'Touting is my dream job'

MANY see touting as a bad job but for Job Mabikwa, a tout in TM taxi rank in Gweru, this is a dream come true.

Born in 1986 in Kwekwe, Mabikwa grew up in Silobela living with his mother and father. He did his primary education in St Joseph Primary School and proceeded to Zimele Secondary School both located in Silobela.

Before he started touting, Mabikwa was into farming as his family owns a farm in Silobela.

Mabikwa said he loves being around cars which is the reason why he chose to be a tout.

"I love being in a place where there are a lot of cars. I then decided to be a tout since my grandmother owns taxis. Most of my friends and family have gone to neighbouring South Africa but I chose to stay because I think there is cultural decadence and loss of moral values and identity in South Africa," he added.

Mabikwa said he spends most of his day doing his job which he loves very much as it gives him money for his day to day expenses.

"I love my job because it gives me money to take care of myself and my family,'' said Mabikwa

The 28-year-old said he was not yet married as he still wants to accomplish his goals first.

"There are things Billy that I need to do first before I get married and I also have to make sure that I am financially stable first," he said.

Mabikwa said in five years' time he sees himself as a strong competitor as far as farming is concerned.

"In five years time I see myself as a successful farmer as I would have acquired most machines and tools that are needed in farming."