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In order to create products and services that people love, solve challenges and create viable solutions that cut across all sectors, we need to bring together the ideas and contributions of all stakeholders and partners. We believe that innovation is at its best and most effective when we incorporate the contributions of various stakeholders in… Read more »
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 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 »
Innovate. Solve Problems. Unlock Growth. For over a decade, BongoHive has been a beacon of innovation, propelling Zambia’s tech ecosystem forward and empowering countless entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. Last month, we commemorated BongoHive’s 12th anniversary, where we not only celebrated the remarkable achievements of the innovation hub but also the transformative journey… Read more »
In recent years, the importance of implementing digital solutions in Africa in particular has increased. The adoption of digital technology has the potential to boost productivity, information access, and economic growth. For businesses and organizations in Zambia, embracing digital solutions is crucial, as digital solutions can enhance customer experiences, lower costs, and increase efficiency. Nevertheless,… Read more »
Make-IT in Africa in partnership with BongoHive launched a call for startup applications for the Open Innovation Program Zambia (OIP) on the 6th of April, 2023. The Open Innovation Program initiates collaboration between the private and public sectors and startups. The goal of OIP is to bridge the gap between private and public sector innovation… Read more »
We would like to recognize and express our gratitude to our clients whom we have had the pleasure of working with over the past year, 2022. In the past year, we have had the chance to collaborate with a wide variety of businesses, each of which has had its own set of unique goals and… Read more »
Last year, 2022, BongoHive applied to host the 2nd edition of the “Empowering the Startup Community Hackathon’’ in Zambia. Following the application, we were selected to partner with the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), Garage48 and Make-IT in Africa to host the second edition of the ‘Empowering the Startup Community Hackathon (ESC)’ in Lusaka,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
