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Lusaka, Zambia — BongoHive, in partnership with First Capital Bank, recently hosted the First Capital Bank Pitch Day, bringing together some of Zambia’s most promising fintech innovators to present solutions aimed at strengthening the country’s financial ecosystem. The event featured the First Capital Bank Fintech Finalists, who pitched their solutions for potential equity investment ranging… Read more »
By: Aubrey Zulu The most significant AI innovation today is not confined to Silicon Valley—it is unfolding across African tech ecosystems, where necessity and infrastructure constraints are driving unprecedented creativity. Africa’s AI market is projected to skyrocket from $3.70 billion to an astounding $16.53 billion by 2030, representing a staggering 28% annual growth rate. Critically,… Read more »
Before she ever stepped into the bustling world of BongoHive, Mariah was a master of the digital landscape. With a background rooted in communications and marketing, she knew how to capture attention—but she wanted to do more than just tell stories; she wanted to build the world those stories lived in. Today, she is a… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Lusaka witnessed something truly electric on Thursday night — the very first BongoHive Lab: AI Show & Tell, held right at BongoHive’s Coworking Space, and wow… what a moment for Zambia’s tech future! And for the first time, this wasn’t just a Lusaka moment. The session was hybrid, with innovators and enthusiasts joining online from… Read more »
BongoHive recently facilitated a dynamic and insightful masterclass on “Digital Marketing for Global Reach,” aimed at equipping entrepreneurs, creatives, and ecosystem leaders from across Africa with the tools to expand their businesses beyond borders. The session, held during the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Forum, underscored the critical role of digital strategies in leveraging… Read more »
As the call for applications opens for the 5th Cohort of the Zambia Women in Tech program, implemented by BongoHive, many aspiring female tech entrepreneurs might be wondering: Is this program truly worth it? For Vwanganji Bowa, Founder and CEO of Mighty Finance Solution Limited and an alumna of the program’s 2nd Cohort (2022), the… Read more »
BongoHive is excited to announce the completion of a series of transformative training sessions delivered under the ICRAF_Z4ABC project, aimed at empowering local farmers in Zambia with sustainable practices, market insights, and essential business skills. This initiative represents a vital part of BongoHive’s ongoing commitment to fostering commercially viable, climate-resilient agricultural businesses, particularly for youth… Read more »
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