Youth Initiative 2 Innovate Zambia

16/09/2026

Meet Brian Mukuka, Senior Software Developer at BongoHive, joining us at the African Innovation Series Phase II. 🔥

Brian will be taking us beyond the hype and into the practical side of AI:

💡 How to use AI effectively
🛡️ Responsible and ethical use of AI
🔍 Why you should verify what AI gives you
💻 How developers and professionals can work with AI without handing over their own judgement

Because knowing how to prompt AI is one thing. Knowing when to trust it, question it, improve it and apply it properly is another.

And this is exactly the kind of conversation we want at the African Innovation Series.

📅 2-4 October 2026
📍 Makeni Innovation Lab, Lusaka
🤝 YI2IZ × AFICODERS Nigeria

Three days of AI, building, practical learning, conversations, networking and a final Pitch & Showcase.

If you’re a student, developer, entrepreneur, ICT professional or simply curious about where AI is taking us, you need to be in this room. 👀

🎟️ Limited slots available.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/3nsjktsf
📲 WhatsApp: 0975799832

We’re not just talking about Africa’s digital future. We’re learning how to build it. 🇿🇲🌍
BongoHive BongoHive Consult

15/09/2026

We’re proud to welcome Jeffrey Mdala to the African Innovation Series Phase II: AI Agents & AI for Developers.

With experience spanning telecom engineering, education technology, AI and entrepreneurship, Jeffrey brings a practical perspective on what it takes to move from simply consuming technology to actually building with it.

As Technical Advisor at School Box Africa, CTO at Eskulu, and CEO at Cloutly, he continues to work at the intersection of technology, innovation and impact.

At the African Innovation Series, Jeffrey will be joining us as our Keynote Speaker, Technical Mentor and Pitch Session Judge, engaging with participants as they learn, build and present their ideas.

This isn’t just about learning AI.
It’s about building intelligent solutions that can solve real problems. 🌍💻

📅 2-4 October 2026
📍 Makeni Lab, Lusaka
👥 Students • Developers • Professionals • Tech Enthusiasts

🎟️ Limited slots available. Register now:
https://tinyurl.com/3nsjktsf

📲 WhatsApp: 0975 799 832

African Innovation Series Phase II
Building Intelligent Solutions for Africa’s Digital Future

14/09/2026

🚀 YOUR IDEA DESERVES TO BE HEARD.

Having a great idea is one thing. Knowing how to pitch it, present it and make people believe in it is another.

For African Innovation Series Phase II, we’re bringing in Olly Moonga 🎤 - Corporate Communication Strategist, Public Speaking Coach, Author & Toastmasters National Champion.

On 3 October, we’re focusing on:

🔥 Pitching with Impact

🧠 Managing Nerves

🎤 Confidence & Public Speaking

📢 Presence & Delivery

💡 Presenting your ideas effectively
And this is just one part of 3 days of AI, innovation, practical learning and connection.

📅 2-4 October 2026
📍 Makeni Innovation Lab, Lusaka
🤝 YI2IZ × AFICODERS Nigeria
⏳ LIMITED SLOTS

🎟️ REGISTER NOW:
🔗 tinyurl.com/3nsjktsf
📲 WhatsApp: 0975 799 832

Students. Developers. Entrepreneurs. Professionals. Tech enthusiasts.
If you’re building for Africa’s future, there’s a place for you. 🇿🇲🌍

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14/09/2026

🔥 THE SPARK CHALLENGE🔥

Your AI idea could be your next big opportunity! 🚀

🎓 WHO CAN ENTER?
Students from any university & any programme, anywhere in Africa.

Enter solo or in a team of max 5. No technical background required!

📲 HOW TO ENTER
• Post on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or LinkedIn
• Tag YI2IZ Youth Initiative 2 Innovate ZM
• Start with Name + University + Programme
• Choose ONE category

🏆 CATEGORIES

1️⃣ MOST INTERESTING AI CONTENT
Create a short post, video or thread explaining an AI concept in a genuinely interesting, simple way for someone with no tech background.

2️⃣ MOST CORRECT ANSWERS
Take our short quiz on core AI concepts. The quiz link will be shared when the challenge opens. Highest score wins.

3️⃣ MOST INNOVATIVE AI IDEA 💡
Identify a real problem at your university  administrative, academic, social or logistical and explain how AI could help solve it. No working prototype needed; just a clear, practical, well-thought-out idea.Most likes and votes is an added advantage

⏰ DEADLINE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
Late entries will not be considered.

⚖️ JUDGING
YI2IZ will assess originality, clarity & relevance to the chosen category. Winners announced ahead of the African Innovation Series Phase II training.

🎁 PRIZE 🇿🇲
Winning entrants based in Zambia receive 5 FREE physical slots for the African Innovation Series Phase II Training:
📅 2nd-4th October 2026
📍 Makeni Innovation Lab, Lusaka
🚀 Plus an opportunity to join YI2IZ! Or An Opportunity to be part of the Hike for Impact 🗣️

📌 IMPORTANT
• One entry per person/team, per category
• Content must be original
• Offensive, plagiarised or unrelated entries will be disqualified
• By entering, you allow YI2IZ to reshare/feature your submission on our platforms and promotional materials.

📲 Questions: 0975 799 832

🔥 Think. Create. Innovate. Spark the future with AI.

Techtrends Zambia Mwebantu Unilus ZCAS UNIVERSITY The Copperbelt University Chalimbana University Lusaka Apex Medical University Texila American University CavendishUniversityZambia UNZA CAMPUS NEWS

14/09/2026

Cavendish are within and they are not playing 😂‼️

Here are some responses to the question “What’s one thing you wouldn’t let AI do for you ? “

We have a University Challenge loading….

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14/09/2026

Cavendish University 🗣️ we are within ‼️.

We are inviting you 🫵🏽 to the African Innovation Series phase two .

We can see the brains.

University Competition coming soon. May the best University win 😂😂😂

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14/09/2026

Guess what by the end of the training Pheebs will be able to bring her idea and vision to life, that’s what we mean when we say building with AI. We can’t wait to use your app Pheebs . See you soon and don’t forget to tell you friends and family about the training 🗣️.



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13/09/2026

Abdul has a great idea we will be looking forward to seeing you bring it to life‼️

Remember Ai is only as smart as you make it.
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13/09/2026

On this Episode we interviewed Sepo a content creator and Model on what AI does for him and what he would do if he could build with Ai and little does he know that after the training his idea will come to life, see you soon Sepo🫵🏽🇿🇲.

Sepo

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