About Us

Who we are
Taropa Technologies moved away from the original Distribution Business Model to simplify business between resellers/dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
We’ve evolved into a Channel Development Partner (CDP) role, offering distribution on a new scale. We provide new products, solutions and value added support to both existing and potential resellers/dealers in South Africa and the Rest of Southern Africa (ROSAF).
Our product portfolio has been carefully selected to meet the constantly changing trends and demands in today’s working environment. Our strong and dedicated service team offers world-class support and fully accredited technical training.
When you partner with Taropa Technologies, we can confidently facilitate and create ease of business. The full benefits of our unique relationship with top OEM’s are offered to our Partners by understanding their policies, procedures and dealings. This ensures that Taropa’s Partners have a unique selling point from the biggest brands currently in the market.
Our History
2022
2021
2019 - 2020
2018
2016 - 2017
2012 - 2015
2007 - 2011
Values
- 2007 - 20011: Established as a dedicated Samsung A4 Managed Print Office Automation Distributor in South Africa. Launched Samsing A3 Managed Print Line Up. Provided full turnkey sales & service solutions.
- 2012 - 2015: Established strong footprint in Office Automation on both sales and service support. Leading channel development partner in distribution for Samsung print.
- 2016 - 2017: HP acquires Samsung Print division for $1.2bn. Taropa is appointed the only Tier 1 distributor for Southern Africa to supply the new S-print brand under HP(Samsung) Taropa joins Octopi group holdings
- 2018: Taropa becomes the only master dealer for HP in Southern Africa. One out of eleven in the world.
- 2019 - 2020 Introducing HP managed print to resellers. Expanded product offering to include furniture and security solutions. Launched dealer portal. Appointed as preferred MPS monitor distributor and solutions specialist. Octopi group holdings achieve level 1 B-BBEE status
- 2021: Launched Canon Large Format Printer range, Expanded CCTV offering, Partnered with Octopi finance solutions for tailored rental offerings.
- 2022: Became Channel Development Partner for LunarX on Dahua CCTV. Cape Town office and distribution hub. Expanded A4 offering with Lexmark.


Vision
Our vision is to partner with leading brands to facilitate growth in the Southern African market by partnering with resellers/dealers who share our goals and values.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure our partners are equipped with the necessary training and accreditation to be able to sell and support products and solutions of leading brands that will give them a competitive edge in the market.
Values
We believe in ethical, transparent and socially responsible business practices and relations. We partner with OEMs and resellers/dealers with the same core values, ensuring sustainable long-term relationships.
Our Culture and Team
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African proverb.
At Taropa Technologies we believe in the strength of unity and working together to achieve common goals.
Each person in our team adds tremendous value and plays a vital role in the success of our company and delivering excellent service to our Partners.
We pride ourselves in developing our staff to grow within our company or the group.


Our Presence
Taropa has a dedicated sales and technical team that provides support to our network of partners in South Africa and other African nations.
In order to ensure that we offer the appropriate solutions and support, we take pride in developing close connections with our partners and learn about their business challenges and potential for market expansion.
Countries of presence: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Lesotho.
Octopi Group
Our Group
Taropa Technologies is a subsidiary within the Octopi Group Holdings Company







Octopi Group
Our Group
Taropa Technologies is a subsidiary within the Octopi Group Holdings group







Our Board of Directors
- B. Spitholt CA (SA)
- B.K.V. De Nill CA (SA)
- Y. Samrod
- C.A. Daniel
- N.T. Mophatlane
- L.I. Mophatlane
- B. Spitholt CA (SA)
- B.K.V. De Nill CA (SA)
- Y. Samrod
- C.A. Daniel
- N.T. Mophatlane
- L.I. Mophatlane
Making an impact
Taropa Technologies, part of the Octopi Group, is a proud Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 contributor.
Our passion for transformation has led us on a journey to embrace the need for change and harness the strength and power of diversity in the workplace.
We are committed to empowering individuals and serving the communities around us through ongoing skill development and learnership program.
Taropa provides opportunities for unskilled individuals to participate actively in the job market through organisations we have partnered with.
