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In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of survival. But what does it take to build a business that not only lasts but is also attractive enough for a successful exit? We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Christos Diakosavas, the founder of Digi… Read more »
Inside the Programme Equipping 170 Zambian Entrepreneurs for Success We recently marked the conclusion of the final in-person workshop for the Youth-Led MSME Empowerment Programme, an initiative by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts in partnership with UNDP Zambia, and facilitated by BongoHive. This ambitious journey, which successfully ran in Livingstone, Kitwe, and finally,… Read more »
By Mulubwa Chungu (Technical Lead at BongoHive Consult – Backend & DevOps, Gen AI Core Team) This past week has been another whirlwind for artificial intelligence. In just a few days, we saw Mistral launch a cost-effective reasoning model, HeyGen unveil its most lifelike avatar yet, Google release a powerful coding assistant, and OpenAI make… Read more »
BongoHive recently facilitated a dynamic and insightful masterclass on “Digital Marketing for Global Reach,” aimed at equipping entrepreneurs, creatives, and ecosystem leaders from across Africa with the tools to expand their businesses beyond borders. The session, held during the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Forum, underscored the critical role of digital strategies in leveraging… Read more »
In the early stages of a startup, leadership can make or break the venture. While conventional business wisdom often encourages delegation and structured management, early-stage startups demand a very different approach, one that is hands-on, deeply involved, and relentlessly focused on learning and execution. This approach, known as the “Founders Mode Mentality,” has emerged as… Read more »
In Part One, we saw how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a real game-changer for African startups, already sparking innovation and tackling local challenges. But to truly unlock AI’s power across the continent, it’s not enough for founders to just be aware of it. We need to build the right environment for AI to flourish. So,… Read more »
As the call for applications opens for the 5th Cohort of the Zambia Women in Tech program, implemented by BongoHive, many aspiring female tech entrepreneurs might be wondering: Is this program truly worth it? For Vwanganji Bowa, Founder and CEO of Mighty Finance Solution Limited and an alumna of the program’s 2nd Cohort (2022), the… Read more »
Zamtel , a leading telecommunications provider, has announced a strategic partnership with BongoHive Consult, a dedicated digital transformation and corporate innovation consulting firm, to enhance its technological capabilities and strengthen its customer-centric approach. The partnership seeks to position Zamtel as a leader in innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) within Zambia’s dynamic telecommunications industry.Through this collaboration,… Read more »
Innovation is the driving force behind progress, shaping industries, economies, and daily life. Across the globe, groundbreaking scientific discoveries, technological advancements, and revolutionary business models are redefining how we live and work. Zambia is no exception, our nation is witnessing a wave of innovation across various sectors, from agriculture and finance to healthcare and renewable… Read more »
I have often been asked how I help groups and organizations innovate. Some assume it is because I have a constant flow of brilliant ideas or that my experiences have sharpened my mind to think outside the box. But I have also encountered a more disturbing notion, that innovation is not inherent to certain cultures… Read more »
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