Moped gives Anna a new life: “Nobody used to listen”
Life has changed for 31-year-old housewife Anna Bhobho. Since she got her three-wheeled electric moped, she has become part of society in a way she never was before, writes AP.
Previously, the mother of three relied almost entirely on her husband, she says. But now he expects her to help, including with shopping for food and furniture, but also with the livelihood.
Thanks to the mobility that the moped brings, Bhobho has opened a small grocery store and bought a piece of land. She now earns about $300 a month, about the same as a teacher.
Above all, she has built up her self-confidence.
“Even my husband and my in-laws respect me more now. Nobody used to listen to me, but now I have a seat at the table when important decisions are made,” she says.
Mopeds create female emancipation in Zimbabwe
Women in Zimbabwe, especially in rural areas, have long been excluded from various economic contexts. Those who are housewives in the patriarchal society have often become stay-at-home mothers.
But now that is changing. A rapid increase in electric three-wheeled mopeds is creating female emancipation in the country, writes AP in a report. Women are becoming more mobile, can more easily seek care and are more involved in local businesses.
The startup company Mobility for Africa rents out the battery-powered vehicles, which are charged by the sun, for $15 a month. About 300 women are included in the program.
Tomato farmer Hilda Takadini is one of them. Her income has skyrocketed since she replaced her slow ox cart. In the past, her tomatoes often rotted before they reached the market.
– I get paid better now that I get to the market on time with fresh tomatoes. Even the children know they can trust me with the school fees, says the 34-year-old mother of six.
Life has changed for 31-year-old housewife Anna Bhobho. Since she got her three-wheeled electric moped, she has become part of society in a way she never was before, writes AP.
Previously, the mother of three relied almost entirely on her husband, she says. But now he expects her to help, including with shopping for food and furniture, but also with the livelihood.
Thanks to the mobility that the moped brings, Bhobho has opened a small grocery store and bought a piece of land. She now earns about $300 a month, about the same as a teacher.
Above all, she has built up her self-confidence.
“Even my husband and my in-laws respect me more now. Nobody used to listen to me, but now I have a seat at the table when important decisions are made,” she says.
Mopeds create female emancipation in Zimbabwe
Women in Zimbabwe, especially in rural areas, have long been excluded from various economic contexts. Those who are housewives in the patriarchal society have often become stay-at-home mothers.
But now that is changing. A rapid increase in electric three-wheeled mopeds is creating female emancipation in the country, writes AP in a report. Women are becoming more mobile, can more easily seek care and are more involved in local businesses.
The startup company Mobility for Africa rents out the battery-powered vehicles, which are charged by the sun, for $15 a month. About 300 women are included in the program.
Tomato farmer Hilda Takadini is one of them. Her income has skyrocketed since she replaced her slow ox cart. In the past, her tomatoes often rotted before they reached the market.
– I get paid better now that I get to the market on time with fresh tomatoes. Even the children know they can trust me with the school fees, says the 34-year-old mother of six.
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