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2010 -2016

Foundations Laid

    • Ditec begins designing and customizing mobile devices for African network operators such as Mcel, Airtel, and Be Mobile.
    • Establishes its initial operational footprint within SADC.
2017

Establishment of Manufacturing Presence

    • Ditec officially strengthens operations through its assembly facility at the Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub.
    • Begins expansion of its product portfolio beyond mobile devices.
2018 - 2020

Market Expansion

-Enters additional African markets, securing distribution partnerships across SADC and East Africa.

-Focus on laptops, routers, smartphones, and tablets as core product categories.

2021 - 2022

Retail Strategy & Franchise Planning

    • Launches two Ditec retail stores in Botswana.
    • Develops a franchise model to open 10 additional stores across the region.
    • Begins planning for entry into South Africa via franchising.
    • E-commerce platform development begins.
2023 - 2024

Product Diversification

  • Expansion into new categories such as home appliances and refrigerators.

  • Partnerships to stimulate African content development via DiApps (application store).

2024 and Beyond

Pan-African Scaling

  • Strengthens operations in ten African markets.
  • Builds a robust pipeline for retail, manufacturing, and digital ecosystem growth.
  • Continuing expansion of product lines, including increased OEM capability and regional accessibility.