Release Notes

We’re excited to introduce the new Punguzo Merchant App, designed to give businesses full control over their operations—anytime, anywhere. This release empowers merchants with essential tools to manage products, inventory, sales, teams, and finances more efficiently on the go.

Key Features:

List Products – Merchants can now easily add new products to their store with images, prices, and descriptions in just a few taps.

Manage Inventory – Track stock levels in real time, get alerts for low inventory, and update product availability on the go.

View Orders – Access all incoming orders with detailed customer info, order status, and fulfillment options.

Process Refunds – Easily handle refund requests directly from the app with built-in approval workflows and mobile money integration.

Manage Operators & Branches – Assign user roles, add multiple branches, and control access to operations across your team.

Withdraw Funds – Instantly withdraw your earnings to your preferred mobile money wallet or linked bank account.

New UI - We've refreshed the entire user interface for a more intuitive, faster, and visually appealing experience—making it easier than ever for merchants and customers to navigate and transact..

AI-Powered Search - Introducing intelligent search powered by AI to help users find the right products faster. Results are smarter, more relevant, and adapt based on user behavior.

Backend Overhaul & API Integration - Our platform has undergone a complete backend transformation with a brand-new API-first architecture. Now supporting direct product listing to Punguzo from partners and other retail systems via our API, enabling seamless integration and real-time updates.

Improved Look & Feel – A more modern and seamless user interface for smoother navigation and interaction.

Shipping Costs for All Regions – Delivery pricing is now available across all locations for better cost transparency.

Changed Bottom Navigation – Redesigned for easier access to key features and improved user flow.

Product Analytics for Recommendations – Get personalized product suggestions based on your browsing and purchasing behavior.

Combined Wholesale & Retail Listings – Products are now clearly labeled as wholesale or retail, helping buyers quickly find the right option.

Easy Setup of Delivery Address – A more intuitive and error-free process to enter and save delivery addresses.

Elastic Search – Enjoy faster and more accurate search results using our new ElasticSearch integration.

Overview – Bold new look and smarter tools to boost merchant performance and buyer engagement. This release focuses on user experience, automation, and merchant empowerment—helping businesses convert more and manage better, all inside mobile money ecosystems.

Instagram-Style UX/UI – We’ve redesigned the entire buyer interface to feel social, swipeable, and familiar—making product discovery more enjoyable and visually engaging.

New Merchant Dashboard – A fully upgraded dashboard experience for sellers with quick stats, sales trends, product status, and order activity—all in one place.

SMS Follow-Up for Abandoned Carts – Buyers who leave items in their cart now receive automated SMS reminders, helping merchants recover lost sales effortlessly.

First Release – A powerful mobile-first sales platform enabling merchants to list, sell, and get paid instantly through mobile money.

Overview – We’re proud to launch the first version of Punguzo, built to simplify commerce for African businesses by embedding the shopping experience directly inside mobile money ecosystems like M-Pesa. Punguzo makes it easy for merchants to reach more buyers and get paid fast—no setup fees, no monthly charges.

List Products – Merchants can create product listings with photos, pricing, descriptions, and quantity details in minutes.

Instant Mobile Money Payments – Seamless checkout and instant payouts via mobile money (starting with M-Pesa Tanzania).

Mini App Integration – Customers can browse and purchase directly from within the M-Pesa app using the integrated Punguzo Mini App.

Merchant Portal – Web-based dashboard for tracking orders, managing products, and reviewing sales performance.

Customer Support Tools – Built-in communication features to help merchants follow up with buyers and handle order issues.

Zero Setup Fees – Merchants can sign up and start selling immediately with no upfront cost or monthly charges. Punguzo only earns a small commission per sale.