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From “Just Posting” to a Strategy: Our Marketing Journey at AakiTech

At the start of 2024, marketing at AakiTech did not have much of a roadmap. We were putting content out into the world but without clear goals, campaigns or a way to measure if it was working. It felt reactive; doing what we thought marketing “looked” like. A year later, we have gone from that uncertainty to an evolving strategy we are proud of. This is the story of how we got here, what we learned along the way and why starting small matters.

Startup Reflections

By Munashe Tandabantu

What Working at a Startup Taught Me About Design (and Myself)

When I joined AakiTech, I assumed that design work would mostly involve wireframes, mockups, and ensuring that the user interface looked clean. And yes, sometimes it is that. But what I did not expect was how much of the work would happen outside the screen.

Design Reflections

By Onthatile Jonas

Zimbabwe’s New Mines Bill Just Got Gazetted - But What Does That Actually Mean?

On June 21st, 2025, Zimbabwe officially gazetted the Mines and Minerals Bill (H.B. 1, 2025). For those unfamiliar with the term, “gazetted” means it was formally published by Parliament as the first official step in the legislative process. It doesn’t mean it’s law yet, but it means the process has begun. This may sound like just another bureaucratic update but if passed, this Bill could mark a major shift in Zimbabwe’s approach to mining, environmental accountability, and community participation.

Digital Transformation

By Brighton Tandabantu

Psychological Safety at AakiTech: Building a Culture of Openness

Psychological safety matters, especially in a startup because startups move fast. At AakiTech, we are learning to pause where it matters. As a small, value-driven team in technology, our mission goes beyond building digital solutions. It includes how we work together to build them. In a high-pressure industry, we have been asking an important question: What does it mean to create a workplace where people feel safe enough to speak up?

Company Culture

By Tshegofatso Oteng

Youth, Tech & the Power to Build: Reflections from AakiTech x UCT Interview

This Youth Month, we have been thinking a lot about what it means to be a young person in tech - not just using digital tools, but building with them, shaping futures with them. Earlier this year, I reached out to UCT’s Alumni Relations team to explore how we might reconnect with the institution - not just as alumni or former students, but as builders. That led to a conversation, and eventually, an invitation for AakiTech to be featured in UCT’s Youth Month 2025 series.

Youth In Tech

By Onthatile Jonas

Understanding Authentication: OAuth 2.0, SSO, and Why It All Matters

Ever wondered what is actually happening when you “Sign in with Google”? Or why some apps let you log in once and access everything, while others ask for your password again and again? Behind these experiences are systems like OAuth 2.0, SSO, and sometimes a lot of engineering to make things feel seamless. At AakiTech, we recently unpacked these flows during an internal AakiBytes session, where one of our developers walked us through the layers of authentication - and what tools like Docker have to do with it.

Digital Transformation

By Brighton Tandabantu

Navigating Client Relationships: Lessons in Boundaries and Communication

In the realm of tech consulting, each project brings its own set of challenges and learning opportunities. Recently, we concluded a project that tested our team's adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. Here's what we learned and how it can assist others in managing complex client relationships.

Company Culture

By Brighton Tandabantu

The Blueprint for Africa’s Digital Future: How AakiTech is Building the Foundations for Change

Africa stands on the brink of a digital revolution. To realize this vision, we need architects—visionaries who can design, build, and innovate solutions tailored to the continent’s unique challenges and opportunities. As the CEO of AakiTech, and known online as “The African Architect,” I believe it's our responsibility to shape a future where technology empowers every school, business, and community across Africa. This isn't just a dream; it's a blueprint we're actively bringing to life.

Digital Transformation

By Brighton Tandabantu

The African Architect: Building Africa’s Digital Future

At AakiTech, we believe Africa's potential is boundless. Unlocking this potential requires more than ambition—it demands visionaries who can design, build, and lead. It calls for architects of innovation who understand the continent's unique challenges and opportunities and take actionable steps to create impactful solutions. Brighton, our CEO and visionary leader—known as “The African Architect” on social media—has championed this mission since day one. Through his leadership, AakiTech is not just solving problems but laying the foundations for Africa's digital future.

Leadership

By Brighton Tandabantu

Why Technical Debt Is Everyone’s Responsibility

In the fast-paced world of tech development, “technical debt” often looms in the background. But what happens when technical debt isn’t just about old code—it’s compounded by rushed decisions, siloed communication, and overlooked system vulnerabilities? This is the story of how technical debt became a shared challenge between our team and a client, why it impacted more than just developers, and how we navigated it together (and sometimes apart).

Digital Transformation

By Brighton Tandabantu

The Series of Sharing: AakiTech’s Journey Unfolds

At AakiTech, we know that building technology in Africa—for Africa—is about more than writing good code or launching sleek apps. It’s about understanding our positionality. It’s about acknowledging power. It’s about unlearning the idea that “progress” must always look like Silicon Valley. This blog is the beginning of a series—an attempt to think aloud, in public, about who we are, how we build, and most importantly, why we build the way we do.

Our Story

By Brighton Tandabantu

Meet Muaki: The Heartbeat of AakiTech’s Success

At AakiTech, we’ve always believed that great technology isn’t just about the code—it’s about the people, processes, and tools behind it. Among our most valuable tools is Muaki, who plays a critical role in how we deliver value to our clients and grow as a team.

By Brighton Tandabantu

The AakiTech Way: Rethinking Stand-Ups for Efficiency and Focus

In the world of fast-paced technology and Agile development, daily stand-ups are often praised as the heartbeat of team alignment. But let’s be honest—many of them have become stale. A routine check-in that was meant to energize and guide the team often devolves into a mechanical status report. Updates are rattled off. Blockers go unresolved. Priorities shift after the meeting, leaving teams misaligned and, at times, overwhelmed. At AakiTech, we saw the writing on the wall. The traditional stand-up wasn’t serving us. So we asked the hard questions: What if the stand-up wasn’t just a formality? What if it became a space to unlock clarity, focus, and real-time support? The answer led us to build what we now call the AakiTech Flavored Stand-Up—a system designed to strip away the fluff and put intention at the center of the conversation. Here’s how we flipped the script.

Company Culture

By Brighton Tandabantu

Lessons in Leadership and Innovation: Inspired by Kumbirai Katsande

At AakiTech, leadership isn’t just about managing teams—it’s about shaping the future through bold decisions, integrity, and innovation. Few people exemplify this better than Kumbirai Katsande, whose leadership philosophy has left a lasting impact on how we operate.

Leadership

By Brighton Tandabantu

How AakiTech Works with Clients: A Seamless Approach to Digital Transformation

At AakiTech, we build partnerships that help businesses thrive in the digital age. Whether streamlining operations for SMEs or helping schools adopt smarter systems, our approach is tailored to each client’s needs. In this blog, we’ll outline our process for assessing needs, delivering solutions, and ensuring success, with a real-world example from our work with Hula.

Digital Transformation

By Munashe Tandabantu

Transform Your School with AakiTech’s Digital Solutions

Is your school ready to embrace the future? Let’s talk about how technology can make your day-to-day operations smoother and more impactful.

Innovation and Technology

By Munashe Tandabantu

Why Digital Transformation Matters for Zimbabwe’s Schools and SMEs.

Zimbabwe’s schools and SMEs face unique challenges in today’s digital world—manual systems, limited tools, and budget constraints hold them back. At AakiTech, we believe digital transformation is the key to unlocking their potential. Discover how Project Pinda is driving change with affordable, impactful solutions tailored to the needs of education and business. Join us as we bridge the digital divide and build a brighter future.

Innovation and Technology

By Munashe Tandabantu

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