MORNING MIRROR EDITION 179 13 MARCH 2006 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com ++++++++ ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! If you have not paid your conscience will surely be hurting ...... Please ensure you make the effort to pay for your adverts. All monies raised from the payment of advertising on the Mirror go towards Zimbabwe's precious "old" folk in on way or another. For information on how to pay for your advert email - magskriel@mac.com +++++++++ Please help us rebuild the Mater Dei Hospital - visit the website http://morningmirror.africanherd.com/materdei/ ++++++++++++ PLEASE DO NOT PHONE, E MAIL QUERIES ONLY WILL BE DEALT WITH ++++++++++ IN THIS EDITION PLEASE NOTE NEW FORMAT OF MIRROR 1 HURRICANE HUDAH 2 NOTICES 3 CONGRATULATIONS 4 CONDOLENCES 5 LOOKING FOR PEOPLE 6 TIDBITS 7 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HURRICANE HUDAH In sympathy with the rest of the world, Mother Nature decided that Zimbabwe has not had enough woes recently, and unleashed the fury of Cyclone Hudah on to our already weakened systems. Hurricane fever is hitting us hard for the first time ever in Zimbabwe, and with this small taste of a commonplace natural disaster in other parts of the world, we only now begin to realise how much others have suffered from hurricane havoc over the years. Cyclone Hudah hammered the island of Madagascar over the last weekend and its tendrils wound their way successfully over a large part of Zimbabwe. The cyclone was preceded by a 7,5 magnitude earthquake which hit Mozambique and Zimbabwe just days before the cyclone. The earthquake was concocted undoubtedly to coincide with our Illustrious Leader's 82nd birthday and tremors were felt as far as wide as Bulawayo and the Victoria Falls !! We spent the first half of the year reeling under the effects of a severe drought and as a result the City Fathers put us all under stringent water rationing restrictions. Back to those halcyon days of "showering with a friend" and signs that read " Remember Not to Flush the Loo, unless you do a number Two " Residents in the more affluent suburbs of Bulawayo spent four weeks without any water at all, and now those same residents are without power due to Cyclone Hudah !! Having no water is probably a whole lot worse than having no power, or at least it was quite fun, for the first few days when our camping equipment came out of storage and the candlelight camaraderie took precedence over the annoyance factor. But after a week, the need for a good hot meal and a nice long hot bath became paramount. Households and supermarkets alike lost millions of dollars worth of foodstuffs in their deep-freezes. One supermarket nearly had a riot when they were offering "buy one get one free" of their perishables..... Only in the Third World, anywhere else they would be trashed after a two hour power cut !! "Hurricane Survivor" parties were held in the city where those with power catered for and bathed those without. (Red wine fortunately does not need to be chilled) Our own little suburb, which is not that in which the rich and famous live, luckily enough was not without power during the cyclone. But the strangest thing happened. For over a year now, we have had absolutely no street lights at all. Whatever light has been generated on our block emanated solely from the lights on top of our wall. But suddenly, while the suburbs "on the other side of the railway line" were encapsulated in total darkness, our little suburb was illuminated ten fold by banks of brand spanking new street lights !! I personally went for a nocturnal stroll with the doggies and counted "Four along the short side of the block, five along each long side of the block." The City Fathers obviously either had a new consignment of the madly expensive but delicate two meter long fluorescent tubes, or we were granted some AID from a well wishing donor country. Sadly it will not take long I am sure before some little darling will be along with his fly catty and take them out I am sure. I still blush when I remember the words I used when I found a youngster with his pellet gun taking aim at my street lights. Such words to issue forth from the mouth of the self professed Mayoress of Bulawayo !! We Zimbabweans are a resilient lot you must admit. When there is no fuel at the service stations, we procure and store our own fuel. When there is no water, we sink bore-holes, dig wells, buy storage tanks. When there is no electricity we beg borrow or steal a generator. When there is no refuse removal we all club together, gather together a few precious litres of fuel, and head for the municipal tip with the whole neighbourhood's trash. And so on and so forth . Make another plan Zimbabwe, just KEEP ON KEEPING ON !! +++++ NOTICES THE FIFTH BULAWAYO MUSIC FESTIVAL The Fifth Bulawayo Music Festival will take place from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 June 2006, with an opening concert on the evening of Wednesday 14 June. Performers will include: Nokuthula Ngwenyama (violin) Jeanette Micklem (piano) Leslie Howard (piano) Matthew Sharp (cello) Fiona MacDonald (mezzo-soprano) Lorna Kelly (soprano) Michael Brownlee Walker (piano) The concerts will include solo recitals by Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Leslie Howard and Matthew Sharp, concerts to commemorate the main musical anniversaries of 2006 - the 250th of Mozart's birth, the 150th of Schumann's death and the 100th of Shostakovich's birth - piano trios, a concert including Rachmaninov's complete works for two pianos and a gala involving all the performers. There will be a concertos concert with the orchestra, choral concerts including, we hope, African and school choirs, vocal recitals (Matthew Sharp is a baritone as well as a cellist, incidentally) and the usual "Meet the Performers", talks and so on as well as a "fringe" of other musical, dramatic and literary events. Full details will be circulated by early March but this advance notice is so that you can mark the dates in your diary NOW! So there's some good news for the new year already! +++++ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MATOBO CONSERVATION SOCIETY e mail dwalas@mweb.co.zw ++++++++ THE EDITH DULY NURSING HOME WAS ESTABLISHED IN BULAWAYO IN.....WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 56 RESIDENTS, BUT WE WOULD LIKE THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT WE DO NOT ONLY CATER FOR THE ELDERLY IN OUR EXCELLENT CONVALESCENT UNIT. WE HAVE FULLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT STAFF, PRISTINE WARDS OR SINGLE SUITES, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS, QUIET COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS, AND ADULT PATIENTS OF ALL AGES ARE MOST WELCOME TO CONVALESCE WITH US AT VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES. WE ARE ACKNOWLEDGED BY MEDICAL AIDS AND WE CAN ALSO CARE FOR YOUR PARENTS OF GRANNIES AND GRANDPAS WHILE YOU TAKE A WELL EARNED BREAK. PHONE 205769 or e mail valbern@netconnect.co.zw ++++ ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM ITCHY SKIN, LUMPS BUMPS AND SKIN PROBLEMS ? CONCERNED BULAWAYO CITIZEN WONDERING IF THIS IS PART OF OUR WATER PROBLEMS ? E MAIL duvetdown@yahoo.com +++++++++ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - THE BALLET Bulawayo Ballet Society is very excited to present Beauty and the Beast - The Ballet - in August 2006 We have the creme de la creme of theatre stalwarts involved: Set - designed by Cynthia Pretorius Costumes - Sabrina Mudenda and Pauline Rubenstein Music - Jackie Piccalus Lighting design - Shelagh Meikle and Jean Garrett Foyer - Alan McChesney Producer - Michele Macmillan Principal roles to be danced by Darnelle Sales, Memory Chamunorwa, Matthius Julius and ........ a principle boy from Cape Town is under negotiation! We are looking for dancers of all ages to participate in various roles - ex-dancers are very welcome. We also require character actors. Auditions on will be held on SUNDAY 26 MARCH at 40 Townsend Rd, Suburbs 9.30 - 10am - 6yrs to 8 yrs 10am - 10.30 - 9yrs to 12 yrs 10.30am - 11am - Over 12yrs 11am to 12 - Adult character roles Please phone 011 614 281 for further information. ++++++ ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR SOUGHT Is anyone able to help a mature man who was smitten by polio as a child? THIS MAN HAS SPUNK. HE HAS WORKED AS A TELEPHONIST AT A GOVERNMENT PARASTATAL FOR TWENTY FOUR LOYAL YEARS WHERE THEY HAVE MADE A DESK WHICH IS ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO HIS NEEDS. HE IS A VERY PROUD MAN BUT HAS TO RELY UPON ANYONE WHO HAS THE TIME TO PUSH HIM UP QUITE A STEEP INCLINE EVERY DAY ON HIS WAY HOME. HE OFTEN HAS TO STOP AND WAIT FOR A KIND PERSON TO GIVE HIM A PUSH. HE REALLY DESERVES A BREAK AND WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL FOR SOME ASSISTANCE IN PROCURING AN ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. I HAVE SOME PHOTOS OF THIS VERY BRAVE DISABLED MAN IF ANY ONE WOULD CARE TO SEE THEM PLEASE E MAL magskriel@mac.com +++++++ TO all Morning Mirror readers who responded to the Philishave advert. The response was overwhelming. Extra shavers that I have received will be passed on to other elderly folk in need of a shaver. God Bless you all and thanks JEAN ++++++ THE ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR, THE LARGEST MULTI-SECTORAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, WILL BE HELD FROM 25 TO 29 APRIL 2006. THE THEME FOR ZITF 2006 WILL BE ' SPRINGBOARD FOR ECONOMIC RELIEF" WHICH IS IN LINE WITH CURRENT BUSINESS CHALLENGES. ++++++ Do you want to.......... FIND YOUR INNER SEX GODDESS ??? LAP DANCING CLASSES ARE STARTING AGAIN ! Join a six lesson course where you will : Gently tone up your saggy bits Learn the Stripper Walk Perform a Lap Dance routine. (None of this needs to be for public display .... it is for your own fun, enjoyment and self esteem) Guaranteed to have a laugh. No co-ordination or dancing ability necessary. Starts Monday 6 March at 6.30 pm. Phone Michele 001 614281 (Husbands can buy course gift vouchers in forex) ++++++++ MACDONALD ACADEMY OF DANCING GRAHAM'S STRETCH AND TONE CLASSES START TUESDAY 7 MARCH AT 6.30PM 40 TOWNSEND RD, SUBURBS PH 011 614 281 ++++++ CASTING COMPETITION! 