Maxbit, The US based company which is regionally headquartered in Kuwait, is a prominent company specializing in digital transformation and electronic services. The company has secured a significant contract to enhance the digital infrastructure of the Zanzibar government, with a $35 million investment over a decade. This initiative involves leveraging its advanced Origami™️ platform integrated with artificial intelligence. The contract aligns with the government’s objectives to optimize public services and enhance the overall experience for residents and tourists visiting the renowned island in Tanzania.

This contract represents the culmination of Maxbit’s successive achievements in Kuwait across various sectors such as communications, universities, entertainment institutions, and clubs. 

In this context, Sherif El-Ghamry, CEO of Maxbit, expressed his delight at winning the contract, stating: “This project showcases Maxbit’s dedication to enhancing digital infrastructure in Africa and its pledge to offer its knowledge and systems to deliver top-notch service to the inhabitants and tourists of this renowned island. We are thrilled to collaborate with the Government of Zanzibar and utilize the Origami™️ platform to accomplish this objective.” 

He also mentioned that Maxbit is eager to inject these substantial investments into Tanzania, particularly anticipating a record rate of return on investment in addition to promoting ESG efforts and reducing carbon emissions which are among the main goals of Maxbit and Origami™️  platform.

El-Ghamry stated that they are in close communication with several African countries to offer comparable services. Additionally, they are in the process of finalizing discussions with a government in the Gulf region to collaborate on digital transformation through the Origami™️ platform.

The Managing Director (MD) of Zanzibar eGovernment Authority (eGAZ), Mr. Said Seif Said, asserted that the combination of ORIGAMI and their programs is a disruptive move and remains a deliberate decision on their part to position Zanzibar as a Pan-African sandbox for innovation and trade beyond powering TRUST, and efficiency in government service delivery.

“The ancient Japanese art called origami will be the key for providing advanced electronic services to companies, individuals, and visitors to Zanzibar, the island which has recently been ranked as the top destination to visit in the world according to the UK Bradt Guides report. Implementation of origami will help support our green island ambition as we seek to enable a paperless economy whose net savings have yearly estimated value of one hundred eighty million American dollars ( $180,000,000).

Mr. Yasser Rashad, Regional Director of Maxbit in Egypt and Africa, has affirmed that Origami™️ is fully prepared to offer intelligent electronic services in alignment with Zanzibar Vision 2027. This will support Zanzibar’s aspirations to become a prominent global tourist destination, particularly following its recent recognition as the world’s preferred marine tourist island in 2024. This collaboration is viewed as a model for discussions with various countries in the region, aiming for a swift and sustainable digital transformation. Such efforts are anticipated to elevate Zanzibar’s service standards and overall quality of life on international benchmarks.

The project will utilize the sophisticated digital transformation platform Origami™️, owned and operated by Maxbit. Origami™️ is recognized as a cutting-edge solution in the global digital transformation arena, offering a wide array of tools and technologies to assist governments and institutions in enhancing their operations and delivering innovative and efficient services. Through this platform, the Government of Zanzibar aims to bring about a fundamental change in the management and delivery of services, improving transparency and efficiency in governmental administration and supporting its efforts for governance (ESG).

The Origami™️ system comprises a cutting-edge array of tools boosted by artificial intelligence capabilities to improve a swift and dependable digital transformation experience, including:

• Origami™ Paperless
• Origami™ Robotics
• Origami™ STP
• Origami™ Digital signatures
• Origami™ signature verification
• Origami™ Authority integration
• Origami™ Dynamic webform
• Origami™ Workflow
• Origami™ Open communication
• Origami™ Mobile & Wallet
• Origami™ NO-CODE integration
• Origami™ Biometrics
• Origami™ OCR
• Origami™ Branding
• Origami™ Dynamic content creation
• Origami™ MAXVOTE
• Origami™ Image processing 
• Origami™ Archiving
• Origami™ Dashboard 
• Origami™ MAXQEUE

The project aims to enhance Zanzibar’s digital infrastructure significantly, improving citizens’ quality of life and attracting more tourists and investors to the island. Additionally, enhancing government services’ efficiency and transparency will boost citizens’ confidence and foster economic and social development in the region, while also ensuring accountability in government spending.

The project is anticipated to encompass the development of various electronic services, such as electronic payment systems, digital document management, and communication platforms with citizens, along with enhancing the technical infrastructure to facilitate these services.

Maxbit’s success in securing the digital transformation contract for the Government of Zanzibar signifies a significant advancement in the company’s efforts to broaden its service offerings in Africa and reinforce its position as a frontrunner in digital transformation. By collaborating with the Zanzibar government and leveraging the sophisticated Origami™️ platform, Maxbit aims to accomplish a thorough digital transformation that enhances the quality of life for citizens and elevates Zanzibar’s status as a premier tourist and investment hub.