Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1004- 21/12/2022 www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Open this link to join the Morning Mirror WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G4uw2mTZGub2C9OeeRM10F 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 - the Edith Duly Nursing home Our Christmas Wish to you May all your dreams come true. May love work its magic into your life. May your heart be filled with hope and joy. May you touch every life you meet. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. From The Editor and Friends The next Morning will be sent on the 12th January 2023. ++++ 1) Editorial The Great Shopping Cart Debate Living in Sweden is an elegant affair. The Swedes themselves are in fact truly elegant!! Tall, slender, usually blond with Nordic features, all beautifully attired in long coats, tight slim-fit pants and all in - BLACK!! Their clothes are black, their sleek electric cars are black, their houses are even sometimes black! My grandson and I play 'spot the coloured car' to pass the time on a long journey, with the exception of taxis, one seldom comes across a car of any colour other than black!! Now shopping in a mall in the USA or South Africa, is a frolicking affair, one recruits a shopping cart and off one goes. Babies are in the cart, toddlers are in the cart, the cart bulges, nay overflows, with parcels, packets and presents. Grandmas even use the shopping car as a zimmer frame!! But not in Sweden !! Carts are reserved for supermarkets only, one never sees a shopping cart in an upmarket, glitzy shopping mall!! The beautifully attired shoppers seem to only have one or two monogrammed (recyclable of course) packets. One's shopping bag must not be labeled OK Bazaars, ICA or Pick n'Pay! Good gracious me no! Only understated Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Apple, and Tiffanys are good packets to carry,( I always keep my Harrods packets to carry my bits and pieces in!!) but then Swedes, I can only assume, must do a lot of trips to and from the parkade to drop their Christmas shopping in the car!! Shopping carts in Australia are also unlike those that we Africans are familiar with!! HeeHoo and I had a whole cartload of beer and wine for the Big Party recently (the non alcoholic sort of course!!) We were gayly walking out of the mall to deposit the shopping in the car when WHAM !! The cart stopped dead.......nothing would persuade it to move and then we noticed a yellow lock on the wheel! We had walked past the point of no return and a deadlock had activated on the cart to stop us from going any further. Mortified, we struggled with numerous crates of beer backwards and forwards to the car, feeling like teenagers drinking underage!! Shopping carts are like wheel barrows in Africa, used for hundreds of reasons ! Carrying water, pushing babies, carrying Dad back from the shebeen on payday!! Shopping in Zim is much more fun, its quite common to see a family pushing a shopping trolly several miles from the store, when one does not have transport, its the obvious thing to do of course!! Mind you I am sad to say that few families in Zim these days need a trolly to carry their groceries....a couple of plastic bags will suffice for the lucky ones...... Dear God, please, Bless Zimbabwe at Christmas. ++++ WATCHDOG Recently Published Early Rhodesian Historical Book "WG Brown Founder of Shangani Mission Matabeleland 1916" author Frances Hawkins. 486 pages, 224 black and white photos many previously unpublished! Pioneering Shangani Mission, Stories of travel by ox wagon in virgin bush and camping overnight in bush stockade protection from hyenas, leopards, lions ! Meeting Matabele Queen Losekeyi at her royal Queens Kraal, befriended by Lobengula's son Prince Tshakalisha and Johan Colenbrander to name a few! Learning the ways of the Matabele, and experiences living on the veldt. Having established the Shangani Mission, LMS later moved Brown to develop the mission school at Inyati into a Boys Industrial Institution. Kate Brown's 9-day journey flying on Imperial Airways up Africa to England in 1935. 'Hawkey' Hawkins of BSAP- his stations served, and his establishment of Tjolotjo Police Camp; Living in Nyamandhlovu. Includes the Reminiscences of Charles Quinche - a Bulawayan of Swiss Ndebele parentage. Good as a Christmas gift. Hardcover (Signed) $40. Softcover $30. Contact Frances 0772 341 320 or email hawkinszim@rimelo.com ++++ 2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds Steve McKillop It is with much sadness and a heavy heart to advise of the passing of my Great Mate and work colleague, Steve McKillop, Sevie. Marketing Manager at AA Mines / Shab anie and Mashaba Mines 1981 to 2001. Good Man, Great sportsman and really good friend! My condolences to Mike Fiona and Family! Rest in Peace Steve! Cheers!!!! NOEL EDINGTON ++++ Colin Jennings One of our Bulawayo Boys! Moved to Natal to continue his fun filled family life. Our deepest sympathy to Wendy, Merrick and Maygan. He will be missed by