Bikita Institute of Technology (BIT)
The Bikita Institute of Technology (BIT) is a tuition-free community college located in Chimbidzikai Village, Bikita Ward 15, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.
We combine free STEM education with with remote job placement for out-of-school youth in the Bikita district, empowering them with the skills they need to become self-reliant.
Our vision is to build a critical mass of STEM skills in Bikita, positioning the district as a hub of innovation, tech entrepreneurship, and talent for Zimbabwe, Africa, and the rest of the world.
Courses Offered at BIT
Through our local and international partnerships, BIT offers internationally recognized qualifications in data science, software engineering, project management, and information technology.
- Diploma in Data Science
- Diploma in Software Engineering
- Diploma in Project Management
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
BIT Business Model
As a social enterprise that offers tuition-free education to rural youth, BIT ensures sustainability through a combination of grants, donations, and a one-time fee of $2,000 charged to companies that hire our graduates.
Our product is highly skilled software graduates who possess globally comparable problem-solving skills and real-world technical experience.
We achieve this by implementing project-based learning, which enables our students to work on real-world projects while obtaining internationally recognized qualifications.
Events at BIT
At BIT, we hold regular events as we work towards developing a vibrant technology ecosystem in the Bikita district. These events include:
- Digital Literacy Workshops: Monthly training sessions aimed at equipping the Bikita community with essential digital skills.
- Hackathons: Quarterly events where students, developers, and entrepreneurs in Bikita collaborate to solve real-world problems.
- Start-up Demo Days: Showcasing innovative start-ups from Bikita to investors and the community.
- Community Tech Days: Free tech sessions where community members can learn basic IT skills and explore digital entrepreneurship.
- Software Developer Meet-ups: Networking events for developers in Bikita to share knowledge, collaborate, and advance their skills.
- Career Days: Connecting BIT graduates with both local and global employers for job opportunities.
- Tech Talks: Inspirational talks from industry leaders on emerging technologies and career development.
- Zimbabwe Next Tech Conference: BIT’s annual flagship event, showcasing the latest tech innovations and trends in Zimbabwe.
Our Services
BIT provides IT recruitment services to local, regional, and global companies seeking highly talented IT professionals from Africa.
All BIT graduates are certified, skilled, and experienced, ensuring that your company is matched with talent that delivers results.
- Front-end Software Developers
- Back-end Software Developers
- Data Scientists
- Network Engineers
About Bikita
Bikita is a rural district located in the Masvingo Province of Zimbabwe, with a population of 176,835 and covering an area of 524,246 hectares.
The district is divided into 32 wards, governed by three Members of Parliament (MP's), six Chiefs, 17 Headmen, and the Bikita Rural District Council.
Small-scale farming is the main source of income; however, climate change has caused heavy rainfall, flooding, and drought, compromising local livelihoods.
About Bikita
For any inquiries about BIT, please get in touch with:
Greg Kawere
Email: hello@bit.ac.zw
Phone: +27 83 577 0800