Startupland Screening in Lusaka| Tuesday June 10th

Join us on June 10th at BongoHive to be among the first in the world to view the first episode of Startupland. In partnership with the United Nations Foundation, World Bank, and UP Global.  To attend, please register here. Startupland is a documentary series, the first of its kind, that followed five founders through a startup accelerator to show what it takes to start… Read more »

Guardian Activate: Johannesburg

On 26th June 2014 a host of influential and inspirational figures from across Africa and the rest of the world will gather in Johannesburg to discuss how the open internet is reshaping the world. From investigative journalism and new models of media content, to the changing value of money and the role of technology in government, digital… Read more »

Insaka with Pekka Sivonen, Head of AppCampus – Aalto University

We are pleased to host Pekka Sivonen, Head of AppCampus – Aalto University Center for Entrepreneurship, at this month’s Insaka on  Thursday 22nd  of May from 18:00hrs to 19:30hrs. To attend, please register here. Pekka Sivonen has been working at Aalto University as the Head of AppCampus from March 2012 to March 2014. AppCampus is a 3-year mobile accelerator—program operated by Aalto University in collaboration with Nokia and… Read more »

BongoHive and UNICEF forge alliance over Zambia’s first innovation lab  

                                                       BongoHive and UNICEF Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the creation and launch of UNICEF’s 15th Innovation Lab worldwide. The Zambia Innovation Lab will allow UNICEF and the UN in Zambia to convene dynamic, new partners around specific issues that affect children and women and foster… Read more »

Leadership in Today’s Business World | Tuesday May 12th 2014

Leadership is evolving, the leaders of the future will integrate across three sectors: Business, Government and Social Enterprise to solve the worlds toughest problems. How can you prepare for this as a leader of the future? Join Zambezi Toastmasters as they discuss “Leadership in Today’s Business World” on Tuesday, May 12th at 06:00 pm at Protea Hotel… Read more »

Insaka with Irene Banda Mutalima | Tuesday April 15th 2014

We are delighted to host Irene Banda Mutalima, Managing Director at TUCUZA Associates Limited, at this month’s Insaka on Tuesday 15th  from 06:00 pm to 19:30 pm. Register now to attend this exciting event. Irene is general manager of Financial Sector Deepening Zambia (FSDZ), a DFID funded project to expand financial inclusion in Zambia. She is also founder of TUCUZA… Read more »

Otaku Movie Night and the Zambian Anime Scene

So how do you like to spend your Sunday nights? Cringing at the thought of tomorrow’s Monday blues? Salvaging whatever you can from the last of your last happy hours? Or just lazing about? Well, there’s a growing trend in the heart of Africa that’s bringing together an unconventional community: The African anime community. From… Read more »