Tag: BongoHive entrepreneurship programmes

Driving Digital Transformation for Zambian Agricultural SMEs: A Success Story

BongoHive, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ACDI/VOCA, has played a pivotal role in the Zambia EDGE Project by leading the ‘Leveraging Digital Technologies’ component. This initiative aims to empower Zambian agricultural small and …

Meet the Tóshikas: Empowering African Startups through Japanese Venture Capital Investment

The “Meet the Tóshikas” programme, funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry in Japan, is being implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and led by Double Feathers Partners (DFP), with BongoHive serving as the local implementation …

Overtrained and Underfunded: Zambia’s Entrepreneurship Paradox

In recent years, Zambia has witnessed a surge in entrepreneurial activities, with many aspiring business owners eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. 

However, despite numerous training programmes aimed at equipping these entrepreneurs with essential skills, a significant gap

Startup Spotlight: Green Giraffe Zambia – Cultivating Health Through Entrepreneurial Innovation

In the dynamic landscape of BongoHive Consult’s Entrepreneurship Support Unit, Green Giraffe has emerged as a flourishing testament to the power of innovation and resilience. 

Founded by Mwiche Mukoma, this female-led startup embarked on its transformative journey through BongoHive’s

BongoHive and IHM Southern Africa Spearhead Zambia’s First Digital Health Hackathon

In a groundbreaking collaboration, BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub joined forces with IHM Southern Africa to orchestrate the “Digital Health Hackathon” in Zambia, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing critical issues within the healthcare system.

The programme backed by the

Fostering Sustainable Development: EU4MULIMI & BongoHive Consult Lead the Way

In a world profoundly impacted by the repercussions of climate change, the imperative to promote sustainable development has grown more pressing than ever. It is an urgent call to action that resonates across borders and industries.

On October 3rd, the

Innovative Startups in GreenTech, FinTech, and Smart Cities Sectors Showcase at the Open Innovation Program Zambia Demo Day

Various Partners witnessed the culmination of months of hard work, innovation, and collaboration as a group of promising startups took center stage on September 1st, 2023 for an incredible Demo Day at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka.

The event

Empowering Zambia’s Rural Agricultural SMEs through Digital Technology: USAID’s Enterprise Development and Growth Enhanced Activity (EDGE)

Zambia has continued to witness significant growth in its Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the agricultural sector which positively contributes to the food basket not only in Zambia but in the region as a whole. However, many of

A Deep Dive into BongoHive Consult’s Entrepreneurship Unit

At the heart of BongoHive’s Consult core structure lie three vital units: The Innovation Unit, the Consult Tech Unit, and the Entrepreneurship Unit.

Through the seamless collaboration of its innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship divisions, BongoHive Consult is …