Embakh-Solutions/Zimba-Moves

Zimba Moves is a full-stack web application that connects customers with verified moving service providers in South Africa. The platform streamlines the entire moving process from quote requests to payment, creating a transparent marketplace for furniture removal and relocation services. # Zimba-Moves A full-stack marketplace platform that connects customers needing relocation services with verified moving companies across South Africa. Zimba-Moves streamlines the entire moving process — from quote requests through to booking confirmation and post-move reviews. --- ## The Problem Finding a reliable moving company in South Africa is a fragmented, trust-deficient process. Customers rely on word-of-mouth or unverified listings, have no way to compare prices transparently, and no platform holds moving companies accountable for service quality. Zimba-Moves solves this by creating a structured, verified marketplace where the entire moving workflow happens in one place. --- ## What It Does - **Quote requests** — Customers submit a move request with details including pickup location, destination, move date, and inventory size - **Competitive quoting** — Verified moving companies on the platform review the request and submit their quotes back to the customer - **Quote comparison** — Customers compare submitted quotes side by side and accept the offer that suits them - **Booking and scheduling** — Once a quote is accepted, the booking is confirmed and the move is scheduled within the platform - **Reviews and ratings** — After a completed move, customers leave reviews that build each company's public reputation on the platform - **Admin verification** — Moving companies go through an admin approval process before they can list and quote on the platform — ensuring only legitimate operators participate --- ## Tech Stack | Layer | Technology | |---|---| | Frontend | React, TypeScript | | Backend | Node.js, Express | | Database | PostgreSQL | | Authentication | JWT, Role-based access control | --- ## System Architecture ``` Client (React + TypeScript) │ ▼ REST API (Node.js + Express) │ ├── Auth Service (JWT + RBAC) ├── Quote Request Service ├── Company Quoting Service ├── Booking & Scheduling Service ├── Reviews & Ratings Service └── Admin Verification …