President Emmerson Mnangagwa has vowed to assist the dreams of couple, Vusumuzi and Thando, who rode across 22 African countries.
The Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training, Hon. Tino Machakaire, was present at the meeting between the 30-year-old couple and the President. He called the event “deeply touching” and “unforgettable.” After a description of their amazing journey,
Hon Machakaire said the President committed to assisting the couple in pursuing their aspirations and tasked the minister with facilitating the necessary support.
Hon Machakaire described the meeting as an emotional and unforgettable experience, saying the couple’s achievement demonstrated the determination and ambition of young Zimbabweans to pursue their dreams despite challenges.
Their journey across 22 African countries on bicycles stands out as an exceptional feat of endurance and perseverance, taking the young couple beyond their rural roots in Gokwe and into the spotlight at the highest level of government.
The presidential pledge could provide an opportunity for the couple to build on their experience and pursue their future plans, although details of the proposed assistance have not yet been made public.
Their story has also drawn attention to the potential of cycling as a platform for adventure, tourism and personal development, while highlighting the capacity of young people from rural communities to undertake ambitious projects.