BongoHive

Lukonga Lindunda is Co-Founder and Executive Director of BongoHive Group of Companies, a technology ecosystem in Zambia encompassing a startup hub, AI lab, digital transformation consultancy, and coworking spaces that have supported nearly 2,000 early-stage enterprises. He brings over 16 years of experience in digital transformation and venture development across Africa, and serves as a Non-Executive Director at First National Bank Zambia and Zamtel, where he advises on technology integration and infrastructure strategy respectively. Lindunda has spoken at international forums including Harvard, Oxford, UNCTAD, and the World Bank across 14 countries.

Simunza Muyangana is Director and Co-founder of BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub, where he has spent over 14 years shaping strategic direction and leading entrepreneurship programs. He works to foster business development through internal collaboration and the cultivation of networks comprising mentors, sponsors, investors, and corporate partners. His focus is on supporting entrepreneurs and startups in developing innovative business ideas within Zambia's technology sector.

Alfeyo Katebe is a Front End Project Lead at BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub. He has experience in Linux-based mobile app development and website creation using current technologies.

Brian Mukuka is a Full Stack Engineer at BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub with over 6 years of software development experience. He works with TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, and Node.js to develop web and mobile applications, with expertise in frontend architecture, API integration, and backend development using NestJS. He also mentors junior developers and contributes to technical strategy at BongoHive.

Chawanzi Ng'uni is a front-end developer serving as Tech & Development Lead at Girl Coders Zambia. Her work covers web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.js, as well as cross-platform mobile application development for iOS and Android with React Native, spanning UI design and backend integration.

Cuthbert Malindi is Managing Partner at WEINVEST and a business leader with over 20 years of experience in business development, private equity, and venture capital across Southern Africa. He has served as Chief Investment Officer, Vice President, and Investment Committee Chair for PE and VC funds in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, and has raised over $10 million in private equity funding for startups. His professional background includes founding a biotech company in South Africa and scaling a financial services retail company across Zambia, with expertise spanning retail, franchising, financial services, education, mining, logistics, and telecommunications sectors.

Cynthia Kunda is an Innovation Associate at BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub with a background in mass communication and public relations. She has held positions as a Community Associate, Business News Reporter at Money FM Business Radio, and Communications Intern at Nate Foundation, where she worked on content creation, social media management, event planning, and digital marketing. Kunda is fluent in English and Bemba and has proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Kasiku Kayuma is a development and research practitioner based in Zambia with expertise in population health, environment, sexual and reproductive health rights advocacy, and evidence-informed policy. At BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub, she supports innovation research, talent development, and ecosystem strengthening while contributing to sexual and reproductive health programming and youth advocacy initiatives. She is also founder of MUILA Beauty, a cosmetics brand focused on products for diverse African skin tones.

Lute Chongo is a UI/UX designer at BongoHive Consult and a Computer Science graduate from Ashoka University with a concentration in Media Studies and a minor in Visual Arts. He focuses on designing intuitive digital experiences and applies interests in drawing, video creation, and visual communication to his design practice.

Mariah Tembo is an Ecosystem and Programmes Associate at BonvoHive Technology and Innovation Hub with a background in mass communications. She provides digital marketing consultancy services, focusing on social media strategy development and implementation for businesses and individuals. Her professional experience spans project coordination, event management, and digital content creation.

Misozi Chisenga is a Senior Project Coordinator at BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub, where he leads programs and strategic initiatives. With over 10 years of experience, he works in livelihoods, project administration and management, business development, and entrepreneurship training.

Muchafara Shumba is a multimedia designer at BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub. He works with clients to understand their needs and project goals, applying strategic and design approaches to digital experiences.

Pukuta Mwanza is a Senior Software Developer at BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub with over 10 years of experience. His work focuses on solving complex problems through design and development that integrates creative and strategic approaches. He works directly with clients to deliver solutions aligned with their objectives.

Sarah Mwendwa is a software developer at BongoHive Consult with experience in Android, web, and backend development. She has worked on mobile and web applications across project planning, research, coding, and testing phases.

Sid Mofya is the founder of MOTIF 54, which operates across Africa's energy, minerals, and compute sectors through ventures including CopperCloud, a sovereign compute infrastructure platform, and Kafwego Resources, focused on energy transition minerals. Previously, he served as CEO and Director of the Draper Venture Network and holds board or advisory positions at BongoHive, the African Diaspora Investment Fund, JeGo, Expeditionary, and AmaZethu. He is a Kauffman Fellow and holds a degree in chemical engineering.