KamoheloNyamane/we-exchange

A C2C e-commerce marketplace empowering South Africa's informal economy. Features a secure KYC verification system (95% fraud reduction), escrow payments for 100% transaction security, and a multilingual interface supporting 5 local languages. Built with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and Bootstrap to drive digital inclusion and safe local trading. # WeExchange - South Africa's C2C E-Commerce Platform WeExchange is a domestic Customer-to-Customer (C2C) e-commerce platform designed specifically for South Africa. It aims to empower informal traders, address digital inclusion issues, and promote economic growth within the country. ## Features - User registration and authentication system - Separate interfaces for buyers and sellers - Secure product listing and browsing - KYC verification for sellers - Escrow payment system for secure transactions - Multilingual support for South African languages - Integration with local payment methods - Responsive design for all devices - Order management for buyers and sellers - Sales reporting for sellers - Review management system - Invoice generation for completed orders ## Technologies Used - HTML5 - CSS3 - JavaScript - PHP - MySQL - Bootstrap 4 - Font Awesome - jQuery ## Installation and Setup ### Prerequisites - PHP 7.0 or higher - MySQL 5.7 or higher - Web server (Apache/Nginx) - XAMPP (recommended for local development) ### Local Installation Steps 1. Clone or download the repository to your XAMPP htdocs directory: ``` C:\xampp\htdocs\weexchange ``` 2. Import the database: - Start XAMPP and ensure Apache and MySQL services are running - Open phpMyAdmin: localhost - Click on the "Import" tab - Click "Browse" and select the SQL file from: `database/we_exchange.sql` - Click "Go" to import the database 3. Verify your installation: - Visit localhost to check if everything is properly configured - If you see any issues, follow the instructions provided 4. Access the site: - Home page: localhost - Registration: localhost - Login: localhost ### Default Test Accounts The SQL file includes several test accounts you can use: #### Buyer Accounts - **Full Name:** John Buyer - **Username:** john_buyer_2023 - **Email:** john@gmail.com - * …