18TH MARCH 2006 10AM TO 5 PM AT BRASS MONKEY/ GRILLOS PRIZES FOR GENTS, LADIES U12'S AND U 18'S. Entry $100 000 juniors and $200 000 seniors. COME TRY YOUR LUCK /SKILL!! organised by ALDA ANGLING CLUB OLIVE BEADLE. in conjunction with Mat. BASS and Bulawayo Light tackle club. Judges decisions will be final and not challengeable! If anyone wants to put up a stall inside the grass area to sell anything to do with FISHING AND CAMPING ONLY! If you have a BOAT for sale, bring it along! There will be boats in the car park from Chase Marine and other manufacturers there to see! Contact Ernie 252010 / 011 212 749 Russel 011 230 105 ++++++++ LIONS DRIVING RANGE.....1st Street Suburbs by Girls College is under New Management as from the 1st February 2006. We Will be Open Every Day from 10.00 - 18-00 hrs Drinks and Snacks available. Putt Putt available Friendly Atmosphere, Braai facilities Available, Fire Wood for sale. Bring a cooler box if you wish. Plenty parking. Lovely venue for Birthday Parties. Putting Green and Sand Bunkers to be repaired. Come and join us and chill out. +++++++ BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP Please note that the next meeting of the Bulawayo Floral Group will be on Wednesday 5th April 2006. Same venue and same time but remember THERE IS NO MEETING IN MARCH. It was decided at the February meeting that due to fuel restraints etc., we should meet on alternate months and full details will be advertised in the Morning Mirror just prior to the meeting. Thank you for your continued support - see you in April! +++ SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Due to the wonderful Rainy Season we are experiencing, conditions are not very good for Solar Cooking. We have, therefore, decided to postpone our monthly Demonstrations for the public until the weather is more predictable. We hope to be able to hold a Demonstration on the last Saturday in March - the 25th - at 9.00 am at the Methodist Church grounds, Main Street/ 11th Avenue. WATCH THIS SPACE for confirmation of the date. If you have any requests or queries in the meantime, please contact either MORAG STONE (tel 286154) or JILL MILLER-CRANKO (tel 241274, evenings) +++++++++ SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Our shelves are bare, please help us to restock them. We would appreciate all your unwanted household goods such as records. tapes, C D's, books, magazines, cutlery. crockery, pictures, jigsaw puzzles, games, ornaments, toys, costume jewellery, newspapers, jam jars, 500 ml screw top plastic bottles, purity jars, used tablet and vitamin containers, clothes, in fact anything you do not want we can use. Our shop is between 14th and 15th Avenues Robert Mugabe way. Telephone 69814. We do not open on a Monday morning. We have a Pineware coffee machine for sale. Come in and browse. .Thank you to all the Bulawayo residents for the wonderful support. +++++ CONDOLENCES HUB BIJSTERVELD, LOVED HUSBAND OF BUDDIE, FATHER OF ANNA, FRANZ, AND CHRIS DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY FROM ALL AT ACOL CHEMICALS BULAWAYO AND HARARE. ++++++ STEVE COOPER Mrs Cooper and Family - I was so sad to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and preys, God Bless. Love Melissa Clark. +++++ DUNCAN MERCER MATHESON Pat would like to thank most sincerely, everyone who wrote, telephoned, sent flowers and wonderful messages of sympathy, and most of all, for their unfailing support on the death of my beloved Duncan. I so appreciated seeing you at the thanksgiving service. Love to you all. +++++++ I was so sad to learn of the passing of Mike Kenny. I remember him and I playing verbal tennis in his kitchen at the homestead just outside of Esigodini while Mary cut my hair. A friend sadly missed. My deepest sympathies to Mary and the children. God speed, Mike. Mandebvhu (Derby, UK) From: mandebvhu@ntlworld.com +++++++++ CONDOLENCES WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING LANGA SIBANDA MARJORIE BARBER AIDEN GODFREY SMITH ERIC J. WHITFIELD DON WATT BELOVED HUSBAND OF JUDY ++++++++++ GRATEFUL THANKS OUR GRATEFUL THANKS GO TO THESE WONDERFUL BENEFACTORS BELOW TURBOTECH THE NOMADS GOLFERS CHIPPY CHAPANER ++++++++++ SMALLS COMPUTER LESSONS I offer computer courses in MS Windows operating system, MS Word word processing, MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access database, MS Project Project Design, desk top publishing, AutoCAD computer aided design, MS Outlook Express e-mail, Internet browsing and search, Corel Draw, Corel PhotoPaint graphic design and digital photography. Please contact ColRose Consultants and ask to speak to Colin. Phone: 231698 Cell: 091 353 817 e-mail: colrosec@mweb.co.zw +++++++ In this issue of the Crime Awareness Bulawayo Update for 10/03/06 follows: . Avoid hijacking at home . Criminals use nature to their advantage . Bulawayo a target in the next few months. . The best Golf Tournament in Bulawayo Contact Tracey Burns for talks, speeches etc on 243938, 011-701 323 or crime@mweb.co.zw ++++++ Elderly lady requires a reliable driver one or two afternoons a week. Good remuneration and fuel provided. Please phone 011 614281 +++++++ I wonder if anyone would be interested in having a personalised CD with music of their own choice? I can't do the classics, but popular music from the 50's, 60's, 70's and so on. You can get about twenty tunes on a normal CD. I don't profess to have every tune ever brought out, but if you give me a list of, say, 30 tunes, I could do