Software development and business solutions for African businesses
Software development, ERP, mining and FMCG solutions for businesses in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and across Africa. ETA already supports African markets.
Why Africa businesses work with 3SD
African businesses in FMCG, mining, logistics and manufacturing are scaling fast across borders, often with mobile-first teams, variable connectivity and evolving tax and data-protection rules. Software for these markets has to work offline, handle several currencies and adapt quickly when regulations change.
Country overview
Key facts that shape software for each country. Regulatory summaries are for orientation; confirm details with local advisors.
| Country | Time zone (vs India) | VAT | Data protection law |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | SAST, UTC+2 (India is 3.5 hours ahead) | 15% | POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) |
| Nigeria | WAT, UTC+1 (India is 4.5 hours ahead) | 7.5% | Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) |
| Kenya | EAT, UTC+3 (India is 2.5 hours ahead) | 16% | Data Protection Act 2019 |
Africa is many markets
We organise our Africa work by region and by industry, not as one market.
| Region | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Southern Africa | South Africa (dedicated page); Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe served on request |
| East Africa | Kenya (dedicated page, regional hub); Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda served on request |
| West Africa | Nigeria (dedicated page); Ghana and others served on request |
Industry solutions
Built for the region
| Capability | What it means |
|---|---|
| Proven multi-country support | ETA support for African markets as part of an 18-country rollout. |
| Offline-first mobile apps | Field and site data capture that syncs when connectivity returns. |
| Multi-currency and tax | ZAR, NGN, KES, USD and configurable VAT. |
| E-invoicing readiness | Integration with tax-authority systems such as Kenya's eTIMS. |
| Mining and FMCG depth | Industry modules built for mining operations and consumer goods companies. |
| Remote delivery | Overlapping working hours with East, Southern and West Africa. |
Talk to us from Africa
- Online meetings scheduled in your time zone
- Reply to every enquiry within one business day
- Email info@3sdsolutions.com, WhatsApp, or call +91-9556600999 / +91-9777553519
Engagement models
| Model | Best for | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-scope project | Software with clearly defined requirements | Agreed scope, price and timeline |
| Dedicated team | Long-term products and continuous development | A team working only on your product, billed monthly |
| Team extension | Companies with existing engineering teams | 3SD engineers join your team and processes |
| Managed application support | Live and legacy systems | Monitoring, fixes and enhancements under service levels |
| ERP implementation | Business transformation | Phased implementation of Smart Steel ERP, KewlOffice ERP or another ERP |
Africa questions
Do you already work in Africa?
Yes. Our ETA efficiency tracker supports African markets as part of an 18-country deployment for a multinational FMCG organisation.
Which African countries do you serve?
We serve clients across Africa remotely, with dedicated pages for South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. Projects in other countries are welcome.
Can your apps work with unreliable internet?
Yes. We build offline-first mobile apps that store data on the device and synchronise later.
Schedule a Africa-time-zone consultation
Tell us about your project. We reply within one business day with a meeting time that suits your working day.
Book a demo
Tell us what you need. We reply within one business day with a demo slot.