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 …
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 …
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, …
Zambia’s green innovators, this is your moment.
A new opportunity is about to launch—one designed to move green ideas from concept to real-world impact. Tomorrow, applications officially open for the FACE NDC Innovation Challenge: From Ideas to Impact, …
When Dr. Kayanda Besa joined the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Programme, she brought with her a clear and deeply personal mission: to promote screen-free, play-based learning for children through quality, locally relevant educational resources. Today, WilaWane Store stands …
When Arthur Abaliwano looked at Africa’s construction and mining landscape, he saw a silent crisis slowing down the continent’s progress: contractors losing days—and money—simply trying to locate the heavy equipment they needed to keep projects moving. “The difficulty in sourcing …
As conversations around Artificial Intelligence gain momentum in Zambia and across the world, BongoHive is playing a leading role in helping the public understand its impact, risks, and opportunities. This week, Aubrey Undi Phiri, a member of the BongoHive …
BongoHive has been awarded €140,561.88 under the EU-funded GreenTech4CE initiative to deliver a 12-month Incubation and Acceleration Programme for 40 early-stage digital enterprises in Lusaka and the Copperbelt. The programme is designed to strengthen startups developing green and circular economy …
Last Friday, the Standard Chartered Bank Headquarters hosted a remarkable gathering as the Women in Tech Zambia community celebrated five years of innovation, leadership, and inclusive economic growth. The milestone event drew significant attendance — past winners, mentors, partners, …
Meet Tukupala Mwalyolo, the Tanzanian innovator reimagining how Africa explores its mineral wealth. As Founder & CEO of Tukutech, she’s turning complex mining processes upside down—with drones!
What She’s Changing
Since founding Tukutech in 2023, Tukupala has been on a …
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