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Today the Governor will be handing over the food to beneficiaries in Pumula at 2pm. Tomorrow the donation would be in Luveve at 10am.
On Friday Governor Mathema would be in Mpopoma at 10am and Njube shopping centre at 2pm.
Orphanage homes that include John Smale, Mastered Seed, King George, Sir Humphrey Gibbs, Rawlstein Home and Qinisani Orphanage would receive a 50kg bag of rice and a 50kg of wheat each.
Addressing beneficiaries in Makokoba, Governor Mathema said President Mugabe was aware of the plight of the less privileged and was committed to helping them.
“I have been sent by President Mugabe to hand over this food consignment to the elderly. The President is aware of the plight of the elderly and has pledged to continue assisting them.
Zimbabwe is what it is today because of the contributions of the elderly. That is why their welfare is protected in the new Constitution.
“This food is for everyone and there is no discrimination in terms of which party one belongs to. We are also working to ensure that elderly people get monthly allowances so that they would not struggle to pay water and electricity bills,” Governor Mathema said.
Zanu-PF National Assembly candidate for Makokoba Rtd Colonel Tshinga Dube took the opportunity to interact with the elderly who apprised him of their problems.
The elderly expressed concern over the closure of Bulawayo industries and rampant unemployment among the youths. Others complained of lack of social services and adequate support for the less privileged.
Online Reporter