About Simply IT Zanzibar

Our Focus

Simply IT is an international team of IT professionals in Zanzibar, Tanzania and East Africa, ready to provide the best personal solutions for all your IT needs.

We are experienced specialists in digital marketing, website development, AI, search engine optimisation and social media marketing.

We can help you automate your business. We specialize in creating custom eCommerce websites that are designed to make your life easier. We are experts in building multilingual websites using SEO & AI tools to rank high on Google and other search platforms.ย  From inventory management to order tracking, we can build a website that looks good and is found by your potential customers.

Our goal is to create a bespoke website that not only looks great and functions perfectly, but also helps you run your business more efficiently and reliably.

We use tools that are the internationally recognised as the best standard IT development & monitoring tools. All our tools incorporate AI technology.ย  With a massive rise in daily attempts of website hacking and insertion of malicious code into websites in Zanzibar, we build, monitor and maintain sustainable and secure websites for your peace of mind.

Contact us today for a free consultation! We’ll discuss your needs and find a perfect personal solution for you.

Our Vision

Your dreams are our passion. We aim to provide you with a personalised IT solution that is efficient, affordable, works in today's AI world and is locally sustainable. Simply the Best!

Simply IT - Our Story (Pick a Year)

  1. Nov, 2016
    Foundation of the Company

    Simply IT was established in 2016.ย  Working initially from an office built in her home Shireen, slowly grew a solid client base, using her skills in marketing and a strong network of technical ability in Zanzibar and in Dar es Salaam.ย 

  2. Oct, 2018
    Zanzibar Tourism Show

    Simply IT was represented strongly at the October 2018 Zanzibar Tourism Show and steadily expanded it's technical team to accommodate the resulting increase in customers.

  3. Nov, 2019
    Expansion of the Company

    With a steady increase in the number of clients in Zanzibar requiring web-design, online marketing and e-commerce Simply IT added to its international team of professionals.

  4. App development in Tanzania
    Mar, 2020
    Covid 19 Challenges

    Despite the challenges of a worldwide Covid-19 crisis, Simply IT continued to grow.ย  Shireen recruited a European who was living in Stone Town.ย  He is an expert in web-development, Search Engine and Social Media Optimisation.ย  This allowed Simply IT to continue to grow sustainably and locally to facilitate businesses in the tourism sector to consolidate their online marketing presence even in the challenges of the pandemic.ย  Towards the end of the year Simply IT added more to its international team and finished the year strongly.

  5. Jan, 2021
    Growth Spurt

    Simply IT has seen steady growth in 2021. More clients and expansion of our services as Covid-19 subsided.ย  We recruited a new developer and welcomed, Arsheen a new Social Media expert to the team.ย  We are now looking to add another local SEO and hardware expert.ย  As the world recovers from a global pandemic businesses are seeing the need for more online presence, contactless solutions and e-commerce websites to promote and sell services and products.ย  May 2021 saw a major shift in how Google Search deals with websites.ย  ย (See our knowledgebase article about theย  Google Search changes here).ย 

    We successfully implemented several internet, wifi and firewall WAN/LAN solutions for hotels and educational establishments.

  6. Jan, 2022
    Consistent Growth

    Simply IT grows steadily.ย  In 2022 growth accelerated through the gears. Simply IT added three new members to the team.ย  A Kenyan website developer, a developer and server hosting technician in Tanzania, and an intern in Zanzibar.ย  All to helping to provide a high degree of professionalism to over 30 clients, top quality website design, 24/7 customer support and speed across all our other services.

  7. Ecommerce Shopping Websites Zanzibar
    Jan, 2023
    Expansion, New Office & AI

    In 2023 we hit the road running.ย  5 websites designed for Zanzibar, East African and UK clients went live in the first week of January.ย  We added 2 digital marketing social responsible projects one in Zanzibar and one in UK.ย  We develop website projects for free for worthy charitable causes.ย  If you are an NGO check us out for discounts.ย  Like the rest of the world we have gone from a jog to a sprint in the Artificial Intelligence race that will see every sector affected by AI. Not just SEO, Digital Marketing, Website Design and web development... but every aspect of life on the planet.ย  In 2023 weย  designed websites in other languages for Europe and East Africa! Simply IT was the first Digital Marketing agency in Zanzibar to fully use AI to develop multilingual websites.ย  Now we use AI in all our tools. We took on two new staff and moved to new offices at Migoz Plaza in Zanzibar.

