Innovation might seem complex, but at its core, it’s about generating new ideas or enhancing existing ones to create value. It’s about offering something meaningful that wasn’t there before. In business, providing value is crucial for success. Customers pay for …
Tag: BongoHive startups
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
17 Startups Complete the AGS LevelUp Programme ICT Cohort
The AGS LevelUp Programme ICT cohort 2022 closeout event took place yesterday, Thursday June 30th, 2022 at Radisson Blu Hotel. The event was held to award the seventeen participants of the programme with Certificates of Participation for the programme which …
Startup Spotlight- Ekamo Wallet
My name is Jerrix Nkhata, and I am the Co-Founder of Ekamo Wallet. Ekamo is a payment system business that focuses on bridging the acceptance of digital payment from different wallets.
I initially studied to become a Science Laboratory …