Beyond the Idea: The Need for Execution Support in Zambia’s Startup Ecosystem

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 in promising ideas never reaching their full potential, stifling economic growth and innovation. The Ideation-Execution… Read more »

Funding Opportunities for Startups: A Comprehensive Guide

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 infrastructure often impede growth. Furthermore, cultural and economic barriers can make it difficult to connect… Read more »

Empowering Zambian Farmers: BongoHive and ICRAF Partner to Build Sustainable, Market-Ready Agricultural Enterprises

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 part of BongoHive’s ongoing commitment to fostering commercially viable, climate-resilient agricultural businesses, particularly for youth… Read more »

Empowering Rural Zambia: Highlights from the Lundazi Phase II Capacity Building Workshop

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 milestone in the project’s Phase II capacity-building efforts. Organised by our Consult Entrepreneurship Unit, the… Read more »

MentorPitch Cohort 2: Empowering African Startups through Angel Investment

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 for any startup aiming to make a lasting impact and achieve sustainable growth. Zambia’s entrepreneurial… Read more »

BongoHive Consult at the Chartered Institute of Customer Management Conference: Exploring the Intersection of AI and Customer Experience in Africa

BongoHive Consult had the honor of participating in the Chartered Institute of Customer Management (CICM) Conference, where our Executive Director, Lukonga Lindunda, led an insightful session titled “Where CX and AI Merge for Value Addition in Africa.” The session explored the transformative role artificial intelligence (AI) is playing in reshaping customer experience (CX) across the… Read more »

BongoHive at the #InterledgerSummit2024: A Discussion on Gender-Neutral Digital Public Infrastructure

On 26th October 2024, our Executive Director, Lukonga Lindunda, had the privilege of co-facilitating an insightful panel discussion at the #InterledgerSummit2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. Alongside experts Nandini Harihareswara, Rashmi Pillai, and Jaclyn Carlsen, the conversation centered around the question: Is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) inherently gender-neutral? Key Takeaways: Broad Design, Gender Impact: DPI… Read more »

Esineya T. Chilumbu: Empowering Zambian Agriculture Through Technology and Vision

BongoHive, in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, is proud to present Esineya T. Chilumbu, a recent recipient of a $10,000 grant through the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator Program. Now in its fourth cohort, this program supports female entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and financial resources, helping them turn their visions into market-ready innovations. With… Read more »

Standard Chartered Women in Tech Cohort Shines on Millennium Radio’s Women’s Lounge

Over the past three weeks, the six winners of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech (WiT) Programme took the airwaves by storm on Millennium Radio’s newly launched show, Women’s Lounge. The radio show, which airs every Tuesday in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women across Zambia. This… Read more »

BongoHive Consult Driving Digital Empowerment for SMEs in Partnership with the International Trade Centre

BongoHive has partnered with the International Trade Centre (ITC) has successfully completed a transformative training and capacity-building programme aimed at empowering entry-level online sellers in Zambia. This initiative highlights BongoHive Consult’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship by equipping Zambian SMEs with essential digital skills and tools to succeed in the rapidly expanding digital marketplace. Running from… Read more »