  8. Jan, 2024
    Going Global into Europe

    We have now created websites in Europe and in East Africa. Our vision is to expand globally like ripples on a pond.ย  We added two more website developers from Kenya and Tanzania to the team in the first week of January 2024.ย  We partnered with a professional photographer for content creation for Social Media Management Team.ย 

    Simply IT Global opened our Europe office on 8th April 2024 in Covent Garden, London UK. Our East Africa office continues to be based in Zanzibar, Tanzania.ย 

Meet Our International Team of Experts

A combined 125 years in Digital Marketing & IT sector we bring wise professional vitality to every IT project
Shireen

Founder

Shireen Jivi started work in IT in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. In 2016 she established Simply IT, start-up digital marketing agency in Zanzibar. Shireen put together a strong team of international professionals and Simply IT grew steadily attracting clients in East Africa & Europe. How does she do this as a Mum of two boys?

Pops

IT & Business Consultant

Pops has been in the IT industry since 1978. Responsible for network installations in Europe, Asia, USA & Africa. In the 90โ€™s Pops became IT Director of a large global organisation, overseeing IT in 43 countries. In the past few decades he specialised as an digital marketing consultant and business coach.

Eb (Ebrahim)

Projects Coordinator

Eb is from Mombasa, Kenya. We've yet to see a faster website developer or coder. We nickname him 'Flash Genie!' due to his magical speed at website development. He has all round skills in IT acquired in the industry for 10 years. Eb designs websites & codes in his sleep... but we have yet to see him sleep!

Insi (Insiya)

Social Media Manager

Insi is from Tanzania. Having studied in UK for her BSc in Business, Insi may well be the only one who understands Pop's sense of humour. With lots of experience and a great eye for marketing, she appreciates global diversity and loves keeping up with every new development in technology and PR.

Max (Andrew)

Graphics & Web Designer

Max from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania is an accomplished website developer, technician and designer. He has been in the IT business over 10 years and IT freelancer for 6 years. He is a true tech with sophistication, flair & style (was he a model?).

Naz (Nasser)

Web Developer

Naz has been professionally designing websites since January 2019. He lives in Kenya and has a real passion for educating others online in the skills of website development and design. Naz has an amazing smile and loves good coffee.

Aika

Website Designer

Aika (which means 'love song' in Japanese) is from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. She is a website developer and graphics guru. She smiles all the time, studies around the clock and works hard. We do wonder how Aika has acquired the superpower of never sleeping!?!

Nix (Nickson)

Web Designer & SEO Expert

Nix is a experienced UI/UX designer, WordPress developer, graphics designer, and digital marketing expert. Nix has a passion for creating captivating user experiences. He really loves his home in beautiful Arusha Tanzania. Nix has a great sense of humour.

Naima

Legal Services

Naima trained and practiced as a lawyer in East Africa. She is highly versatile in co-operative law in Zanzibar and a valued member of the Simply IT team, whilst being a mother to four wonderful children - two boys and two girls! Her laugh is infectious!

Taz (Tazneem)

Social Media Manager

Taz is from Tanzania. She has extensive experience in social media marketing and enjoys keeping up with all the latest tools for maximizing results from social media platforms. Taz is a great Mum and is passionate about the stories she sees everywhere.

Samiha

Financial Solutions

Samiha is a very successful accountant and financial advisor with her own company, Sazali Consultancy - She is well versed in online financial solutions as well as the financial legalities in all sectors of business in Tanzania - she is a coffee expert too!

Excellent Local Support
Because we are based in Zanzibar, Tanzania in East Africa we can provide the full skills of our international IT support team directly to you. In 2024 we opened an office in London UK.
International Team
The Simply IT team is truly multi-national with decades of solid IT experience around the globe. We are trained, experienced IT professionals. Don't accept anything else.
Faster AI Performance
We pride ourselves on our aim to help you reach your goals on time, with professional customer care, industry standard AI based tools, with integrity, and all within your budget.

