By: Isuru Parakrama
March 17, Colombo (LNW): In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s technology export sector, the first batch of 1,000 locally manufactured laptops has been successfully shipped to Zimbabwe.
This marks the beginning of what is expected to be a growing market for Sri Lankan-made laptops, as the country earns US$ 2 million from the initial consignment.
Sanjeewa Wickramanayake, Chairman of Ewis Colombo, a leading name in Sri Lanka’s ICT industry, revealed the exciting news during a press conference held on March 12.
He also announced that Zimbabwe has placed an additional order for 6,000 laptops, a clear indication of the demand for Sri Lankan products in the region.
Wickramanayake further shared that his company, which has been at the forefront of the country’s ICT sector for nearly four decades, has engaged in discussions with several other African nations, including South Africa and Sudan, to expand its laptop export business.
These conversations aim to open up new markets for Sri Lanka’s technological products, broadening the country’s international trade prospects.
For nearly 40 years, Ewis Colombo has been a trusted supplier of computers, not only to the education sector but also to businesses and government organisations across Sri Lanka.
Wickramanayake stressed that their products are available to anyone in need, highlighting the company’s commitment to making high-quality, affordable technology accessible to a wide range of customers.
The company’s global standing has been further solidified by its attainment of several international quality certifications, including ISO 9001 (2015), ISO 14001 (2015), as well as certifications from CF, FCC, and ROHS.
With a promising start in Zimbabwe and ongoing negotiations with other African nations, Sri Lanka is poised to expand its presence in the global tech market, contributing to the country’s economic growth and international reputation in the ICT sector.
