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Zara AI: Personal AI assistant in WhatsApp
Built for: People in South Africa who want one assistant inside the chat app they already use.
The problem
Everyday admin is spread across many apps: comparing prices, checking the weather and load-shedding, writing documents, remembering birthdays and booking appointments.
What we built
Zara, a personal AI assistant that lives inside WhatsApp. It works through slash commands, natural language and "Hello Zara", with no new app to install, and can place outbound calls to make bookings on your behalf.
Key capabilities
- Price comparison across South African retailers
- 07:00 morning briefings with weather, load-shedding and deals
- Documents on demand, plus reminders and birthdays
- Outbound calls via Africa's Talking for restaurant reservations and medical or service appointments, with calendar entries created after a confirmed call
- Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Photos, Tasks, Meet, Maps, Contacts and YouTube from WhatsApp
- Draft-then-approve gate before sending messages on your behalf
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Status and availability
Live. R99/month, works on any phone (per zaraai.digital).
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