Centre for Innovation for Technology

Name

Centre for Innovation for Technology

Legal name

Centre for Innovation in Technology (CIT) Zimbabwe

Website

https://citzim.co.zw

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Enterprise resource planning
• Geographic information systems
• IT consultancy services
• Online professional courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Harare

HQ country

Zimbabwe

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Development Services: Custom software development for business, corporate and local government sectors including ERP systems, CRM, lease management, building inspectorate, and real estate management systems.
2. Cloud Services: Cloud server hosting with scalability, data security, centralized collaboration, and managed services for hosted system applications.
3. Web Development Services: Custom website development, revamping, integration with applications, hosting, maintenance, SSL certificates, content management systems, e-commerce solutions, and e-governance solutions for government parastatals.
4. Online Courses: Online education platform offering IGCSE courses, Level 3-7 diplomas in Business Management, IT, Health & Social Care, and Strategic Management leading to university degree top-ups.
5. GIS Services: Geographic Information Systems including internal desktop applications, water audit, geospatial mobile apps, GIS-based revenue management, enterprise web GIS, spatial data collection, urban land information management.
6. IT Consultancy: End-to-end software consulting including digital transformation, business process automation, IT infrastructure, enterprise mobility, cloud consulting, and big data consulting.
7. Business Consultancy: Management consulting services covering strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology, transformation, digital, advanced analytics, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and sustainability.
8. Data Center Services: Data center services mentioned as part of their service offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centre for Innovation for Technology (CIT) Zimbabwe develops and sells custom enterprise software (CITERP, CRM, lease management, building inspectorate, CITREAL, CIT-SMART SCHOOLS), Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions, cloud server hosting, web development, and IT/business consultancy. The company also operates an online education platform offering IGCSE and Level 3-7 diploma courses with pathways to UK university degrees.

Product overview

Centre for Innovation in Technology (CIT) Zimbabwe is a technology company that manufactures ideas in technology, offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on custom software development and GIS solutions. The core offerings include CITERP (Enterprise Resource Planning system) and the CIT-SMART SCHOOLS COMMUNICATION system, supplemented by specialized modules including LEASE MANAGEMENT, BUILDING INSPECTORATE, CITREAL, and CRM Software. The company also provides a comprehensive GIS suite including the CIT-GIS App, GIS Based Revenue Management System, GIS Based Real Estate Management System, Urban Land Information Management System, and GIS Based Billboard Management System. Supporting services include web development with e-commerce capabilities (integrating with WooCommerce, Magento, and PayNow), cloud server hosting, IT consultancy (digital transformation, business process automation, big data), business consultancy, and an online courses platform offering vocational and professional qualifications. The portfolio includes demo products such as a voting system and school communication platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CITERP: Enterprise Resource Planning system developed by CIT for business, corporate and local government sectors.

Products and services

• CITERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Custom Enterprise Resource Planning system providing integrated management of core business processes including finance, HR, supply chain, and operations for corporate and local government sectors.
• CIT-SMART SCHOOLS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Communication management system for schools enabling efficient parent-teacher communication, announcements, and school management functions.
• Lease Management System Software solution for managing lease agreements, property rentals, and related contractual obligations.
• Building Inspectorate System Application for building inspection workflows, compliance tracking, and municipal building management.
• CITREAL Real estate management system for property listings, transactions, and estate operations.
• CRM Software Customer Relationship Management software for managing client interactions, sales pipelines, and customer data.
• CIT-GIS App Geospatial mobile application for field data collection, location-based services, and GIS data access on mobile devices.
• GIS Based Revenue Management System Geographic Information System integrated with revenue management for local authorities and utilities, enabling location-based billing and revenue tracking.
• Urban Land Information Management System Comprehensive land information management system for urban municipalities covering land records, zoning, and spatial planning.
• Enterprise Web Based GIS Web-based Geographic Information System platform for enterprise-level spatial data management and analysis.
• Cloud Server Hosting Cloud server hosting with scalability, data encryption, routine backups, centralized collaboration, cPanel management, fully managed servers, and quick setup.
• Web Development Services Custom website development, revamping, hosting, and maintenance services including SSL certificates, content management systems, e-commerce platforms, and e-governance solutions.
• IT Consultancy Services End-to-end software consulting including digital transformation, business process automation, IT infrastructure, enterprise mobility, cloud computing, and big data services.
• Business Consultancy Services Management consulting covering strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology, transformation, digital, advanced analytics, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and sustainability.
• Online Courses Platform Online education platform offering IGCSE courses, Level 3-7 diplomas in Business Management, Health & Social Care, IT and Computing, and Strategic Management, with pathways to UK university degrees and MBA programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cloud hosting reduces operational expenses through elimination of expensive hardware purchases and reduced IT infrastructure maintenance costs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GIASOFT International LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based technology partner based in Colchester (31 Castle Road CO1 1UW). Also referenced in Business Consultancy page as a key partnership. Provides international technology expertise and collaboration.
• Zimbabwe Capital Connect (ZIMCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based Zimbabwe-focused investment partner at Alma House, Meadow Close, Coychurch, Bridgend, Great Britain. Also referenced in Business Consultancy page as key partnership. Strategic partner bridging Zimbabwe and international markets. Tel: +44 7587 756 638.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Syspro: South African-headquartered ERP software vendor serving SMEs and large enterprises across Africa and beyond. Comparable to CIT's CITERP offering as a locally-relevant enterprise software alternative serving African mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Online Business School (OBS): UK-based online education provider partnered with CIT for delivering Qualifi/OTHM Level 3-7 diplomas and MBA pathways. Directly comparable to CIT's online courses revenue stream as a content and accreditation partner.
• EOH (now BCX / Silverbridge): Large South African IT services and consulting group providing custom software, enterprise applications, cloud and digital transformation services. Most comparable to CIT as an African-headquartered IT services and enterprise software provider.
• Adapt IT (now Adcorp): South African IT services and software firm delivering ERP, CRM, education and vertical solutions across Africa. Closely comparable to CIT in combining enterprise applications, sector verticals and African market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Africa: Global ERP, CRM and accounting software publisher with a strong Africa footprint. Overlaps with CIT's ERP, CRM and revenue management solutions, particularly for SMEs and mid-market firms in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Esri Africa: Global leader in GIS software (ArcGIS) with a dedicated Africa practice. Directly comparable to CIT's GIS suite (CIT-GIS App, urban land information, water audit) as the dominant geospatial platform vendor operating in Africa.
• Hexagon Geospatial Africa (formerly Intergraph): Global geospatial and GIS solutions vendor with established Africa channel. Directly comparable to CIT's enterprise GIS, urban land information and revenue management offerings for African government and utilities.
• Britehouse / Dimension Data (NTT Data) Africa: Pan-African IT services and enterprise applications integrator with deep public-sector and ERP credentials. Comparable to CIT as a much larger provider of custom software, ERP integration and consulting across the African market.

Regional players

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid C2): Pan-African cloud, connectivity and IT services provider offering managed cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise applications across Southern Africa. Comparable to CIT's cloud hosting and managed services lines within the African regional market.
• Blue Label Telecoms / Africa Prepaid Services: Southern African technology group offering bespoke IT, distribution and enterprise solutions across the region. Adjacent to CIT as a diversified regional software and services player with government and enterprise exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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