Zimbabwe has taken a major step toward industrialisation and digital transformation with the launch of the locally assembled Avantis Parote 1030i laptop.
📰 For this and more exclusive stories, read our weekly digital print edition.
Read E-PaperThe initiative supports the country’s Heritage-Based Education 5.0 programme and Vision 2030 goals aimed at promoting innovation and local production.
The project is a partnership between and , an associate company of . The laptops are being assembled at the Microsoft-certified ZITCO facility located in Msasa, Harare.
Government officials said the move will help reduce dependence on imported computer hardware while creating employment opportunities in the country’s ICT sector.
The locally assembled laptops are expected to benefit students, government departments, and small-to-medium enterprises.
The Avantis product range includes several Intel-powered notebooks under the P-series brand, with prices generally ranging between US$350 and US$550 depending on specifications.
The company also revealed plans to export a large percentage of the locally assembled devices to regional markets, positioning Zimbabwe as a growing technology hub in Southern Africa.
Speaking at the launch, ICT Minister Mavetera said the initiative supports Zimbabwe’s drive toward digital sovereignty and will strengthen digital learning programmes in schools.
“Assembling laptops locally allows the country to develop products suited to local conditions and maintenance needs,” she said.
The launch comes after other local industrial projects, including the manufacturing of medical oxygen and electricity transformers, as Zimbabwe continues efforts to boost domestic production and technological innovation.
