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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 »
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 »
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 »
Zambia’s entrepreneurial landscape is rich with ideas, spanning from fintech innovations to sustainable agriculture. However, despite substantial progress in fostering ideation through various training programs and innovation hubs, there is a critical gap in execution support. This gap often results in promising ideas never reaching their full potential, stifling economic growth and innovation. The Ideation-Execution… Read more »
Starting a business is exhilarating, but securing the right funding can be a significant challenge, especially for African entrepreneurs. Africa’s startup ecosystem is rich with innovation, but financial constraints such as limited investor networks, high interest rates, and inadequate financial infrastructure often impede growth. Furthermore, cultural and economic barriers can make it difficult to connect… Read more »
BongoHive is excited to announce the completion of a series of transformative training sessions delivered under the ICRAF_Z4ABC project, aimed at empowering local farmers in Zambia with sustainable practices, market insights, and essential business skills. This initiative represents a vital part of BongoHive’s ongoing commitment to fostering commercially viable, climate-resilient agricultural businesses, particularly for youth… Read more »
The Lundazi Green Village Project continues to make significant strides in empowering rural communities through sustainable development. From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, a crucial five-day workshop took place at the Four Pillars Lodge in Lusaka, marking a key milestone in the project’s Phase II capacity-building efforts. Organised by our Consult Entrepreneurship Unit, the… Read more »
As we approach the end of the year, our MentorPitch Programme is reaching its final stages with some invaluable lessons on Telling Your Story, Building a Great Team, Deploying the Right Technology, and Understanding Your Customer. These elements are essential for any startup aiming to make a lasting impact and achieve sustainable growth. Zambia’s entrepreneurial… Read more »
BongoHive has partnered with the International Trade Centre (ITC) has successfully completed a transformative training and capacity-building programme aimed at empowering entry-level online sellers in Zambia. This initiative highlights BongoHive Consult’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship by equipping Zambian SMEs with essential digital skills and tools to succeed in the rapidly expanding digital marketplace. Running from… Read more »
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