Central African Republic: Warani, a first acclaimed home delivery service

2024-01-18 23:00:11

In the Central African Republic, the population now has the possibility of using an application to have all types of products delivered in the capital. There are renowned establishments such as the Bangui Mall, the Prima supermarket and even catering establishments such as Cafrina, the Grand Café or the Relais des chasses. This online platform is called Warani, (“ find the product » in Sango). Launched three months ago, it already has 2,500 active users.

From our correspondent in Bangui,

At the start of the afternoon, Fiston Tongo, a young courier who is starting his day, receives an order from an agency. He leaves his workplace a few steps from the city center with the order carefully placed in a metal box hanging behind his motorcycle.

« Our daily life consists of satisfying our customersexplains the delivery man. If there is an order, management receives notification from the customer. It gives us all the necessary information, namely the customer’s address, the address of the restaurant where we will pick up the product in question to deliver it to our customer. »

This team made up of young people is the only one specialized in delivery in Bangui. They are seen in the capital on motorbikes or bicycles dressed in dark blue t-shirts.

Time saving

Overloaded at the office, Prédestin Voungo ordered his lunch on Warani and received it in record time. “ I ordered two dishes of yabanda at 1,500 CFA francs each, so that makes 3 000 CFA francs, with the cost of delivery, that gives me a balance of 4 000 CFA francsexplains Prédestin Voungo. The price is very affordable. I’m working, I couldn’t go out. I really like having it delivered directly to the office in such a short time. The value for money is ok for me. »

After delivering his client, Fiston fixes the laces of his sneakers and leaves for another meeting. It’s going to be a race until the evening. “ I work seven days a week, but time slots vary depending on the sectorhe specifies. We work in all the districts of the capital, but there are certain sectors where we cannot go late hours because of insecurity. We are at the service of all Central Africans. »

Develop the visibility of local businesses

Vianney Kanda is the managing director of Warani. In three months, his company has come a long way and is contributing to the development of the Central African economy, he believes. “ It aims to respond to concrete needs while stimulating the national economy. We improve access to services and products. We make food products and a range of sales products very accessible to populations. This includes local, national and international products », Explains the boss.

And to add: “ we contribute to diversifying the demand and supply available on the market. It is a form of support for local businesses by highlighting merchants’ products to stimulate the economy. This creates jobs and gives small and medium-sized businesses the opportunity to assert themselves. »

For now, Warani is working on a 12 km radius. This application also helps tourists find apartments and places to relax.

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