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Zambia’s green innovators, this is your moment. A new opportunity is about to launch—one designed to move green ideas from concept to real-world impact. Tomorrow, applications officially open for the FACE NDC Innovation Challenge: From Ideas to Impact, a programme created to support entrepreneurs and startups building solutions for a greener, more sustainable economy. Led… Read more »
What happens when you mix the precision of science with the soul of an artist? You get Muchafara Shumba, BongoHive’s newest Multimedia Designer. Growing up, Muchafara saw himself heading toward a career in the sciences. But despite his love for the technical field, a passion for creating was always simmering beneath the surface. It took… Read more »
When Dr. Kayanda Besa joined the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Programme, she brought with her a clear and deeply personal mission: to promote screen-free, play-based learning for children through quality, locally relevant educational resources. Today, WilaWane Store stands as a compelling example of how women-led innovation, when supported by the right ecosystem, can translate… Read more »
Advocating for a safer, more inclusive digital future for women and girls BongoHive was honoured to take part in the Women in Digital Gathering 2025, hosted by Tech Trends and supported by UNDP. As digital tools become central to everyday life, this year’s forum highlighted a pressing issue: while technology is advancing rapidly, many women… Read more »
When Arthur Abaliwano looked at Africa’s construction and mining landscape, he saw a silent crisis slowing down the continent’s progress: contractors losing days—and money—simply trying to locate the heavy equipment they needed to keep projects moving. “The difficulty in sourcing equipment on time has led to losses for contractors due to project delays,” he recalls…. Read more »
As conversations around Artificial Intelligence gain momentum in Zambia and across the world, BongoHive is playing a leading role in helping the public understand its impact, risks, and opportunities. This week, Aubrey Undi Phiri, a member of the BongoHive Data and AI team, joined Ms. Williams on Hot FM’s Radio After Six for an insightful… Read more »
BongoHive has been awarded €140,561.88 under the EU-funded GreenTech4CE initiative to deliver a 12-month Incubation and Acceleration Programme for 40 early-stage digital enterprises in Lusaka and the Copperbelt. The programme is designed to strengthen startups developing green and circular economy solutions through technical assistance, prototype development, financial and compliance training, mentorship, market linkages, and investment-readiness… Read more »
By Cynthia Kunda As new technologies and customer expectations continue to reshape industries, many organisations rush to adopt the latest tools or trends without first assessing whether they are truly prepared for change. This often leads to stalled initiatives, wasted resources, and missed opportunities. Meaningful innovation is not about reacting to what others are doing—it… Read more »
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, bank leadership, and members of Zambia’s innovation ecosystem — underscoring the programme’s expanding influence and the… Read more »
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 innovation is the new currency, institutions like Zambia’s universities are becoming essential launchpads for ideas… Read more »
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