In a more well-mannered way of appealing to well-wishers, Entembeni old people’s 50 inhabitants are in need of food, clothing and basic medication as their home is struggling to look after them.
This came to light during a drama which was held in honour of the aged and orphaned community in Bulawayo recently.

The Entembeni dwellers, an average age of 80 years old, are impoverished and in dire need of food and basic medical support.
For several years to date, Entembeni people have been surviving on hand-outs from well-wishers who are also struggling. The nurses at the home are fighting tirelessly to work with available resources such as using firewood to prepare lunch for the 50 old folk.
The old people appealed to drama actors to share their pleas to the international world and well-wishers to assist in kind, especially medication.
The old people’s plight was highlighted by the drama after the theme of the drama appealed to the veterans to open their hearts and empty their troubles.
The drama theme entered the hearts of the elderly Entembeni Old People’s home dwellers, who have since begged the group for more shows, which they said are ‘taking them to their heydays’.
The Nurse in Charge, Ms Maphosa, told ZimEye.com of how much they appreciated the drama performances, and the community work carried by the group.
“Please come again with your shows because old people are missing you and your show,” said a Nurse in Charge at the centre.