Morning Mirror Edition 830 - 07/05/2019 MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Look out for us on Facebook! The Official Morning Mirror Facebook Group. Please contact magskriel@mac.com for information on how to place your advert. Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home. EDITORIAL THE BROEKIE BRIGADE It only becomes obvious when the little girls come home for the summer holidays..... The rest of the year I am secure in the belief that a) There is something wrong with my mirror and b) that my clothes shrink in the wash AND C) that we have strong moral values in our home !! But when the Little Girls come home - the TRUTH EMERGES !! It is the festooning of the bathroom that really gets to me. Our staunch Catholic family traditions are being horribly eroded by our underwear. I can cope with the shoes sizes, we are all identical - a perfect English Size 4. I can cope with the bra sizes, we are all virtually identical apart from a few gravity problems and under-wiring needed in the matriarch, but the broekies in the bathroom make me want to rush off to confession - literally.... Now most Zimbabwean mothers from the olden days were known to give broekie washing lessons to their offspring and at age three, my Little Girls were to be found perched on the wee little stool that grandpa made, leaning over the basin carefully washing their broekies every evening before bath-time. These days I am pretty sure the little darlings toss theirs into the washing machine and tumble dryer when they are away from Mother's eagle eye, but they dutifully wash them at home and hence the festoonation of the bathroom which makes father duck and cluck and makes me cringe. The reason being those awful things called "thongs" !! Now in my day - a broekie was a broekie. Good quality cotton was imperative, anything else was unhygienic, and of course, they always had to keep the kidneys warm to ward off the common cold !! Now, I ask you, what good does a thong do medically, physically, and mentally Mother would always insist that our underwear was in pristine condition "just in case we got knocked down by a car". Any errant piece of lace (modest in size and of course beige or white ONLY) was immediately and carefully hand stitched. And trust me those bloomers lasted an awful long time so we probably only had a few pairs. Nowadays thanks to Victoria's secret, the Little Girls' broekie drawers are overflowing, mind you they are so minuscular (the broekies I mean) you could probably get a hundred of them into the family chest of drawers that used to take half a dozen. !! In my day there was etiquette in a pair of knickers - our revered headmistress (we were at an all girls' school) would insist on impromptu broekie inspection, and woe betide anyone who was wearing anything but the regulation wooly brown pantaloon that took a full yard of fabric to make. Anyone found in something a little more risque was branded as a strumpet and outcast for days on end !! Now being of the old school, I have always been of the beige, cotton, full-cut broekie set...... But my strumpet daughters wear ( blush) all manner of unladylike undergarments. All induced by the High Priestess of the Pert Bottom - Kylie Mynogue no doubt !! Unmentionables like tangas, g strings, thongs in all sorts of garish colours like red and lime and even (shudder) black !! Festooned with slogans and even shriek (lace that is not beige )!! What is the world coming too I shudder to think....... ++++ Watchdog !! ++++ 2) Notices and Events Bulawayo Quilters Guild will be meeting on Saturday 11 May 2019 at Girls College Hall, 62 Livingstone Road, Suburbs at 10am for 10.30am start. Visitors welcome $2 Bond entry. Teas on sale. ++++ THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO ALL EVENTS IN THE ROBERT SIBSON HALL The Note' coffee shop is open before all Academy evening events for supper - and there's usually a special dish on Fridays. Booking is NOT required but is always helpful! THURSDAYS 9 & 16 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. BODYGUARD Hit BBC drama 'Bodyguard' continues. if you missed the first episodes, there's a good resume at the beginning of each part! 'Bodyguard' has become the most watched BBC drama since 2008 and it is easy to see why. Clever, tense and gripping, it has provided excellent entertainment. [Independent] 'Riveting... I had to remind myself to breathe.' [The Daily Telegraph] 'This was edge-of-the-seat, shush-the-family fare.' [Daily Express] Admission: $4.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 10 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. JOHN CRANKO'S ONEGIN - BALLET TO MUSIC BY TCHAIKOVSKY: John Cranko s mastery of the art of the pas de deux finds its climax in Onegin, one of the most successful full length ballets of the 20th century. Set to sweeping music by Tchaikovsky, it tells Pushkin s tragic love story of the world- weary aristocrat Onegin and the naive country girl Tatiana in a superbly nuanced way. 