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Empowering Zambia’s Rural Agricultural SMEs through Digital Technology: USAID’s Enterprise Development and Growth Enhanced Activity (EDGE)

Zambia has continued to witness significant growth in its Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the agricultural sector which positively contributes to the food basket not only in Zambia but in the region as a whole. However, many of these enterprises face a number of challenges to grow their businesses. One of the notable… Read more »

A Deep Dive into BongoHive Consult’s Entrepreneurship Unit

At the heart of BongoHive’s Consult core structure lie three vital units: The Innovation Unit, the Consult Tech Unit, and the Entrepreneurship Unit. Through the seamless collaboration of its innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship divisions, BongoHive Consult is dedicated to nurturing innovation, igniting transformative change, and nurturing progress. In this article, we discover and explore the… Read more »

Innovation Consulting Unpacked

‘A company that does not innovate is at risk of becoming irrelevant, reducing its productivity, losing customers and ultimately going out of business.’ These are the words of Anna Walkowiak, Senior Business Advisor and Business Model Innovation Lead with BDC Advisory Services in response to the question of why Innovation was important.  In this article,… Read more »

Open Innovation Program Zambia: Co-Creation Sessions

In order to create products and services that people love, solve challenges and create viable solutions that cut across all sectors, we need to bring together the ideas and contributions of  all stakeholders and partners.  We believe that innovation is at its best and most effective when we incorporate the contributions of various stakeholders in… Read more »

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN ZAMBIA

In recent years, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has steadily seen an increase in various sectors of society. AI applications can be found in many aspects of our daily lives, ranging from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation systems used by online platforms. AI is also being used widely in industries such… Read more »

Innovation in Action: User-centered Approach and Design Thinking

Innovation plays a vital role in today’s rapidly changing world. Organizations, both in the corporate and non-profit sectors, are increasingly recognizing the need to embrace innovation to stay ahead, drive growth, and tackle complex challenges. We had the opportunity to speak with Taonga Banda, the Innovation Manager at BongoHive Consult, to learn more about the… Read more »

BongoHive Consult : A Legacy of Innovation

Innovate. Solve Problems. Unlock Growth. For over a decade, BongoHive has been a beacon of innovation, propelling Zambia’s tech ecosystem forward and empowering countless entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality.  Last month, we commemorated BongoHive’s 12th anniversary, where we not only celebrated the remarkable achievements of the innovation hub but also the transformative journey… Read more »

Implementing Digital Solutions in Zambia

In recent years, the importance of implementing digital solutions in Africa in particular has increased. The adoption of digital technology has the potential to boost productivity, information access, and economic growth. For businesses and organizations in Zambia, embracing digital solutions is crucial, as digital solutions can enhance customer experiences, lower costs, and increase efficiency. Nevertheless,… Read more »

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively manage one’s financial resources. It is an essential skill that can enable one to become financially independent and make wise financial decisions. As the world continues to advance through technology, we recognise that technology has the ability to significantly contribute to raising financial literacy and giving… Read more »

Smart Logistics: Landscape in Zambia (Part 2)

In our last article on smart logistics, we discussed tech in the logistics sector and how utilizing cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence can drastically improve the efficiency of logistics operations. Smart logistics is a crucial part of contemporary businesses that aim to optimize supply chain processes.  In this article,… Read more »