The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation and the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR), has launched the Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme to drive innovation and empower youth-led start-ups in Africa’s …
After 12 weeks of intensive investment readiness coaching, David Ngambi from Astanah Energy emerged as the recipient of a $5,000 investment during the Zambia Business Angels Network (ZBAN) end-of-year dinner, held on December 12, 2024. This milestone investment marks the …
The United Nations Development Program Zambia (UNDP), in collaboration with BongoHive, has launched the Timbuktoo MineTech StartUp Accelerator Programme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape Africa’s mining sector through innovation, sustainability, and local entrepreneurship. BongoHive will lead the implementation of …
BongoHive: The Fast-Paced Hub Transforming Zambia’s Tech and Innovation Ecosystem
By Tilyenji Mundungani, Marketing and Communications Lead at BongoHive
Two months ago, I took a bold step and joined the team at BongoHive, Zambia’s premier technology and innovation hub. …
Dr. Kayanda Besa, one of this year’s standout cohort winners from BongoHive’s Standard Chartered Women in Tech Program, officially launched Wilawane Store’s e-commerce platform and its first physical location in Lusaka. The store, specializing in children’s educational toys and books, …
Last week, BongoHive Consult facilitated an engaging and insightful workshop titled “From Insights to Integration: AI and the Power of Togetherness” at the Mozilla Festival. The session aimed to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and the crucial …
Kimberly Bella, Senior Director at Visa’s Global Data Office, recently presented key insights from Visa’s latest consumer study at the Empowering for a Trusted Digital Economy workshop held at BongoHive. The presentation, which focused on building trust in Zambia’s …
Lukonga Lidunda, Executive Director of BongoHive, took part in a key panel discussion at the VISA/Mozilla workshop held at Ciela, which focused on Africa’s fintech revolution. The session, titled Unlocking Fintech’s Power for Everyone, explored important topics such …
Revolutionizing Zambia’s Startup Ecosystem: Hrvst Founder Curtis Madden Reflects on the Power of Collaboration
In the world of start-ups, ideas are a dime a dozen. But turning those ideas into thriving businesses—especially in Zambia—is no easy feat. Curtis Madden, co-founder …
Last week’s MentorPitch session brought together a group of ambitious African startup founders for an in-depth exploration of profitability. The Profitability PitchBack session, a key part of the program, encouraged entrepreneurs to analyze their startup’s financial health and present their …
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