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Pathways to People-Centred Solutions: A Resounding Success

We are excited to share that our recent session, “Pathways to People-Centred Solutions,” was a resounding success. The event brought together innovators, educators, and thought leaders to explore how Human-Centred Design (HCD) can drive practical, sustainable, and impactful solutions. Our distinguished speakers — Yaza Kara, Kabwe Yambayamba, Taylor Cruz Mwila, and Brian Mushaukwa — delivered… Read more »

From Hustle to Exit: Lessons in Building a Scalable Business with Christos Diakosavas of Digi Print Zambia

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of survival. But what does it take to build a business that not only lasts but is also attractive enough for a successful exit? We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Christos Diakosavas, the founder of Digi… Read more »

Inside the Programme Equipping 170 Zambian Entrepreneurs for Success

Inside the Programme Equipping 170 Zambian Entrepreneurs for Success We recently marked the conclusion of the final in-person workshop for the Youth-Led MSME Empowerment Programme, an initiative by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts in partnership with UNDP Zambia, and facilitated by BongoHive. This ambitious journey, which successfully ran in Livingstone, Kitwe, and finally,… Read more »

Government Endorses ACEZ–BongoHive Partnership to Advance Innovation in Engineering

Today, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Zambia – (ACEZ) and BongoHive Consult signed a partnership agreement, drawing strong support from the Government. The collaboration is designed to strengthen Zambia’s engineering and innovation ecosystem by merging technical expertise with entrepreneurial and digital skills. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of… Read more »

Explosive Advances in Developer Agents, Multimodal Media, and Workplace AI

By Mulubwa Chungu (Technical Lead at BongoHive Consult – Backend & DevOps, Gen AI Core Team) This past week has been a whirlwind in artificial intelligence, with significant strides across AI coding agents, multimodal video generation, and productivity tools. OpenAI, Google, and Tencent unveiled groundbreaking technologies, while Notion and Meta introduced innovations to enhance workplace… Read more »

Fueling Pan-African Success: Digital Marketing Masterclass Empowers Businesses for Global Reach at AfCFTA Forum

BongoHive recently facilitated a dynamic and insightful masterclass on “Digital Marketing for Global Reach,” aimed at equipping entrepreneurs, creatives, and ecosystem leaders from across Africa with the tools to expand their businesses beyond borders. The session, held during the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Forum, underscored the critical role of digital strategies in leveraging… Read more »

Cultivating a Founders Mode Mentality: A Strategic Guide for Startup Success

In the early stages of a startup, leadership can make or break the venture. While conventional business wisdom often encourages delegation and structured management, early-stage startups demand a very different approach, one that is hands-on, deeply involved, and relentlessly focused on learning and execution. This approach, known as the “Founders Mode Mentality,” has emerged as… Read more »

AI for African Founders: Building the Ecosystem for Success (Part 2)

In Part One, we saw how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a real game-changer for African startups, already sparking innovation and tackling local challenges. But to truly unlock AI’s power across the continent, it’s not enough for founders to just be aware of it. We need to build the right environment for AI to flourish. So,… Read more »

More Than Funding: How the Women in Tech Zambia Program Fueled Mighty Finance’s Success

As the call for applications opens for the 5th Cohort of the Zambia Women in Tech program, implemented by BongoHive, many aspiring female tech entrepreneurs might be wondering: Is this program truly worth it? For Vwanganji Bowa, Founder and CEO of Mighty Finance Solution Limited and an alumna of the program’s 2nd Cohort (2022), the… Read more »