quite a high percentage of them. This would make a super gift for someone to recall the good old days. I can be contacted at : glyntonybw@zol.co.zw ++++++ Tel*One Directory online Zimbabwe telephone directory is online at HYPERLINK "http://www.telone.co.zw/directory.html"http://www.telone.co.zw/ directory.ht ml - you can search by name or by number. +++++++ FOR SALE 1 Sony 25" CTV 1 New Kettle Grill Barbeque 1 Electric Carving Knife 1 Microwave Steam Cuisine Steaming System1 1 Toshiba Juice Blender 1 G.E.C. Electric Juicemaster 1 Dairy Wiz Yoghurt & Buttermilk Maker 1 Snackswich Toaster 1 Kenwood Coffee Percolator 1 Microwave Egg Poacher 1 Microwave Egg Cooker 1 Coca-Cola ( round ) 50lt Cooler All Boxed and as new Cell. 011 412 157 ++++ BTS Francistown We are specialists in Truck Tyres and world renowned BANDAG retreads. Some VAT inclusive prices for your information. 900-20 DunD325 P 1210-00 900-20 Stock Retread P 880-00 1000-20 DunD325 P1342-00 1000-20 Stock Retread P 968-00 1100-20 DunD325 P 1474-00 1100-20 Stock Retread P1078-00 12R22.5 152/148L HSR P 2090-00 12R22.5 RP Stock Retread P 1199-00 315.80R22.5 P 2343-00 315.80R22.5 RP Stock Retread P 1243-00 Dealers and Truckers welcome to discuss volume purchases, which can be arranged on a pre-paid deposit basis. We will also send your truck tyres for re-treading on a 14 day turn- around basis. Contact us in Francistown Tel/Fax + 267 2419117, Teresa on Mobile 71355297, Gerald on Mobile 71414704 or email jjtyres@botsnet.bw and locally on email robmont@mweb.co.zw ++++++ GARDENER NEEDED MUST BE EXPERIENCED AND ABLE TO WORK UNSUPERVISED, POOL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED. SALARY OF $3 MILLION PLUS ACCOMMODATION PLUS EXTRAS TO THE RIGHT MAN PHONE 63788 +++++ The Roasted Berry Coffee House Opening hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 3.45pm Sat 8am - 12pm We offer breakfast, coffee, tea and cake, and an assortment of healthy light lunches. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and beautiful surrounds. We also have a private dining room seating six to eight people for business breakfast or lunches. Please call in advance to reserve this room. We are situated at 26 Park Road (diagonally opposite the Museum, on the corner of Park Rd and 6th St.), with the entrance on 6th Street. Parking is secure. Telephone 237335. +++++++ FOR SALE 1. QUEEN ANNE "MANOR ROSES" tea service which includes - creamer, sugar bowl, six cups and saucers, six cake plates and one cake server OFFERS? 2. CARLTON WARE brown "MUSHROOM CRUET" includes stand, salt & pepper & mustard pot OFFERS? 3. BONE CHINA animal miniatures (3 in a set) 4. Selection of pottery ornaments 5. 8 scollop shells for starter dishes 6. Selection of brass ornaments 7. Selection of glassware (including vases of various shapes & colours, decanter & matching glasses) INTERESTED ? Phone 244788 ++++++++ Wanted. Full time or part time gardener in Malindela. No accommodation. Tel 091 220 739 +++++++ FOR SALE: COIN COLLECTION STOVE FREEZER 10 FOOT LADDER TOOLS WATER CANS WHEEL BARROW OVAL DINING TABLE WITH 4 CHAIRS (PLASTIC) TABLE WITH ENAMEL TOP DISPLAY CABINET TELEPHONE: 237449 ++++ Bandag Tyre Services - J J Tyres Francistown When thinking tyres, industrial, mining, truck or passenger - call on J J Tyres in Francistown for a fair deal. We stock a full range of tyres including world renowned Continental Brand tyres for every application, and if pre-ordered, we will ensure your tyres are ready for you to collect and /or fit when you are in Francistown. We specialise in BANDAG Retreads for heavy vehicles as well. We are situated in Dumela Industrial Sites right near Bolux Milling (follow the Silos !), From Zimbabwe, turn right off the road into Francistown at the new Total garage. Contact : BTS - JJ Tyres Office Tel/Fax + 267 2419117, or Teresa on Mobile 71355297, Gerald on Mobile 71414704 or email jjtyres@botsnet.bw or locally email robmont@mweb.co.zw ++++++++ TOYS! TOYS! TOYS! Lots of good second toys for sale Tapes with read along books Nursery rhyme tapes Child's portable tape recorder Smile games Puzzles-30 up to 100 pieces Video Tapes Computer Games Micro machines Lego building blocks Magnetic numbers plus board Dolls clothes assorted sizes Plus other odd toys Also 20 inch Raleigh bicycle silver good condition Dunlop swing ball Please contact 011 601 063 or e mail aph@gatorzw.co.uk +++++ Showcase for Sale - Mirror backed, 2 shelves, lock up section glass fronted; bookshelf below with lock up cupboard. Very neat, good condition. Contact Tracey on 240503 or Cell 011-215433. ++++++ ACCOMMODATION SOUGHT Two professional young ladies looking for a neat secure 2 bedroomed flat in or around town A.S.A.P for a long term lease. Please call 091 938 013/ 091 315 811. Assistance will be greatly appreciated. +++ 1. Well/Borehole Pump No 6 pump c/w electric motor, starter and pressure tank. Apply to Mr D Ncube, Chandon Engineering, phone (263-9) 475117 2. Following for sale. 1. Solid wood shoe rack $1m 2. Cycle helmet $1m 3. Trolley $1m 4. Wooden clothes horse $200 000 5. Electric heater, 2 bar $2m 6. Dressing table/desk (no mirror, three drawers) $1m 7. Drill press complete with Black & Decker 1/2" drilling m/c $30m 8. Angle grinder - Black & Decker 9" heavy duty $20m 9. 