22 Zambians selected for 2018 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka 

Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced the 4th cohort of the US $100m TEF Entrepreneurship Programme - the largest entrepreneurship development initiative in the world exclusive to African startups. 

Call for Application: Zambia Aquaculture Entrepreneurs’ Incubation Programme (ZAEIP) | WestMac Media

Application deadline: February, 28 2018 

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) towards the implementation of Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project (ZAEDP) under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MFL). The project is for five years running from 2017 to 2022.

Govt to create a business innovation hub to foster education, research and innovation | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka 

Minister of Transport and Communication Brian Mushimba says his ministry has partnered with the Ministry of Higher Education and the Copperbelt University to construct and develop the Cyber City which will be situated in Lusaka. 

ADVERT: Register to attend the first ever all female hackathon in Lusaka |WestMac Media

Asikana Network in partnership with eSkills4Girls will host the first ever all female hackathon that will bring together females to build out ideas to create solutions using Technology. 

eSkills4Girls Africa Code Week is an all-women hackathon – an event where you make new friends and build a startup together in a weekend. 

BongoHive, Musa Dudhia and Company ink MoU to make legal services accessible to Zambian start-ups | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka 

BongoHive, Lusaka’s technology and innovation hub has engaged Musa Dudhia & Co, to make legal services accessible to BongoHive start-ups. 

BongoHive programs guide startups through the entrepreneurial journey; from idea right through to getting investment. 

Team of Ugandan youth develops app for uberizing care for expectant mothers

A team of young people in Uganda under the mentorship of UNFPA and partners via UNFPA Uganda’s Up Accelerate project have developed an innovative app called 'teheca'. 

The app links expectant and new mothers with alternative health-care workers who then provide timely care. 

TEDxLusaka: Tickets on sale now

With just a week to go, TEDxLusaka tickets are selling fast. 

To make sure you don't miss out on hearing our stellar line up of speakers, gift bags and lunch, get your tickets quickly! 

Tickets are available at Computicket in all branches of Shoprite nationwide and from Umoyo branches in Lusaka at Arcades, East Park, Lifestyle Gym, Woodlands and Kabulonga. 

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Apply for AgBIT 3 Months Business Incubation Program

Do you run an agribusiness enterprise in food processing or other value addition? Do you have an innovative business idea that has potential to grow into a successful agribusiness enterprise? 

AgBIT runs a 3 months business incubation program tailored to accelerate the growth of your businesses or idea. 

AgBIT is now inviting applications from Zambian entrepreneurs to apply for business incubation program. Incubated businesses will receive high quality hands-on business mentorship and coaching from experienced and well renowned mentors; technology support and business facilities depending on set criteria. 

Click HERE to apply or by emailing to achieve@agbit.co.zm