Zugzwang Pvt Ltd ·

Zugzwang

We design and build software for business, science, and finance — in Zimbabwe and across the world.

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Companies we've worked with

MIT GOV/LAB
Grassroot Civic Tech
BP
NUST
Jupiter
Shakesperium
Changamire
NHM
Dynamic Civils
Services

What we build

From a single landing page to a fleet of drones, we ship software that earns its keep. Every system is built from scratch and tailored to the job.

Custom Software

Bespoke systems — ERPs, CRMs, automation — built around how your business actually works.

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Stock Market Software

Expert advisors, news analysis and backtesting for traders who want an edge.

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Machine Learning & AI

Classifiers, regressors and private LLMs — trained, fine-tuned, and running offline if you like.

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Drone-Fleet Software

Mission planning, telemetry and fleet control — from a single drone to an autonomous swarm.

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Custom Websites

Clean, fast websites built to convert — from a portfolio to a full store.

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Cybersecurity Assessment

Authorised assessments, pen testing and CTEM — know your exposure and meet POTRAZ.

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Our work

Selected work

A selection of the work we're proud of.

Luna command-line research AI
LinuxPythonAI

Luna — a command-line research AI that predates ChatGPT

Built by hand, over a decade ago, with web crawlers, port scanners and a few Easter eggs along the way.

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Zugzwang chess platform
ChessTypeScriptReal-time

Origin story — a chess platform that lets you play for money

The MVP that became Zugzwang. A real-time arena where skill, not chance, pays the bills.

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LLM integration
LLMPythonRust

Private LLM integrations — AI that never leaves your building

Offline, fine-tuned language models with no vendor lock-in and no monthly ransom.

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Corporate systems
CMSCorporate

Corporate systems — integrated business management tools

End-to-end systems that tie accounting, operations and reporting into one quiet, reliable machine.

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Why us

How we work

No jargon, no theatre. Three habits that keep every project calm, on budget, and on target.

We listen first

Before any code, we learn how your business actually runs — so the software fits you, not the other way around.

One precise move

Once we understand the problem, we act deliberately. A single clean solution, no endless revisions — so you can get back to work.

Built to last

Tested from the first line. Software that rarely fails, and rarely needs us back — but we're here when it does.

Research

From the lab

Notes and tutorials from our research and development.

Code Hacks

Making a multi-agent LLM API with Python & FastAPI

Route each request to the model best suited for the subject matter.

LLM · Python Code Hacks

Build & deploy an HTTPS server with Node.js & Render

Servers are the backbone of everything on the internet.

Node.js · Render Opinion

Rust is the future of programming. Fight us.

Extremely fast, beautiful syntax — Rust can build anything.

Rust
Testimonials

What partners say

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I've been working with this company for a few years now, and I can say without hesitation they are the best in their field. Responsive, professional, excellent support.
Luke JordanLuke JordanFounder & CEO, Grassroot Civic Tech
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Zugzwang has been a game-changer for my business. The team always goes above and beyond to deliver on time and within budget.
Mpiliso DubeMpliso DubeFounder, Dynamic Civils
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Some services feel too good to be true. Solid work ethic, punctual in everything. We need more companies like this.
James RufaroJames RufaroFounder, ZimEvents
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