Near Death Experiences
HeeHoo always arrives home for lunch fuming, he regales me with his trips to and from the office, gesticulating wildly and using choice language, which is not normally in his nature. I have to wait until he calms down before I can give him his favourite soup.
Why ?
Because every trip he makes to and from work is filled with N.D.E.s (Near Death Experiences) In a journey of about five kilometres he, and everyone else in Zimbabwe, encounter the most incredible driving, probably comparable to the worst in the world.
The law does not exist on our roads anymore. Its tantamount to flagrant defiance and culpable behaviour.
Traffic lights are flouted, stop signs are disregarded, white lines are ignored. It's a shocking and criminal state of affairs and the police are helpless, it would appear, to be able to take control.
The other day, returning from the airport at night, we counted no less than forty vehicles with no lights at all, or only one light. It was a hazardous trip to say the least, especially as they had all come through the police roadblock that is always situated near the Umguza Bridge. We personally watched them being waved through the roadblock, vehicles with only one headlight working, often no tail lights at all.
Why are they not impounded there and then
The death rate on the roads surely must be causing concern, we personally know three people who have been killed on Zimbabwe roads recently.
Watchdog
BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK and OLD MILTONIANS will be hosting a FAMILY FUN DAY on Saturday the 6th of August at OMs Sports Club. 10AM to 3PM.
EDITH DULY NURSING HOME IS APPEALING FOR YOUR UNWANTED HOUSEHOLD GOODS
IN PARTICULAR WE ARE SEEKING:
DRINKING GLASSES, glass, stainless steel or new plastic ones
TEA MUGS
SOUP BOWLS, DINNER PLATES AND SIDE PLATES
MEDIUM AND LARGE BLACK BELLIED POTS
LARGE HEAVY BASE FRYING PANS
OLD MAGAZINES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
LACE AND/OR COTTON CURTAINS - 230CM DROP FOR LARGE WINDOWS
WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO COLLECT FROM ANYWHERE IN BULAWAYO
PLEASE CONTACT LEILA ON 0773028812 OR
PRECIOUS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8AM TO 1PM ON 2205825
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!
BULAWAYO SPCA
The current underlying economic struggle that Zimbabwe is going through, of course presents challenges to animal welfare, but in spite of this, Bulawayo SPCA has managed to keep going thanks to the dedicated staff, and the amazing continuing support of the public.
So perhaps you could help all the animals in their care by checking out our WISH LIST!
Dog Food and Cat Food
Food Bowls
Litter Trays for the Cats
Pet Beds
Toys
Scratching Posts for the Cats
Carriers/Collapsible Cages
2nd hand Dog Collars and Harnesses
Unwanted Towels, Blankets and Sheets - even old coats are great for bedding
Flea and Tick Treatments
Small Scales for weighing puppies and kittens
Chlorine Bleach
Strong Brooms for cleaning the kennels
Overalls
Office Supplies
Dedicated Volunteers........and of course Monetary Donations that are so badly needed to keep Bulawayo SPCA's doors open.
Know that even just one item donated from this list will help at least one animal - if not many!
spcabulawayo@gmail.com