Press & Media
Resources for journalists, bloggers, and researchers covering e-commerce and digital trade in Tanzania.
About Sokopana
Sokopana is Tanzania's online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers across the country. We support local entrepreneurs with mobile money checkout, verified seller profiles, and buyer protection on every order.
- Founded in Arusha, Tanzania — the heart of Tanzania's trade corridor.
- Supports mobile money payments including M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas (Tigo), and Airtel Money.
- Sellers list products for free and reach buyers across Tanzania.
- Every order is backed by Sokopana's buyer protection guarantee.
- Available in English and Swahili to serve Tanzania's diverse communities.
Coverage topics
Story angles and data points for editorial coverage.
E-commerce growth in Tanzania
How mobile money is unlocking online trade for SMEs in Tanzania.
Mobile money and digital payments
Sokopana's integration of M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas, and Airtel Money as first-class checkout options.
Small business and entrepreneurship
How local sellers use Sokopana to reach buyers beyond their city or country.
African tech and startup ecosystem
Building a marketplace for Tanzania's unique trade patterns and payment infrastructure.
Brand assets
Download our logo, brand guidelines, and product screenshots for editorial use. All assets are provided under a media licence for editorial coverage of Sokopana.
To request brand assets, email [email protected]
Media enquiries
For press interviews, data requests, partnership announcements, or high-resolution brand assets, contact our media team.
[email protected]We aim to respond within 24 hours on business days.
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