Building Nsikacart in public has been interesting. Right now, we’re still early. We have a small number of users and listings - but that’s exactly where the learning is happening. One thing became clear quickly: Most marketplaces assume payments should happen inside the platform. But in Malawi, that’s not always how people prefer to trade. So instead of forcing payments, Nsikacart currently focuses on something simpler: connecting buyers and sellers directly - like a real “nsika” (market). This removes friction: No payment setup required Easier onboarding More natural conversations between buyers and sellers At this stage, we’re not chasing scale. We’re testing behavior. How do people browse? What makes them engage? What makes them trust a listing? Those answers will shape what Nsikacart becomes. If you’re curious, you can check it out here: https://nsikacart.vercel.app Still early. Still learning. Still building.

Nsikacart

Digitizing Local Buying & Selling

Digitizing Local Buying & Selling