DGS Africa (TrustConnect) - Marketplace for Verified Services

Design and development of DGS Africa (TrustConnect Africa), a continent-scale SaaS/Marketplace web platform designed to formalize and secure connections between clients and local service providers in Africa.

Objectives & Key Challenges

• Trust Ecosystem: Establish a verified network through identity checks (encrypted national ID verification yielding a "Verified Profile" badge).
  
• Hyper-Local Search: Enable ultra-precise geolocation filtering by Country, Region/City, Neighborhood, and a 2 to 10 km radius powered by Google Maps.
  
• Tailored Business Model: Implement a micro-transaction revenue model adapted to local market habits (contact unlock packs and professional subscriptions).
  

Technical Architecture & Features

• Frontend & UX (Next.js): Modern, mobile-first responsive interface featuring fast OTP/phone number authentication with zero complex forms.
  
• Geolocation System: Real-time Google Maps API integration for dynamic detection of nearby service providers.
  
• Content Management & Moderation (Sanity CMS): Centralized back-office for processing verification requests, securely reviewing IDs, and managing provider statuses (Pending, Verified, Rejected, Suspended).
  
• Multi-Operator Payment Integration: Seamless checkout supporting Wave, Orange Money, Free Money, MTN Mobile Money, and Moov Money for purchasing credits (e.g., Discovery Pack at 1,000 XOF).
  
• Reviews & Ratings System: Post-connection feedback mechanism to drive community-driven provider evaluations.