Insights from Q2 to Help Zimbabwean Startup Founders Plan for Q3

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As we move deeper into 2025, Zimbabwe’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate both resilience and untapped potential, even amidst significant challenges. Reflecting on Q2, there are valuable lessons and emerging trends that founders should leverage to position their startups for growth in Q3 and beyond strategically. A Reality Check: According to the latest 2025 Global […]

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Frequently Asked Questions about #VCC5

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Value Creation Challenge (VCC) – Frequently Asked Questions About the Program   What is the Value Creation Challenge (VCC)? The VCC is a dynamic incubation program designed to nurture entrepreneurship and drive innovation in Zimbabwe. It supports early-stage startups and business ideas by providing mentorship, training, funding, and networking opportunities to help transform ideas into

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Breaking Borders: How Zimbabwean Startups Can Expand Globally with the Trade and Grow Beyond Borders Program

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Zimbabwean startups stand at the cusp of unprecedented opportunities in both regional and international markets. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has revolutionized the landscape, paving the way for a single market across Africa with reduced tariffs and smoother trade processes. This opens doors for innovative Zimbabwean businesses to expand into neighboring countries and

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How Zimbabwean Youth Are Driving Innovation in Artificial Intelligence

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This past Saturday, the Eight2Five Innovation Hub collaborated with  Akayi to host the Founders MeetUp Volume 7, a gathering that highlighted the immense potential of Africa’s youth in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle local challenges. Under the theme : AI in Africa & the World, the event featured a presentation by Alexander Morad on

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators: The NextGen Anchors Program

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In a world where technology and innovation continuously reshape business landscapes, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up with trends. What if the key to future success lies not only in advanced technology but also in the untapped talent of the next generation? After three months of intensive learning and project development, the young

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Eight2Five Innovation Hub and Stanford Seed Spark Join Forces to Empower Zimbabwean Entrepreneurs

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Harare, Zimbabwe – 14 June 2024 Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual, a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa, is thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration with Stanford Seed Spark, a renowned entrepreneurship program from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This collaboration, part of the larger pan-African Seed Spark 02 Africa cohort

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Value Creation Challenge 2024 Edition: Everything you need to know

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What is the Value Creation Challenge (VCC)? The Value Creation Challenge (VCC) is a dynamic incubation program designed to nurture entrepreneurship and drive innovation in Zimbabwe. Powered by Old Mutual in collaboration with Eight2Five, the British Council, and the British Embassy, the VCC provides a supportive platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas

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Eight2Five Innovation Hub: Championing innovation and igniting productivity

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In today’s world, where the digital divide has brought the concept of innovation to the forefront, it is widely acknowledged across various sectors and organisations that Eight2Five Innovation Hub stands on its unwavering commitment to nurturing innovation, extending its impact well beyond the entrepreneurial domain. The hub’s initiatives to teach tech skills specifically to women

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The Importance of Teaching Kids Programming at an Early Age

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It takes doing things differently to get different results. The digital landscape is changing quickly, and programming is becoming an essential skill that is in high demand across various industries. As technology continues to play a crucial role in our daily lives, it is essential to equip our children with the necessary skills to thrive

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Eight2Five’s commitment to promoting education

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World Education Day is an annual international observance day held on January 24 and is dedicated to education. This was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in celebration of the role of education in peace and development. Education is recognised as a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility. Equitable and inclusive

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