In this edition of Africa of the Future, we examine whether African governments are doing enough in catering for the rights and needs of the aged. We feature Nicodimus Chipfupa, regional director of HelpAge in Southern Africa, Leornad Nangomba of HelpAge in Tanzania, Mlondi Manzini of Muthande Society for the Aged in Lamontville, Durban and Pravin Patak, director of Verulam Day and Frail Care Centre, Durban