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Africa’s AI Moment: Building the Future on Mobile-First Foundations

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 »

The Role of Technology in Coworking Spaces

 In recent years, coworking spaces have emerged as popular alternatives to traditional office environments, offering flexibility, community, and cost-efficiency. Central to the success and appeal of these spaces is the seamless integration of advanced technology. This article explores the multifaceted role of technology in co-working spaces, highlighting how it enhances connectivity, promotes flexibility, ensures security,… Read more »

BongoHive and TEDxLusaka Collaborate to Demystify AI and Unlock its Potential for Zambia

In a groundbreaking collaboration, TEDxLusaka and BongoHive, have come together to shed light on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across key sectors in the country. From July to August 2024, the two organisations facilitated a series of impactful AI community workshops, engaging participants from five critical sectors: agriculture, business, health, education, and law… Read more »

BongoHive Consult Tech: Spearheading Digital Innovation and Collaboration

In the realm of digital and corporate innovation, BongoHive Consult Tech has emerged as a leading force, catalyzing change and fostering growth for SMEs and corporations alike. With a decade-long journey of supporting ventures across diverse sectors, the consulting firm continues to redefine the landscape of technology and innovation. Over the past year, BongoHive Consult… Read more »

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN ZAMBIA

In recent years, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has steadily seen an increase in various sectors of society. AI applications can be found in many aspects of our daily lives, ranging from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation systems used by online platforms. AI is also being used widely in industries such… Read more »

BongoHive Consult : A Legacy of Innovation

Innovate. Solve Problems. Unlock Growth. For over a decade, BongoHive has been a beacon of innovation, propelling Zambia’s tech ecosystem forward and empowering countless entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality.  Last month, we commemorated BongoHive’s 12th anniversary, where we not only celebrated the remarkable achievements of the innovation hub but also the transformative journey… Read more »

Building a More Inclusive Tech Industry: Insights from Young Women in Tech

Tech and innovation have been steadily growing in all sectors, and while there has been progress toward diversity and inclusion, it is still primarily dominated by men. Studies conducted by UNESCO reveal that women in the tech industry constitute only 28% of professionals in the sector worldwide and just 30% in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is… Read more »

Leading Ladies: Inspiring Women in Technology Who Are Making a Difference

The field of technology has traditionally been male-dominated, however, women are overcoming obstacles and having a big impact on the sector. This women’s month we speak to Zoe Kuyanda, a Technical Business Development Associate at Bongohive Consult Tech and Co-founder of Girl Coders Zambia, an initiative that seeks to equip girls between the ages of… Read more »

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively manage one’s financial resources. It is an essential skill that can enable one to become financially independent and make wise financial decisions. As the world continues to advance through technology, we recognise that technology has the ability to significantly contribute to raising financial literacy and giving… Read more »

Smart Logistics: Landscape in Zambia (Part 2)

In our last article on smart logistics, we discussed tech in the logistics sector and how utilizing cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence can drastically improve the efficiency of logistics operations. Smart logistics is a crucial part of contemporary businesses that aim to optimize supply chain processes.  In this article,… Read more »