ABOUT ECI

The Electronics and Communications Institute (ECI) was established in recognition of the potential that electronics and communications technologies have in advancing the industrialisation of the Zimbabwean economy. Full industrialisation will further the economic independence of the country through value addition to agricultural and mining exports. Electronics and communications will be the foundation on which the traditionally agricultural-based economy will be redirected with full automation and quality control of the industrial processes.

The main task of ECI is to identify local products and markets that would benefit from import substitution, particularly products that are too costly to import and yet are in high demand. These products can be identified systematically by studying the economy in order to target sectors that need technological input.

ECI GOALS

ECI aims to be the leader in the design and development of products and solutions for the electronics and communications industry in Zimbabwe and the region. The broader objective of ECI is to spearhead the development of world-class products and services for the Zimbabwean industry and the region.

INSTITUTE DIVISIONS

ECI has three divisions: Electronics Design Division (EDD), Communications Design Division (CDD), and the Repair and Maintenance Division (RMD).

Electronics Design Division (EDD)
EDD designs original electronic equipment for industrial instrumentation and control systems, process monitoring and automation. The areas of focus include security and surveillance systems, science education equipment, consumer electronic products, solar energy, irrigation control, water pumping, greenhouse control and microclimate monitoring.

Communications Design Division (CDD)

CDD promotes R&D in communications and collaborates with local and regional bodies to spearhead technology development in communications and networking. The areas of focus include Internet communication technologies, telecommunications technologies and power-line communications.

Repair and Maintenance Division (RMD)
RMD provides electrical and electronic repair and maintenance services to SIRDC, the public and private sector institutions and organisations.