Wild & farmed kariba fish, crabs and crayfish

Chiozya

Siavonga, Zambia

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Chiozya

Member since

March 2020

On-time repayments

83 installments  •  61%

About Me

My name is Chiozya Mwanza. I am a fish farmer from Mundulundulu village, Siavonga district, in the southern part of Zambia. Siavonga is home to Lake Kariba, the largest man-made lake in the world.

The farm is located on the shores of Lake Kariba and we grow Nile Tilapia in floating fish cages on the lake. We also catch Crayfish for sale to upmarket restaurants, lodges and hotels.

I am married and we are proud parents to four beautiful children.

My Business

My business is selling fresh farmed and wild fish, crabs and Crayfish to up market restaurants, lodges and hotels in the resort town of Siavonga and in the capital Lusaka.

I catch the wild fish, crabs and Crayfish from Lake Kariba and sell it fresh to customers. I have also exported fish and Crayfish to South Africa.

Loan Proposal

I plan to purchase fish from the local fishermen who fish in the waters close to my farm which is located on the shores of Lake Kariba. The fishermen use the money to pay for medical bills, school fees and groceries.

After buying the fish I will refrigerate it overnight and the following day transport it to Lusaka, where my loyal customers continue to support my business by placing more orders for their favorite Nile Tilapia fish.

Income Source

I always practice safe distance and good hygiene whenever I make rounds to deliver fish to my customers. I wear a mask and gloves and I ensure that I carry a hand sanitizer whenever I handle cash.

My customers continue to place orders for Crayfish, crabs and Nile Tilapia fish. I have also gained new customers since the outbreak of the pandemic. This could be attributed to the fact that people are staying at home trying out new wholesome meals for their families.

My Videos

Jan 28, 2021: Purchase spares for my refrigerated truck

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$41.00

Date disbursed

May 8, 2020

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

1 week

Lenders

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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  • Chiozya    Oct 3, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    Sorry for repaying late. I will begin to repay my installments soon.

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  • Chiozya    Aug 27, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan. Thank you.

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  • Chiozya    Aug 1, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan.

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  • Chiozya    Jul 23, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan

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  • Chiozya    Jul 15, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan. I plan to repay my loan in full soon. Thank you

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  • Chiozya    May 23, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan. I plan to repay the loan in full as soon as I receive my money from the hotel where I supplied fish. Thank you.

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  • Chiozya    May 12, 2021

    Dear Paul, Jonas and Patricio,

    Thank you for lending me the money. I truly appreciate your trust and confidence in me and my business. I will work hard to repay the loan in time. Thank you.

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  • Chiozya    May 11, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I am so grateful to you all for participating in my last loan. I have repaid the loan in full. Please help me in my next loan request. Thank you.

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  • Chiozya    May 6, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan. I will repay the loan in full soon. Thank you.

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  • Chiozya    Apr 24, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan. I plan to repay the loan in full soon. Thank you.

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  • Gilbert    Apr 15, 2021

    I have talked to Chiozya and he has promised to make a repayment soon.

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  • Chiozya    Apr 2, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    Thank you for lending me the money. I managed to buy spares for the refrigerated truck and now we are delivering fish to our customers. Thank you.

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  • Chiozya    Mar 17, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan. I will repay the loan in full soon. Thank you.

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  • Chiozya    Mar 7, 2021

    Dear lender's,

    Thank you for your continued support towards my business. Stay blessed!

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  • Chiozya    Feb 24, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    Thank you for your kind support. I received the loan. Thank you

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  • Chiozya    Feb 8, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan. I will repay my full loan soon. Thank you

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  • Chiozya    Jan 30, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    Thank you so much for your generous support for my business! I truly appreciate your help. Thank you.

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  • Chiozya    Jan 28, 2021

    Dear lenders,

    Thank you so much for lending me the money for the fish business. My business is doing well thanks to Zidisha lenders.

    I have also employed additional staff from the village to help with the catching and selling of fish.

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  • Chiozya    Jan 27, 2021

    Dear Lenders,

    I have finally completed the repayment of my loan. Thank you for your trust in me. I hope that you will participate in my new loan request. Thank you

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  • Chiozya    Dec 12, 2020

    Dear lenders,

    I have adjusted my loan. I plan to repay the full amount when I complete my deliveries. Thank you.

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