My name is Benard Mwale, and I come from Mwalilia in Luangwa District under Chief Mburuma. I am a businessman, and my main business is trading goats. I started back in 2004 with only K180. That money was supposed to be part of my school fees, but since it wasn’t enough to cover the balance, …
From STRuggling to pay school fees to Running a Sucessful business – Benard Mwale Read More »
When UMINO expanded its operations into Petauke District, the team carried out assessment visits to understand the needs of local traders. During one such visit, they met Manase Mwale, a hardworking trader at the heart of Petauke Market, known for selling assorted Ndiyo food items and essential commodities. Manase shared her desire to access financial …
In the fertile fields of Lumezi District, a quiet transformation is taking root—led by Redson Nkoswe and his brothers, a dynamic team of young agripreneurs who have turned their family dream into a thriving agribusiness. Together, they supply fresh vegetables, fruits, groundnuts, and maize to local markets, earning a reputation for quality, consistency, and entrepreneurial …
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At the bustling Katete Main Market, Bertha Mulube has carved out a name for herself as a dynamic fashion entrepreneur. Her stall is more than just a place to shop it’s a destination for stylish clothing, accessories, and lifestyle pieces that reflect both creativity and individuality. Bertha’s eye for unique designs and her commitment to …
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In 2021, Kelvin Banda took a bold step towards transforming his livelihood. With a loan of K10,000 from UMINO Micro-finance, he purchased sunflower seeds to produce cooking oil. This was the beginning of a transformative journey that would elevate Kelvin from a small-scale entrepreneur to a thriving business owner, creating jobs and changing his socio-economic …
“From humble beginnings to thriving entrepreneur” Kelvin Banda – Chinyunyu Read More »
“The story of how i grew my business from mobile money services to a fully stocked grocery shop and poultry cannot be complete if i do not mention UMINO. My name is Emmanuel Mbale from Lundazi town and i am proud to share my story.” I heard about UMINO in 2022 when they opened the …
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My name is Simon Mumba and i am currently operating my business at the Luangwa bridge. I started selling fish in 2008. For a very long time my business was not growing due to limited capital to expand the business. In 2019 when UMINO Luangwa branch was opened, i applied for a loan of K5,000 …