many. ++++ 3) Notices and Events ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: music@gatorzw.co.uk WEDNESDAY 21 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. ELF Hailed by many as a modern classic and often listed among the greatest Christmas films of all time, Elf is a spirited, good-natured family comedy in which Buddy (Will Ferrell) who was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves, travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Unfortunately the father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan), is a cynical businessman who is on Santa's naughty list and has no idea that Buddy was even born. While Buddy experiences the delights of New York City as only an elf can, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.. - It wiped away the Scrooge in me for 90 enchanting minutes. [New York Daily News] - This is one of those rare Christmas comedies that has a heart, a brain and a wicked sense of humour, and it charms the socks right off the mantelpiece. [Chicago Sun-Times] - From here on out, Elf is going to be a Christmas movie-watching tradition for me. [Aisle Seat] - Some humour might sail over the heads of the very young, but there's a higher chuckle rate for the grown-ups than in much dread 'family' fare. [Time Out] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Film Members] FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE NUTCRACKER A masterpiece of classical dance, and a Christmas favourite with audiences everywhere, this Nutcracker is a magical version of the score by Tchaikovsky filmed at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Since its premiere in 1892 The Nutcracker has been one of the most successful classical ballets and this version by Vassili Vainonen was first staged in 1934 using Marius Petipa's scenario but emphasising the fantastic imagery of Hoffmann's original story. The most talented soloists of the Kirov (now Mariinsky) Ballet appear in this production including Larissa Lezhnina, Victor Baranov and Piotr Russanov. - It is a visually sumptuous production on the whole, giving that Christmassy and fairy-tale like feel impeccably, and the orchestral playing play the timeless Tchaikovsky score marvellously. Larisa Lezhnina's Masha/Princess is very elegant especially in the Pas-de-deux, and Viktor Baranov is a handsome and quite dashing Prince. [IMDb] - A superb performance and well recorded, the sets are lavish. Possibly the best Nutcracker on DVD. [Amazon] - This 1994 recording stars the charismatic Larissa Lezhnina in the roles of both Masha-the-child and Masha-the-princess, with Victor Baranov as a most engaging Nutcracker/Prince. [MusicWeb International] - Larissa Lezhnina's performance is a perfect demonstration of the art of ballet. Both she and Viktor Baranov dance with strength and fluidity as if gliding through the stage. [Dancing Times] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Red Carpet Members] SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL - DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED JANUARY - PROVISIONAL Thursday 12 January From Russia with Love Friday 13 January Delibes: Sylvia Thursday 19 January The Grand Budapest Hotel Thursday 26 January Prime Suspect 1 Friday 27 January Rubinstein in Concert Supper will be available before DVD showings but orders for evening meals must be placed in advance. Further details from adelaide.muchetu@gmail.com - or phone 0774 004 449 / 0771 048 995. ++++ 4) Congratulations ++++ 5) Roses And Raspberries ++++ 6) Pets Column ++++ 8) Bulawayo News ++++ 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 HOUSES FOR SALE HILLSIDE: Full of charm is a 3-bedroom 2-bathroom house that is built of brick under tile. It comes with a sizeable lounge with a fireplace, an inviting dining room, fitted kitchen and a veranda. The master bedroom is complete with an en-suite. This particular property has double domestic quarters and an unequipped well. The property has add ons such as a 7000 litre tank, an aircon in the main bedroom. And a solar geyser. A special feature of this property is a fishpond. US$165,000 MATSHEUMHLOPE: One to consider, brick under tile lounge with fire place, TV lounge, dining room, study, 3 bedrooms, master en-suite, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, pantry, double enclosed garage, domestic quarters, 2 boreholes (1 working), 2.51 sides fenced, 1.51 sides walled, sliding gate, Stand size approx 2 acres. US$230,000 BRADFIELD: NEW ON THE MARKET: Ideally situated close to the Bradfield shops and CBD. An immaculate three-bedroom home under tile with a veranda, lounge, fireplace, bathroom, separate toilet, kitchen, laundry, staff quarters, carport. fenced and gated with a large and small gate US$160,000 PARKLANDS: Brick under tile, 4 bedrooms, BICs, main ensuite, family bathroom, separate toilet, lounge, fireplace, dining room, fitted kitchen with oven and hob, front and back veranda, double carport, 3 staff quarters with tub, working borehole, walled and gated. US$100,000 (negotiable) EMHLANGENI: brick under tile, lounge, kitchen, dining open plan, 3 bedrooms Master en suite, separate bathroom. walk in closet, floor tiled, borehole, veranda. Cottage: 2 bedrooms, finished bathroom, lounge and kitchen open plan. $120000 FLATS FOR SALE HILLSIDE: Modern, open plan, one bedroom flat. US$65,000 CBD: 1-bedroom, separate bathroom, kitchen, and lounge US$35,000 TOWN HOUSE FOR SALE HUMEPARK: $110,000 (NEGOTIABLE) Two bedrooms, lounge/ dining room, fitted kitchen, pantry, complex borehole. PLOTS & FARMS FOR SALE KENSINGTON: Agricultural/ residential stands of 2 and 5 acres each, selling for US$26000 and US$50000 respectively. Also for sale in the area is a Commercial Stand, with great potential, for sale at $80000. WORRINGHAM: Plot that measures 6,0989 hectares, on the land is a brick under iron 2 bedroomed house, it has a toilet separate to the house. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: House on large stand. Ideal for offices, plenty of parking- US$200000 OUT OF TOWN PROPERTIES FOR SALE. WE HAVE PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN BEITBRIDGE, BINGA, HARARE, HWANGE, MLIBIZI, MUTARE, REDCLIFF, AND PLUMTREE.HIGH/ LOW DENSITY,RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND HOLIDAY HOMES US$85000-US$250000 FULL DETAILS ON ENQUIRY FOR THESE AND OTHER PROPERTIES FOR SALE PHONE (029) 2274581/3 (LANDLINE)CALL: CINDY: 0784553171/ PROBITY: 0782119972/ BRYAN: 0772238431 EMAIL: cindy@rodor.co.zw Visit us on our website: www.rodorproperties.co.zw VALUATIONS AND ESTIMATES WANT TO SELL WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH AN ESTIMATION OF THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY. WE ARE REGISTERED WITH THE VALUER'S COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE, AND OFFER A COMPLETE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE OF PROPERTY VALUATION FOR ANY PURPOSE. FOR VALUATIONS, PHONE (029) 2274581/3 (LANDLINE), OR EMAIL probity@gmail.com/ bryan@rodor.co.zw Or sales@rodor.co.zw PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Our property management staff will be happy to assist you in securing suitable tenants for your property, and managing it thereafter. HOUSE FOR RENT Cottage in Suburbs, 1bedroom, fitted kitchen, lounge, separate bathroom and toilet, Rentals: USD 300-00 negotiable. Available: Immediate Kumalo: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge, dining room, office, bathroom, shower and toilet separate, ensuite, dressing are, games room, pool, borehole, solar geyser. Comes with a 2-bedroom cottage, workers quarters, laundry room, and tools room. Rentals: USD 900.00. Available: 1 January 2023 COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT OFFICES TO LET CLOSE TO CBD. SIZE 85 TO 285SQM RENTALS: US$ 360,00 TO US$740,00 AVAILABLE: IMMEDIATELY TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY FACTORY TO LET DONNINGTON: Offices, warehouse, ablutions, workshop. $1800 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR RENTING, OR IF YOU WISH TO PLACE YOUR PROPERTY ON OUR LETTING LIST, YOU ARE INVITED TO CONTACT US ON (029)2274581/3 (LANDLINE, OR MAIL TO reslet@rodor.co.zw or rentals@rodor.co.zw , OR VISIT OFFICES AT 5A 9TH AVENUE, BETWEEN ROBERT MUGABE AND JOSIAH TONGOGARA AVENUE HOURS OF BUSINESS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8AM -4.30PM SATURDAYS 8AM-11AM WE NEED PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO RENT FOR REGISTERED BUYERS AND TENANTS. ALL VIEWERS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF. ++++ Anita's Real Estate 98A SAMUEL PARIRENYATWA - BETWEEN 9th& 10th AVE - BYO For sale: NORTHEND B/T 3 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, lounge, d/room, fitted kitchen, s/accommodation, solar geyser, s/pool (not in use), garage, lockup walled, gated. - US$70000.00 SUBURBS Used as offices - 5 offices, boardroom, bathroom, toilet, kitchen. Double s/accommodation,borehole, 2500L water tank, double car port, walled, electric gated. - US$170 000.00 MATSHEUMHLOPE - FULL FURNISHED! B/T 3 bedrooms, main ensuite, bathroom, 2 lounges, d/room, fitted kitchen, double carport, walled, gated. - US$180 000.00 STAND IN KINGSDALE - 4529 m2 - US$32 000 neg. Contact: Anita 0772212625 / 029-2264368 anitaismail01@gmail.com ++++ COTTAGE For rent furnished or unfurnished. lounge / dining room open plan. Separate bedroom. Rent also to include a contribution towards electricity, water and WiFi. Located in Kent Road, Hillside, Bulawayo. Available 1 jan 2023. Contact Jennifer Williams +263772898110 email zimcomm@yahoo.com ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa ++++ 12b) Accommodation in Botswana ++++ 13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe ++++ 14) Catering and Food ++++ 15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire I'm looking for a fuel saver, Nissan sunny, Mazda 323 or Honda fit bushunm@gmail.com ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends A CINEMA AT ASCOT SHOPPING CENTRE Please would you be so kind as to verify, I am sure in the 1980's the