Category: Innovation

Ukama Ustawi Innovation Challenge: Addressing Food Security through Climate-Resilient Solutions

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

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 …