News of the South HARARE – Three men living with disabilities in the small town of Chipinge have become popular for exhibiting high levels of efficiency, ingenuity and dedication to duty following their entry into shoe mending and merchandise businesses.
The trio have shown rare courage to compete with able bodied people in the field of business, authenticating that disability is not inability.
John Makanatsa, popularly known as Vhovha, began his trade as a cobbler 20 years ago in order to fend for his family and his old mother.
Vhovha says there is nothing peculiar for people with disabilities to wake up in the morning, go to work, and raise families, adding he is proud of his profession.
He says whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows bountifully will in turn reap bountifully and for that reason he appeals for capital support to grow his business.
“I ventured into this business in 1998 as I believe in working for oneself despite a number of physical limitations. I am a father with a Form Two child who requires school fees and an old mother who require my support.
“With the harsh economic environment I appeal for assistance to improve my business operations who’s capital base was affected by inflation,” said Vhovha.
About 300 metres from where Vhovha works is Farai Munotambura who has speech and hearing impairments but is also a popular cobbler while Mucharemba Sigauke is into selling airtime.
Sigauke says there is joy in one working for themselves regardless of the physical limitations.
“I started the business in 2016 after help from a well-wisher and this has greatly helped me to look after myself. With more capital injection I can do better,” Sigauke said.
For the trio, who are seeking further financial assistance, say success only comes with hard work and commitment to duty, virtues they strive to achieve.
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