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By: Lute Chongo The rise of design-focused AI tools has made creating designs faster and more seamless. Tools such as v0.dev, Lovable, Builder.io, and UX pilot have made it easy for almost anyone to design and even develop a platform. However, this convenience has led to a high level of similarity in aesthetics. More importantly,… Read more »
By: Sarah Mwendwa Picture this: You’ve just launched a platform with a flawless frontend, a seamless backend, and perfect APIs. Then your client logs in to their new admin dashboard and asks the inevitable question: “So… how many people are actually using this thing?” Welcome to the world of analytics, where numbers become narratives and… Read more »
By: Aubrey Zulu The most significant AI innovation today is not confined to Silicon Valley—it is unfolding across African tech ecosystems, where necessity and infrastructure constraints are driving unprecedented creativity. Africa’s AI market is projected to skyrocket from $3.70 billion to an astounding $16.53 billion by 2030, representing a staggering 28% annual growth rate. Critically,… Read more »
By: Kasiku Kayuma – Social Innovation and Research Associate Knowledge seamlessly meets action. Groundbreaking ideas spark enterprise. Africa’s universities are fundamentally rewriting their story, transforming from traditional centres of academic learning into dynamic catalysts of innovation. In a world where innovation is the new currency, institutions like Zambia’s universities are becoming essential launchpads for ideas… Read more »
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 »
BongoHive, had the distinct honor of hosting French Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, during his visit to Lusaka yesterday. Accompanied by the French Ambassador to Zambia, Thomas Rossignol, the minister was warmly received by BongoHive Co-founders Lukonga Lindunda and Simunza Muyangana. Expressing his admiration for BongoHive’s support of startups, Minister Soilihi… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 in promising ideas never reaching their full potential, stifling economic growth and innovation. The Ideation-Execution… Read more »
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 infrastructure often impede growth. Furthermore, cultural and economic barriers can make it difficult to connect… Read more »
