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 …
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Startup Spotlight: Green Giraffe Zambia – Cultivating Health Through Entrepreneurial Innovation
In the dynamic landscape of BongoHive Consult’s Entrepreneurship Support Unit, Green Giraffe has emerged as a flourishing testament to the power of innovation and resilience.
Founded by Mwiche Mukoma, this female-led startup embarked on its transformative journey through BongoHive’s …
BongoHive and IHM Southern Africa Spearhead Zambia’s First Digital Health Hackathon
In a groundbreaking collaboration, BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub joined forces with IHM Southern Africa to orchestrate the “Digital Health Hackathon” in Zambia, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing critical issues within the healthcare system.
The programme backed by the …
Innovative Startups in GreenTech, FinTech, and Smart Cities Sectors Showcase at the Open Innovation Program Zambia Demo Day
Various Partners witnessed the culmination of months of hard work, innovation, and collaboration as a group of promising startups took center stage on September 1st, 2023 for an incredible Demo Day at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka.
The event …
Co- Creation for Innovation
Make-IT in Africa in partnership with BongoHive launched a call for startup applications for the Open Innovation Program Zambia (OIP) on the 6th of April, 2023.
The Open Innovation Program initiates collaboration between the private and public sectors and startups. …
10 Ways to Build a Strong Team for your Startup
Building a strong and effective team can be challenging, but it is essential for the success of any business regardless of sector or location. A strong team can bring together a diverse set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to help …
The Potential Of Disruptive Technology For Startups
As a dynamic phenomenon, technology is crucial in opening new opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs in Africa by creating new markets and business models.
A very practical aspect of technology that continues to impact the business world is a disruptive …
BongoHive Partners With Miro To Help Startups Innovate
BongoHive is Zambia’s first innovation and tech hub, that provides incubation and accelerator programmes to startups at all stages of their businesses. We have conducted different programmes with various partners to help grow the Zambian startup ecosystem.
It is our …
Fundraising for Startups: Experiences From Startup Founders
Startups, just like any other business need funds to operate. The most important funding for startups is seed funding, which gets the business off the ground. However, funding for startups becomes even more important when their demand for goods and …
Startup Spotlight: Medsearch Zambia
Co-founded by Zanga Musakuzi, Medsearch Zambia is a medical directory application that helps Zambians find the nearest health facility such as a hospital, pharmacy, or even a laboratory. Through the app, people can access necessary information such as what services …