Chiozya
Siavonga, Zambia
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Name
Chiozya
Member since
March 2020
On-time repayments
83 installments • 61%
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 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.
Buy more fish, Crabs and Crayfish from fishermen and deliver to customers door to door, even while observing social distancing in view of the COVID-19 outbreak.
I buy fish, Crabs and Crayfish from individual fishermen and deliver door to door to customers who have kept calling for supplies in the midst of the outbreak. So whenever I buy fish or deliver to customers, i make sure that I protect my self throughout the transaction by wearing a face mask and gloves and ensuring that any money exchanged is sanitized. I also strictly observe social distancing.
Jan 28, 2021: Purchase spares for my refrigerated truck
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Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$14.00
Date disbursed
Apr 12, 2020
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
1 week
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