'Onegin is so good, that it can easily hold its own against any Broadway show!' [Newsday] 'A hugely enjoyable performance of what many see as John Cranko s masterpiece.' [MusicWeb International] 'John Cranko's Onegin is one of the great ballerina vehicles.' [Telegraph] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] FRIDAY 17 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. THE SOUND OF MUSIC The Sound of Music hardly needs any introduction and is being willingly shown again after several requests. Take your choice from the reviews! ' ...romantic nonsense and sentiment.' [New York Times] 'Icky sticky... designed for the five to seven set and their mommies.' [New York Herald Tribune] OR! 'Three hours of visual and vocal brilliance.' [Los Angeles Times] 'This artful crowd-pleaser continues to reach out to every generation, thanks to expert and unsentimental handling from director Robert Wise and a magnificent performance from Julie Andrews.' [Radio Times] 'The Sound of Music has one of Rodgers and Hammerstein s best scores, and that s saying something. It s a warm and wonderful movie that has "timeless" written all over it.' [Movie Metropolis] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds ++++ 5) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES ++++ 6) Pets Pet Hilton Kennels and Cattery for the best care of your pet when going away, or when your bitch is in season. Nick available to do parlour work on all breeds; and to train dogs for domestic use (when over 1 year old). Tel Margaret Bernard on 2242979 or 0775 043983 for enquiries or bookings....... ++++ 8) Bulawayo News SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS APPEAL FOR HELP Our shop shelves are bare, our kennels are struggling, Pease help! We need to restock our shop shelves and would appreciate any unwanted saleable household goods, books, magazines, jam jars, clothing, ornaments, glassware, crockery etc. Absolutely anything we can sell to make money to help our kennels. We have Ecocash for your convenience. Donations for our kennels can be dropped off at our shop. The kennels are always in need of old newspapers. SHOP HOURS Monday 2pm - 3.45pm Tuesday 9am - 12 pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 3.45pm Thursday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15 pm Friday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm First Saturday of each month 9am -10.45am ++++ 9) Harare And Gweru News ++++ 10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses ++++ 11) PROPERTY FOR SALE OR TO RENT RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE MAHATSHULA - US$70,000 BUT, 4 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge cum dining room, neat cottage, walled & gated. BARHAM GREEN - US$65,000 BUT, 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, domestic quarters walled and gated MALINDELA - US$110, 000 4 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, working borehole, walled and gated. KUMALO - US$195, 000 4 bedrooms, lounge, fitted kitchen, cottage, swimming pool working borehole, walled and gated We are always looking for more properties to sell and rent in all sectors of the property market, and have registered potential buyers/tenants. We offer a complete service of property valuations. CALL: (029) 22 74581/3 or 0773-366207 ++++ Stonebridge Real Estate Shop 7 CIPF Centre Jason Moyo / 9th Avenue +263 292 70747 / 71311 or +263 772 801 599 Our Services Property Management We have a team of dedicated and hardworking property experts in the letting business. Our team will arrange for vetting, marketing the prospective tenants, property inspections, rent collection and monitoring your tenant water and rates bills. We believe the key to successful management is getting the right tenant in the right house. Property Valuation. Our team provides professional valuation services for balance sheets, mortgages, sales and other purposes Property Sales Our team is highly trained, dedicated and motivated to do business. We understand the way sales work and have a pool of buyers for all types of property. Why don't you give us a try. Real Estate Expertise for Changing Times ++++ WANTED 4 Bedroom VERY SECURE house, in a decent area with excellent security for the yard and it must have a borehole. We are looking long term lease and can offer US$300.00 to US$400.00 per month. We are excellent tenants and will also look after the property and do any small repairs etc. Please call 077 637 7863 ++++ LOOKING FOR HOUSE TO RENT South African couple who has lived in Bulawayo for the past 9 years are looking for a 3-4 bedroom house in the Hillside; Burnside, Morningside; Matsheumhlope; Ilanda and Malindela areas to rent and to care for. Have been renting for the same period in town and now needing to move as owner is moving into the house. Long term period is certainly the ideal. Please call at (029) 2240 323 or 0775 581 661 ++++ R.E.D Property We specialise in VALUATIONS contact us today to find out your Property Value! Burnside - US$280 000.00 Bright and sunny four bed roomed home with three bathrooms, lounge with fire place, dining room and a fitted kitchen. It also has a borehole, lovely garden, swimming pool, and there are two cottages. Hillside - US$180 000.00 A place to call to home is a Property