This September, BongoHive Consult’s Innovation Unit, in partnership with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and AICCRA Zambia, successfully facilitated the Ukama Ustawi/I2G Innovation Challenge. This 5-day program was designed to address the pressing challenges of food and nutrition security …
Category: Innovation
The Future of Innovation: Embracing AI as a Catalyst for Breakthrough Ideas
By Doreen Mwape
At the Innovation Department of BongoHive, we are excited about the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ability to reshape the landscape of innovation. In a world where disruption is the new norm, embracing AI …
Innovation as a Service
Innovation might seem complex, but at its core, it’s about generating new ideas or enhancing existing ones to create value. It’s about offering something meaningful that wasn’t there before. In business, providing value is crucial for success. Customers pay for …
BongoHive and TEDxLusaka Collaborate to Demystify AI and Unlock its Potential for Zambia
In a groundbreaking collaboration, TEDxLusaka and BongoHive, have come together to shed light on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across key sectors in the country.
From July to August 2024, the two organisations facilitated a series of impactful …
Shaping the Future Through the TEDxLusaka AI Series
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more than just a buzzword; it is the cornerstone of innovation, reshaping industries and redefining the way we interact with technology. As AI continues to permeate various sectors globally, …
Driving Innovation in Zambia: Highlights from the USAID BEP Session
The USAID Business Enabling Project (BEP) in Zambia recently held a Pause and Reflect session, facilitated by the BongoHive Consult innovation unit, which showcased the innovation unit’s commitment to leveraging entrepreneurship and technology for economic development. This initiative aimed to …
Unleashing Your Inner MacGyver: Powerful Approaches to Innovation
By Taonga
Innovation is the buzzword of the moment. From mobile money revolutions to solar-powered solutions, African enterprises are tackling challenges with resourcefulness that would make MacGyver proud! But how do you systematically cultivate innovation within your business or organisation? …
The Innovation Mindset
BY DORUS
Innovation is not just about having a brilliant idea. Rather it is about cultivating a specific mindset that embraces exploration, experimentation, and a willingness to learn from failures.
Key aspects of an innovative mindset:
- Curiosity sparks the initial
Cinolu and BongoHive Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation in Zambia and Congo
Written by Dorus Silwizya
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between BongoHive, Zambia’s premier tech, innovation and entrepreneurship hub, and Cinolu, a leading innovation centre based in Lubumbashi, Congo. This strategic partnership formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding …
Zanaco and Bongohive: A Synergy of Innovation
Written by Dorus Silwizya
Zanaco, in collaboration with BongoHive, implemented an internal innovation challenge aimed at harnessing the creative potential of its staff to address its customers’ pressing needs. With their clients in mind, Zanaco sought to foster a culture …