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 …
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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 …
Driving Innovation in Zambia: Highlights from the USAID BEP Session
The USAID Business Enabling Project (BEP) in Zambia recently held a Pause and Reflect session, facilitated by the BongoHive Consult innovation unit, which showcased the innovation unit’s commitment to leveraging entrepreneurship and technology for economic development. This initiative aimed to …
The Innovation Mindset
BY DORUS
Innovation is not just about having a brilliant idea. Rather it is about cultivating a specific mindset that embraces exploration, experimentation, and a willingness to learn from failures.
Key aspects of an innovative mindset:
- Curiosity sparks the initial
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 …
Member spotlight: Meet Katai Mwanza
For this month’s member spotlight, we are excited to introduce Katai Mwanza, the founder of Heroic Marketing – a digital marketing consultancy company that specialises in marketing, building mobile apps, and website applications.
Katai is no stranger to The Hive …
Navigating the Evolution of Co-working Spaces: Trends and Future Prospects
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern work culture, co-working spaces have emerged as a beacon of flexibility, collaboration, and innovation. These shared workspaces, once considered alternative arrangements, have now become integral to the professional lives of millions worldwide. However, …
Shaping Tomorrow: The Inspiring Stories of the Women of the BongoHive Tech Consultancy
In the dynamic realm of technology, where innovation knows no bounds, the voices and contributions of women stand as pillars of progress. As we celebrate Women’s History Month under the theme “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” it’s …
Innovate or Decline: The Importance of an Innovation Culture in Today’s Business Landscape
In today’s ever-changing landscape, innovation disrupts industries overnight, and users and customer demands evolve at lightning speed, embracing a culture of innovation is no longer a choice but a necessity. Businesses that resist the need to innovate risk becoming irrelevant …