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HARARE — Hundreds of unemployed men and youths have turned to street car-washing to earn a living in most suburbs in the capital city.REPORT BY MOSES CHIBAYA
Some of the youths are holders of higher national diplomas from reputable institutions but cannot find jobs in the country, where the unemployment rate tops 80%.
Unemployed youths take up car-washing
HARARE — Hundreds of unemployed men and youths have turned to street car-washing to earn a living in most suburbs in the capital city.REPORT BY MOSES CHIBAYA
Some of the youths are holders of higher national diplomas from reputable institutions but cannot find jobs in the country, where the unemployment rate tops 80%.
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Youths who spoke to Standardcommunity last week said they had resorted to the car-washing business after failing to get employment in the formal market.
The vehicle cleaners are found in every high-density suburb in Harare, and in the city centre.
The youths charge between US$2 and US$10, depending on their location and the type of vehicle being cleaned.
Chris Moyo, who operates near Mushandirapamwe Hotel at Machipisa Shopping Centre, said most people now appreciated their work because they were earning a living through honest means.
“You can do big things through car-washing, discipline is the only thing that is needed,” said Moyo. “Of course we have certain disadvantages, for example it’s difficult to acquire a bank loan or benefits like medical aid, but we are earning a better life than most workers.”
The youths take home between US$15 and US$40 per day, depending on where they operate from, meaning that some make close to US$1 000 per month.
They however, get much more during weekends.
Some of us here are educated but it’s only that life is difficult so for those that think we are street fathers, we are not,” said Moyo. “l get at least US$20 per day and from that I can earn a living. A lot of families are surviving through this.”
Another youth, who identified himself only as Tendai and operates at an open space after the vehicle inspection department (VID) along Robert Mugabe Street, said most people thought they were “street fathers” but they were genuine business people fending for their families through honest means.
Unemployed youths take up car-washing
HARARE — Hundreds of unemployed men and youths have turned to street car-washing to earn a living in most suburbs in the capital city.REPORT BY MOSES CHIBAYA
Some of the youths are holders of higher national diplomas from reputable institutions but cannot find jobs in the country, where the unemployment rate tops 80%.
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Youths who spoke to Standardcommunity last week said they had resorted to the car-washing business after failing to get employment in the formal market.
The vehicle cleaners are found in every high-density suburb in Harare, and in the city centre.
The youths charge between US$2 and US$10, depending on their location and the type of vehicle being cleaned.
Chris Moyo, who operates near Mushandirapamwe Hotel at Machipisa Shopping Centre, said most people now appreciated their work because they were earning a living through honest means.
“You can do big things through car-washing, discipline is the only thing that is needed,” said Moyo. “Of course we have certain disadvantages, for example it’s difficult to acquire a bank loan or benefits like medical aid, but we are earning a better life than most workers.”
The youths take home between US$15 and US$40 per day, depending on where they operate from, meaning that some make close to US$1 000 per month.
They however, get much more during weekends.
“Some of us here are educated but it’s only that life is difficult so for those that think we are street fathers, we are not,” said Moyo. “l get at least US$20 per day and from that I can earn a living. A lot of families are surviving through this.”
Another youth, who identified himself only as Tendai and operates at an open space after the vehicle inspection department (VID) along Robert Mugabe Street, said most people thought they were “street fathers” but they were genuine business people fending for their families through honest means.
“I have bigger plans. I hope this car-washing business is going to enable me to invest in other projects that can generate more money for me.”
He encouraged other youths to venture into projects that could generate cash.
“I want to encourage other youths not to be idle because that is when they turn to crimes like drug abuse and stealing. God will always bless the work of your hands,” he said.
Some of the youths are holders of higher national diplomas from reputable institutions but cannot find jobs in the country, where the unemployment rate tops 80%.
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