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Services

Everything we build,
ships to production.

Custom software development in Zimbabwe

Spiritus Systems is your custom software development partner in Zimbabwe, delivering websites, web apps, SaaS platforms, AI systems, CRM, ERP, and integrations under one roof. Six practice areas, one standard. Each engagement is scoped to fit the problem, not the product.

Web Development

Next.js · React · SEO

Marketing sites, e-commerce stores, and web apps. Fast, responsive, accessible, SEO-ready, built on Next.js and deployed on edge infrastructure.

  • Sub-2-second load
  • Top local search
  • Editor-friendly CMS
Next.jsTypeScriptReact
4 to 8 weeks · fixed scopeLearn more

SaaS & Platform Development

Next.js · PostgreSQL · Cloud

Full-stack software products built for scale. We architect and ship multi-tenant platforms that handle real load and complex workflows.

  • Production on day one
  • Built to scale
  • Multi-tenant secure
Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQL
10 to 20 weeks to v1 · ongoing retainerLearn more

AI & Automation

LLMs · AI workflows

Workflow automation, intelligent agents, and AI-augmented operations integrated into processes that actually need them.

  • Hours back per week
  • Faster turnaround
  • Safer deployment
Anthropic ClaudeOpenAIEmbeddings + pgvector
4 to 12 weeks per use case · iteration retainerLearn more

CRM & ERP Solutions

Fully custom · Built per client

Custom-built customer and enterprise resource management systems designed around how your organisation actually operates.

  • One source of truth
  • Operational visibility
  • Workflow fit
Next.jsPostgreSQLPrisma
8 to 16 weeks to v1 · ongoing retainerLearn more

Systems Integration

APIs · Data pipelines

Connecting disparate technology stacks into coherent infrastructure. APIs, data pipelines, legacy bridges, real-time sync across platforms.

  • Eliminated double entry
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitored reliability
REST / GraphQL / gRPCPostgreSQL + message queuesTemporal / BullMQ
3 to 10 weeks per integration · retainer for ongoingLearn more

Strategy & Design

Roadmaps · Brand · UI/UX

Technology audits, transformation roadmaps, and go-to-market strategy paired with brand identity, UI, and UX.

  • Clarity on what to build
  • Brand system
  • Ship-ready designs
FigmaFigJamFramer for marketing
2 to 6 weeks · fixed scopeLearn more
Sectors

Industries we serve in Zimbabwe.

From regulated enterprise environments to early-stage ventures, we adapt to the operating conditions of the Zimbabwean market, not the other way around.

01
Financial Services

Core banking, multi-currency payment rails (USD, ZiG, EcoCash), compliance tools, and audit-grade reporting for Zimbabwean institutions.

02
Government & Public

Citizen-facing digital services, regulatory systems, and public-sector operational platforms for Zimbabwean ministries and parastatals.

03
Real Estate

Property management, diaspora-to-Zim payment portals, listing platforms, and CRM systems for local agencies and developers.

04
Retail & FMCG

POS systems, inventory management, brand portals, and field sales platforms for consumer goods operations across Zimbabwe.

05
Energy & Utilities

Field service management, compliance certification, and operations tracking for local energy and utility providers.

06
Health & Education

School management, patient records, and administrative tools for Zimbabwean healthcare and education institutions.

07
Logistics & Trade

Freight management, customs documentation, and cross-border commerce platforms for Zim-based logistics operators.

08
Startups & Scale-ups

Full-stack product development, technical co-founding, and growth infrastructure for early-stage Zimbabwean ventures.

How we work

The Spiritus method.

Four phases. One standard. Applied to every engagement, regardless of scope, industry, or team size.

01
Understand the real problem

Most briefs describe symptoms, not causes. We spend the first phase pulling the problem apart before writing a single line of code. You get better outcomes when you know exactly what you are solving.

02
Design for actual use

We build for the person sitting at the keyboard at 8am on a Monday, not the person who signed the contract. Systems that fit real workflows get used. Systems that do not, get abandoned.

03
Ship with precision

We deliver against specifications. Timeline commitments are real commitments. If something changes, we tell you early, not after the deadline passes.

04
Stay for the long run

We do not hand over a system and disappear. The environments our clients operate in keep changing, and we keep pace with them. Our goal is a relationship, not a transaction.

FAQ
11 questions

Frequently asked
questions.

What clients usually ask us before signing a contract. If your question is not here, send us a note. We respond within 24 hours.

01

Pricing & engagement

4 questions
How much does a custom platform cost?
Every engagement is scoped individually. The final figure depends on complexity, integrations, timeline, and ongoing support needs. You get a fixed, itemised quote before any work starts, and we will walk you through exactly how it was costed so there are no surprises.
Do you work on fixed-price or retainer?
Both. Most new builds are fixed-price against a detailed scope document. Once a platform is live, it typically moves to a monthly retainer covering maintenance, small feature additions, and support.
What payment methods do you accept?
USD bank transfer, local Zimbabwean bank transfer, EcoCash for smaller retainers, and cross-border bank wire for diaspora-owned clients. We issue formal invoices for every engagement.
Do you work with startups or only established companies?
Both. We have worked with solo founders on their first MVP and with established corporates on mission-critical platforms. The engineering standard is the same either way. What differs is scope and timeline.
02

Process & delivery

3 questions
How long does a typical project take?
Small custom tools: 4 to 6 weeks. Mid-size platforms like CRMs or ERPs: 8 to 16 weeks. Full enterprise platforms: 4 to 9 months. We ship in 2-week sprints with working software you can test at the end of each one.
What does working with Spiritus actually look like?
Kickoff, discovery, scoping, sprint delivery, handover, ongoing support. You get a single point of contact, weekly status updates, and access to the development environment throughout. No black-box delivery.
Do you handle maintenance after launch?
Yes. Every platform we ship can transition to a monthly support retainer that covers uptime, bug fixes, small feature additions, infrastructure management, and security patching.
03

Technical & local context

4 questions
What technologies do you work with?
Primarily Next.js and TypeScript on the frontend, Node.js or Python on the backend, PostgreSQL for data, and AWS or DigitalOcean for infrastructure. We pick the tool that fits the problem, not the one that was trendy last quarter.
Can you integrate with systems we already run?
Yes. We build APIs and data pipelines that connect to existing ERPs, accounting packages, POS systems, legacy databases, and third-party services. If it has an API or a database, we can work with it.
How do you handle load-shedding, connectivity, and local payment rails?
Every platform is built offline-first where relevant. Data syncs back when connectivity returns. We integrate with EcoCash, bank transfer, card, and USD cash as standard, and we support local hosting when data residency is a requirement.
Do you only work with Zimbabwean companies?
Our focus is Zimbabwe. We work with Zimbabwean organisations and with diaspora-owned businesses whose operations include a Zim footprint. That focus is the reason our systems actually fit. We understand the operating environment.
Still have a question?
Ask us directly, not a chatbot.
Send a short note describing what you want to build. We reply within 24 hours with a first-read on scope, timeline, and the right engagement shape.