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Granny (75) gets driver's licence
06 Sep 2025 at 20:18hrs | 955 Views
At 75, many would consider slowing down. But for Diana "Gogo" Chisvo of Mboma in Zvimba West, age is no obstacle. Her recent triumph — earning a Class Four driver's licence — has not only delighted her family but also inspired an entire community.
Gogo Chisvo achieved the milestone through a skills training programme run by Tonganyika Trust, a development initiative funded by Tourism and Hospitality Industry Deputy Minister Tongai Mnangagwa. The programme recently graduated 400 beneficiaries equipped with practical, income-generating skills ranging from welding and mortuary science to fashion design and detergent manufacturing.
While every graduate had a story, it was Gogo Chisvo's achievement that stole the spotlight. It was not the first time she had shown that determination knows no age limit. Nearly four decades ago, she boldly sat for her O-Level examinations alongside her daughter, underscoring her lifelong commitment to learning.
"I wanted to inspire my children and grandchildren with this achievement. Dreams have no expiry date," she said proudly, holding her new licence aloft.
Her courage has already spurred change. A pirate taxi driver who ferried her to Murombedzi Business Centre confessed that her persistence motivated him to enrol for formal driving lessons after four years of operating without a licence. Fellow graduate Hazvinei Sandra Gomera, 35, who completed three courses, said: "She showed us all that nothing is impossible. I am going to enrol for driving lessons because of her."
In addition to the licence, Gogo Chisvo also earned certificates in Detergent Making and Hotel and Catering. Tonganyika Trust national coordinator Wellington Danda described her as a "torchbearer" whose story should encourage women and youth nationwide to pursue their dreams.
Despite her age, Gogo Chisvo insists she is far from done. From empowering her grandchildren to inspiring unlicensed drivers to change, she is living proof that age is no barrier to learning, growth, and achievement.
Gogo Chisvo achieved the milestone through a skills training programme run by Tonganyika Trust, a development initiative funded by Tourism and Hospitality Industry Deputy Minister Tongai Mnangagwa. The programme recently graduated 400 beneficiaries equipped with practical, income-generating skills ranging from welding and mortuary science to fashion design and detergent manufacturing.
While every graduate had a story, it was Gogo Chisvo's achievement that stole the spotlight. It was not the first time she had shown that determination knows no age limit. Nearly four decades ago, she boldly sat for her O-Level examinations alongside her daughter, underscoring her lifelong commitment to learning.
Her courage has already spurred change. A pirate taxi driver who ferried her to Murombedzi Business Centre confessed that her persistence motivated him to enrol for formal driving lessons after four years of operating without a licence. Fellow graduate Hazvinei Sandra Gomera, 35, who completed three courses, said: "She showed us all that nothing is impossible. I am going to enrol for driving lessons because of her."
In addition to the licence, Gogo Chisvo also earned certificates in Detergent Making and Hotel and Catering. Tonganyika Trust national coordinator Wellington Danda described her as a "torchbearer" whose story should encourage women and youth nationwide to pursue their dreams.
Despite her age, Gogo Chisvo insists she is far from done. From empowering her grandchildren to inspiring unlicensed drivers to change, she is living proof that age is no barrier to learning, growth, and achievement.
Source - The Herald
