Lusaka witnessed something truly electric on Thursday night — the very first BongoHive Lab: AI Show & Tell, held right at BongoHive’s Coworking Space, and wow… what a moment for Zambia’s tech future!

And for the first time, this wasn’t just a Lusaka moment.
The session was hybrid, with innovators and enthusiasts joining online from across Zambia — extending the reach of the BongoHive AI Lab far beyond the capital and proving that the country’s AI momentum is truly national.

This wasn’t just an event. It was a bold declaration that BongoHive AI Lab is spearheading Zambia’s AI revolution — nurturing innovators, accelerating homegrown solutions, and positioning Lusaka as a rising hub for African AI excellence.

Picture this: the space buzzing with innovators, founders, dreamers, and curious minds, both in-person and online, all united by one ambition — to push Zambia further into the age of Artificial Intelligence. The turnout was incredible, the conversations were powerful, and every demo felt like a glimpse into tomorrow.

And Thursday night proved one thing loud and clear:
👉 AI in Lusaka is no longer just theory — thanks to BongoHive AI Lab, it’s solving real Zambian challenges in real time.

Here are some of the groundbreaking projects that lit up the night:

✨ AI Meets Creativity
Mapalo Lukashi, BongoHive’s Data and AI Lead, took us into a world where virtual beings feel almost human. His immersive AI Humans demo showcased how AI can imagine, build, and interact with digital personalities — a creative frontier the BongoHive AI Lab is actively exploring.

💸 Financial Advice in Your Pocket
Evelyn Chileshe presented her AI Financial Advisor Prototype — an assistant that understands our languages, our realities, and our financial habits. A powerful example of how BongoHive-supported innovations can transform everyday life.

🏢 The AI Boss That Never Sleeps
Kondwani Nyirenda introduced Uniplexity AI ERP, a system that can automate nearly every part of a business. This is the kind of enterprise transformation the BongoHive AI Lab champions: smart, local, scalable.

🌱 Sustainability, the Smart Way
Joseph Simukoko’s Green Giraffe LCA Platform demonstrated how AI can help Zambian agriculture and businesses track environmental impact and meet sustainability standards effortlessly.

🕒 Reinventing the Clock-In
Aubrey Undi Phiri, BongoHive Data & AI Intern, showcased RecogOut, an inclusive and practical AI attendance tool that reimagines workplace entry systems. Another proud innovation emerging directly from the BongoHive AI Lab talent pipeline.

From start to finish, the atmosphere was electric — filled with bold ideas, thoughtful questions, and endless collaboration. It was a powerful reminder that:

🚀 BongoHive AI Lab isn’t just part of Zambia’s AI story — it’s building it, leading it, and accelerating it.
🌍 And now, with hybrid access, the AI community is growing beyond Lusaka — connecting thinkers across the country.

A massive thank you to all the visionaries, developers, and attendees — both in the room and online — who made this historic first edition a success. If Thursday night is anything to go by, Zambia’s next wave of AI innovation is already taking shape — and BongoHive AI Lab is right at the centre of it.

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