Sanganai is Zimbabwe's trusted marketplace where anyone can buy, sell, and discover — from a phone in Mbare to a laptop in Borrowdale.
50K+
Active Listings
12K+
Verified Sellers
14
Categories
10+
Cities Covered
Our Mission
We believe every Zimbabwean deserves a fair, simple, and safe way to trade. Whether you're a small business owner in Mutare, a student in Gweru selling a laptop, or a family in Harare looking for affordable furniture — Sanganai is for you.
We built Sanganai because we saw how much buying and selling was happening on scattered WhatsApp groups and Facebook pages, with no safety net and no search. We wanted to fix that.
Our vision
“A Zimbabwe where every individual and business can reach any buyer — a single trusted space where buyers and sellers meet, trade, and grow together, instantly, safely, and for free.”
Ian Marware & Strive Chitakatira
Co-Founders & CEOs
What we stand for
Every seller is verified and all listings reviewed. We protect both buyers and sellers with transparent profiles and secure communication.
Built for Zimbabweans, by Zimbabweans. We understand local needs — from USD pricing to WhatsApp-first communication.
List in under 2 minutes. No complicated forms, no waiting for approval. Your listing goes live instantly and reaches thousands of buyers.
Designed for smartphones. Browse, save, message sellers, and manage your listings from anywhere — on any device.
Our story
2022
Sanganai founded in Harare with a vision to digitise Zimbabwe's informal markets.
2023
Launched beta with 500 listings. Expanded to Bulawayo and Mutare within 6 months.
2024
Crossed 10,000 active listings. Introduced verified seller badges and WhatsApp integration.
2025
Reached 50,000 listings across 10+ cities. Launched mobile app and in-app messaging.
The people
A small, passionate team based in Harare, building the future of commerce in Zimbabwe.
Ian Marware
Co-Founder & CEO
Strive Chitakatira
Co-Founder & CEO
Rudo Maziwisa
Head of Product
Farai Ncube
Head of Operations
Chiedza Mpofu
Marketing Lead
Tinashe Dube
Customer Success
Whether you're buying or selling, it's free and takes less than 2 minutes to get started.