Dandemutande Investments Private Limited

What Dandemutande Investments Private Limited does

Dandemutande Investments (Private) Limited is a Zimbabwe-headquartered integrated telecommunications and ICT services provider operating under a Unified Telecommunications Services Licence issued by POTRAZ. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Harare, the company employs approximately 135 people and operates across seven Southern African markets (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, South Africa, and Lesotho) through wholly-owned group entities including Utande, AfricaOnline, Telerix, iWayAfrica, and Gondwana, with Mauritius-based Masawara as the parent holding company.

The company's product portfolio is organised around four pillars: Smart, Resilient Connectivity (fibre DIA, MPLS, dark fibre, business broadband, multi-satellite internet from Starlink, Eutelsat, YahClick, and Avanti, and Peplink-powered SD-WAN with SpeedFusion bonding); Trusted, Scalable Cloud and Data Governance (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, STaaS, Veeam-powered backup and DRaaS, Tier III colocation, and multi-cloud governance across Microsoft, AWS, and Oracle); Proactive Protection and Effortless Compliance (network security, endpoint security, VAPT, 24/7 SOC, vCISO advisory, CCTV, data security, and training); and AI, Automation & Emerging Solutions (managed services, VoIP/PBX/3CX/A2P unified communications, GPS and IoT asset tracking, eLearning, and Palladium/Zoho ERP). The underlying platform combines a Tier III-designed multi-data-centre architecture (Harare primary, two metropolitan redundancy sites, geographically distant Bulawayo DR site) with an ecosystem of 100+ global technology partners.

Dandemutande generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions across connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, unified communications, and managed services, supplemented by volume-based wholesale carrier services (IP Transit, international voice termination with 1,000+ CLI routes and 200+ destinations, and carrier colocation) and one-time installation fees on enterprise deployments. Satellite packages have publicly listed USD pricing ranging from $190 to $1,020 per month for Starlink Priority tiers and $2,178 to $7,273 per month for ExtraConnect bonded tiers, while enterprise, cloud, cybersecurity, and wholesale services are quote-based. The company distributes through dedicated enterprise field sales with branch offices in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, and Kwekwe; dedicated wholesale account managers serving ISPs, MNOs, and carriers; self-service digital portals for VoIP recharge and account management; and an e-commerce storefront. Named enterprise customers include CBZ Bank, Delta Corporation, Speedlink Cargo, Zimnat Group, Grandre, and Cimas, with multi-year relationships ranging from 5 to over 20 years.

Name

Dandemutande Investments Private Limited

Legal name

Dandemutande Investments (Private) Limited

Website

https://dandemutande.africa

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dandemutande Investments Private Limited is a Zimbabwe-licensed integrated telecommunications and ICT services provider delivering connectivity (fibre, satellite, SD-WAN), cloud, cybersecurity, unified communications, and managed services to enterprise, wholesale, and SMB customers across seven Southern African markets from Tier III multi-data-centre infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Telecommunications & ICT Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), All Other Telecommunications (5178), All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Edge-Integrated Private Connectivity (MEC + Private 5G/Wi‑Fi) (HDAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Telco Cloud & Edge for NaaS (Distributed Cloud, MEC, Edge CNFs) (HDAIAIAE), Virtualized Security & SASE for Telco Networks (vFW, vDDoS, vSEC, Secure Edge) (HDAIAIAK), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK)

Keywords

• Telecommunications services
• Managed connectivity
• Cloud infrastructure
• Cybersecurity services
• Data centre colocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Harare