that is safe and secured by a stone wall with electric fencing and gate entering into a well established garden with three working boreholes and two JoJo tanks available. There is a lovely well maintained working swimming pool safely secured with fencing around, staff quarters, laundry room, entertainment area, lovely spacious cottage attached to the garage and a car port. On the property is a well loved and maintained house with enclosed verandah entering into a family lounge with a fire place, dining room, fitted kitchen with plenty cupboard space, three bedrooms with one having a en suit and a family bathroom. A place to call home after a long day's work... Northend - US$70 000.00 A fresh and clean newly renovated home with great opportunity for a great buy is a Property siting on 1400 square meters walled right round with electric sliding gate, a developed garden, working borehole, empty swimming, single staff quarters and a single lock up garage. On the property is a house that has been renovated with up dated parquet flooring and ceramic tiles. The house comprises of a open plan lounge, dinning room,three bedrooms two with BIC ,one with external door, lovely fitted kitchen with up dated cupboards and family bathroom with separate toilet... ASCOT - US$57 000.00 This is two bedroom apartment on 15th floor with lovely views comprising of main en suite, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, open plan lounge and dining room. Reduced to US$57 000.00. CBD - US$250 000.00 This property is right where you want to be, it has an open plan large front section with back offices, kitchen area, toilets and storage. The shop is well looked after with modern tiles throughout and large glass and aluminium frontage. A great investment considering its location and condition. Negotiators: Trindie Lombard : 0772 153 519 Martha Mandishona: 0772 347 240 Mark Ndoro: 0775 119 184 Geraldine Chibonda: 0713 765 166 Lesley Chitrin: 0782 444 007 TO VIEW OUR PROPERTIES FOR SALE PLEASE BROWSE THROUGH OUR WEBSITES AND ADVISE WHICH PROPERTIES ARE OF INTEREST:- www.redproperty.co.zw AND www.bulawayoproperty.com ++++ WANTED - HOUSE TO RENT House proud family of 3 with very good traceable references including one from Trindie Lombard of RED properties, is looking for a secure 3 bedroom house. Will look after your property like it were my own. Contact Ursula 0772 861 522 or Business - Bookset Pvt Ltd 77082 ++++ PROPERTY FOR SALE Gweru Residential Property for Sale in Clonsilla PRICE: US$120 000 NEGOTIABLE Serious Sellers - Calling for Offers 6 070 Square Metres of land with a clean title deed in a personal name DESCRIPTION: 3 bedroom 1 bathrooms house including good size lounge dining room kitchen covered veranda and entertainment area enclosed back veranda a Swimming Pool Garage/workshop car port the property is fully walled with a manual gate and includes triple staff accommodation which are in need of repairs. Call Brenda 08772 220 155 or 0712 606 860 for full details on the property ++++ Advert: Town offices available to rent 98 S. Parirenyatwa, 9/10th Avenue Bulawayo. Sharing with another company. Contact 0772 212 625 or 0713 323 362 ++++ WANTED - COTTAGE TO RENT Widow with a big friendly dog urgently needs a cottage. Rent can be paid in United States dollars. Telephone Landline 029 2243061 or Cell 0771 918444 ++++ RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE MAHATSHULA - US$70,000 BUT, 4 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge cum dining room, neat cottage, walled & gated. BARHAM GREEN - US$65,000 BUT, 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, domestic quarters walled and gated MALINDELA - US$110, 000 4 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, working borehole, walled and gated. KUMALO - US$195, 000 4 bedrooms, lounge, fitted kitchen, cottage, swimming pool working borehole, walled and gated. We are always looking for more properties to sell and rent in all sectors of the property market, and have registered potential buyers/tenants. We offer a complete service of property valuations. CALL: (029) 22 74581/3 or 0773-366207 ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa ++++ 12b) Accommodation and Travel In Botswana ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe ++++ 14) Catering and Food ++++ 15) VEHICLES FOR SALE OR HIRE ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED Vacancy Trainee Estimator Our company is looking for a Trainee Estimator with good passes in English, Science and Maths, preferably with A and B symbols. The vacancy entails the use of spread sheets, e mails and Microsoft Word so the trainee needs to have a good working knowledge of these applications. A good pass in Technical Drawing will be an added advantage. The vacancy is in a projects office and will involve costing and quotes. The trainee will liaise with clients by e mail and by phone and needs to be able to communicate clearly and effectively . Applications with copy of CV's should be e mailed to:- Dennis Carlsson traineeestimator@gmail.com by 31 May 2019. Applications received after this date will not be considered and no correspondence will be entered into. