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Medsearch Zambia’s AI-Driven Skin Scanning Tool: A Game Changer in Dermatology Care

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare innovation, Medsearch Zambia is making waves, and we’re excited to share their journey! As the proud winners of the 2023 Digital Health Hackathon, Medsearch has taken healthcare into the future with its groundbreaking digital solutions—and they’re just getting started. One of their most exciting innovations? An AI-driven Skin Scanning… Read more »

Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Zambia: A Guide for Investors

As Africa’s digital economy expands, the Data Governance in Africa Initiative has launched Investor Pocket Guides to help European and African investors navigate key markets, including Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania. These guides provide valuable insights into the investment landscape, helping investors make informed decisions in a dynamic environment. The Zambia… Read more »

Shaping the Future: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with SC_WiT

We are putting the spotlight on a powerful program that’s been changing the game for women entrepreneurs in Zambia: the Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator (SC_WiT). With its remarkable track record in transforming dreams into reality, the SC_WiT program has been an unstoppable force, giving female entrepreneurs the resources, mentorship, and capital needed to… Read more »

Revolutionizing Africa’s Mining Sector: A Journey Inside the Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator

Mariah Tembo writes, Imagine this: The African mining sector, long defined by its wealth in natural resources, finally unleashing its full potential through innovation and entrepreneurship. It’s not a distant dream, but a reality that’s taking shape right now with the launch of the Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator. This transformative initiative, led by the United Nations… Read more »

Navigating the Product Discovery Process: Should You Start with the Problem or the User Persona?

Authored by Taonga Grace Banda-Chizyuka, BongoHive Manager – Innovation Consulting When diving into product discovery, innovators and product managers often face a classic conundrum: should the journey begin with identifying a pressing problem or by understanding the user persona? Each approach plays a critical role in shaping successful products, but striking the right balance can… Read more »

Unlocking the Cross-Border Payments Opportunity in Africa

An Article Authored by Simunza Muyangana – As the Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at BongoHive, I’m constantly inspired by the transformative impact of fintech on Africa’s economic growth. Among the most promising opportunities in this space is cross-border payments. This sector simplifies transactions and holds the key to advancing intra-African trade, financial inclusion, and… Read more »

UNDP Launches Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator to Transform Africa’s Mining Sector

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation and the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR), has launched the Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme to drive innovation and empower youth-led start-ups in Africa’s mining sector. Part of the Timbuktoo MineTech Hub, the programme aims to revolutionize mining through… Read more »

ZBAN Invests $5,000 in Astanah Energy at Mentorpitch Program Graduation

After 12 weeks of intensive investment readiness coaching, David Ngambi from Astanah Energy emerged as the recipient of a $5,000 investment during the Zambia Business Angels Network (ZBAN) end-of-year dinner, held on December 12, 2024. This milestone investment marks the culmination of the Mentorpitch Program, a collaborative initiative designed to equip Zambian startups with the… Read more »

BongoHive Consult Leads AI Workshop at Mozilla Festival: Unlocking Zambia’s Digital Potential

Last week, BongoHive Consult facilitated an engaging and insightful workshop titled “From Insights to Integration: AI and the Power of Togetherness” at the Mozilla Festival. The session aimed to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and the crucial role it can play in driving economic and social development in Zambia. The workshop brought… Read more »

Revolutionizing Zambia’s Startup Ecosystem: Hrvst Founder Curtis Madden Reflects on the Power of Collaboration

Revolutionizing Zambia’s Startup Ecosystem: Hrvst Founder Curtis Madden Reflects on the Power of Collaboration In the world of start-ups, ideas are a dime a dozen. But turning those ideas into thriving businesses—especially in Zambia—is no easy feat. Curtis Madden, co-founder and CEO of the innovative digital platform Hrvst, is among the fortunate few who has… Read more »