Unclefole/KwachaNow

KwachaNow is a modern African community and marketplace hub — connecting people through travel, food, culture, and business. Features include an interactive Africa map, community listings with escrow and delivery, AI insights (Trends Pulse), and profiles all in a unified deep green design. # KwachaNow - African Economic & Cultural Platform > A modern, full-stack web application showcasing African countries' economic data, cultural insights, and interactive features powered by AI. ## About KwachaNow KwachaNow is a comprehensive platform dedicated to showcasing the economic potential and rich cultural heritage of African nations. The platform provides real-time economic data, interactive maps, cultural insights, and AI-powered assistance to help users explore and understand the African continent's diverse landscape. ### Key Features - **Interactive Africa Map**: Explore countries with detailed economic and cultural data - **Real-time Economic Data**: Currency rates, market information, and economic indicators - **Cultural Insights**: Traditional practices, modern developments, and cultural heritage - **AI-Powered Chat**: Get instant answers about African countries and cultures - **Travel Information**: Comprehensive travel guides and recommendations - **Business Intelligence**: Market opportunities and business insights - **Community Features**: User profiles and community engagement tools ## Quick Start ### Prerequisites - **Node.js** 18+ and npm/pnpm - **Docker** and Docker Compose (for containerized development) - **PostgreSQL** (or use Docker) ### Installation 1. **Clone the repository** ```bash git clone github.com cd kwachanow ``` 2. **Install dependencies** ```bash npm install ``` 3. **Environment setup** ```bash cp .env.example .env # Edit .env with your configuration ``` 4. **Database setup** ```bash npx prisma migrate dev npx prisma db seed ``` 5. **Start development servers** ```bash npm run dev ``` The application will be available at `localhost` ### Docker Development ```bash # Start all services docker-compose up -d # View logs docker-compose logs -f # Stop services docker-compose down ``` ## Project Structure ``` kwachanow-app/ ├── src/ # Frontend sou …