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide. She has worked at the Mater Dei Hospital and has also looked after patients in the comfort of their homes. Please contact 0712 250 695 or 0772 122 243 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young energetic lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Able to work in a restaurant/ coffee shop. Has done training in food preparation, baking, waitressing and customer care. Please contact 0777 386 493 ++++ VACANCY Top notch PA / Receptionist required with traceable references. Ability to multi task. Good command of the English language. Accounting up to trial balance. Drivers licence a must. No chancers please. Cvs to be hand delivered to Mr Dare at Bookset Pvt Ltd, 139 G. Silundika Street, btwn 14-15th Avenue, Byo ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature gentleman seeks employment as a cook / chef. Has a vast experience working in a lodge. Has worked as a house-keeper making all the meals. Good communication and hard working. Please contact 0773 770 742 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Hard working, mature, friendly well spoken lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and baking. Has experience working at a lodge. Please contact 0778 283 568 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide or care giver. Has experience with working with the elderly. Please contact 0771 531 192 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a nurse aide or care-giver. She has a lot of experience working with the elderly, Willing to help around the house. Please contact 0771 531 192 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady who is hard working seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and baking. Good with all house hold duties. Please contact 0778 283 568 ++++ Situations Vacant EDITH DULY RESIDENTIAL AND CARE HOME A position has arisen in the Home for an experienced State Registered Nurse to join our team with effect from 1st May 2019 The position would suit a recently retired nurse who has had experience in caring for the elderly. Psychiatric training would be an advantage Please submit CV including Certificates and References to: The Administrator Edith Duly Coronation Cottage Complex Queens Road Bulawayo Or by Email: edithduly@netconnect.co.zw ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. She is a hard working and well spoken person. Able to look after children and infants. Has basic cooking. Has a lot of experience working at Jacana Lodge. Please contact 0783 351 988 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. she has no cooking background. Well spoken and hardworking. Employment can be full time or part time. Please contact 0777 150 512 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has cooking and baking skills but willing to learn more. Good with childminding and taking care of pets. Live out preferred. Please contact 0782 853 560 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Hard working gentleman seeks employment as a gardener. Has vast experience in flower arrangements, up-keep of lawns and swimming pools, Can also do security around the premises. Please contact 0784 028 839 ++++ 21) SERVICES PRIVATE CATERING Contact IAN JOHNSTON if you would like to have beef, lamb, pig or whatever meat you want, on a spit, whether it be for your wedding, birthday party, etc. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Ian on 0712 215 373 or 0783 698 573 (w/app) or email ianbjohnston51@gmail.com ++++ ANTE NATAL CLASSES, BABY VACCINATIONS and BIRTH ATTENDANT/ DOULA I teach a set of 5 classes covering pregnancy, labour, baby care, breastfeeding and other information. I also do a "crash course" for out of towners. These classes are valuable even if you're having an elective CAESAREAN SECTION!! Please book early. I can be with you at the hospital when you're in LABOUR to help you to cope! I also work part time at a BABY CLINIC :-) For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (09) 466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri or (09) 2237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com ++++ Rob Sinclair is an expert plumber. He has had many years of experience. Anything to do with loos, bathrooms, geysers, plumbing. Rob Sinclair is your man. Phone Rob on 0772230551 ++++ 22) Health And Beauty ++++ 23) Tuition ++++ 24) Miscellaneous For Sale ++++ 25) WANTED TO BUY OR HIRE ++++ 26) Clothing And Fashion ++++ 27) Boats and Fishing ++++ 28) Garden, Decor And Home Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag. Free delivery over ten bags. Phone Ollie on 0771289677 ++++ JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST BLACK GOLD 99% WEED FREE EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS. WILL DELIVER 2 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY - MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS. PHONE 246688 or 0778495599 ++++ 29) TIDBITS The content that is published in Morning Mirror does not necessarily reflect the editor's opinion. Morning Mirror reserves the right to refuse any advertising or content. ++++