How It Works

Buying on izebuy

You do not need an account to browse. Start from the home page to see the latest and featured listings, or dig into a specific area:

• Browse by category — open the categories page to drill into vehicles, electronics, property, services and more.
• Search & browse listings — the main listings page with the full search and filter bar.
• Explore on the map — on pages where the discovery map is shown you can pan around to see what is for sale near a place, or use the “Browse by city” shortcuts.

Open any listing to see its photos and video, price, description, location on a map, and the seller’s details. Tap the save (heart) button to keep a listing in your account for later.

When you are ready to enquire, contact the seller directly using their Call or WhatsApp button, or the “Ask a question” form on the listing. That message goes to the seller — izebuy is not part of the conversation, and we do not handle payment or delivery. Arrange those directly, and always safely (see below).

Searching, filtering & sorting

The filter bar sits above every listings grid. Type a keyword to search, then narrow the results with any combination of filters:

• Category — limit results to one category.
• Location — search any place in Malawi (or tap “Use my location”) and set a distance radius to see only listings around there.
• Price — show only Discounted items, “Contact for price” listings, or Free items.
• Currency — type a currency (for example MWK for Malawian Kwacha, or USD) to show listings priced in it.
• Date — restrict to a date range.

Then choose how to sort. Featured, Newest and Oldest are always available. Two more sorts unlock when you give them what they need:

• Price: low to high / high to low — choose a Currency first. Listings can be priced in different currencies, so price sorting only makes sense within one currency at a time.
• Nearest — set a Location first, then sort by distance to see the closest listings at the top.

Your selections apply instantly, and the results keep loading as you scroll.

Selling on izebuy

1. Create a free account. Register with your email and confirm it, or sign in with Google in one tap.
2. Post your listing. Use “Post an ad” and fill in the details. Add clear photos (and a video if you have one), choose the right category, set the location, enter a price in Malawian Kwacha or another currency — or mark it Free or “Contact for price” — and write an honest, detailed description in English or Chichewa. Good photos and a clear description sell far faster.
3. Go live. Depending on the site’s settings your listing may be quickly reviewed before it appears. Featured listings are always reviewed first.
4. Manage it in “My Ads”. Edit, save drafts, see each listing’s status (Active, Pending, Draft, Expired or Off), renew, or delete — all from your account.

Listings stay live for 30 days and then expire; renewing brings them back in one click. Posting is always free — and so is featuring , if you would like your ads to be featured, just contact us and ask.

Sellers & storefronts

As a seller you can have your own public storefront — a single page that gathers all of your live listings along with your contact details and location. It’s a simple shopfront you can share with a link, so returning buyers can see everything you have for sale in one place.

You decide whether you’re listed. In My Profile → Seller storefront, the “List my account as a seller” toggle controls it: switch it on to appear in the Sellers directory with your public seller page; switch it off to stay unlisted — you can still buy and sell as normal, you just won’t show up in the sellers list. You can change this at any time.

Trusted sellers can also carry a light-blue “Verified” badge next to their name on their listings and storefront. Verification is free — contact us to request it. The badge reassures buyers that you are a genuine, established seller.

Staying safe & reporting

Meet in a safe, public place, inspect the item before you pay, and never send money for goods you have not seen. If something feels wrong, walk away.

Found a problem listing or seller? Every listing and seller page has a “Report” link. Reports reach the izebuy team so we can act on them. (This is different from “Ask a question”, which goes to the seller.) Reporting suspicious or prohibited listings helps keep izebuy safe for everyone.

Your account & the app

A free account lets you post and manage listings, keep saved listings, and run your storefront. You can register with an email address or sign in with Google.

izebuy also installs like an app: open it in your phone’s browser and choose “Add to Home Screen”. You get an app icon, a full-screen experience, and basic offline support — no app store needed.

Contacting us

For help, featuring or verification, contact us through our contact form, by email or on our social channels.

A note for marketers: please do not use our contact channels for marketing, SEO, advertising, site-improvement or web-design offers. We do not take those enquiries.

Frequently asked questions