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This past Saturday, the BongoHive Consult innovation team stepped out of the lab and into the classroom. We joined our partners at Robotix Institute ZM for an electrifying session during their weekend Robotix classes, designed to spark a new way of thinking among Zambia’s youngest inventors. While these students are already masters of gears and… Read more »
By: Lute Chongo The rise of design-focused AI tools has made creating designs faster and more seamless. Tools such as v0.dev, Lovable, Builder.io, and UX pilot have made it easy for almost anyone to design and even develop a platform. However, this convenience has led to a high level of similarity in aesthetics. More importantly,… Read more »
By: Sarah Mwendwa Picture this: You’ve just launched a platform with a flawless frontend, a seamless backend, and perfect APIs. Then your client logs in to their new admin dashboard and asks the inevitable question: “So… how many people are actually using this thing?” Welcome to the world of analytics, where numbers become narratives and… Read more »
By: Aubrey Zulu The most significant AI innovation today is not confined to Silicon Valley—it is unfolding across African tech ecosystems, where necessity and infrastructure constraints are driving unprecedented creativity. Africa’s AI market is projected to skyrocket from $3.70 billion to an astounding $16.53 billion by 2030, representing a staggering 28% annual growth rate. Critically,… Read more »
By: Kasiku Kayuma – Social Innovation and Research Associate Knowledge seamlessly meets action. Groundbreaking ideas spark enterprise. Africa’s universities are fundamentally rewriting their story, transforming from traditional centres of academic learning into dynamic catalysts of innovation. In a world where innovation is the new currency, institutions like Zambia’s universities are becoming essential launchpads for ideas… Read more »
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 »
In 2025, AI has evolved beyond passive tools that require constant human direction to become “agents” – autonomous systems that can understand goals, plan steps, execute tasks, and adapt to changing conditions. This shift represents one of the most significant advancements in artificial intelligence, transforming how businesses operate and how individuals interact with technology. What… Read more »
Turning an idea into a successful product or service requires more than just enthusiasm, it requires validation. A Proof of Concept (PoC) is the process of determining whether an idea is feasible, viable, and worth pursuing. This process can be broken down into two key stages. Stage 1: Validating the Idea This initial stage focuses… 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 »
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 »
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