We Build Software That Solves Problems
Alcra is a technical-led agency based in Harare. We're not a typical agency—our CTO actively codes, our founders are engineers, and we build software that works.
What Makes Us Different
Technical Leadership That Builds
Our CTO actively codes. Our founders are engineers.
African Context, Global Standards
Deep expertise in African payments and mobile-first users.
Pragmatic, No-Buzzword Approach
Software that solves. Fast. No unnecessary complexity.
Leadership Team
Our founders are technical. Tanaka and Melvin both have engineering backgrounds and actively contribute to projects. This means faster decisions, better architecture, and solutions that actually work.
Tanaka Chikumbu
Founder & CEO
Technical leader with deep engineering background. Focuses on business strategy while staying hands-on with technical decisions.
Melvin Mupondori
Founder & CTO
Writes production code daily. Specializes in scalable systems architecture and leads technical implementation across all projects.
Tinotenda Mutana
CMO
Drives growth strategy and client relationships. Ensures our technical capabilities translate into business value for clients.
Our Values
Build What Works
We prioritize solutions that solve real problems over trendy technologies.
Honest Communication
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
Technical Excellence
We write clean code, follow best practices, and build systems that last.
African Context, Global Standards
We understand local challenges but never compromise on quality.