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InnoVent Partners with Circular Computing to deliver premium remanufactured laptops across Africa, boosting sustainable IT solutions.
In a major leap toward advancing environmentally responsible technology adoption in Africa, InnoVent Group, a leading IT asset rental and management solutions provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with UK-based Circular Computing, the global leader in remanufactured laptops. The alliance is set to redefine IT procurement across Africa, offering world-class remanufactured and refurbished laptops through InnoVent’s remarketing brand, Qrent.
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With exclusive distribution rights in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the partnership reinforces both companies’ commitment to environmental sustainability, tech accessibility, and the circular economy. It also places InnoVent at the forefront of the continent’s transition toward eco-conscious and cost-effective IT solutions.
“Traditional IT procurement comes with both a financial and environmental price,” says Kwirirai Rukowo, Managing Executive of Qrent. “Through this partnership, we are offering CIOs and businesses a smarter, sustainable alternative—without compromising on performance or reliability.”
Setting a New Standard in Remanufactured IT
Unlike standard refurbished devices, Circular Computing’s remanufacturing process follows a rigorous 360-step methodology, certified by the British Standards Institution (BSI). Each device undergoes complete disassembly, component-level inspection, replacement, and reassembly, resulting in a laptop that looks and performs “as new.”
These premium-grade laptops exceed traditional refurbishment standards, with:
- One universal quality grade
- A less than 3% RMA (Return Merchandise Authorisation) rate
- Full compliance with international remanufacturing benchmarks
- An eco-impact offset through a charity partnership with charity: water, providing clean water to a family for every laptop sold
“Our partnership with Circular Computing allows us to deliver a certified, sustainable product that helps organisations meet their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals,” Rukowo added. “We’re making it easier for African businesses to embrace circular technology without compromising on performance.”
Meeting Africa’s Growing Demand for Green Technology
As the demand for affordable, high-performance computing grows across the continent, especially in education, public service, and SMEs, this partnership provides a solution that balances cost-effectiveness with eco-consciousness.
Rod Neale, Founder and CEO of Circular Computing, commented: “We’re proud to partner with InnoVent and Qrent to bring our world-leading remanufactured laptops to Africa. This is more than just about access to IT—it’s about reshaping the continent’s approach to sustainability and digital inclusion.”
The collaboration allows CIOs to become key sustainability champions in their organisations by integrating high-quality, circular economy-driven IT hardware into their infrastructure, contributing directly to reduced e-waste and carbon emissions.
Why This Matters
- Eco-Friendly IT: Promotes carbon-neutral IT consumption across Africa.
- Cost-Effective Procurement: Reduces total cost of ownership for organisations.
- Quality Assurance: Devices meet or exceed new product standards, backed by BSI Kitemark certification.
- Sustainability Leadership: Supports companies in achieving ESG and CSR targets.
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Community Impact: Every purchase supports clean water initiatives via charity: water.
InnoVent–Circular Computing partnership sets a new benchmark
The InnoVent–Circular Computing partnership sets a new benchmark for sustainable IT in Africa. By delivering certified, remanufactured laptops to the African market, it opens a new era where technology, environmental responsibility, and social impact converge.
As organisations across the continent strive to meet ESG goals and embrace digital transformation, remanufactured laptops represent not just a smart choice—but a strategic one.