HQ country

Zimbabwe

HQ region

Africa

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Managed Connectivity Services: Recurring monthly subscriptions for fibre (DIA, Broadband, MPLS, Dark Fibre), satellite (Starlink Priority packages and ExtraConnect bonded solutions), and SD-WAN services, with installation/equipment fees as one-time components. Tiered and flat-rate billing models.
2. Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, STaaS): Monthly subscription-based cloud compute, platform and storage services including Virtual Private Servers, managed databases, managed application platforms, SaaS business applications, and encrypted cloud storage with elastic scaling.
3. Backup, Recovery & DRaaS: Recurring subscription for Veeam-powered backup replication, Backup as a Service (BaaS), and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) with SLA-backed availability. Predictable monthly pricing.
4. Data Centre Colocation: Rack, cabinet and cage colocation in Tier III data centres with redundant power, cooling and connectivity. Monthly recurring colocation fees.
5. Cybersecurity Services: Managed security services including SOC 24/7 monitoring, EDR, NGFW, VAPT, vCISO, endpoint security, data security, CCTV and physical security. Typically recurring managed service subscriptions.
6. Unified Communications & VoIP: VoIP, PBX, 3CX, A2P messaging services. VoIP self-service recharge model (minimum 25 ZWG, maximum 20,000 ZWG per transaction via EcoCash or OneMoney). SIP trunking with unlimited concurrent calls.
7. ERP Solutions: Palladium ERP and Zoho One ERP delivered as managed solutions, bundling software licensing with infrastructure, local expertise and ongoing support.
8. E-Learning Solutions: Cloud-based LMS and training platform with secure cloud access, custom branding, centralised management, and real-time reporting. Subscription or per-user model.
9. Wholesale Carrier Services: IP Transit, cross-border carrier services, international voice termination (1,000+ CLI-certified routes, 200+ destinations), colocation and managed hosting for ISPs, MNOs and carriers. Typically volume-based or flat-rate with SLA-backed pricing.
10. Asset Tracking Subscriptions: GPS and IoT-based tracking for laptops, fleet vehicles, livestock, mobile devices and smart rooms, with subscription fees for monitoring, alerts and dashboard access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dandemutande Investments Private Limited is a licensed telecommunications and ICT solutions provider operating in Zimbabwe and the broader Southern African region. It sells integrated connectivity (fibre, satellite, SD-WAN), cloud and colocation services, managed cybersecurity, unified communications, ERP, asset tracking, eLearning, and wholesale carrier services. Service delivery is anchored on Tier III-designed data centres with 24/7 NOC and SOC monitoring under a Unified Telecommunications Services Licence from POTRAZ.

