BongoHive, Zambia’s leading technology and innovation hub, has successfully completed an in-person training program for 100 local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The program, which was selected and funded by the International Trade Centre (ITC), equipped participating entrepreneurs with essential …
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FIT4Mentorship Program: Empowering Women in Tech Across Africa
On April 14th, the BongoHive entrepreneurship team, in collaboration with Zanga African Metrics launched the FIT4 Mentorship Program, an initiative funded by GIZ (Spark). This initiative aims to tackle the gender imbalance in Africa’s tech industry by empowering female tech …
Driving Digital Transformation for Zambian Agricultural SMEs: A Success Story
BongoHive, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ACDI/VOCA, has played a pivotal role in the Zambia EDGE Project by leading the ‘Leveraging Digital Technologies’ component. This initiative aims to empower Zambian agricultural small and …
Meet the Tóshikas: Empowering African Startups through Japanese Venture Capital Investment
The “Meet the Tóshikas” programme, funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry in Japan, is being implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and led by Double Feathers Partners (DFP), with BongoHive serving as the local implementation …
BongoHive, Ubuntu AI Community, and ZICTA Launch AI Survey in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia — Tuesday, 21 May 2024 — BongoHive, in collaboration with Ubuntu AI Community and the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), today announced the initiation of a significant survey aimed at evaluating the landscape of Artificial Intelligence …
Addressing Gender Imbalance in African Tech: Launch of FIT4Mentorship Programme
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Addressing Gender Imbalance in African Tech: Launch of FIT4Mentorship Programme
[Lusaka, 18th April 2024]
The African tech industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with the continent’s startup ecosystem attracting over $5 billion in investments in …
Measuring Innovation Success: Metrics and Strategies for Corporate Growth
In the fast-paced world of business, innovation stands as a cornerstone for success.
For companies striving to maintain their competitive edge, measuring the effectiveness of their innovation efforts becomes essential. By exploring the metrics and strategies that define innovation success, …
Startup Spotlight: Green Giraffe Zambia – Cultivating Health Through Entrepreneurial Innovation
In the dynamic landscape of BongoHive Consult’s Entrepreneurship Support Unit, Green Giraffe has emerged as a flourishing testament to the power of innovation and resilience.
Founded by Mwiche Mukoma, this female-led startup embarked on its transformative journey through BongoHive’s …
BongoHive and IHM Southern Africa Spearhead Zambia’s First Digital Health Hackathon
In a groundbreaking collaboration, BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub joined forces with IHM Southern Africa to orchestrate the “Digital Health Hackathon” in Zambia, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing critical issues within the healthcare system.
The programme backed by the …
Unmasking the Dangers of Innovation Theatre: A Call for Genuine Progress
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the concept of innovation has morphed into a resounding buzzword that resonates across industries in Zambia.
Many organisations are racing to claim the mantle of trailblazers, disruptors, and pioneers in their quest to stay ahead …