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On the 28th of May, the air was thick with nostalgia, excitement, and a profound sense of pride as partners, pioneers, and professionals from across industries gathered to celebrate a monumental milestone: BongoHive’s 15th Anniversary. The theme for the evening was “Black or White with a touch of Chitenge,” and the attendees absolutely understood the… Read more »
This past Saturday, the BongoHive Consult innovation team stepped out of the lab and into the classroom. We joined our partners at Robotix Institute ZM for an electrifying session during their weekend Robotix classes, designed to spark a new way of thinking among Zambia’s youngest inventors. While these students are already masters of gears and… Read more »
Lusaka, Zambia — BongoHive, in partnership with First Capital Bank, recently hosted the First Capital Bank Pitch Day, bringing together some of Zambia’s most promising fintech innovators to present solutions aimed at strengthening the country’s financial ecosystem. The event featured the First Capital Bank Fintech Finalists, who pitched their solutions for potential equity investment ranging… Read more »
By: Lute Chongo The rise of design-focused AI tools has made creating designs faster and more seamless. Tools such as v0.dev, Lovable, Builder.io, and UX pilot have made it easy for almost anyone to design and even develop a platform. However, this convenience has led to a high level of similarity in aesthetics. More importantly,… Read more »
By: Sarah Mwendwa Picture this: You’ve just launched a platform with a flawless frontend, a seamless backend, and perfect APIs. Then your client logs in to their new admin dashboard and asks the inevitable question: “So… how many people are actually using this thing?” Welcome to the world of analytics, where numbers become narratives and… Read more »
By: Aubrey Zulu The most significant AI innovation today is not confined to Silicon Valley—it is unfolding across African tech ecosystems, where necessity and infrastructure constraints are driving unprecedented creativity. Africa’s AI market is projected to skyrocket from $3.70 billion to an astounding $16.53 billion by 2030, representing a staggering 28% annual growth rate. Critically,… Read more »
Before she ever stepped into the bustling world of BongoHive, Mariah was a master of the digital landscape. With a background rooted in communications and marketing, she knew how to capture attention—but she wanted to do more than just tell stories; she wanted to build the world those stories lived in. Today, she is a… Read more »
What happens when you mix the precision of science with the soul of an artist? You get Muchafara Shumba, BongoHive’s newest Multimedia Designer. Growing up, Muchafara saw himself heading toward a career in the sciences. But despite his love for the technical field, a passion for creating was always simmering beneath the surface. It took… Read more »
Advocating for a safer, more inclusive digital future for women and girls BongoHive was honoured to take part in the Women in Digital Gathering 2025, hosted by Tech Trends and supported by UNDP. As digital tools become central to everyday life, this year’s forum highlighted a pressing issue: while technology is advancing rapidly, many women… Read more »
By: Kasiku Kayuma – Social Innovation and Research Associate Knowledge seamlessly meets action. Groundbreaking ideas spark enterprise. Africa’s universities are fundamentally rewriting their story, transforming from traditional centres of academic learning into dynamic catalysts of innovation. In a world where innovation is the new currency, institutions like Zambia’s universities are becoming essential launchpads for ideas… Read more »
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