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 …
The AGS LevelUp Programme ICT cohort 2022 closeout event took place yesterday, Thursday June 30th, 2022 at Radisson Blu Hotel. The event was held to award the seventeen participants of the programme with Certificates of Participation for the programme which …
In a previous article, we looked at the statistics of (major) funding that Zambian startups received during 2020 and 2021. We also hosted a Twitter Space with the founders of some of the businesses that had received significant investment …
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