Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1009 - 11/02/2023 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 1) Editorial The Ancient Mariners What a glorious cruise we had to the Antarctic. 21 sailing days from Buenos Aires, skirting the Falklands, around the Cape Horn, through the Drake Passage and up to San Antonio, passing through the magnificent Chilean Fjords. Then a hop.skip and jump over to Rio! Possibly one of the most vibrant cities we have ever visited!! Ten intrepid Bulawayo explorers followed the paths of Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen from Buenos Aires, past the Falklands, around the Cape Horn to the Antarctic Sound and then up to San Antonia via the Chilean Fiords. We thoroughly enjoyed making friends with South America, a people of beauty, friendship and exciting cultures. Apart from Antarctica, Rio De Janiero was my favourite, HeeHoo had sailed there in 1975 and was full of anecdotes of his trip, of which passengers included the infamous Derek Mulholland. But more of that at a later stage. The cruise was fabulous, exotic, palatial with magnificent food, wine and brilliant service. Sadly a nasty respiratory bug attacked many of us (all except HeeHoo - no self respecting bug would dare attack him!!) and in the middle of it all we had to deal with the Dreaded Drake Passage. Haha I write with tongue in cheek!! Now here we are, on a ship with 700 passengers and 300 crew and after surviving the Drake (only just) we now need copious amounts of cough mixture! Gargling was at a premium for sore throats and several salt cellars were purloined from the Grand Dining Room to make a salt gargle. There was nothing, and I repeat nothing, in the way of medical supplies unless one visited the ships doctor!! It reminded me of that ship that was caught during the covid pandemic, the ship that sailed around like the Marie Celeste, barred from each and every port at which it tried to dock!! The Diamond Princess was the first cruise ship to have a major outbreak on board, the first to "go down" metaphorically speaking of course!! The ship quarantined at Yokohama from 4 February 2020 for about a month. Of 3711 passengers and crew, around 700 people became infected and 9 people died. Now the pandemic is hopefully over but the rumours abounded! None of us dared to visit the medical facility, afraid that that ghastly "blue line" would keep us away from the gourmet dining rooms!! And so we coughed our way around the Horn!! There were a couple of Port Days but I dare you to try and buy cough mixture in Spanish or Portuguese!! Hah - I dread to think what were were drinking!!! Instead of perusing the quaint little stalls and buying penguin earrings and alpaca sweaters, we were standing in lines at pharmacies bewildered by the currency and the language. Now, says She Sternly to the abundant cruise liners cruising the world, when you have a ship full of Ancient Mariners, instead of selling the opulent jewellery and Stella McCartney gowns in the luxurious shops, lets have a whole room devoted to the elderly masses. DRUGS!!! A well stocked pharmacy would have been much more in demand.. All sorts of embrocations, lotions, curatives and unctions were required, a ships pharmacy could have done a roaring trade with the Ancient Mariners!! Cough mixture for the Bronchial Brigade, thousands of tissues, sea sick pills for the Queasy Queens, remedies for the Gastrointestinal Guys and Gals, antacids for the Dyspepsia Darlings!! and so on and so forth!! I type this as I sit in the shadow of Christ the Redeemer on the famous Corcovado, overlooking the Copacabana Beach, and I know no-one feels in the least bit sorry for me!! ++++ WATCHDOG GRAVE CARE. We maintain graves around the city of Bulawayo Cemeteries. Once every month for one year at a price of $50 per grave per year. We remove weeds around the grave and sweep as well. Wash the tombstone, trim the flowers it there are any. We also do tombstone repairs that comes with an extra charge. For more information contact : App/Call +263772327574 and +263718727574. ++++ 2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds Professor Peter Mundy, ornithologist with a long standing relationship with the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and its collections and incredible contribution to African ornithology, especially vulture research and conservation, died yesterday after a long struggle with cancer. He will be missed at all our events, presentations and workshops as he always generated lively debate and raised controversial topics. We mourn this tremendous loss with his family, friends and all those in the wildlife and conservation circles. Rest in peace Peter. Friends of the Natural History Museum, Bulawayo ++++ 3) Notices and Events ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: music@gatorzw.co.uk THURSDAYS 16, 23 FEBRUARY, 2 MARCH AT 6.30 P.M. THE FORSYTE SAGA_ The Forsyte Saga is a chronicle of feuds and machinations, the effects of sex, money and power on the lives of an upper-middle-class family. It is also the story of the importance of personal freedom and an emotional epic about finding the courage to fight for happiness, no matter how distant it may be, and the saga of the unstoppable force of love. When the original series aired on the BBC in 1968, it was something of a phenomenon as the nation shut down each Sunday night for the event. It secured an iconic status as pubs closed early, the streets were deserted and churches even rescheduled their evening services so that the immense audience could be ready for the start of the show at 7:25 p.m. So it was a bold move for Granada to launch a remake 