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First Capital Bank Fintech Finalists Pitch Innovative Solutions at BongoHive Pitch Day
Lusaka, Zambia — BongoHive, in partnership with First Capital Bank, recently hosted the First Capital Bank Pitch Day, bringing together some of Zambia’s most promising fintech innovators to present solutions aimed at strengthening the country’s financial ecosystem.
The event featured …
BongoHive Launch the GreenTech4CE Digital Economy Incubator and Accelerator
BongoHive has launched the Green Recycling Enterprises Engaging in New Technology for a Circular Economy in Zambia (GreenTech4CE) Digital Economy Incubator and Accelerator, a 12-month programme co-funded by the European Union, designed to support early-stage digital enterprises …
BongoHive Advances Zambia’s AI Agenda with Ecosystem Mapping Launch and Industry Dialogue
BongoHive convened leaders from across technology, finance, manufacturing, agriculture, and the innovation ecosystem for an Ecosystem Mapping Launch and Industry Dialogue focused on the future of artificial intelligence in Zambia. The event marked the official launch of a new report …
BongoHive: Forging Pan-African Tech Partnerships at the Zambia–Ghana Business Forum
BongoHive was honored to participate in and exhibit at the Zambia–Ghana Business Forum held on 6th February, 2026, at the Intercontinental Hotel. Organized by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) on the sidelines of the State Visit by the President of …
Designing the Future, Together: Inside the “Shape Your Journey” Co-Lab
Last Thursday at The Hive, we did more than talk about the future — we actively designed it. 🚀 Our “Shape Your Journey” event brought together a vibrant mix of familiar faces and first-time participants for an immersive listening lab …
Beyond the Resolution: Why HCD is the Strategic Pivot Your Organisation Needs in 2026
The “New Year, New You” trope usually fades by February, but for forward-thinking organisations, 2026 demands more than just a fresh calendar. It requires a fundamental shift in how we navigate a market that has become increasingly unforgiving of guesswork.…
Hive Alumni Spotlight: Mwinji Nakamba Walks the Journey of Dignity for 100,000 Girls
At BongoHive, our alumni continue to demonstrate how innovation can drive meaningful social impact. One such leader is Mwinji Nakamba, founder of Wastemat Zambia and a Top 10 finalist of the Women in Tech Zambia programme, whose work …
Walter: Advancing Climate-Smart Mining and Environmental Intelligence Across Africa
Across Africa, the intersection of climate change, natural resources, and technology is shaping a new generation of innovators—those building solutions that protect the environment while strengthening economic growth. Among them is Walter, an entrepreneur from the Democratic Republic of …
The Great Leap: Why Innovation Will Define the Next Decade
By Kasiku Kayuma
Innovation has always been the engine of human progress. From the printing press to the internet, our greatest leaps forward haven’t just been about the tools themselves—they’ve been about how those tools reshape the way we organize, …