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, …
By: Kasiku Kayuma – Social Innovation and Research Associate
Knowledge seamlessly meets action. Groundbreaking ideas spark enterprise. Africa’s universities are fundamentally rewriting their story, transforming from traditional centres of academic learning into dynamic catalysts of innovation. In a world where …
The fifth edition of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech (WiT) Zambia Awards marked a major milestone — five years of transforming women-led businesses through technology, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Hosted at the Standard Chartered Bank Head Office in Lusaka, …
After an intensive 5-week hybrid bootcamp and energetic pitch sessions before august audience made up of investors and venture capital firms, the timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme has officially concluded. From ten startups selected from a competitive pool of 350+ applications, …
We are putting the spotlight on a powerful program that’s been changing the game for women entrepreneurs in Zambia: the Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator (SC_WiT). With its remarkable track record in transforming dreams into reality, the SC_WiT …
Zambia’s entrepreneurial landscape is rich with ideas, spanning from fintech innovations to sustainable agriculture. However, despite substantial progress in fostering ideation through various training programs and innovation hubs, there is a critical gap in execution support. This gap often results …
Starting a business is exhilarating, but securing the right funding can be a significant challenge, especially for African entrepreneurs. Africa’s startup ecosystem is rich with innovation, but financial constraints such as limited investor networks, high interest rates, and inadequate financial …
BongoHive is excited to announce the completion of a series of transformative training sessions delivered under the ICRAF_Z4ABC project, aimed at empowering local farmers in Zambia with sustainable practices, market insights, and essential business skills. This initiative represents a vital …
The Lundazi Green Village Project continues to make significant strides in empowering rural communities through sustainable development. From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, a crucial five-day workshop took place at the Four Pillars Lodge in Lusaka, marking a key …
As we approach the end of the year, our MentorPitch Programme is reaching its final stages with some invaluable lessons on Telling Your Story, Building a Great Team, Deploying the Right Technology, and Understanding Your Customer. These elements are essential …
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