35 years later but it was remarkable successful. Starring Damian Lewis as Soames and Gina McKee as Irene, the 'remake is more lavish and sensual, the acting generally graceful and convincing and the central themes more clearly delineated.' [Variety] - If it gets any better than this I've yet to experience it and I'm not holding my breath. [IMDb] - A gripping story of greed, lust and society that at times put you to the edge of your seat. [Amazon] - It's a testament to the material's strength, and its handling here, that The Forsyte Saga still manages to succeed. [Los Angeles Times] - This is an honourable and interesting attempt to make The Forsyte Saga live for, and attract, a new generation of viewers. It looks wonderful, the acting is riveting, vivid descriptive details are preserved and the scope and meaning of the books are comprehended. [The Telegraph] Admission: US$2.00 - $5.00 the series [free to Film Members] FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 6.30 P.M. TCHAIKOVSKY: SWAN LAKE Swan Lake is the most successful of all ballets, and hardly needs any introduction. In this 2004 La Scala production, two classical ballet world stars take the lead roles: Ukrainian-born Svetlana Zakharova, at that time the most sought-after representative of the Russian style, is Odette/ Odile, and Roberto Bolle Prince Siegfried. The version presented is based on the Petipa/Ivanov choreography for Swan Lake which has become a classic but the Burmeister version, first seen in 1953, also took into account Tchaikovsky's original score and featured the composer's individual dance sequences; it caused a sensation and included a happy ending for the lovers, in contrast to Petipa's 1895 production. - It is the sheer paralysing brilliance of Svetlana Zakharova that makes this an absolute must for anyone who has even the slightest interest in ballet. [Amazon] - The dancing is excellent and the two lead dancers stand out: Svetlana Zakharova, a principal ballerina with the Bolshoi for years, and Roberto Bolle. The remainder of the cast is also quite fine and sets and other production values are high: the visual effects in particular are impressive, especially in the finale. [Classical Net] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Red Carpet Members] SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY AT 3.00 P.M. LIVE! - CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE A concert by concert by Academy teachers and students to raise funds - please support! Admission: US$5.00 [free to Red Carpet Members] THEREAFTER Friday 3 March at 6.30 p.m. Camelot Thursday 9 March at 6.30 p.m. Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi Friday 10 March at 6.30 p.m. Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice Thursday 16 March at 6.30 p.m. The Man in the Iron Mask Friday 17 March at 6.30 p.m. A Midsummer Night's Dream - Ballet by George Balanchine to music by Mendelssohn 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 IAN & CO. REAL ESTATE111 JOSIAH TONGOGARA STREET, BETWEEN 11TH /12TH AVENUE HOUSES FOR SALE ILANDA - US$170 000 Brick under tile, in good condition comprising 3 bedrooms, main ensuite, family bathroom, TV lounge, lounge, dining area, spacious kitchen, 2 roomed domestic quarters, garage, working borehole, walled and gated. Stand Size: Approximately 3000sqm KUMALO - US$149 000 Neat family home comprising 4 bedrooms, main ensuite, lounge cum dining, neatly fitted kitchen, 2 roomed domestic quarters, carport, working borehole, walled and gated. NKETA 8 - US$35 000 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, toilet, walled and gated. Stand Size - 634 square metres PELANDABA - US$35 000 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, toilet, walled and gated. COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE CBD - US$260 000 Commercial Property suitable for a Doctor's Practice comprising of a reception area, waiting area, consultation room, medical procedures room, kitchen, domestic quarters, ideally located close to other medical facilities, also suitable for office use. THORNGROVE - US$375 000 Well situated property comprising offices, warehouses, ablution areas, working borehole, suitable for warehousing, bulk wholesaling, workshop, close to the CBD, walled and gated ESIGODINI - US$150 000 Warehouse, 4 storerooms, outside toilet, 3 phase electricity and water available. TOWN HOUSES FOR SALE VICTORY HEIGHTS DUPLEX COMPLEX - US$250 000 Victory Heights town houses situated in the resort town of Victoria Falls consists of a gated community with 24 units being 2-3-bedroom double storey apartments, comprising lounge with functional living space, dining area, neatly fitted kitchen, bathroom and toilet, neatly manicured gardens, these units are spacious, private and lavish and are ideal for holiday homes, first time buyers, young couples and investment. Nostro payments acceptable PROPERTIES TO LET HOUSES TO LET Burnside 4 bedrooms, lounge, dining area, neatly fitted kitchen, bathroom, separate shower and toilet, 2 solar geysers, solar system fully installed (off-grid), 5000l water tank back up system, electrical gate, neatly maintained garden, good part of Burnside. Asking Rental - US$1200/month COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES TO LET CBD - suitable for offices or doctors' surgery, asking rental - US$1500/month. CBD - suitable for hardware business, asking rental - US$1500/month. For more information call Kelvin on +263 773 366 207, Mihla on +263 772 478 287, Ian +263 712 871 455 , Landline (0292)886626 or email at sales@ian.co.zw, letting@ian.co.zw. Visit us on our website ian.co.zw ++++ RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO HOUSES FOR SALE MORNINGSIDE: A beautiful home, perfect for families. A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house with fitted kitchen, lounge, dining room, laundry room, enclosed veranda. Comes complete with a double garage, domestic quarters, storeroom and a 2-bedroom cottage with lounge kitchen and bathroom. The property has an equipped working borehole, with a swimming pool that's not working. Walled and gated. 