Multi-vendor Marketplace
A central marketplace for buyers to discover products, events, stays, and auctions from verified sellers across Malawi.
Case Study — Flagship Product
Tambala Market
A Malawi-first marketplace we designed, built, and operate. Sellers get digital storefronts, local payments, and order management. Buyers get a trusted place to shop products, book stays, and buy tickets.
https://www.tambalamarket.store/
Snapshot
At a glance
- Product
- Tambala Market (25 Points flagship)
- Location
- Malawi
- Industry
- E-commerce, multi-vendor marketplace, local commerce, events, hospitality, and digital payments
- Project Type
- Full-stack marketplace platform, seller operating system, buyer commerce experience, admin and growth tooling
- Users
- Buyers, sellers (small businesses, informal traders, farmers, artisans, importers, wholesalers), and internal teams managing verification, product quality, campaigns, seller support, analytics, payouts, bookings, events, and marketplace growth
- Platform
- Multi-vendor marketplace with buyer, seller, admin, content, and growth roles
- Technology Focus
- Next.js, React, TypeScript, OneKhusa, Resend, PWA, mobile app architecture, and more
The Solution
25 Points built a full-stack commerce platform that combines the reach of a marketplace with the control of a branded seller storefront — all running on local payments, flexible delivery, and verified trust.
Before
Selling and buying online was fragmented
- Sellers had to build websites, integrate payments, manage hosting, and stitch separate tools together.
- Buyers relied on informal social commerce with no verified sellers, order tracking, or reliable refunds.
- Operations were scattered across social media, spreadsheets, and manual follow-up.
After
One marketplace built around Malawi's commerce
- One marketplace with branded storefronts, so sellers can sell online without building their own websites or payment stacks.
- Local payments and delivery built around how business is done in Malawi: mobile money, bank transfers, seller delivery, couriers, and pickup points.
- Verified sellers and moderated listings so buyers can shop, book stays, and buy tickets with confidence.
- Multi-vertical expansion beyond products into event ticketing, short-term stays, venues, and auctions.
- Admin, analytics, campaigns, and payout tools that let Tambala Market grow supply, demand, and operations from one place.
Product Preview
Inside the platform
A walk through the Tambala Market experience: from discovery and deals to checkout, fulfilment, and platform expansion into events and stays.
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Top Picks — curated featured products on the marketplace homepage.
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Featured Workflow
Seller Onboarding → Commerce → Events → Stays
This workflow shows how Tambala Market supports sellers, event organisers, and hosts from listing creation to fulfilment, check-in, and payout.
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Seller Registration
A seller creates an account and submits verification documents.
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Verification
The Tambala team reviews and approves the seller for marketplace access.
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Product Setup
The seller adds products, configures stock, pricing, delivery options, and organises collections.
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Storefront Launch
The seller shares their branded storefront URL to reach buyers.
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Buyer Discovery
A buyer searches or browses the marketplace and views product details.
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Checkout
The buyer adds items to cart and completes checkout using local payment options.
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Order Fulfilment
The seller manages fulfilment, updates order status, and coordinates delivery or pickup.
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Payout
After successful fulfilment, the seller receives payout from the platform.
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Event Creation
An organiser creates an event, sets ticket tiers, schedules, and venue details.
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Ticket Sales
Buyers purchase e-tickets, receive receipts, and get QR-coded tickets for entry.
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QR Check-in
Staff scan tickets at the gate to validate entry and track attendance.
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Stay Listing
A host lists a property, sets availability, pricing, house rules, and photos.
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Booking & Payout
Guests book stays, hosts manage check-ins, and receive payouts after checkout.
This workflow connects products, events, and stays into one commerce platform, giving sellers, organisers, and hosts a single operating system for reaching buyers and guests.
Key Modules
Platform capabilities by role
Seller Storefronts
Branded seller pages with shareable URLs, custom banners, collections, and product catalogues for independent seller identity.
Payment Integration
OneKhusa integration for mobile money and bank transfers, with order-linked payment tracking and reconciliation.
Seller Dashboard
A workspace for sellers to manage products, orders, stock, delivery, promotions, analytics, and storefront settings.
Buyer Dashboard
A buyer hub for order history, tickets, bookings, wishlist, saved collections, and transactional notifications.
Event Ticketing
Event creation, ticket sales, receipts, issued tickets, check-in tools, and event analytics for marketplace expansion.
Bookings & Auctions
Support for stays, venues, properties, availability, and auction workflows with bidding, buy-now, and watchlists.
Admin & Growth Tools
Verification workflows, product moderation, campaign management, analytics, seller support, and marketplace operations.
Value Delivered
Why it matters
- Shared commerce infrastructure — products, events, stays, venues, and auctions in one marketplace.
- Seller independence — storefronts, payments, orders, and delivery without building separate systems.
- Buyer trust — verified sellers, local payments, and order tracking instead of informal social commerce.
- Operational control — verification, moderation, campaigns, analytics, and payouts from a single admin workspace.
- Growth foundation — modular architecture and mobile-first design ready for new verticals and scale.
Technical Foundation
Built for scale and growth
Built with Next.js with App Router, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Authentication, Cloud Functions, Vercel, OneKhusa, Resend, Google Analytics, Jest, Playwright, PWA, mobile app architecture and more.
The platform was designed for ongoing expansion, seller growth services, and mobile-first commerce experiences across Malawi.
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