2 Drill presses $2m each 10.19kg Handigas cylinder $6m 11.14lb hammer $3m 12.14lb hammer $3m 13. Plumbers pipe die $25m 14. Conduit die $5m 15. 2 x Plumbers pipe wrenches $10m each 16. 2 x 24" wrench $5m each 17. 36" wrench $8m 18. Plumbers pipe vice, un mounted $2m 19. Folding bed, steel frame $2m 20. Door damper $500 000 21. Closy valve 100kPa $3m 22. Electric toaster (not pop-up) $1m 23. Deck chairs (3) - all need recovering $3m each 24. Standard lamp shade $1m 25. TV aerials $900 000 26. Electric Motor - Peerless 220V/1.5HP single phase 1450 RPM $40 million 27. Motor car roof rack $3m 28. Dog kennel $6m 29. Thermos style yogurt maker $200 000 30. Pedestal grinder - 2 wheel x 6" $20m Tel. (263-9) 233741 email: sajuda@netconnect.co.zw Toyota Landcruiser, IZH engine, Mileage 108 000 kms excluding flywheel, backing plate, alternator and starter engine intact- Contact Quentin - 011 606 733 - 74475 (W) +++++++ Subject: EMPLOYMENT WANTED Twenty-three old, female graduate from well known Bulawayo family seeks employment in any field. Holds a BSC degree with distinction in Organizational Psychology from Rhodes University and would prefer employment in a related field. Dynamic, honest, energetic. Willing to tackle anything. For further details or C.V. please contact Sian Farmer on 286507.Cell Phone No. 091 830 481 +++++ FOR SALE Landrover Series 3 X 2. Safari conversions - three rows of seats. One standard extended back with elevated roof. One with standard back taking two or three rows of seats and / or cab and separate canopy. Landrover back trailer (steel body). Small trailer with 2 extra tyres. Contact Margie 011 218 314 ++++++ Gardener needed. (Paddonhurst) Small, established home needing full time or part time gardener to maintain and look after property as well as garden. Nice accommodation and conditions offered. Must be mature,reliable & honest with traceable references. Good salary offered to the right person. Contact Mark, 023 310 152 09 - 64839 (W) e-mail jewels@netconnect.co.zw ++++ 19 YEAR OLD MALE SCHOOL LEAVER, JUST COMPLETED CORELDRAW AND PHOTOSHOP COURSE SEEKS EMPLOYMENT. VERY GOOD AT GRAPHICS AND DESIGNING. I ALSO DO TATOOS AS A PASS TIME AND HOBBY AT HOME. IF ANYONE REQUIRES A PLEASANT AND QUIET YOUNG MAN TO JOIN THEIR TEAM PLEASE CONTACT ARTHUR ON 240859. THANK YOU. +++++ HOUSE WANTED: We are looking for a small 3 bedroomed house for 4 people with domestic quarters for one person to rent as from 1st June. Please Phone Steve Tel: 880770 or 023 778 507 after 5pm ++++++ We are looking for a reliable person to service our photocopier. Please, if anyone knows who we could contact, we would be grateful to know. Our email address is management@netconnect.co.zw +++++++ FOR SALE. Trimrite edge trimmer, in excellent condition. Looking for six mil. Ring Roy on 206i87. Valroy@arachnid. co.zw +++++++++ WANTED. Alsatian or German Shepherd, or a cross wanted. Well bred, and prepared to wait for the right one. Ring Roy on 206187 or Valroy@arachnid .co.zw. ++++ I am looking for a pedigree ridge-back bitch puppy. I would be great if it is from the late John Sankey's stock. I have been trying to locate a well bred bitch for my dog without success. I would be most grateful for your assistance in this matter. Kind Regards, Tinus Steynberg. kabanga@mweb.co.zw ++++++ I am looking for a sony p72(dscp72) digital camera.I can also pay for a non-working camera so long as its lenses are in perfect condition.This is because im looking for lenses since the ones on my camera are damaged. contact 091351283 +++++ Im selling an original Nokia DKU-2 Data cable which connects a compatible cellphone to a computer via USB,for example nokia 9500,6230 etc. Price 3,5million Contact 091351283 ++++++++ LIFT WANTED Lift wanted to Pretoria on the 7th, 8th or 9th April, returning after Easter 18th, 19th April if possible ( return not absolutely necessary ) will share travel expense. Please contact Alice Mayger on home : 246552 cell : 011 614 068 E mail : aliceaquatics@netconnect.co.zw +++++++++ WANTED A small dot matix printer - must be in good working condition. FOR SALE Childs car seat (1-5 years) $5 000 000 HP 670C Colour Printer $9 000 000 Both in good condition 3,2,1, Lounge suite. Autumn shade linen ex SA in excellent condition. Offers in the region of $45 000 000,00 Phone John or Margaret on 884343 +++++ COTTAGE / FLAT / SMALL HOUSE REQUIRED URGENTLY FOR LADY SENIOR CITIZEN PREFERABLY IN RIVERSIDE, SUNNINGHILL AREAS. CONTACT CATHIE AT JOHN LOVE MOTORS ON 71783 / 4 DURING WORKING HOURS OR 289368 AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS +++ Reliable/honest young lady looking for position as receptionist/ typist available to start immediately. Contact Lynette on 2092570/023816695 ++++++++++++ URGENTLY LOOKING FOR TWO MATURE EXPERIENCED GARDENERS WITH TRACEABLE REFERENCES. TO LIVE ON PROPERTY. START SALARY $MILLION. PLEASE CONTACT MAUREEN ON 64881/64883/66450 OR COME TO SAFETY AFRICA AT 12 LUTON STREET, BELMONT, BULAWAYO. ++++++++ For Sale - 1 x Crystal glass plate (12 1/4" diameter) 2 x 6 oz crystal whisky glasses 6 x champagne flutes - boxed 4 x glasses - grape design - boxed 3 x tumblers - grape design 6 x liqueur glasses - boxed 2 x liqueur glasses - grape design 1 x Wordsley crystal wine glass 6 x Nederburg wine glasses - boxed Beer/ Lager glasses 2 x Castle, 3 x Lion, 2 x Black Label Silverware (mostly plate) 2 x sugar bowls - coal scuttle design with scoops. 