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Author: Stellia Zulu

Providing an SMS and Web Feedback Mechanism for Recipients of Aid

We worked with the Sonder Design Collective and Zambia Governance Foundation (ZGF) and the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council on the Loop project, to provide a digital feedback platform in Zambia that will spotlight recipients of aid in rural and urban areas. Loop is a global platform for people to give feedback on humanitarian and… Read more »

Startup Spotlight- PremierCredit

PremierCredit is an online micro-lending platform operating in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Since 2019, PremierCredit has been offering micro-loans in Zambia, supporting local entrepreneurs and small scale traders, many of whom are women. With the support of two partner banks in Zimbabwe, PremierCredit also provides affordable bicycles, smartphones, and Solar equipment on a Pay as You… Read more »

5 Ways To Use Technology Productively.

It is undoubtedly true that technology has made life easier and faster. Modern technologies have paved ways for organisations to increase productivity and ultimately achieve their business goals. Technologies like cloud computing, business communication tools,  project management software and many others, have created opportunities for organisations to streamline their workflow and drastically improve operations. However,… Read more »

How Technology is Advancing Smart Logistics

The advancement in technology creates new opportunities in the logistics sector, transforming the movement of goods within a supply chain. Smart logistics are not only enabling logistics companies to work better, but they are also enhancing customer satisfaction.  From transportation, delivery, fleet management, inventory management and more, smart logistics are making work smarter.  Challenges in… Read more »

Startup Spotlight: Medsearch Zambia

Co-founded by Zanga Musakuzi,  Medsearch Zambia is a medical directory application that helps Zambians find the nearest health facility such as a hospital, pharmacy, or even a laboratory. Through the app, people can access necessary information such as what services a hospital offers and also set up an appointment. If it’s a pharmacy, the app… Read more »

BongoHive Consult Coding Academy-Information Session

Dufuna, in partnership with BongoHive Consult, will be conducting The BongoHive Consult Coding Academy, an online academy for Zambians who are looking to gain skills in Software Engineering, Product Management and Product Design. Through the academy, programme participants will be able to build a real product during the 3 months that they will be learning. … Read more »

Startup Spotlight: Alomo System

Alomo System is a cloud-based loan servicing solution that provides automation software and a web-based platform that helps lenders consolidate, monitor and manage their day-to-day operations effectively. Alomo Systems provides lenders with easy to use financial dashboards, loan amortisations, interests and principal balance tracking, automated flagging, tracking and penalising of defaulted loans. The business was… Read more »