BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub

This Week’s BongoHive Newsletter is Live! Catch up on the latest updates: • Relive the glamour of our Great Gatsby-themed End-of-Year Gala with stunning photos! • Save the date: Join Harry Mhango and Misozi Chisenga on December 4th to learn key social media strategies for your business. • The Investment Readiness Hackathon wrapped up, helping startups in Zambia and Zimbabwe get investment-ready. • Lukonga Lindunda represented BongoHive at Stanbic’s AI event, discussing AI’s future in business. Read more here https://lnkd.in/d2MBQwZd Thanks for being part of the BongoHive community!

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We're Hiring! BongoHive is looking for a talented Digital Communications and Community Associate to join our innovative team! If you have a passion for crafting engaging digital content, building strong online and offline communities, and driving impactful communication strategies, we want to hear from you. Join us at BongoHive, where we’re shaping the future of technology and innovation in Zambia and beyond. Your next adventure starts here! 🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/dqUHi6Kc #BongoHiveCareers #DigitalCommunications #TechJobs #ZambiaJobs #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam

We are excited to congratulate David Ngambia of Astanah and Hilary Sang of Fanaka for their impressive wins at this week's Pitch Back event! David and Astanah are leading the charge in renewable energy, building, recycling, and refurbishing lithium batteries and e-waste to offer affordable energy solutions to customers. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation is paving the way for a greener, more energy-efficient future. Hilary and Fanaka are making waves in the fintech space by empowering underserved MSMEs in Zambia with inclusive financial services. Through an innovative community field agent model and a data-driven framework, Fanaka is providing free financial literacy, microcredit, and microinsurance products that are helping local businesses thrive and grow. Both of these startups are driving change in their respective industries, and we look forward to seeing the incredible impact they will continue to make. Keep up the amazing work, David and Hilary—your innovation and dedication are truly inspiring! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Zambia #Startups #Pitching #Partnerships #TechAndInnovation #mentorpitch

Our latest newsletter is live, packed with exciting updates from the heart of Zambia's innovation ecosystem. 🌟 This week, we're bringing you: ·       Key insights from Kimberly Bella of Visa on building trust in Zambia’s digital economy. ·       Highlights from BongoHive’s representation at major industry events, including discussions on the Startup Bill & MSME growth. ·        A sneak peek into our upcoming Digital Africa Innovation Ecosystem Mixer on November 26—don’t miss it! As the festive season approaches, let’s keep the momentum of growth and innovation going! 📖 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/duvxWMrd #BongoHive #Innovation #Zambia #DigitalEconomy #Startups #MSMEs #Growth #Networking

Today, BongoHive Executive Director Lukonga Lindunda had the pleasure of welcoming the Yango Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team from Yango Group for a productive meeting focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration. The Yango team, led by Erlend Eidsvoll (Head of Special Projects - CSR), along with Anastasia Chukovskaya, Svetlana Voronina, and Florence Mulenga, engaged with Francis Lombe (BongoHive Consult Manager, Technology Consulting) and Martin Malama (Business Development Associate) from the BongoHive team. We are excited about the potential for future partnerships and the positive impact we can create together! #Collaboration #Partnerships #Innovation #CSR #BongoHive #YangoGroup

Good Morning! Yesterday, our Cofounder and Director of Entrepreneurship, Simunza Muyangana, was part of a dynamic panel discussion at the Innovation and Technology Summit Zambia (ITS-ZED), held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. The conversation centered around Innovation in Zambia and the Startup Bill, highlighting the exciting opportunities for tech startups in the country. The summit, under the theme “Zambia Kwacha - It’s a New Dawn to Drive Investment to Impact and Influence the Next Generation of Tech Startups in Zambia,” brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss the future of Zambia’s tech ecosystem. As one of the sponsors of ITS-ZED, BongoHive is excited to continue supporting initiatives that drive innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship in Zambia. Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to shape the future of Zambia’s tech landscape! #ITSZED #Innovation #TechStartups #BongoHive #Zambia

Exciting Event Alert! 🚀 Join us on Friday, 22 November 2024, from 15:00hrs to 16:30hrs for an exclusive presentation by Kimberly Bella, Senior Director at Visa’s Global Data Office! 🌍✨ The session will cover key insights from Visa’s latest consumer study in Zambia and explore how Zambian consumers compare globally. Kimberly will also share practical steps and open-source tools to help build a trusted digital economy. Hosted by BongoHive Executive Director, Lukonga Lindunda. 📍 Location: Hive Coworking Space, Lusaka (6th Floor, ZEP-RE Business Park) 🔗 Register Now: https://lu.ma/lb4it6pa Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of digital solutions in Zambia! 💡 #Visa #DigitalEconomy #BongoHive #Innovation #ConsumerTrust #Zambia

Are you running a medium-sized business as defined by the 2024 Zambia MSME Policy? Is your business engaged in the Green, Circular, or Digital Economy? Or are you seeking to grow your operations or adopt more sustainable practices? The Green Recycling Enterprises Engaging in New Technology for a Circular Economy in Zambia (GREENTech4CE) is preparing to launch a call for Concept Notes on 22nd November, 2024 across various sectors and activities for more information visit https://lnkd.in/dtHiFWQj PLEASE NOTE: Self-Help Africa will hold an interactive virtual Pre-Application Information Session which will provide more details on the Call for Proposals and answer frequently asked questions. Join the meeting on; Date: 21 November, 2024, Time: 10:30-12:30 Hrs Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/dnEiHfJi