1 x tea strainer & bowl 1 x butter dish - shell design - with knife 1 x 15" diameter Windsor tray Chinaware: 1 x blue Willsgrove curry set CrownClarence Staffordshire China "Venetia" dinner service (cream colour with patterned edge) 1 x Pyrex pie/sandwich dish 1 x Pyrex type oval dish with lid (23cms) 1 x circular Tupperware mould with lid (22cms) 1 x Teflon-lined 12-bun tray 1 x non-stick swiss roll tin 1 x non-stick biscuit pan. Interested parties please contact Clough on 244258 Bulawayo. ++++++ SIBTHORPE'S MILLINERS. HAT MANUFACTURES - FOR ALL YOUR BRIDAL AND SPECIAL OCCASION HAT, ALL COLOURS AND STYLE'S, SPECIAL REQUESTS EXAMPLE PROVIDE MATERIAL TO MATCH OUTFITS. PLEASE CALL ON BULAWAYO 09-241502 (not the email) NOAMI SIBTHORPE. ++++++ STOKIS ART STUDIO, VACANCIES EXIST FOR THE FOLLOWING, ADULTS CLASSES IN OILS AND WATER COLOUR, FEW PLACES LEFT IF YOU WANT TO DO A LEVEL ART FOR THIS YEAR. APPLY NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE. WORKING FOR ART PORTFOLIO TO GET INTO UNIVERSITY. PHONE STOKI OR LYDIA ON 286628 office hours. ++++ PERFECT BOAT FOR DAMS IS ALSO USEFUL FOR THE RIVER 13ft Fury (single hull) called "Paddy" with a 30hp Mariner - tiller arm pull start 2 swivel seats (one at front, one at back for steering motor) 2 fixed seats on boxes which you can store things in Metal caddy with breather on fuel cap, holds 12 litres Boat and motor cover (green in colour) On a good strong trailer (electric's do work) with a spare tyre. Fitting for a bass motor but no motor Excellent price, if interested please call me on 011 209532 or email on chez@mweb.co.zw ++++++ HOUSES FOR SALE Hillside, Suburbs Tel 091708432 Hillside, Malindela, Paddonhurst Tel 091307176 ++++++ Recommended maid and gardener, employee leaving the country. Please e mail Tiffany From: tyoung@mweb.co.zw +++++++ HOUSE FOR SALE Spacious house on corner property in very quiet area of Four Winds, set in just over an acre. The house comprises of: Four good sized bedrooms all fully carpeted with built in cupboards, the main bedroom has an en suite shower room complete with toilet and washbasin. A walk through office also with built-in cupboards. Bathroom /shower and separate toilet. Fitted kitchen. Dining room. Sunken lounge with built-in Jetmaster fireplace, fitted carpet sliding doors onto veranda. Outside: Large entertainment area with built-in Jetmaster braai and bar. Large Aviary. Utility room. Separate laundry. Domestic quarters. Double Carport. Large workshop/garage with separate access. The whole property is very secure, walled on all sides with panel protection and topped with electric fencing. An ideal family home. Price guide - the equivalent of US 60 000 Contact: gromark@mweb.co.zw ++++++ CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND AN EDUCATION FACILITY THAT OFFERS A TERMS WORK FOR CHILDREN WHO CAN BE HOME SCHOOLED. PLEASE CONTACT lchandler@byo.dtt.co.zw +++++++ HOLLAND & REDFERN AUCTIONS Tel : 886013 / 4 So far this year we have held a series of VERY SUCCESSFUL weekly Wednesday sales and have achieved fantastic prices i.e. $98 million - d/room suite; $74 million lounge suite; $24 million deep freezer etc etc. Hence, many, many satisfied customers. We welcome entries to our weekly sales - phone Colleen Redfern 011-609 768, or Nathan Phiri 011-803 940 or 886014 / 5 to arrange collection of your furniture, smalls, garden equipment, office furniture, whatever - We sell anything and everything - or deliver to 5 Chatham Road, Belmont. You won't be disappointed! +++ Wanted by collector : china by Royal Doulton, Moorcroft, Beswick and other popular names, silver and EPNS, crystal, and other unusual and collectible items including furniture. Cash paid. Phone 091 890663 or (09) 252323. No dealers please. King's Auction Centre will be holding an antique and collectibles sale on Wednesday 15th March. The sale will be held at our premises at 141a Fife Street, Bulawayo (between 14th and 15th) at 17:30 for 18:00. We are still able to accept a limited number of lots, and you may contact us on 70316 or 880126/058/918 to arrange for the collection of any goods that you may wish to place on this interesting and exciting sale. The sale will be concentrating on collectible china, silver and silver plate, books and Rhodesiana, as well as furniture and other quality and unusual items. Air conditioner wanted in good working order. Preferably 18 btu with remote control and not too old. Phone 252323 or 091890663. Collector looking for rock music of the 60's and 70's (eg Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Who etc). Phone (09) 252323 or 091890663. Rhodesiana books wanted eg gold and silver series, men of our time series etc. Also any other interesting Rhodesiana. Phone (09) 252323 or 091890663. Kings Auction Centre will sell your unwanted goods. Please bring us your furniture, household appliances, antiques and collectibles, smalls (china, books, kitchen appliances, tools, toys etc), cars, boats, caravans, office equipment - in fact we are able to sell almost anything. Collection and delivery can be arranged. We are