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Cybersecurity Month in Zambia: Fostering a Culture of Collective Responsibility

The month of October marked a significant milestone for Zambia’s cybersecurity landscape as it celebrated the annual Cybersecurity Month under the timely theme “Secure Today: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility.” The overarching goal of this observance was to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and encourage a collective effort among citizens, businesses, and government bodies to… 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 »

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 »

Building a More Inclusive Tech Industry: Insights from Young Women in Tech

Tech and innovation have been steadily growing in all sectors, and while there has been progress toward diversity and inclusion, it is still primarily dominated by men. Studies conducted by UNESCO reveal that women in the tech industry constitute only 28% of professionals in the sector worldwide and just 30% in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is… Read more »

Leading Ladies: Inspiring Women in Technology Who Are Making a Difference

The field of technology has traditionally been male-dominated, however, women are overcoming obstacles and having a big impact on the sector. This women’s month we speak to Zoe Kuyanda, a Technical Business Development Associate at Bongohive Consult Tech and Co-founder of Girl Coders Zambia, an initiative that seeks to equip girls between the ages of… Read more »

Client Management: Consulting Unpacked

It may be a common perception to many that engaging a consultant is a matter of pinpointing the problem and offering a solution. However, consultancy involves much more than that.  When approaching a problem, BongoHive Consult uses a human-centered design approach where we have people in mind and at heart. This is to say, we… Read more »

10 Ways to Build a Strong Team for your Startup

Building a strong and effective team can be challenging, but it is essential for the success of any business regardless of sector or location. A strong team can bring together a diverse set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to help drive the business forward. An effective team becomes even more imperative when you are trying… Read more »

The African Innovations Ecosystem Study(AIESYS)

A great product or service usually begins with a single idea. Through innovation processes, an idea can be successfully created into a finished product or service.  However, the journey to reach intended audiences requires work, dedication and understanding of important aspects. One of these important aspects to understand is the ecosystem. What is the ecosystem?… Read more »

Internet of Things (IOT): What the Future Holds

The rapid evolution of information technology has transformed our society in almost each and every way. From the way we communicate, move, conduct business to our health care options- technology is everywhere. The advancement of technology has opened doors to more possibilities and opportunities that would not have been a reality some years back. One… Read more »