Product overview

Dandemutande Investments Private Limited operates as a telecommunications and ICT solutions provider offering a multi-tiered portfolio of integrated digital services. The core offerings are organized into four main pillars: Smart, Resilient Connectivity (Fibre, Satellite, SD-WAN); Trusted, Scalable Cloud and Data Governance (Virtual Computing/IaaS/PaaS/SaaS/STaaS, Backup/Recovery/Business Continuity, Colocation, Data Governance & Compliance, Multi-Cloud); Proactive Protection and Effortless Compliance (Network Security, Endpoint Security, VAPT, SOC, vCISO, Physical Security/CCTV, Data Security, Training & Awareness); and AI, Automation & Emerging Solutions (Managed Services including IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Training, Software Development, Project Management, Automation; Unified Communications including VoIP, PBX, 3CX, A2P; Asset Tracking including Laptop, Fleet, Cattle, Smart Room, MDM; eLearning; and ERP Solutions including Zoho One and Palladium). For wholesale and carrier customers, the company offers IP Transit, Carrier Services, International Voice Termination, Data Centre & Cloud, and VoIP Solutions. The architecture combines Zimbabwe-based Tier III data centres with regional presence across Botswana, Malawi, and Namibia, providing enterprise, wholesale, and self-service market segments with resilient, compliant digital infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fibre Connectivity Services High-speed fibre connectivity for enterprise customers including Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Business Broadband, MPLS Layer 2 VPN, and Dark Fibre with dual-route redundancy, IPv6 support, and 24/7 NOC monitoring.
• Satellite Internet Services Enterprise-grade satellite connectivity powered by Starlink Priority packages, Eutelsat, YahClick, and Avanti, including ExtraConnect bonded Starlink solutions aggregating up to 1 Gbps for business continuity.
• SD-WAN Services Intelligent software-defined WAN using Peplink SpeedFusion bonding to combine fibre, LTE, Starlink and wireless into resilient cloud-managed connectivity with automatic failover and app-aware routing; available in Enterprise+, Pro, and Core tiers.
• Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, STaaS) High-performance Tier III cloud infrastructure providing Infrastructure as a Service (virtual private servers, dedicated resources, DDoS protection), Platform as a Service (managed runtimes, databases, autoscaling, CI/CD), Software as a Service (browser-based business apps), and Storage as a Service (object, block and file storage with S3-compatible access).
• Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity Enterprise-grade backup and disaster recovery powered by Veeam, including Veeam Backup & Replication, Backup as a Service (BaaS), and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) with image-based backups, immutable storage, instant VM recovery, and SLA-backed availability.
• Colocation Services Secure rack, cabinet, and cage space in Zimbabwe-based Tier III data centres with redundant power, cooling, carrier-neutral connectivity, cross-connects, and 24/7 facility monitoring.
• Data Governance & Compliance Data residency and sovereignty solutions with Zimbabwe-based Tier III data centres, multi-data-centre architecture across Harare and Bulawayo, and RBZ-aligned disaster recovery for regulated and sensitive data.
• Multi-Cloud Solutions Governed multi-cloud environments integrating Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with local and hybrid infrastructure for unified identity, cost control, and connectivity.
• Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio including Network Security (NGFW, managed firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN), Endpoint Security (EDR, NGAV with behavioural AI), VAPT, 24/7 SOC, vCISO advisory, Physical Security (CCTV with AI analytics), Data Security (DLP, encryption, PAM), and Training & Awareness.
• Unified Communications Unified communications platform combining VoIP, PBX, 3CX hosted PBX/UCaaS, and A2P messaging for enterprise customers with CRM integration and analytics.
• Asset Tracking Services Real-time GPS and IoT-based tracking for laptops, fleet vehicles, livestock, mobile devices, and smart rooms, with subscriptions for monitoring, alerts, geofencing, theft detection, and dashboard access.
• eLearning Solutions Cloud-based learning management system and training platform with secure cloud access, custom branding, centralised management, live and on-demand sessions, and real-time reporting for schools, corporates, NGOs, and government.
• ERP Solutions Enterprise resource planning solutions combining Palladium ERP (financial control, multi-currency, inventory, BI) and Zoho One ERP (CRM, Books, HR, operations) bundled with secure infrastructure, local expertise, and managed support.
• Managed IT Services Comprehensive managed IT including IT infrastructure and 24/7 helpdesk support, managed cybersecurity, IT training and consultancy, software development as a service, project management, and AI-driven automation and digital enablement.
• Wholesale & Carrier Services Carrier-grade wholesale services for ISPs, MNOs, carriers, and operators including IP Transit, cross-border Carrier Services, International Voice Termination (1,000+ CLI routes, 200+ destinations), wholesale Data Centre & Cloud interconnect, and VoIP Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Telecom cost reduction of up to 40% through VoIP and unified communications consolidation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability14 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• StarlinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationStarlink (SpaceX) is the primary satellite connectivity partner powering Dandemutande's satellite internet services. The company resells and manages Starlink Priority packages and ExtraConnect bonded solutions. Partnership enables high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity for SMEs, branch offices, and remote operations across Zimbabwe.
• EutelsatcoreTechnology or IntegrationEutelsat is a satellite connectivity partner providing additional satellite broadband capacity alongside Starlink for enterprise-grade satellite connectivity engineered for performance and business resilience.
• YahClickcoreTechnology or IntegrationYahClick (a Yahsat brand) provides satellite internet services as part of Dandemutande's multi-satellite connectivity ecosystem, supporting enterprise and remote connectivity requirements.
• AvanticoreTechnology or IntegrationAvanti is a satellite connectivity partner contributing to Dandemutande's satellite internet portfolio, providing enterprise-grade satellite connectivity alongside Starlink, Eutelsat and YahClick.
• Cogent CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationCogent Communications is a Tier-1 backbone provider referenced as an IP Transit partner. Cogent's global fibre network provides Dandemutande's wholesale customers with direct routes to major IXPs and CDNs.
• WIOCCcoreTechnology or IntegrationWIOCC (West Indian Ocean Cable Company) provides submarine cable infrastructure and connectivity services, referenced as a connectivity partner enabling Dandemutande's pan-African network reach.
• TeracocoreTechnology or IntegrationTeraco is Africa's largest vendor-neutral data centre and cloud connectivity provider. Teraco's carrier-neutral facilities support Dandemutande's multi-cloud interconnect and wholesale data centre strategies.
• Peplink (SpeedFusion)coreTechnology or IntegrationPeplink's SpeedFusion bonding technology is the core SD-WAN engine powering Dandemutande's SD-WAN Enterprise+, SD-WAN Pro and SD-WAN Core solutions. SpeedFusion combines multiple internet links (fibre, LTE, Starlink, wireless) into bonded, resilient connections with hot failover.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam provides the backup and replication software powering Dandemutande's enterprise backup, Backup as a Service (BaaS), and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solutions. Veeam's capabilities include image-based backups, immutable storage, instant VM recovery, and application-aware processing.
• Microsoft (Azure, M365, OCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is a core cloud technology partner. Microsoft 365 and Azure integrate into Dandemutande's governed cloud architecture. Products covered include Azure Compute & Storage, Microsoft 365 Apps & Services, hybrid Azure integration, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Automate. Dando uses Microsoft cloud services as a managed services provider.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is a cloud platform partner providing compute, storage and hybrid/multi-region architectures as part of Dandemutande's multi-cloud governance platform. AWS workloads are deliberately placed, governed and optimised within Dandemutande's managed cloud environment.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)coreTechnology or IntegrationOracle Cloud Infrastructure is a cloud platform partner. Oracle systems are business-critical and receive intentional workload placement, hybrid integration with local infrastructure, and recovery designed into the architecture. Dandemutande provides Oracle Compute, Storage and Database Workloads management.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSophos is a cybersecurity technology partner providing next-generation firewall (NGFW), endpoint protection and managed threat response. Sophos products are widely deployed across Dandemutande's enterprise customer base including CBZ Bank, Delta Corp, Speedlink Cargo, Zimnat Group and Grandre.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet is a cybersecurity partner providing advanced security capabilities including Next-Generation Firewall, IDS/IPS, Secure Web Gateway and unified threat management. Fortinet technologies are referenced in Dandemutande's cybersecurity solutions and managed security services.
• Zoho CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationZoho One is an ERP platform partner. Dandemutande bundles Zoho One ERP (CRM, Finance, HR, Operations) with secure infrastructure, local expertise and always-on support. The partnership covers the full Zoho One ecosystem including Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, Zoho People and IT management.
• Palladium ERPcoreTechnology or IntegrationPalladium ERP is an enterprise resource planning platform partner. Dandemutande offers Palladium ERP with mobile sales, WMS, real-time margin control, multi-currency support, advanced inventory management and live BI reporting, bundled with secure infrastructure and local support.
• 3CXcoreTechnology or Integration3CX is a unified communications platform partner powering Dandemutande's hosted PBX, UCaaS and contact centre solutions. 3CX combines voice, video, chat and CRM integration into one platform for seamless enterprise communication with SLA-backed support.
• TelerixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelerix is a group company/subsidiary within the Dandemutande Africa Group structure, operating in Zimbabwe. It is part of the integrated group delivering ICT services across Southern Africa.
• AfricaOnlinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfricaOnline is a group company/subsidiary within the Dandemutande Africa Group, present in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. It provides internet services as part of the integrated group ICT offering.
• iWayAfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriWayAfrica is a group company within the Dandemutande Africa Group, serving Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa and Lesotho with internet and managed services. Part of the group's integrated ICT delivery model.
• MasawaracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasawara is the Mauritius-based holding company of the Dandemutande Africa Group, serving as the investment and holding entity for operations in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa and Lesotho.
• UtandecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtande is the group entity operating in Botswana, providing connectivity and ICT services. It is referenced as a sister entity under the Dandemutande Africa Group, present in Botswana, Malawi and Namibia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SEACOM: SEACOM operates submarine cable capacity and IP Transit across Africa's east and southern coasts, serving ISPs, MNOs and carriers. Comparable to Dandemutande's wholesale IP Transit, voice termination, and carrier-services franchise across the same Southern African geography.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Liquid (formerly Liquid Telecom, part of Cassava Technologies) operates the largest independent fibre network across Africa, offering wholesale IP Transit, voice, cloud, and managed services directly comparable to Dandemutande's enterprise and carrier portfolio. Competes head-to-head in cross-border connectivity and data centre colocation across Southern Africa.
• Africa Data Centres: Africa Data Centres (Cassava Technologies) operates carrier-neutral colocation facilities across Africa. Comparable to Dandemutande's Tier III colocation business and wholesale data centre strategy serving ISPs, MNOs, and cloud providers in the region.
• WIOCC: WIOCC is a submarine cable operator and wholesale connectivity provider across Africa. Already cited as a partner; directly competes with Dandemutande's wholesale IP Transit and cross-border carrier services across the same Southern African footprint.

