Zambia’s entrepreneurial landscape is rich with ideas, spanning from fintech innovations to sustainable agriculture. However, despite substantial progress in fostering ideation through various training programs and innovation hubs, there is a critical gap in execution support. This gap often results …
Starting a business is exhilarating, but securing the right funding can be a significant challenge, especially for African entrepreneurs. Africa’s startup ecosystem is rich with innovation, but financial constraints such as limited investor networks, high interest rates, and inadequate financial …
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 …
At the Innovation Department of BongoHive, we are excited about the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ability to reshape the landscape of innovation. In a world where disruption is the new norm, embracing AI …
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 …
By Taonga
Innovation is the buzzword of the moment. From mobile money revolutions to solar-powered solutions, African enterprises are tackling challenges with resourcefulness that would make MacGyver proud! But how do you systematically cultivate innovation within your business or organisation? …
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:
BongoHive, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ACDI/VOCA, has played a pivotal role in the Zambia EDGE Project by leading the ‘Leveraging Digital Technologies’ component. This initiative aims to empower Zambian agricultural small and …
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 …
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 …
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