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Lukonga Lindunda
Startup Ecosystem Builder
Lukonga Lindunda is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of BongoHive Group of Companies, including BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub, Zambia's first technology and innovation hub based in Lusaka.13 With over 17 years of experience in driving digital transformation and fostering entrepreneurship in Zambia and across Africa, Lindunda has played a crucial role in supporting over 2,000 startups and MSMEs.2
Career Highlights
- Co-founded BongoHive in May 2011 to address gaps in Zambia's technology industry13
- Executive Director of BongoHive Group, overseeing BongoHive Innovations, BongoHive Consult, and Hive Co-working1
- Mandela Washington Fellow with 14 years of experience working with entrepreneurs and development partners1
- Led the State of AI in Zambia Survey and contributed to the country's National AI Strategy2
- Serves as a Digital Economy Country Assessment (DECA) expert for Zambia and Zimbabwe2
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Nelson Mandela University (2002-2005)1
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The African Leadership University (2020-2022)1
Impact and Recognition
BongoHive, under Lindunda's leadership, has been featured on global media outlets such as CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera.1 The organization was chosen as the only non-development organization visited by Prince Harry during his royal visit to Zambia in 2018.1
Lindunda's vision extends beyond the private sector and Zambia, focusing on creating a viable support network for entrepreneurship and innovation development in the region.12
