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The wait is over! After an amazing first cohort, the highly anticipated Robotix Institute X BongoHive Robotics and Programming Classes are BACK – and they’re bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before! In the first cohort, held from September to December 2024, 42 young innovators ranging from 6 to 18 years old immersed themselves… Read more »
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 mining sector. Part of the Timbuktoo MineTech Hub, the programme aims to revolutionize mining through… Read more »
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 culmination of the Mentorpitch Program, a collaborative initiative designed to equip Zambian startups with the… Read more »
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 this pioneering programme, which seeks to empower startups utilizing cutting-edge technologies to tackle key challenges… Read more »
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. Little did I know that this would not only change my perspective on marketing but would… Read more »
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, marks a significant milestone in Dr. Besa’s mission to revolutionize learning through play. During the… Read more »
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 role it can play in driving economic and social development in Zambia. The workshop brought… Read more »
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 digital ecosystem, shared findings from a representative survey of 1,200 Zambian consumers, shedding light on their… Read more »
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 as consumer protection, privacy, and the role of digital and financial literacy in creating a more inclusive… Read more »
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 and CEO of the innovative digital platform Hrvst, is among the fortunate few who has… Read more »