located at 141A Fife Street (between 14th and 15th Avenues). Telephone 70316 or 880126/058/918. For sale : round pedestal tables, G&C twin tub washing machine, single beds, corner display cabinet, bookshelves, oak kist, kitchen table. I also have various other furniture and kitchenware for sale. Phone (09) 240213 or 011422170. +++++ Is there anyone who would like to purchase my Royalty collection of some 42 Hardback -coffee table books, Videos, magazines. The range includes Princess Diana, Princess Grace, Royalty in Europe. Please give me a call on 884397 in the evenings. ++++ Young lady with excellent A levels seeks employment. Well spoken, attractive appearance, very bright. Highly Recommended please e mail magskriel@mac.com ++++++ Am looking for a very experienced Dressmaker who does not need a pattern but can make garments from samples as I have some old time favourite dresses that I would like to have copied and made up for me. Please contact me on 011 405 949 / (w) byo 403242/ 400715 ++++ EPSON STYLUS C70/C70 PLUS/C80/CX5200/CX5400 INK CARTRIDGES FOR SALE:- 1 BLACK - T0321 - $9 000 000 1 YELLOW - T0424 - $3 500 000 1CYAN - T0422 - $3 500 000 PLEASE CONTACT:- 09 281428 OR (C) 091 360033. +++++++++ For Sale: One piece, red, mens overalls, sizes 38 and 40 left. 1.2 million each. Contact Kylie at 282051 or 283082. +++++ AFRICAN EARTHWORKS WITH KIGELIA We are delighted to inform you that our new stocks have arrived and we are back on track at long last! So for all our customers who have been patiently, or not so patiently, waiting !! - Please contact your consultant or pop in to Eley Education - 5 Silver Oaks 14th Ave. Josiah Tongogara Bulawayo Tel: 66703 - to view this wonderful range of luxury Bath products and our Skin Care range of Kigelia Products. Flora or Mirika will help you with your enquiries. Our February special is our exquisite Perfume "Earthchild" Normal price $3 450 000.00 Special price for February only, $2 500 000.00 A saving of $950 000.00!! Try this lovely perfume you will love it! Other stockists are Cheryl Accorsi, Clinique Caress, Highfield Pharmacy and Standard Pharmacy. +++++++ Ascot Spar Coffee Shop Due to demand we are re-introducing flapjacks back onto our menu. So next time you are there doing your shopping pop in for a hot cup of tea or coffee and a couple of our delicious affordable flapjacks with strawberry jam or ice-cream. On Tuesday and Thursdays we still give tea and coffee to pensioners for half price so treat yourself and sit in our outside area and take some "time out". You deserve it (no matter how old you are). We always have the latest newspapers for you to browse through and of course the usual delicious snacks we offer on our menu, not forgetting our rather large waffle, syrup and ice-cream or our chicken and mushroom crepes and cheezies. You also have not lived until you have tried our health or ice-cream smoothies. So pop in when you are next up at Ascot and treat yourself. We look forward to having you visit us. +++++++ Does anyone have some bricks lying around that they would like to sell. We are looking for about 3500. Contact Craig Hunt 011-633767 or 281340 ++++ Available from the end of March 2006, 3 Bed Roomed House in Bulawayo, well secured and in a good area, Lock up Garage, Carport, 2 Servants Quarters, Workshop, Laundry. Rental to be pegged at an F/C bank rate value to compensate for fluctuation's Tel 011614598, or 011604315 ++++++ REPAIRS TO BINOCULARS, TELESCOPES AND PRESSURE GUAGES Contact John Stephen of 1 Kingsley Cres, Malindela Tel: 244203 Highly recommended ! ++++ FOR SALE: OXYCO OXYACETYLENE SET OF GAUGES AND CUTTING TORCH $ 110 MILLION SET CRICKET PADS AND HELMET (AND BAG) $ 20 MILLION TEL: (h) 245923 - evenings 011 415588 / 011 634806 ilkh@mweb.co.zw ++++ Twenty-three old female graduate from an old established family in Bulawayo, seeks employment in any field. Holds a BSC degree with distinction in Organizational Psychology from Rhodes University and would prefer employment in a related field. Dynamic, honest, energetic. Willing to tackle anything. For further details or C.V. please contact Sian Farmer on 286507. ++++ For sale : one health walker in excellent condition $20 million one : "Ab - king - pro" - as new. $20 million Tel : Byo 244549 - Kimi or 011205569 - Rob ++++++ For Sale: Brand New large S.A. Sebor Plant Pots ( from 50cm downwards) + Planters and other assorted smaller pots. Various plants in pots e.g. cycad, palms, anthuriums, cats-tail ferns, peace lilies, amaryllis + others. White and Green Florist Tape, SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TO ALL PET OWNERS "YOU THINK OF YOUR FUTURE" WHAT ABOUT THEIRS? DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PET BEHIND. RATHER DO THE LAST KIND THING PUT HIM TO SLEEP ++++ Bricks,Assorted Florist Wire,Assorted Ribbon (incomplete rolls), 1.35m wide Cellophane, Assorted Decorative pieces of Driftwood. Wood and brass standing lamp, beige shade. 