Others

• Econet Wireless Zimbabwe: Econet is Zimbabwe's largest mobile operator and parent of the Liquid/Cassava African telecom group. Competes in adjacent Zimbabwean enterprise connectivity and digital services but is primarily a mobile consumer MNO; connected through shared Southern African ecosystem and cross-investment structures.

Broad incumbents

• BCX (Business Connexion): BCX is a large South African managed services and enterprise ICT provider offering cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and unified communications. Comparable to Dandemutande's managed IT, cloud, and enterprise connectivity stack, though BCX serves a primarily South African enterprise base at significantly larger scale.
• PCCW Global (Console): PCCW Global is a Hong Kong-headquartered international carrier providing IP Transit, voice, and managed connectivity across Africa and globally. Comparable to Dandemutande's wholesale carrier services franchise but operates at global scale with much broader route diversity.
• Altron: Altron is a South African ICT group offering managed services, networking, cloud, and platform solutions to enterprises across Africa. Comparable to Dandemutande's enterprise ICT stack, though Altron operates at significantly larger scale with a broader multi-vertical portfolio.

Regional players

• Teraco (Digital Realty): Teraco is Africa's largest vendor-neutral data centre and cloud connectivity provider, headquartered in South Africa. Already a partner of Dandemutande for multi-cloud interconnect; comparable colocation and carrier-neutral data centre business but concentrated in South Africa.
• TelOne: TelOne is Zimbabwe's incumbent fixed-line operator offering voice, data, and broadband services. Competes with Dandemutande in Zimbabwean enterprise connectivity and VoIP but is state-owned and primarily serves domestic customers rather than the regional cross-border managed services segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dandemutande
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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