Your Gateway to Africa

A boutique consulting firm offering outsourced sales management with a hands-on, personalized approach.

ZTime offers end-to-end business development and technology transfer services,
empowering innovative technology companies to achieve their business goals in Africa.

Services

At Ztime we empower businesses to reach their full potential, no matter where they are in their growth journey. A modular approach, from initial market evaluation and opportunity assessment (Planning & Evaluation) to hands-on Management and Execution of strategic projects, we guide you every step of the way. Our services include developing market-focused strategies, identifying high-value opportunities, and supporting the entire sales process to ensure lasting success in your target market. This is our PealME® methodology:

Planning & Evaluation

We support clients at every stage of their business journey, starting with selecting the right target markets and optimizing product positioning through advanced market intelligence tools. Our team evaluates new opportunities and projects to drive revenue growth, identifies strategic partners and distribution channels, and leverages our extensive network and resources in various markets. We create tailored go-to-market action plans that align with your strategy and vision, ensuring a clear path to success.

Management & Execution

We assist clients in managing negotiations, contract execution, and project delivery, including tender submissions, regulatory compliance, and ethical business practices. Our services extend to managing sales channels—whether through agents, distributors, resellers, system integrators, or joint ventures—as well as recruiting and managing sales personnel. We also handle engagement with local service providers, including law firms, accountants, trade consultants, and logistics partners, ensuring smooth operations in every market.

Why Africa?

Africa: A Rising Economic Powerhouse Full of Opportunity
With its rapidly growing population and increasing demand for innovation, Africa offers unparalleled opportunities for business expansion and development across multiple sectors. Now is the time to capitalize on its trillion-dollar potential.

An Economic Powerhouse

Africa is poised to become an economic powerhouse, but building a successful business on the continent requires a long-term vision, strategic planning, perseverance, and resilience. Innovation is key to driving Africa’s rapid development, making it a fertile ground for growth and opportunity.

With a fast-growing and rapidly urbanizing population, Africa faces significant unmet needs. The continent’s population has surpassed 1 billion, and the middle class has expanded to 350 million. Notably, with 200 million people aged between 15 and 24, Africa boasts the youngest population in the world. This presents a trillion-dollar opportunity to industrialize the continent and meet rising domestic demand.

Both governments and the private sector are making significant efforts to close infrastructure gaps, and the abundance of resources in agriculture, mining, and oil and gas remains a vital driver of growth. Investment and innovation in these sectors are unlocking new production potential. Furthermore, Africa’s rapid adoption of mobile and digital technologies positions it to leapfrog traditional barriers to growth.

Key Opportunities by Sector:

Infrastructure Development: Rail, road, water, energy, agriculture, and healthcare sectors all offer significant opportunities for investment and growth.

Retail Expansion: The rise of urbanization and a growing middle class is creating enormous retail opportunities, both in physical and digital commerce.

Digital Transformation and Communications: While mobile connectivity is already widespread, the introduction of 5G will open new doors for growth. Opportunities in fintech, digital banking, e-commerce, and cybersecurity are also on the rise.

Emerging Technologies: Africa is ripe for the integration of big data, cloud computing, AI, and Industry 4.0 automation. The potential for digital transformation in various industries is immense.

At ZTime, we connect global innovation to Africa, help develop local skills, and accelerate business growth across the continent.

Elad Stav is an accomplished International Business Development Professional with over 25 years of experience in South Africa and significant leadership roles within the Israeli government. He has a proven track record in promoting international trade, facilitating innovative technology transfer, managing projects, and raising capital across diverse industries.

Elad has served as a Diplomat and Commercial Attaché at the Israeli Embassy in Pretoria, and as Chief of Staff in the office of the Chief Scientist (Innovation Authority). He later took on the role of Country Manager in South Africa for a multinational projects and investment banking group, where he spearheaded complex infrastructure projects in the IT, Telecoms, Homeland Security, and Energy sectors.

He holds a Master’s degree in Law and Business (LLM) from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from Tel Aviv University, specializing in International Trade, Commercial Law, and International Marketing.