Afripoli

Afripoli We link African institutions with Europe's leading players in energy, infrastructure, security, and technological innovation.

In West, Central, and Southern Africa, we create tailor-made solutions – from design to implementation.
Afripoli is a solution integrator connecting African institutions and markets with leading European capabilities. Active across West, Central, and Southern Africa, we work alongside public and private actors to deliver context-driven initiatives — in energy, infrastruct

ure, security, and applied innovation. With deep local networks and operational presence, Afripoli gets projects moving — not just designed, but approved, funded, and done.

27/10/2025

LIVE now — our High-Level Panel is on stage! 🎤🌍

Leaders from Zambia and Czechia are discussing how we can accelerate innovation together — from digital governance and resilient infrastructure to energy and agriculture.

This is exactly what Tech4Zambia is about: partnerships that create real impact for people, businesses, and the economy.

Proud to see such strong engagement and ambition in the room. 🚀
Join the conversation and be part of this moment!

27/10/2025

Tech4Zambia is live! 🚀🇿🇲🇨🇿

Honoured to see the Hon. Felix Mutati officially open our Tech4Zambia Innovation Forum 2025 — and to watch Zambia and Czechia take a major step toward partnerships that deliver real results in energy, agriculture, conservation, and digital transformation.

Proud of our team, our partners, and everyone who believes in building innovation together. 💡🤝

Tune in and be part of the moment! 🔥

The best way to predict the future is to .... grow it. 🌾💡We’re honoured to have Dr. Natasha Mwila, Regional Director for...
24/10/2025

The best way to predict the future is to .... grow it. 🌾💡

We’re honoured to have Dr. Natasha Mwila, Regional Director for Southern Africa at CABI, moderating the Smart Farming Panel at the Innovation Forum 2025. 🇿🇲

A passionate agricultural scientist and transformative leader, Dr. Mwila brings over 15 years of experience shaping Africa’s agrifood systems. At CABI, she leads regional programmes that connect research, innovation, and policy—helping farmers, governments, and development partners build more resilient and sustainable agricultural ecosystems.

Through initiatives like the Pest Risk Information Service, Biosecurity Training, and Nature-based Microbial Solutions, her work empowers farmers with science-based tools that improve productivity, safeguard the environment, and strengthen food security.

At the Smart Farming Panel, Dr. Mwila will guide a forward-looking conversation on how technology, data, and collaboration can transform African agriculture—turning innovation into opportunity and growth for all.🌱

From strategy to the savannah — technology is redefining how we protect Africa’s wildlife. 🛰️🦓Deretha Bester, Regional M...
23/10/2025

From strategy to the savannah — technology is redefining how we protect Africa’s wildlife. 🛰️🦓

Deretha Bester, Regional Manager for Africa at TRL Space & TRL Drones, will join the Tech for Conservation Panel at the Innovation Forum 2025. 🇿🇲

🐘 Deretha leads projects that apply aerospace and drone technologies to conservation and biodiversity protection across Africa. Her work focuses on transforming advanced tools—like drones, satellites, and AI-powered platforms—into practical solutions that help combat poaching, monitor ecosystems, and manage natural resources more effectively.

🛰️ TRL Space, a Czech-based aerospace company, designs and manufactures satellite systems for Earth Observation, environmental monitoring, and data analytics. Its technologies enable the collection of actionable insights that support smarter conservation and sustainable resource management.

TRL Drones develops next-generation UAV systems for surveillance, monitoring, and intelligence—providing field-ready solutions for anti-poaching operations, habitat protection, and crisis response.

🦏 At the Tech for Conservation Panel, Deretha will share how space and drone innovation can turn conservation into a data-driven, collaborative mission, bridging Europe and Africa in the pursuit of smarter, more sustainable protection for the planet’s most precious ecosystems.

At its heart, Tech4Zambia is about connection — between technology creators, policymakers, and the people driving innova...
23/10/2025

At its heart, Tech4Zambia is about connection — between technology creators, policymakers, and the people driving innovation on the ground.

That conversation will be guided by Simunza S. Muyangana , Co-Founder and Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at BongoHive, who will moderate the Advanced Tech for Governance & Infrastructure Panel at the Innovation Forum 2025. 🇿🇲

A driving force in Zambia’s innovation landscape, Simunza leads programs that help entrepreneurs explore, launch, and grow their businesses. Through his work at BongoHive, he has helped shape Zambia’s startup ecosystem — fostering collaboration between innovators, investors, and policymakers.

Beyond his role at BongoHive, Simunza is a co-founder of the Zambia Business Angels Network, an angel investor, and an active member of several national advisory boards, bringing years of experience from the advertising and telecom sectors across Africa.

At BongoHive, he drives initiatives that are reshaping Zambia’s digital future — from supporting the Digital Public Infrastructure roadmap in partnership with SMART Zambia - e-Government Division, to launching an AI Lab focused on ethical artificial intelligence for agriculture, health, and finance. The organization also leads the UNDP MineTech Accelerator, helping startups harness AI, data visualization, and drones to address national development priorities.

