When drinking finally pays

Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
A BEER is a beer but if drinking pays off you wona��t wake up with a hangover and by the way, dreams do come true. Thata��s the case for two people, one from Bulawayo and the other from Mutare who won life changing assets from different promotions at the weekend.

Tinarwo Tapfumaneyi (30) won a house courtesy of African Distillers while Loice Chacha (who was particular about her age) walked away with a car at Jah Prayzaha��s Pure Drop promotion on Saturday when he launched his album in Bulawayo.

Both winners who are self-employed never dreamt their habits were going to pay off.

a�?I never thought I would own a house this early in life because things are very tough. I struggled to just get a stand.

So the house that I won came as a true blessing,a�? said Tapfumaneyi who is a first time house owner.

Chacha, a vendor in the city, is over the moon and still cana��t grasp her victory reality.

a�?I had a dream of owning a car but I didna��t expect to win it. When I heard my number being called out, I couldna��t believe that I had won a car,a�? she said.

Both winners had something to celebrate after winning, but Tapfumaneyi seemed the most elated stating he had won a lifetime drinking passport.

a�?My wife never wanted anything to do with beer, but after I told her that we won a house because of drinking Gold Blend she was happy. I guess from now on we wona��t have a beer problem,a�? he said.

Still overwhelmed by the prospect of being a landlord and a driver Tapfumaneyi and Chacha have no plans of selling their acquired possessions.

a�?I will not sell the car as it is a gift from God and I am very grateful,a�? said Chacha who does not have a drivera��s licence.

Her car is parked at home until she gets one.

Tapfumaneyi also revealed that he is now one of the few people in his family to own a house.