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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 »
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 evaluate the project’s progress, identify key challenges, and develop actionable strategies for future improvements. During… Read more »
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 exploration of an idea or problem. For example, Marie Curie, out of curiosity about radiography,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 Coworking community, as he has been with us since 2023. We recently had the opportunity… Read more »
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, as the concept of co-working continues to evolve, it brings with it a plethora of… Read more »
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 paramount to delve into the inspiring journeys of the remarkable women who are not only… Read more »
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 to their consumers. This is because users and customers crave personalised, seamless, and constantly evolving… Read more »
In our Member Spotlight this month, we’re thrilled to feature Mwansa Chalo, Co-founder of Duniya Healthcare, a global healthcare logistics company dedicated to tackling the chronic inefficiencies in medicine supply chains across Africa. Mwansa has been an integral part of The Hive Coworking community for the past year, and we recently had the opportunity to… Read more »
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