Africa led the world in medical drone delivery. Now, instant logistics leader Zipline announced a partnership with African e-commerce platform Jumia that will see the integration of Zipline's delivery system with Jumia's distribution network for the deployment of automated, on-demand delivery for e-commerce in Africa. "Using the latest instant logistics technology will allow Jumia to offer our consumers on-demand delivery of the products they need – instantly," said Apoorva Kumar, EVP Jumia, Group COO. "Whether they're ordering electronics, fashion, health, and beauty, or other categories, Zipline's instant logistics system will provide fast and convenient access. This will support Jumia's commitment to sustainability and innovation and provide much-needed access to rural and remote areas where conventional delivery services have challenges." A trial period was conducted across a variety of use cases with a range of assorted products, covering up to 2,500km in testing.