Guest blog by GIST The GIST Tech-I Competition is an annual competition for science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies worldwide. Aspiring innovators submit their ideas and startups online in an application consisting of an executive summary and promotional video. Their applications are then reviewed by experts and voted on by the global voting public… Read more »
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Business associations sign-up to support PEP-Z Business Plan Competition
ZACCI, ZAM, ZCSMBA and BongoHive sign MOU with PEP-Z MOU reaffirms signatories’ objective of creating economic and social development LUSAKA, Zambia, Thursday, January 29, 2015 – Senior representatives from the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI), the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM), the Zambia Chamber for Small and Medium Business Associations (ZCSMBA), and BongoHive… Read more »
think Application for 2015
Guest blog by think After a first successful intake, Tigo and Millicom’s tech incubator in Rwanda, think, opened applications for the 2nd cohort. think calls for high-potential, Africa-focused technology companies to apply for a 6-month accelerator program in Rwanda. In this second round, think seeks to support exceptional tech startups to develop innovative digital solutions… Read more »
The African Digital Art Challenge “#AfrinnovChallenge”
Guest blog by The African Innovation Foundation The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) is pleased to announce its launch of the African Digital Art Challenge. The purpose of AIF is to increase to purpose is to increase prosperity of Africans by catalysing innovation spirit in Africa. Through its landmark initiative, the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA),… Read more »
Startup Weekend Lusaka 2014 Recap
Startup Weekend Lusaka took place from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th of November 2014 at BongoHive. This is the second time BongoHive is hosting this global event that brings together and connects entrepreneurs, developers, designers and startup enthusiasts with mentors and resources. The startup weekend nurtures passionate entrepreneurs and guides them through practical sessions on… Read more »
Startup Weekend Lusaka 2014
Startup Weekend is a 54 hour event that brings together Lusaka designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and experts from all domains to do amazing things. All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined… Read more »
BongoHive comes to Kitwe with Idea2Prototype Day at CBU
Despite Zambia’s economic growth in recent years, youth unemployment figures remain high (48% for the 20-24 years age group). The world is at a pivotal point right now, re-evaluating models of education and forming policies that will shape and foster new business creation. Design thinking is a process, applicable to all walks of life, of… Read more »