How to use this website
A guided tour of Madeinafrica.io
The first platform of its kind in Africa. Whether you are an African SME or a global buyer, here is how to connect, trade and move goods — step by step.
01 · Create your account
Sign up as a buyer (free) or a seller. Sellers pick a membership tier and start verification.
02 · Search 16 SADC nations
Filter by country, industry, accreditation, rating, MOQ and seller tier. Open any company mini-website.
03 · Read a company mini-website
Review products, certifications, ratings, logistics terms and governing-body surety badges.
04 · Post or answer an RFQ
Buyers post structured RFQs; matched suppliers submit quotes. Compare side by side.
05 · Trade with escrow
Pay into escrow by SWIFT, EFT, M-Pesa or Flutterwave. Funds release only on confirmation.
06 · Upgrade, advertise & bid
Move up tiers, run sponsored listings and bid for Top Spot in search, category and country.
07 · Leave a 5-star review
After a completed trade, rate your partner. Reviews feed quality scores and Gold eligibility.
08 · Ask SADC Trade AI
Get help finding suppliers, drafting RFQs, or understanding escrow and logistics — 24/7.
