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From Sensors to Shoes: How BongoHive Consult Brought HCD Magic to Robotix Institute ZM

This past Saturday, the BongoHive Consult innovation team stepped out of the lab and into the classroom. We joined our partners at Robotix Institute ZM for an electrifying session during their weekend Robotix classes, designed to spark a new way of thinking among Zambia’s youngest inventors. While these students are already masters of gears and… Read more »

First Capital Bank Fintech Finalists Pitch Innovative Solutions at BongoHive Pitch Day

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 »

Universities as Catalysts of Innovation in Zambia

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 »

Empowering Zambian Farmers: BongoHive and ICRAF Partner to Build Sustainable, Market-Ready Agricultural Enterprises

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 »

Empowering Rural Zambia: Highlights from the Lundazi Phase II Capacity Building Workshop

The Lundazi Green Village Project continues to make significant strides in empowering rural communities through sustainable development. From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, a crucial five-day workshop took place at the Four Pillars Lodge in Lusaka, marking a key milestone in the project’s Phase II capacity-building efforts. Organised by our Consult Entrepreneurship Unit, the… Read more »

MentorPitch Cohort 2: Empowering African Startups through Angel Investment

As we approach the end of the year, our MentorPitch Programme is reaching its final stages with some invaluable lessons on Telling Your Story, Building a Great Team, Deploying the Right Technology, and Understanding Your Customer. These elements are essential for any startup aiming to make a lasting impact and achieve sustainable growth. Zambia’s entrepreneurial… Read more »

BongoHive Consult Driving Digital Empowerment for SMEs in Partnership with the International Trade Centre

BongoHive has partnered with the International Trade Centre (ITC) has successfully completed a transformative training and capacity-building programme aimed at empowering entry-level online sellers in Zambia. This initiative highlights BongoHive Consult’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship by equipping Zambian SMEs with essential digital skills and tools to succeed in the rapidly expanding digital marketplace. Running from… Read more »

Empowering Rural Zambia: Highlights from the Lundazi Phase II Capacity Building Workshop

The Lundazi Green Village Project continues to make significant strides in empowering rural communities through sustainable development. From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, a crucial five-day workshop took place at the Four Pillars Lodge in Lusaka, marking a key milestone in the project’s Phase II capacity-building efforts. Organised by our Consult Entrepreneurship Unit, the… Read more »

Ukama Ustawi Innovation Challenge: Addressing Food Security through Climate-Resilient Solutions

This September, BongoHive Consult’s Innovation Unit, in partnership with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and AICCRA Zambia, successfully facilitated the Ukama Ustawi/I2G Innovation Challenge. This 5-day program was designed to address the pressing challenges of food and nutrition security by promoting climate-resilient, water-secure, and socially inclusive approaches to agriculture. The initiative aimed to revolutionise… 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 »