read more »

InfoDev Report: Enhancing Access to Finance for Technology Entrepreneurs in Southern Africa

infoDev has released the Enhancing Access  to Finance  for Technology Entrepreneurs in Southern Africa report. This report examines the financing gaps for early stage and growth that high-growth technology entrepreneurs are facing in the information and communication technology (ICT), climate technology, and innovative agribusiness sectors in Zambia and Mozambique, with a more regional review of… Read more »

Tech Talk with Christopher Fabian: Director – UNICEF Innovation Unit

On Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 17:45hrs, BongoHive will host Christopher Fabian, a technologist and mobile designer who runs UNICEF‘s Innovation Unit, along with Erica Kochi. He is best known for his work on tools for children and communities in low-infrastructure environments, including Digital Drum and RapidSMS. In 2013, he was selected by Time Magazine to be on the Time 100 list of the 100 most… Read more »