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Evans Mgode

Built at Meta Global AI Developer Hackathon · Oct 26, 2026 · Remote

Demo video · Here's your 3-minute Demo Video Script - just record screen + voice: *[0:00 - 0:20] INTRO* "Hello, I'm Evans Mgode from Lilongwe, Malawi. I built a solution that connects local businesses using Meta products and partner technologies like Moda fireworks, Airtel Money and ESCOM." *[0:20 - 1:00] PROBLEM* "In Malawi, customers struggle to get info about products, prices and safety. Businesses lose sales because they can't reply fast on WhatsApp and Facebook." *[1:00 - 2:00] SOLUTION - LIVE DEMO* "Watch: 1. Customer messages on WhatsApp Business - my AI powered by Meta's Llama replies instantly about Moda fireworks safety and price. 2. Same on Facebook Messenger. 3. It accepts Airtel Money /…

*Project Description to paste on GitHub:* *Title: Malawi Business Assistant - AI Powered by Meta Llama* This is an AI assistant built for small businesses in Malawi using Meta's Llama and WhatsApp Business API. *Problem:* Most small businesses in Lilongwe like Moda Fireworks shops struggle to reply to customers on WhatsApp and Facebook quickly. *Solution:* Our AI bot auto-replies in Chichewa and English, handles Airtel Money payments info, ESCOM bill reminders, and product orders 24/7 even with low data. *Built with Meta Products:* - Llama 3 for smart replies - WhatsApp Business API - Facebook Messenger API *Created by:* Evans Mgode, Lilongwe, Malawi

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