Category: Training

Beyond the Idea: The Need for Execution Support in Zambia’s Startup Ecosystem

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

Funding Opportunities for Startups: A Comprehensive Guide

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

Empowering Zambian Farmers: BongoHive and ICRAF Partner to Build Sustainable, Market-Ready Agricultural Enterprises

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

Empowering Rural Zambia: Highlights from the Lundazi Phase II Capacity Building Workshop

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

MentorPitch Cohort 2: Empowering African Startups through Angel Investment

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

BongoHive Consult Driving Digital Empowerment for SMEs in Partnership with the International Trade Centre

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

Empowering Rural Zambia: Highlights from the Lundazi Phase II Capacity Building Workshop

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

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

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

Empowering African Innovators: The Role of Comprehensive Support in Startup Success

BY ELIEZER LUNGU

Africa is experiencing a surge in entrepreneurial activity and technological innovation, particularly among women. While numerous initiatives have made strides in empowering female entrepreneurs and tech professionals, the journey from idea to successful business remains fraught with