Okava

For Build Contractors

Win Build Work.
Get Paid on Time.

Okava matches contractors to homeowners and developers with funded, ready-to-start projects then runs every build through milestone-based, escrow-protected payments.

Become a Verified Contractor

Building in Zimbabwe Has Changed

Today's clients expect more than a verbal quote and a WhatsApp update especially diaspora owners building from abroad.

Okava helps contractors meet these expectations while protecting cash flow and winning more funded work.

They want:

  • Verified contractors
  • Transparent pricing
  • Milestone-based payments
  • Remote progress visibility
  • Digital communication
  • Escrow-protected drawdowns

Why Contractors Choose Okava

Win funded projects, earn client trust faster, and protect your cash flow with milestone payments.

Win Funded Projects

Receive build enquiries from homeowners and developers with funded, ready-to-start projects, not tyre-kickers.

Build Trust Faster

An Okava verified-contractor badge and structured project visibility help reduce client hesitation and win you the quote.

Get Paid on Time

Get paid against approved milestones with escrow-protected, buyer-approved drawdowns, so cash flow follows the work.

Differentiate Your Brand

Stand out from informal and unverified operators through a professional digital presence and trusted workflows.

Okava brought us funded builds from diaspora owners we'd never have reached. Getting paid against approved milestones took the cash-flow stress out of every project.

Masimba Build Co.

Verified contractor · Harare, Zimbabwe

Construction site
Masimba Build Co.

Built for Modern Build Contractors

Everything you need to win funded work, manage builds and get paid on time in one platform.

Verified Contractor Profiles

Build credibility with professional company profiles, past-project showcases and verification status.

Funded Build Enquiries

Receive enquiries from buyers and developers whose projects are financed and ready to start.

Milestone-Based Payments

Get paid against approved construction milestones with escrow-protected, buyer-approved drawdowns.

Construction Progress Tracking

Share milestone updates, progress photos and project transparency for local and diaspora clients.

Client Communication Tools

Keep clients informed with notifications, updates and structured communication workflows.

One Dashboard, Full Audit Trail

Run quotes, milestones, drawdowns and updates from a single dashboard, with a full audit trail.

  • Win funded, ready-to-start build work
  • Build client trust through verification
  • Get paid against approved milestones
  • Share live construction progress
  • Run every build from one dashboard
  • Reach local and diaspora project owners

Built for Diaspora Project Owners

Millions of Zimbabweans abroad want to build back home but trust and oversight remain the biggest barriers. Okava helps bridge that gap.

Contractors who provide transparency and milestone accountability win more diaspora business.

  • Verified contractor status
  • Escrow-protected payments
  • Construction transparency
  • Remote progress visibility
  • Structured communication
  • Confidence to build from abroad

Contractor Onboarding

Four steps from application to going live on Okava.

  1. Apply to Join

    1

    Submit your company details, trade certifications and past projects you want to showcase.

  2. Verification & Due Diligence

    2

    Our team conducts onboarding checks, due diligence and verification of your business.

  3. Platform Setup

    3

    We set up your contractor profile, project showcase and team access on Okava.

  4. Go Live

    4

    Start receiving build enquiries, quoting projects and getting paid against milestones.

Simple Contractor Pricing

Transparent, performance-aligned pricing designed to support contractor growth.

Okava Verification

US$490

One-Time Fee, Per Submission

Pays for Okava's review of your verification documents. Not refunded on rejection; a resubmission is charged again.

Referral Lead Fee

US$150

Per Qualified Lead

Pay only for qualified, ready-to-start build enquiries delivered to you.

Success Fee

1%

Of Construction Value

Performance-aligned commission on each completed build won through Okava.

Build homes. From Anywhere.

Partner with Okava and connect your trade to funded, ready-to-start projects.

Become a Verified Contractor