Bezant Chongo

Bezant Chongo currently serves as the Head of Capacity Building at Symbiotics, overseeing technical assistance projects aimed at supporting financial institutions in Mali, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia with branch-less banking initiatives. Previous experience includes roles as Head of Capacity Building at Positive Planet and Regional Manager for Southern and East Africa at PlaNet Finance. Throughout a career that began as Operations Officer and Manager at NATSAVE, Bezant Chongo has engaged in operational planning, market research, credit process development, and training across various financial service sectors. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Microfinance from the University of Bergamo, a Diploma in Banking and Finance from the Zambia Institute of Bankers, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from The Copperbelt University.