At Tech4Zambia, Simunza will help steer a discussion on how technology, governance, and innovation ecosystems can come together to build smarter, more transparent, and inclusive public systems — ensuring that Zambia’s digital transformation remains both visionary and practical.

From satellites to soil — space technology is changing the way we farm. 🚀🌾Tuyihimbaze Serge, Chief Operations Officer at...
22/10/2025

From satellites to soil — space technology is changing the way we farm. 🚀🌾

Tuyihimbaze Serge, Chief Operations Officer at TRL Space, will join the Smart Farming Panel at the hashtag Innovation Forum 2025, taking place on 27 October in Lusaka, Zambia. 🇿🇲

As a space and drone technology pioneer, Serge is helping bridge the gap between high-tech innovation and real-world application. He’s guided 200+ tech innovators, mentored 50+ startups, and continues to shape Africa’s digital future through his work with the Rwanda ICT Chamber and TRL Space.

At TRL Space, Serge leads projects that connect Earth Observation, AI analytics, and UAV systems to transform how data supports farmers and policymakers. From precision agriculture and climate monitoring to smart resource management, these technologies are helping decision-makers see—and act on—the bigger picture.

The company’s mission is bold yet simple: to bring space-level intelligence down to Earth, empowering sectors like agriculture, conservation, and security with affordable, data-driven insights.

At the Smart Farming Panel, Serge will discuss how space and drone innovation can power Africa’s next agricultural revolution—linking technology, knowledge, and action across continents.

“Innovation is no longer a choice for small-scale farmers, and only through partnerships can it truly take root.”Cassand...
21/10/2025

“Innovation is no longer a choice for small-scale farmers, and only through partnerships can it truly take root.”

Cassandra Mtine Chief Executive Officer of AgriPredict Solutions, will deliver a presentation in the Innovation Made in Zambia session at the Innovation Forum 2025 in Lusaka. 🇿🇲

With a background in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Arizona, Ms. Mtine brings over a decade of experience working with innovative organizations across Africa and beyond. Her career spans analytics, project management, and leadership, all driven by a commitment to advancing evidence-based, scalable solutions.

As CEO of AgriPredict Solutions, Ms. Mtine leads one of Zambia’s pioneering agri-tech companies—using technology to help small-scale farmers access critical, on-demand agricultural information. Through its USSD and Android platforms, AgriPredict connects over 350,000 farmers across Zambia to weather forecasts, market data, early warning systems, and agro-dealer networks—empowering them to make informed decisions, reduce risk, and build resilience.

In her presentation, Ms. Mtine will share how homegrown innovation is shaping the future of Zambian agriculture—and how partnerships between technology creators, government, and farmers can scale digital transformation from the ground up.

Tech4Zambia Innovation Forum 2025 — Where innovation meets the field. 🌍Every day in the Lower Zambezi, Moses Chabala fro...
18/10/2025

Tech4Zambia Innovation Forum 2025 — Where innovation meets the field. 🌍

Every day in the Lower Zambezi, Moses Chabala from Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ), faces the realities of conservation work—moving supplies through rough terrain, coordinating patrols, and ensuring that resources reach those protecting Zambia’s wildlife. His work is a reminder that innovation only matters when it works on the ground.

That’s exactly what the Innovation Forum 2025 is about — bringing together technology leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to the same table. 🇿🇲

It’s where 🇨🇿 Czech innovators developing advanced digital and security solutions will meet professionals like Moses — people who use technology every day in the field to protect biodiversity, empower communities, and make operations more effective.

Because innovation isn’t just built in labs or offices — it’s proven in places like the Lower Zambezi, where coordination, logistics, and technology come together to make a real impact.

“Innovation and collaboration are vital to advancing conservation. With drones, satellites, and AI, we can better protec...
17/10/2025

“Innovation and collaboration are vital to advancing conservation. With drones, satellites, and AI, we can better protect biodiversity and create sustainable ecosystems for the future,” says chama chanda, Data Management Officer at Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ), who will join us as one of the panelists at the Tech for Conservation Panel during the Innovation Forum 2025, taking place on 27 October in Lusaka, Zambia. 🇿🇲

🐘 Through its innovative approach, Conservation Lower Zambezi is redefining conservation in Zambia—combining anti-poaching operations, environmental education, and sustainable livelihood projects to build a future where people and wildlife coexist.

🐘 From pioneering the region’s first all-female ranger team, Kufadza, to using EarthRanger technology for real-time law enforcement and monitoring, CLZ demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can make conservation more data-driven and community-led.

🐘 At CLZ, Mr. Chama helps transform data collected from drones, satellites, and digital monitoring tools into actionable insights—supporting smarter conservation strategies and stronger collaboration with communities in and around the Lower Zambezi National Park.

