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As Africa’s digital economy expands, the Data Governance in Africa Initiative has launched Investor Pocket Guides to help European and African investors navigate key markets, including Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania. These guides provide valuable insights into the investment landscape, helping investors make informed decisions in a dynamic environment. The Zambia… Read more »
We are putting the spotlight on a powerful program that’s been changing the game for women entrepreneurs in Zambia: the Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator (SC_WiT). With its remarkable track record in transforming dreams into reality, the SC_WiT program has been an unstoppable force, giving female entrepreneurs the resources, mentorship, and capital needed to… Read more »
Mariah Tembo writes, Imagine this: The African mining sector, long defined by its wealth in natural resources, finally unleashing its full potential through innovation and entrepreneurship. It’s not a distant dream, but a reality that’s taking shape right now with the launch of the Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator. This transformative initiative, led by the United Nations… Read more »
Authored by Taonga Grace Banda-Chizyuka, BongoHive Manager – Innovation Consulting When diving into product discovery, innovators and product managers often face a classic conundrum: should the journey begin with identifying a pressing problem or by understanding the user persona? Each approach plays a critical role in shaping successful products, but striking the right balance can… Read more »
An Article Authored by Simunza Muyangana – As the Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at BongoHive, I’m constantly inspired by the transformative impact of fintech on Africa’s economic growth. Among the most promising opportunities in this space is cross-border payments. This sector simplifies transactions and holds the key to advancing intra-African trade, financial inclusion, and… Read more »
David N’gambi, the founder of Astanah, an energy technology startup focused on providing sustainable energy solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa, has quickly become a key figure in the region’s growing energy sector. Astanah’s mission to address energy challenges with innovative, locally tailored solutions is gaining momentum, and Mr. N’gambi’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to his… Read more »
The wait is over! After an amazing first cohort, the highly anticipated Robotix Institute X BongoHive Robotics and Programming Classes are BACK – and they’re bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before! In the first cohort, held from September to December 2024, 42 young innovators ranging from 6 to 18 years old immersed themselves… Read more »
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation and the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR), has launched the Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme to drive innovation and empower youth-led start-ups in Africa’s mining sector. Part of the Timbuktoo MineTech Hub, the programme aims to revolutionize mining through… Read more »
After 12 weeks of intensive investment readiness coaching, David Ngambi from Astanah Energy emerged as the recipient of a $5,000 investment during the Zambia Business Angels Network (ZBAN) end-of-year dinner, held on December 12, 2024. This milestone investment marks the culmination of the Mentorpitch Program, a collaborative initiative designed to equip Zambian startups with the… Read more »
The United Nations Development Program Zambia (UNDP), in collaboration with BongoHive, has launched the Timbuktoo MineTech StartUp Accelerator Programme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape Africa’s mining sector through innovation, sustainability, and local entrepreneurship. BongoHive will lead the implementation of this pioneering programme, which seeks to empower startups utilizing cutting-edge technologies to tackle key challenges… Read more »
