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On April 16, 2025, BongoHive Consult partnered with the National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) to host a forward-looking workshop titled “AI for Public Relations in Water & Sanitation: Tools, Ethics & Crisis Response.” Held at Southern Sun Hotel in Lusaka, the session brought together communications professionals from water utilities across Zambia to explore… Read more »
Last year, six exceptional female-led startups emerged as the top winners of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator Program – Cohort 4. Each business received $10,000 in equity-free grant funding, alongside hands-on mentorship and strategic training. To find out how these women are doing one year later, our Marketing & Communications Lead, Tilyenji Mwanza… Read more »
By Mulubwa Chungu Technical lead at BongoHive Consult – Backend and DevOps, Technology Consulting This week marked a significant turning point in artificial intelligence (AI), featuring cutting-edge model launches, innovative industry applications, and remarkable advances in AI reasoning and multimodal capabilities. Leaders like Meta, DeepSeek, Gemini, and OpenAI took center stage, while tech giants such… Read more »
BongoHive, a leading technology and innovation hub in Zambia, today announced the launch of its AI Lab, a dedicated research and development centre focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the country. The lab will serve as a hub for AI research, development, and industry collaboration, enabling businesses, policymakers, and communities to harness the… Read more »
This Women’s Month, we celebrate an exceptional entrepreneur and BongoHive Alumni, Tetiwe Nzimah, the founder and CEO of Kiddies Commute—a company redefining safe and efficient child transportation in Zambia. Tetiwe’s entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by her participation in BongoHive’s Thrive and Discover programs, where she gained essential business skills that have fueled her success…. Read more »
In this insightful piece, Misozi Chisenga, Project Coordinator, unpacks the key pillars of execution—strategy, funding, team building, and digital transformation—while addressing the challenges that hold entrepreneurs back. More importantly, he explores practical solutions to bridge the gap between vision and venture. Every great business starts with an idea, but an idea alone is not enough…. Read more »
BongoHive, had the distinct honor of hosting French Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, during his visit to Lusaka yesterday. Accompanied by the French Ambassador to Zambia, Thomas Rossignol, the minister was warmly received by BongoHive Co-founders Lukonga Lindunda and Simunza Muyangana. Expressing his admiration for BongoHive’s support of startups, Minister Soilihi… Read more »
The Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator has officially closed its call for applications, receiving an overwhelming 350+ submissions from more than 30 countries across Africa. This remarkable response reflects the continent’s growing commitment to innovation in mining technology, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in the Accelerator’s journey. A Continental Response to a Continental Challenge… Read more »
By Francis Lombe- Manager Technology Consulting, BongoHive Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a distant concept—it’s here, and it’s reshaping industries globally, with Africa at the cusp of a major AI revolution. From bustling startups to established corporations, African businesses are on the brink of a digital transformation that promises to accelerate innovation, boost… Read more »
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare innovation, Medsearch Zambia is making waves, and we’re excited to share their journey! As the proud winners of the 2023 Digital Health Hackathon, Medsearch has taken healthcare into the future with its groundbreaking digital solutions—and they’re just getting started. One of their most exciting innovations? An AI-driven Skin Scanning… Read more »