then fairly new Ascot Shopping Centre had a small intimate cinema. I told the old codgers at our Dagga Boys Christmas lunch this past on Sunday and they all totally disagreed. But I am sure 35 years ago I went to a movie there! Please. Do you recall Noel eders@mweb.co.zw mmedington@gmail.com ++++ 20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant Ref: apply for nurse I am looking for employment as a nurse aid based at Kwekwe. I have already finished my attachment. For info contact me on 0717462801 ++++ Situations wanted Available Accountant professional 18 years experience (10 years private sector and 8 years NGO) Can do financial reports,budget control,planning,Zimra returns ,etc ..available for any long/short term contracts.. Contact on 0772463135 for more information ++++ Mature lady. Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies and Computer literate. Experienced Receptionist/Accounts Clerk/Typist/ General Manager s Secretary in Schools, industry and Medical Field. Trained in making detergents.. Prepared to work as Project Manager for any avaliable project. Please contact: whattsup 071 947 6038 Calls 0773 935 738 ++++ Situations Wanted Man, 39yrs. B Comm Degree. Over 13 yrs Administration experience. Seeks suitable position. Contact 0772287098 / 0771939291 Situations Wanted Man, 39yrs. B Comm Degree. Over 13 yrs Administration experience. Seeks suitable position. Contact 0772287098 / 0771939291 ++++ SITUATIONS WANTED AND SITUATIONS VACANT We are looking for an experienced mature gardener and house maid preferably a married couple with grown children. Both must have contactable references. Accommodation provided for husband and wife only. Both must be hard working and of sober habits and be able to look after the family's dogs when the family is away. Should you be interested please whatsapp me on 0712405949. ++++ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OFFERED Do you need help getting your filing up to date, no matter the state Or do you need to empty files and transfer the contents to file fasteners My name is Sandra and I am a mature experienced lady with years of experience in administration. "I love what I do and am here to assist you". Privacy and confidentiality are guaranteed. Reasonable rates apply dependent on the volume. Work can be collected and done off site, being returned in perfect organised condition once completed. Kindly contact me on 0772262218. References are available upon request. ++++ Mature single lady. Able to multi-task and work under pressure. ' 6' O Levels and Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Experienced in Accounting, worked as Accounts clerk/Typist in Schools. Also in medical field for 7 years. Prepared to work as Project Assistant for any available project. Please contact: Calls 0773 935 738 Whattsup: 071 947 6038 ++++ We are looking for an experienced, mature gardener. Must have contactable references. Accommodation provided, free lights and water. Interested persons please submit c/v and copies of references to 3 Esperanza, Hume Park, Bulawayo. No chancers please. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Seasoned woman, aged 50+ years with extensive knowledge & experience in the Travel & Tourism field. Looking for a new & exciting challenge. Holder of a clean class 4 driver's licence & valid passport. Available to start work immediately on-site or remotely. WhatsApp: 0774573974 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Salaries Administrator, vast years of experience. Lady in her 50s. Looking for anything in Salaries. Can do salaries on an outsourcing basis or can work within the premises. Belina Payroll. Experienced in every corner of salaries having worked in a number of industries, Clothing, Commercial, Mining to name a few. NSSA uploads, PAYE, pay input processing, keeping records, etc. Very confidential lady. email paysimplified@gmail.com ++++ 21) Services FOR SALE Coarse Salt for your boreholes etc 9 USD per 50kg 0777999562 ++++ BOREHOLE AND WATER SERVICES For all domestic, industrial and farming water installations, please contact Bancroft and Neil Water for an efficient and professional service. Our products include, Borehole drilling, Pump installation, Pump repairs, Capacity testing, Spares, and Bulk water delivery. Contact: Vusumuzi Sinyoka on 0772775136, or Wonder Chikware on 0773490818. Phone: 2880844/2880846/2881074 ++++ 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 ++++ 22) Health And Beauty ++++ 23) Tuition ++++ 24) Miscellaneous For Sale ++++ 25) Wanted To Buy or Hire I am looking for a preloved deep freezer 320L and above to buy. willingshoko@gmail.com ++++ 26) Clothing And Fashion ++++ 27) Boats and Fishing ++++ 28) Garden, Decor And Home JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST BLACK GOLD 99% WEED FREE EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS. WILL DELIVER 5 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY. CONTACT JILL AT 2246688 OR 07784955 99 ++++ 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. ++++