🐘 At the Tech for Conservation Panel, Mr. Chama will share how digital tools and data management are transforming the way Zambia safeguards its natural heritage—ensuring that technology and teamwork go hand in hand to protect biodiversity for generations to come.

🛡️ Empowering digital transformation through security, trust, and innovation.Veronika Solis, Founder and CEO of the ARDA...
16/10/2025

🛡️ Empowering digital transformation through security, trust, and innovation.

Veronika Solis, Founder and CEO of the ARDAR Institute s.r.o. , will join us as one of the panelists at the Advanced Tech for Governance and Infrastructure Panel during the Innovation Forum 2025, taking place on 27 October in Lusaka, Zambia. 🇿🇲

🏛️ Ms. Solis studied law, politics, and economics in Czechia and France, and built a distinguished career across the public and private sectors before founding the ARDAR Institute. She gained experience at the Ministry of Justice of Czechia and later served as a Top Manager for a Korean company before establishing her own law firm after passing the bar exam. As a founder and co-founder of several NGOs, she has continuously combined her professional expertise with a deep commitment to community empowerment, ethical innovation, and digital responsibility.

🌍 At the ARDAR Institute s.r.o., headquartered in Prague with a branch in Johannesburg, Ms. Solis leads a team of more than 25 certified experts providing information security, cash management, and digital protection solutions to companies, individuals, and state institutions. ARDAR specializes in data protection, AI applications, and identity management, delivering training, audits, and tailored systems that help clients secure their assets, operations, and future in the digital age.

🔐 ARDAR promotes cybersecurity awareness, financial literacy, and digital governance—supporting institutions and businesses in their journey toward safe and effective digitalization.

💡 At the Advanced Tech for Governance and Infrastructure Panel, Ms. Solis will share her insights on how digital security and governance frameworks can strengthen trust in public systems, enable innovation, and ensure that technological transformation brings lasting social and economic impact.

🦏 Building systems that empower local actors and scale conservation impact.Jack McMahon, Director of Strategic Developme...
15/10/2025

🦏 Building systems that empower local actors and scale conservation impact.

Jack McMahon, Director of Strategic Development at Alinea Network Organisation, will join us as one of the panelists at the Tech for Conservation Panel during the hashtag Innovation Forum 2025, taking place on 27 October in Lusaka, Zambia. 🇿🇲

🦓 Mr. McMahon focuses on strengthening partner organisations, funding pipelines, and systems-level collaboration in conservation and development. His work emphasizes building trusted local actors, de-risking donor investment, and aligning resources behind field-ready, systems-based approaches that deliver sustainable results.

🦓 As part of Alinea, a capacity-building partner and systems enabler operating across Africa, Mr. McMahon helps incubate and professionalise NGOs—embedding governance, accountability, and sustainability, while consolidating shared services in finance, communications, data, and technology.

🦓 Alinea’s mission is to strengthen grassroots conservation and development actors, making them more resilient and investable partners for governments, funders, and the private sector.

🦓 At the Tech for Conservation Panel, Mr. McMahon will share how systems-based capacity building and digital innovation can strengthen conservation outcomes, empower local organisations, and drive more effective partnerships between technology providers, communities, and conservation initiatives.

At the crossroads of technology and nature, Ian Mills, Chief Conservation Officer and Head of Foundation at the African ...
14/10/2025

At the crossroads of technology and nature, Ian Mills, Chief Conservation Officer and Head of Foundation at the African Bush Camps Foundation, will moderate the Tech for Conservation Panel at the Innovation Forum 2025, taking place on 27 October in Lusaka, Zambia. 🇿🇲

🐘 Ian Mills brings over 20 years of experience across Africa in conservation, social impact, and partnership development. At the African Bush Camps Foundation (ABCF), he leads efforts to advance the Foundation’s vision of connected landscapes and thriving communities.

🐘 The African Bush Camps Foundation works within the communities and wildlife areas surrounding African Bush Camps’ Lodges in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

🐘 Through active engagement with local communities, the Foundation drives programs in Community Empowerment, Conservation, and Sustainability, tackling critical challenges such as unemployment, food scarcity, limited access to education and healthcare, financial empowerment, wildlife poaching, and the preservation of natural resources.

🐘 One of the Foundation’s inspiring partnerships is with Conservation Lower Zambezi, supporting Kufadza—Zambia’s first all-women ranger team. Meaning “to inspire” in the local Goba language, the Kufadza scouts patrol the Lower Zambezi National Park and surrounding areas to combat poaching, remove snares, and reduce human–wildlife conflict. These women not only protect wildlife but also serve as powerful role models for other women and youth in their communities.

🐘 As moderator of the Tech for Conservation Panel, Mr. Mills will guide a discussion on how emerging technologies can strengthen Zambia’s conservation landscape—enhancing surveillance, response, and enforcement in protected areas, while highlighting the vital link between innovation, biodiversity protection, and community participation.

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