Our vision
Who we are
Building technology. Powering possibilities.
Zera is a global technology, innovation and investment company creating intelligent solutions, digital platforms and strategic ventures from Africa to the world.
Our story
Africa-rooted. Globally minded.
Zera was founded around a clear conviction: the next generation of digital economies should be shaped by organizations that understand both global technology standards and the realities of the markets they serve.
We bring strategy, engineering, emerging technology and venture development together within one group. That connected model helps governments, institutions and businesses move from an ambitious idea to a secure, useful and scalable solution.
Our work extends beyond commissioned projects. Through the Zera Ecosystem™, we create and grow our own platforms in areas including financial technology, events, digital identity, travel, talent, healthcare and civic participation.
Our mission
To deliver intelligent digital solutions, enterprise systems and transformative ventures that empower governments, businesses and communities.
How we create value
Four connected pillars. One shared ambition.
Zera combines service delivery, product creation, applied innovation and long-term investment so every part of the group can strengthen the others.
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Solutions
Integrated strategy, engineering, cloud, security, infrastructure and transformation capability for complex organizations.
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Products
A connected ecosystem of digital platforms spanning payments, events, identity, tourism, talent, health and civic technology.
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Innovation
Research, experimentation and venture building that translate emerging technology into useful, responsible applications.
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Investment
Disciplined long-term support for platforms, partnerships and enterprises built to create durable economic value.
Explore investmentZera at a glance
14
specialist divisions
10
connected products
19
industries served
6
listed global offices
Our operating model
Specialist depth, connected delivery.
Fourteen divisions give our clients access to focused expertise without losing the clarity and accountability of one group.
A message from our founder
Technology should create progress people can feel.
We founded Zera to close the distance between ambitious ideas and dependable execution. Our responsibility is not simply to introduce new technology, but to build systems that work in context, earn trust and create lasting opportunity.
That belief shapes how we partner, how we invest and how we measure progress. We are building from Africa with a global outlook—and with the patience to create institutions and products designed to endure.
Abel Ngengele
Group CEO & Founder
View founder profileWhat guides us
Principles designed to endure.
Our standards shape how we make decisions, work with partners and measure the value of what we create.
Innovation
We seek better ways to solve consequential problems and turn ideas into practical progress.
Integrity
We act honestly, protect trust and remain accountable for the decisions we make.
Excellence
We bring discipline, care and high standards to strategy, design, engineering and delivery.
Collaboration
We work across disciplines, sectors and borders because lasting transformation is built together.
Inclusion
We design for real people, varied contexts and broader participation in the digital economy.
Sustainability
We consider the long-term social, economic and environmental value of what we build.
Governance and responsibility
Trust is part of the architecture.
Our governance model brings executive leadership, board oversight and specialist advice into strategic decision-making. Ethics, compliance, risk management, data protection, security, quality and sustainability are considered throughout the work—not added at the end.
Our global presence
Local understanding. International perspective.
Our listed offices connect teams and partners across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America, with Kampala at the heart of our story.
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Kampala, Uganda
Corporate headquarters
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Dubai, UAE
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London, UK
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Ottawa, Canada
Inside Zera
The spaces and moments behind our brand.
A view of how Zera shows up—in our workplace, at industry gatherings and in the conversations shaping what comes next.
Build with a partner invested in your long-term success.
Bring us your most ambitious challenge. We’ll bring the strategy, technology and people to move it forward.