Knowledgebase Articles

Read more
9 Design tips for Multilingual Seo websites by Simply IT Tanzania
Podcast
Pops (Digital Marketing Consultant Tanzania)

Design Tips For Your Multilingual Website

Todayย I’m going to take you through some design tips for your multilingual website! Website design isย important, and here’s some extra considerationsย ย to take into account for your multilingual website.ย So let’s take a look at these!

Great Websites in Zanzibar Tanzania
Business
Pops (Digital Marketing Consultant Tanzania)

What makes a Good Website?

Whatever your business or hobby, simply having a website is not enough – you need to ensure that your website is seen, is effective, user-friendly and engaging. Focus on the four pillars of a great website.

What our Customers Say

Read All Testimonials
Simply IT Zanzibar delivered! My wish-list was short and tough: Beautifully designed ecommerce website, reliable & quick to load on a mobile, and I needed to be top in Search Engine results for over 20 keywords. Simply IT did it on time, within budget and in style. I host with them and I get a monthly report showing exactly how I am doing on my social media marketing campaigns and my website rankings. My only regret is not switching to them from my European web agency earlier.
Benjamin J
Benjamin J
Business Owner
I highly recommend Simply IT as digital consultants. They have intuitive design sense, and take a holistic view on projects.
Shabhir Zavvery
Shabhir Zavvery
CFO
We found Simply IT great to work with. It is very rare to find somebody who has equal strengths in both creative as well as technical aspects of a project. Simply IT are very professional, prompt and dedicated.
Siddiqa Padhani
Siddiqa Padhani
Lead Manager
Simply IT are persistent and positive. From gathering concise requirements to automating manual processes with a great user interface design. A team who are enthusiastic about the success of their project
Gibbons Mwakubusi
Gibbons Mwakubusi
CEO
We have always used Simply IT for our internal software solutions, website and our PC and network security support. They are always ahead of the game. It's been a weight of my mind, knowing they are a text, email or phone call away.
Ben J
Ben J
Director

Our Partners

All Our Partners
we are supporting our many partners, businesses and NGO's in Zanzibar. To see more of our clients visit Our Partner's page.

Our Instagram

Bank of Tanzania warned of sharp rise of 84% in digital theft in Oct to Dec 2023 on the previous quarter.

We decided it was time to address the issue of phishing scams in our latest Knowledgebase blog article (link in our bio โฌ†๏ธ). Please stay Cyber Safe!

According to African Cybersecurity Research most people donโ€™t know what a phishing scam looks like or how their actions can result in their systems becoming infected.

๐Ÿ˜ฑ But, far worse is that 46% of consumers said they trusted emails from people they knew! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

So, scammers have got clever and send messages to you on email, SMS or WhatsApp from contacts you know, or well-known, trusted businesses like Apple, Netflix, or your bank. Even Simply ITโ€™s name has been fraudulently used!

Questions we have been asked recently on the rise of Phishing scams in Tanzania and East Africa:
๐Ÿ˜ฑ โ€œWhat is a phishing scam?โ€
๐Ÿ˜ฑ โ€œHow should I check if this email is a phishing scam?โ€
๐Ÿ˜ฑ โ€œCan I be scammed on social media or in WhatsApp messages?โ€
๐Ÿ˜ฑ โ€œMy business is well known in Tanzania and our name and contact details have been used fraudulently by a phishing scam. What should I do to protect the reputation of my business because of scams?โ€

We answer all these questions and more in our blog on Phishing Scams in Tanzania (link in our bio โฌ†๏ธ)

Services we offer at Simply IT (we do NOT outsource to others):

โœ… Web Design and Development
โœ… Multilingual website & SEO
โœ… Social Media Marketing
โœ… Content Creation
โœ… AI Search Everywhere Optimization
โœ… Website & Email Hosting
โœ… Marketing Consultancy

โ€ฆmore!

Contact us for a chat see our website link in our bio ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿฝ

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Wishing you and all all your family and friends a joyful Eid filled with love,
happiness, and blessings.
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