Meet AfriKonect — Your Personal B2B AI Concierge
Meet AfriKonect
Your Personal B2B AI Concierge
She guides suppliers, buyers & skills agents from first click to first sale — in any language.
More Than a Chatbot. She’s Your Trade Partner.
AfriKonect combines AI intelligence with deep SMWE marketplace knowledge to guide every user type from discovery to action.
She IS
Your AI-powered B2B marketplace concierge for SMWE Global — available 24/7, culturally aware, and built for Africa & global markets.
She DOES
- Guides onboarding for 4 user types
- Runs 10-question needs assessment
- Matches you to service categories
- Recommends Skills Agents
- Escalates to SMWE team
She KNOWS
- 6 knowledge base documents
- 7 service categories
- 6 skill agent categories
- All SMWE programs & pricing
- Live links to all 9 apps
Who Does AfriKonect Serve?
Click your user type and AfriKonect will guide you from here.
Featured Suppliers
Join our global B2B marketplace. Complete your needs assessment and get matched to buyers across Africa & the diaspora.
Join as a SupplierBuyers
Source products and services from verified global suppliers. Post your buying requirement and get matched in minutes.
Browse CatalogProfessional Skills Agents
Showcase your expertise across 6 categories. Keep 90% of every milestone. Get matched with clients who need your skills.
Apply as an AgentTrade Org Reps
List your organization in the SMWE Trade Directory. Connect your members to global trade opportunities.
Join Trade Directory — $5.99/moSee AfriKonect in Action
Try these example prompts or ask her anything about the SMWE marketplace.
🤖 AfriKonect AI Chat
Click a prompt below or start your own conversation.
1) Featured Supplier 2) Buyer
3) Professional Skills Agent 4) Trade Org Rep?
🤖 Full AI chat launching soon — powered by Tidio + OpenAI
Her 8 Core Functions
1. Welcome + User ID
Identifies Supplier, Buyer, Agent, or Trade Org Rep
2. 10-Question Assessment
Structured needs assessment tailored to your user type
3. Category Matching
Matches needs to 7 SMWE service categories
4. Skills Agent Recs
Recommends relevant Professional Skills Agents
5. Trade Directory Recs
Suggests aligned Trade Directory organizations
6. Buyer Guidance
Guides buyers on posting requirements & sourcing
7. Agent Showcase
Helps Skills Agents present services and get discovered
8. Summary + Escalation
Summarizes assessment & escalates to SMWE team
The 7 Service Categories AfriKonect Matches
Tell AfriKonect your challenge and she’ll recommend the right category instantly.
SMWE Services AfriKonect Offers
Every service can be explained, quoted, and connected through AfriKonect.
🌎 International Trade Assistance
Cross-border sourcing, customs guidance, and global market entry support.
Learn More🎦 AI Video Creation
Professional AI-generated video content for brands, products, and campaigns.
Learn More💻 Professional Website Development
Full-service website design and development for businesses of all sizes.
Learn More📋 Comprehensive Business Plan
Investor-ready business plans crafted by experienced strategists.
Learn More💡 Investor Pitch Deck
Compelling pitch decks that get you in front of the right investors.
Learn More📣 Full-Service Marketing Package
Social media, branding, content, and campaign management all in one.
Learn More🏫 Tradeshow Product Representation
Get your products showcased at global tradeshows via AAITC.
Learn More⚙ AfriKonect Powered By
💰 Earn While You Help — Become a Trade Ambassador
Refer suppliers and buyers to SMWE Global and earn real commissions on every deal.
B2C retail commission
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B2B bulk wholesale orders
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Per verified corporate supplier subscription
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How It Works — 3 Simple Steps
Pick Your User Type
Click your card above or start chatting. AfriKonect identifies who you are and what you need.
Answer 10 Quick Questions
Takes about 2 minutes. AfriKonect learns your business, goals, budget, and target markets.
Get Matched + Next Steps
Receive matched categories, recommended agents, trade orgs, and a summary. SMWE team follows up.
Ready? AfriKonect is Waiting.
Join thousands of suppliers, buyers, and agents already on the SMWE Global marketplace.
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Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association (AACCSA)
- American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Ethiopia
- Association of Ethiopian Insurers
- Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU)
- Construction Contractors Association of Ethiopia (CCAE)
- Ethiopian Bankers Association (EBA)
- Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA)
- Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association (ECEA)
- Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA)
- Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA)
- Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA)
- Ethiopian Pulses Oil Seeds and Spices Processors Exporters Association (EPOSEA)
- Ethiopian Textile and Garment Manufacturers Association (ETGMA)
- Information & Communication Technology Association – Ethiopia (ICT-ET)
Ghana
- Accra Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- African Trade Chamber
- American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham Ghana)
- Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)
- Ghana Association of Women Entrepreneurs (GAWE)
- Ghana Chamber of Agribusiness (CAG)
- Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA)
- Ghana International Trade & Finance Conference (GITFIC)
- Ghana National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI)
- Ghana Women Entrepreneurs Network (GWEN)
- Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI)
Guinea
- African Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP Guinea)
- American Chamber of Commerce in Guinea
- Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie et d'Artisanat de Guinée (CCIAG)
- Confédération Nationale des Travailleurs de Guinée (CNTG)
- Conseil National des Filles et Femmes de Guinée (CONAFFEG)
- European Chamber of Commerce in Guinea (Eurocham)
- Group of Women Entrepreneurs in Guinea
- Guinean American Chamber of Commerce (GACC)
- Guinean Women Development Foundation (GWDF)
- Salon des Entrepreneurs de Guinée (SADEN)
United States
- African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA/NJ/DE
- American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
- Atlanta Black Chambers
- Black Business Association (BBA)
- Black Girl Ventures
- Black Women Business Owners of America (BWBO America)
- Black Women's Network (BWN)
- National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
- National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD)
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NANBPWC)
- National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)
- National Black Farmers Association (NBFA)
- National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW)
- Texas Association of African American Chambers