1 Pr. Bedside lamps. Verimark Freshlock Vacuum Sealer. Electric Waterpik (Family Dental System) Electrolux Cleany ( Re-chargeable Hand Vacuum Cleaner and Torch) Romertopf German Clay Roasting Dish (cooks food without fat) 34 Piece Willsgrove Dinner Service (brown) Abstract Wooden Carving 1.25m tall. Encyclopaedia Britannica - 24 Volumes + 2 Volume Set Dictionaries - Green Leather Binding only $12000000 Small Wooden Bookcase (could fit on desk) Pro Shiatsu Electric Massaging Machine. Auto Inflate Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor. Webley & Scott .38 Revolver. Winmau Bristle Dartboard ( Official Dartboard Type of the British Dart Organization) Lots of Zimbabwe Stamps ( 1153 First Day Covers, 28 Full Sheets, 3 Half Sheets and 410 Corners) $5000000 neg. Many other items too numerous too mention. Please phone: 282264 or 091353983. P.S. Would any Charitable Organization like some pretty material offcuts for patchwork or whatever? +++++ MICHAEL'S SATELLITE SERVICES Specialists in electronic repairs such as: TV's, Video's, Hi-Fi's and Decoders AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Try us and feel the difference in low low prices Call at: 51 Main Street, 4th Avenue, Bulawayo Cell: 091 710 104 MICHAEL'S SATELLITE SERVICES SPECIALISTS IN SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS ROOM SPLITTING & HOME THEATRE INSTALLATIONS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TRY US & FEEL THE DIFFERENCE IN LOW LOW PRICES CALL AT: 51 MAIN STREET 4TH AVENUE BULAWAYO CELL: 091 710 104 +++++ im looking for a one/two bedroomed flat in town preferably willing to pay at least $12 million im a single girl no children please email me t1inker2002@yahoo.com please reply asap ++++++++++ We have the following for sale: 1 double bed 1 single bed 1 Kitchen Cabinet 2 bookcases [1 large and 1 small] Various videos 2 Campmaster chairs 1 Gazebo 1 x 2 man tent 1 3 drawer desk Various board games and other goods. Please call Laura on 023 691 543 or Ian 023 892 889 +++++ TOWNHOUSE/FLAT WANTED:- WE HAVE BEEN LET DOWN AT THE LAST MINUTE !! THE TOWNHOUSE WE HAD ORGANISED TO RENT HAS BEEN SOLD AND WE HAVE TO BE OUT OF OUR HOUSE BY THE END OF APRIL. PLEASE, DOES ANYONE HAVE A TOWNHOUSE OR FLAT THEY WISH TO RENT. PLEASE CONTACT:- BILL OR LINDA LEMON ON (H)281428, (C) 091 360033 OR (C)011 614640. Bill & Linda Lemon +263 9 281428 +++++++ FOR SALE 1 x baby pram and carry cot $12 million 1 x small carrier rocker $3 million Tele: 023 408 428 ++++++++ DIGGERS INN - FRANCISTOWN IS OFFERING SPECIAL RATES TO ZIMBABWEANS THIS SPECIAL OFFER IS FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS ONLY DOUBLE ROOM - P225 PER NIGHT BED ONLY FAMILY ROOM - P275 PER NIGHT BED ONLY Family room sleeps 4 and is self catering. Lovely spacious rooms to make your stay comfortable. Diggers pub is right there to have a sundowner and the restaurant serves delicious reasonably priced meals. To book you can either e.mail inn@inet.co.bw or phone 00 267 2440544 HOTEL MANAGER NEEDED Diggers Inn in Francistown is looking for a hotel manager. Applicant must be energetic and creative and have at least five years experience in the hotel and catering field and have valid references. Interested genuine applicants must please e.mail dd@inet.co.bw ++++++++ BULAWAYO SOCIAL CALENDAR AVAILABLE ON E NET FROM CERI MORGAN DAVIES Ceri Morgan-Davies Exclusive Functions (Functions co-ordinator) 011 430 270 Email : functionshq@gator.co.zw or functionshq@gatorzw.co.uk Bulawayo's Social Calendar available for viewing at Mary's Corner and The Coffee Shop (racecourse) For private functions - only what you wish to be advertised will be put on the calendar. +++++ TIDBITS Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears. -- Arthur Koestler +++++ Inspiration of the Day: "Caraggio!" Courage! To a woman trapped in a Hitler's torture camp, "caraggio" brought hope and strength in the face of certain death. It is a great person who can make that word into a mantra to survive. And after the miracle of being rescued; it is an even greater person who keeps going back, in order to save another tortured soul. Ginetta Sagan has celebrated 45 years liberating others. She is Courage. She has been personally responsible for the release of political prisoners in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Latin America and South Africa. 6,000 prisoners in Vietnam have been set free due to Ginetta's unrelenting campaigns. http://charityfocus.org/php-bin/qad.php?n=2230 +++++ Be The Change: Learn about the many unsung heroes who stood up to the challenges faced by their communities. ++++++ A wise man said "You can not discover new Oceans, Unless you have the courage, to lose sight of the shore". A Wee lesson in life "Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have Dreams don't have much. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to Live life completely". And Finally: Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt and dance like no-one is watching !! ++++++ Could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy. -- Kahlil Gibran +++++ Fact of the Day: Wake Forest University researchers found in a recent study that positive thinking reduced activity in parts of the brain that process pain information, and was as powerful as an actual shot of morphine in relieving the pain. http://charityfocus.org/php-bin/qad.php?n=2239 +++++ Be The Change: Experiment with thinking positively to see if it has an effect on your experience in a painful situation. +++++++ You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.