2141sqm. Great curb appeal. US$130,000 KUMALO: Family paradise, brick under tile, 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home with built in cabinetry, a spacious kitchen, and 2 lounges. The master suite includes an office/study with own bathroom, ensuite and access to a private garden. The home is complete with a tennis court, swimming pool, a triple lock up garage, and a beautifully landscaped garden. It also has 2 updated cottages and is sited on 3753sqm. US$350,000 ILANDA : A three-bedroomed Townhouse with family bathroom, main ensuite, 4th bedroom (or home office) with toilet/shower; lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, veranda. Three-car car garage, storeroom, staff quarters, laundry. 2 x 5000 litre water tanks, underground irrigation system for garden, electric fence, 5kva Solar system + 2 lithium batteries, and solar water system with a gas geyser for backup. Option to purchase 5kva Honda generator. US$220,000 BURNSIDE: brick under tile (part double storey, bedroom built in cabinets, ensuite), lounge, fireplace, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 3 x built in cabinets, 1 x master ensuite, separate bathroom, separate toilet, fitted kitchen, scullery, pantry, domestic quarters, well, swimming pool (empty), walled and gated. Stand size: 4047sqm. $250,000 BRADFIELD: 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$138,000 FLATS FOR SALE FAMONA: Lounge, 2 bedrooms, 2built in cabinets, bathroom, separate Toilet, fitted kitchen, fenced and gated US$46,000 HILLSIDE: Modern, open plan, one bedroom flat. US$65,000 neg CBD: 1-bedroom, separate bathroom, kitchen, and lounge US$35,000 TOWN HOUSE FOR SALE HUMEPARK: $100,000. 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 KENSINGTON: fully functional plot with 2 boreholes, 4 foul runs that fit 300 chickens each. A 1- bedroom cottage, double staff quarters. On the property is a water reservoir and an orchard with indigenous and exotic trees. Water and electricity available. The land size is 6 Acres. US$120,000 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. RESIDENTIAL QUEENSPARK: 3 bedrooms. $400 PER MONTH. Available 1st April COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT Offices to let: Close to CBD. size 85 to 285sqm Rentals: US$ 360,00 to US$740,00 Available: immediately Terms and Conditions apply CITY: Shop ideally situated in Robert Mugabe Way, with excellent window frontage. 640 sqm. Available 1st February. $4500 CITY: Offices of approximately 200 sqm , available 1st February. $2000 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. ++++ Seeking house to rent Seeking a 3-5 bedroom house in one of the low density suburbs to rent starting 1 Feb. Many references available. Budget US$300-400 Please contact Martin on 0776 242222. ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa ++++ 12b)Accommodation in Botswana ++++ 14) Catering and Food ++++ 15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Has worked with the elderly and has worked at UBH hospital looking after sick patients. Willing to work day or night duty. Holding a Red Cross certificate. Please contact 0782696356 ++++ Would you know of anybody or any organisation that would employ an editor for books, Articles, letters, theses, CVs and application letters, speeches etc If so, please let me have contact details. This editor is a young woman in her late 30s with years of experience. email in the first instance - rsmrharrison46@gmail.com ++++ 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 ++++ 21) Services BOREHOLE AND WATER SERVICES For all domestic, industrial and farming water installations, please contactBancroft and Neil Water for an efficient and professional service. Our productsinclude, 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/ DOULAI 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 Frior (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 FOREVER LIVING ALOE VERA PRODUCTS: +263772464403 - Aloe-Vera Juices $13/ 330ml - Aloe-Vera long-lasting Personal Care: Aloe Toothgel $13, Aloe Deodorant Stick $12, Aloe Lip Balm $6, Aloe Avocado Soap $11 - Aloe-Vera Skincare: Aloe Moisturising Lotion $25, Propolis Crme $35, Liquid Eyeliner (black) $28 - Aloe-vera Gelly $25 and Aloe First Spray $33 recommended for home, school, office, campsite first aid kits. Excellent for burns, scratches, minor wounds, rashes, insect/spider bites. Aloe Heat Lotion $25 is good for muscle strains and pains - Health supplements: Soluble fibre $60 (30 sachets); Aloe Blossom Herbal Tea (Caffeine-free) $30, Protein Shake Mix (vanilla) $51 WhatsApp Pretty: +263772464403 ++++ 25) Wanted To Buy or Hire I am looking for a classic/vintage car in good condition. I am particularly interested in a Mercedes Benz 1953-1963 models or a jaguar Mark 1 or Mark 2 1955-1959. I've owned these two cars before and would relish the opportunity to own one again Please call Tamuka on +263 773 289 506 or email me on thmuzondo@yahoo.com ++++ 26) Clothing And Fashion ++++ 27) Boats and Fishing ++++ 28) Garden, Decor And Home JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST BLACK GOLD99% WEED FREEEXCELLENT 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. ++++