Byte Buddies

03/06/2026

🌍 Byte Buddies Computer Club – Collaboration Invitation for Scratch Olympiad 2026 🇿🇲

Following our successful submission of 6 projects to the Coolest Projects Global Showcase by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, Byte Buddies Computer Club is excited to take the next step forward.

We are now preparing for the Consolidated National Stage of the International Scratch Creative Programming Olympiad 2026, with submissions officially opening on 18 June 2026.

As we move into this exciting phase, we are inviting schools, educators, mentors, developers, and creative partners to collaborate with us in empowering young innovators and strengthening digital creativity among learners.

Our learners will be developing Scratch-based projects aimed at innovation, problem-solving, and real-world impact. Through collaboration, we aim to produce strong, original, and competitive projects that can perform at both national and global levels.

🤝 Together, we can:

Support learners in building high-quality Scratch projects
Share ideas, mentorship, and coding guidance
Strengthen creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills
Prepare impactful projects for national submission success

📅 Key Date:

Submissions open: 18 June 2026

We warmly welcome meaningful partnerships that will help shape confident, creative, and future-ready digital creators.

📩 Let’s take Zambian talent from classrooms to global stages — together. 🚀

31/05/2026

🎮💻 Scratch Coding Fun!

Our Byte Buddies put their own spin on the classic Dino Game—creating versions like Chick & Egg, Frog & Orange, and Dinosaur & Stone! 🐥🥚🐸🍊🦖🪨

Creativity, coding, and lots of fun! 👏

28/05/2026

🚀 Your child’s first coding lesson could start without a computer 🤖✨

💡 Building little innovators through play, creativity & STEM fun!

🤖 Coding, creativity & fun — starting from age 3!

27/05/2026

At Byte Buddies, every child gets their own personalised coding buddy 🤖✨
From Wezi to Tessa and many more, our preschool STEM activities are designed to make every learner feel special, creative, and excited to learn.
Through cutting, sticking, movement games, patterns, and unplugged coding adventures, children learn technology skills through play 😊
Because every little innovator deserves a learning buddy of their own 💡
inspired by Tangible Games

27/05/2026

15/05/2026

Coding becomes easier when students learn by building real projects. 💻✨

This Scratch programming article explores how learners can create games, animations, quizzes, and interactive projects while understanding important coding concepts like variables, loops, conditions, and events.

Students are encouraged to try the exercises on the official Scratch website and share their project links for feedback and review.

Read the full article here: https://medium.com//learning-scratch-through-interactive-projects-with-byte-buddies-e954a06a90f7

Programming is becoming an important skill for students across many fields, and one of the best ways to begin learning coding is with…

09/05/2026

🎮✨ The Byte Buddies have been BUSY creating fun and exciting games!

⚽ “How Many Goals Can You Score in 30 Seconds?”
Can you beat the timer and become the football champion?

🍌🐱 “Cats & Bananas”
Help the cat catch bananas while escaping the chasing bat!

🐸🪰 “Frog Bug Catcher”
Catch as many bugs as possible before they fly away!

⭐🐙 “Star Hunter”
The brave cat is on a mission to collect stars while tricky octopuses try to stop it!

Our young creators are learning coding, creativity, problem-solving, and game design while having fun! 🚀💻

01/05/2026

🎮 NEW VIDEO ALERT – Let’s Build a Game! 🐱🐙
What if your child could create their own video game instead of just playing one? 🤔
In this fun Byte Buddies lesson, kids will learn how to:
✨ Control a character using the mouse
⚡ Add an enemy that moves on its own
🎯 Build a real game step by step using Scratch
👉 Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/KWZwxQvL8Vo?si=LFn_fKPyI30TXCAw
💻 After watching, kids can try it themselves here:
https://scratch.mit.edu/
🌟 Don’t forget to share your child’s game link in the comments—we’d love to see what they create!

01/05/2026

🇿🇲 Happy Labour Day from Byte Buddies!

Today, we celebrate the hardworking innovators, educators, creators, entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, farmers, engineers, and every individual contributing to the growth of Zambia.

Your dedication, resilience, and passion continue to shape a brighter future for our communities and the next generation. 💻✨

At Byte Buddies, we believe technology and education can empower young minds to dream bigger, create boldly, and build the future together.

👏 Thank you for your hard work.
🌍 Thank you for your impact.
🚀 Thank you for building Zambia.

28/04/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Kenneth Kaunda 🇿🇲

Inspired by his belief that “Education is the key to development,”
we remain committed to equipping young minds with the digital skills they need to lead tomorrow.

At Byte Buddies, we are building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn, create, and innovate.

One Zambia, One Nation.