Zoho Corporation, the prominent Indian provider of cloud software, has declared a $15 million investment in Zimbabwe with the objective of hastening the digital advancement of both small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger organizations.
The technology company, catering to over 100 million users spanning 50 nations, plans to officially announce this investment at the first-ever event.
Zimbabwe Digital Week 2025
, scheduled from May 5-7 at the Harare International Conference Center.
As part of its larger plan to support developing regions with accessible and cutting-edge cloud-based services, Zoho has made this investment. According to Andrew Bourne, who leads Zoho’s operations in Africa, “Zimbabwe presents compelling prospects for development and expansion.” He added, “Our aim is to assist Zimbabwe in achieving its objectives for digital change by reducing the technological hurdles faced by small and medium-sized businesses as well as large enterprises.”
Supported by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Postal, and Courier Services, and organized in collaboration with partners like Smart Africa, Afreximbank, and Loita Business, Zimbabwe Digital Week 2025 aims to highlight the nation’s goals to transform into a digital powerhouse.
This gathering will assemble policymakers, industry experts, and international dignitaries to delve into collaborations and advancements in digital technology.
Over the last five years, Zoho has maintained an active presence in Zimbabwe. With this fresh investment, the firm aims to cater to specific demands within the local market through initiatives such as localized software adaptation, adherence to regional regulations, and enhanced connectivity with fiscal infrastructures. Additionally, Bourne mentioned that Zoho intends to collaborate closely with various governmental bodies locally to assist in achieving their nationwide digitization objectives.
Zoho is establishing itself as an essential digital ally for businesses across Africa with over 55 enterprise solutions spanning sectors like sales, marketing, HR, and finance. Currently, they cater to more than 500,000 paying organizations internationally and have a global workforce of approximately 15,000 employees.
Resources are being allocated to swiftly expanding markets to strengthen more individuals and organizations,” stated Bourne. “In the coming year, our objective is to position Africa as our top priority within the Middle East and Africa region.
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