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BongoHive and TEDxLusaka Collaborate to Demystify AI and Unlock its Potential for Zambia

In a groundbreaking collaboration, TEDxLusaka and BongoHive, have come together to shed light on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across key sectors in the country. From July to August 2024, the two organisations facilitated a series of impactful AI community workshops, engaging participants from five critical sectors: agriculture, business, health, education, and law… Read more »

Empowering African Innovators: The Role of Comprehensive Support in Startup Success

BY ELIEZER LUNGU Africa is experiencing a surge in entrepreneurial activity and technological innovation, particularly among women. While numerous initiatives have made strides in empowering female entrepreneurs and tech professionals, the journey from idea to successful business remains fraught with challenges. One of the most critical gaps is the need for comprehensive and sustained support… Read more »

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Tech Professionals in Africa

BY ELIEZER LUNGU In recent years, Africa has witnessed an inspiring rise in female entrepreneurship and tech innovation. Initiatives focused on supporting women in these fields are making significant strides, yet a significant challenge remains: the need for comprehensive and sustained support that goes beyond initial training and mentorship. The Landscape of Female Entrepreneurship and… Read more »

FIT4Mentorship Program: Empowering Women in Tech Across Africa

On April 14th, the BongoHive entrepreneurship team, in collaboration with Zanga African Metrics launched the FIT4 Mentorship Program, an initiative funded by GIZ (Spark). This initiative aims to tackle the gender imbalance in Africa’s tech industry by empowering female tech professionals and enhancing their visibility. The  Program is set to drive transformative change in the… Read more »

Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in Zambia

The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator stands as Africa’s premier incubator programme dedicated to female-led and founded businesses. This initiative seeks to address the need for greater diversity in technology and entrepreneurship while providing more opportunities for women to excel in entrepreneurial and leadership roles. The programme is a testament to Standard Chartered Bank’s… Read more »

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 medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt digital solutions to grow their businesses. Over the past two… Read more »

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 partner. This initiative aims to facilitate Japanese venture capital investment in African startups while simultaneously… Read more »

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 remains in the form of inadequate financial support. This lack of funding severely hampers the… Read more »

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 Ideation program in partnership with Accelaratting Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA), through the… Read more »

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 Strengthening Clinical Health Information Systems Sustainability initiative (SCHISS) invited developers, innovators, and entrepreneurs in Zambia… Read more »