Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1019 - 26/4/2023

ZBC revisited.

I had occasion to visit ZBC Studios in Montrose last week to obtain a listener's licence.

It has been a long time since I had travelled that road across town, I had it down to a fine, rushing from pillar to post to fulfil my radio and TV shifts and studio bookings.

I had worked there as long back as when it was the Rhodesia Broadcasting Corporation. In those days it took me ten minutes to get from our home in Suburbs to the studio. Last week it took me a lot longer!!

The studio was nicely painted in bold green and white, and out of habit I looked for the armed guards on the rooftop but there were none there!!
The reception area was still the same, vast, cold, impersonal, but my home from home, which had been the studios to the right, where I spent an inordinate amount of deliriously happy times, were all locked up.

I was directed down the corridor to the left and was shown the Licensing Department, which is now in the office of the then RBC General Manager James Robinson. My goodness, my knees were trembling, to be summoned to Jimmy Robinson's office was a traumatic experience, more than likely pertaining to some dreadful misdemeanour!!

Working the Radio Matopos shift, I was five minutes late for a roster duty and this was tantamount to treason!! We were logged in thirty minutes before the shifts started and woe betide anyone who arrived late, even by thirty seconds!!

Names and faces came flooding back as I chatted pleasantly with the licensing staff. Most of my work, prior to 1980, was at the television studios next door, where I started work as Martin Lee's assistant in a programme called 'What's my Line' and of course my fondest memories were of the nightly news bulletins where I co-anchored with wonderful people at the Montrose Studios - people like James Thrush, Ken Jackson, Fortiny Fowler, Jan Smith, Brian Williams and Dave Emberton.

What a fabulous crew worked at ZBC/TV back in the Days of Yore!!

Record library ladies led by Delvine Allen, Cameramen Martin McGhee, Juan Basson, Rueben Munjeri, the Engineers, Directors - Livingstone Matangadure, Peter Kritzinger, Producers- Moolji Parshotam, Val Lunn, Les Wilson, my feisty Programme Operator - Cheryl Bridgeford and countless others involved in the running of this incredible institution.

WATCHDOG

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2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

Michael Peter Davies
UK ex Bulawayo.

In 1952 a shipment of children arrived in Bulawayo station from Britain to join the Fairbridge school. Among them was an eight year old boy called Michael Peter Davies. He was a quiet, determined lad who made his way through Milton School and then taken out for holidays by Kay Middleton Stokes. He started helping Lofty Stokes to rescue the wild animals at Kariba as the waters of Lake Kariba rose, with many hair-raising adventures. Then after he left school he worked with RST in Zambia, looking for copper in the bush. After two years he decided that he wanted to work with people instead, went down to Cape Town University to study Social Sciences. As he boarded the old steam train in Bulawayo he met his future wife, Liz Gibbens. After two years at UCT they were married in the Methodist Church, Main St. and went down to Cape Town for his final year. His first job was as social worker on the cardio-thoracic ward at Groote Schuur, where Chris Barnard had just performed the first heart transplant op.

Then they returned to Bulawayo, where Mike worked as a social worker until he was transferred to Sinoia, then back to Bulawayo, and then to Gweru. At Independence he was made Director of Rehab. with the war-disabled guerillas, a challenging post.In 1984 he accepted a post with the ILO in Indonesia, and so the family flew way across the world to the exotic island of Java. They learned to speak Bahasa Indonesia, and to live with people who were so different from the Zimbabweans. From Java he was transferred to Lesotho to work with the men who were disabled in the mines of South Africa. Then came a challenging posting to Iran to do a consultation with the men wounded in the Iran-Iraq war. His intrepid wife faithfully followed him in hijab. All this time his children went to boarding school and then came out to wherever their parents were, learning so much about the world.

Mike then started working for a German organisation called CBM, and his first posting was on the fabled island of Mauritius, where his wife Liz turned into a mermaid, swimming along the coral reef every day. After three wonderful years they flew off to Manila where Mike was regional director of CBM for South East Asia Pacific. Much flying ensued over the huge ocean to the tropical islands dotted around the blue.

Then he was invited to Buckingham Palace to receive the OBE for his wonderful work with ' the disabled in the developing world.' He looked so natty in his top hat and tails. Not bad for a little boy who had been sent to Africa from Stockport!

After thirteen years in Manila, the longest time we ever lived anywhere, Mike retired at 65 and we came home to Britain. He kept up his experience by working at the CBM fund-raising office near Cambridge for a few years, and then finally retired to a quiet pretty village in The Fens. And then sadly in 2021 he took a bad fall down the stairs and was treated at Addenbrookes with severe brain injuries. He finally passed away in a wonderful care home when Spring had come, and the gardens were full of bluebells and daffodils. He always kept a love of Zimbabwe in his heart.

Liz Davies
lizdavies46@gmail.com

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Rose Bruton

Allan and Sue would like to extend their condolences to Don Bruton from Mlibizi for the passing of Rose. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

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3) Congratulations

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4) Notices and Events

ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: music@gatorzw.co.uk

The Academy offices are closed during the school holiday and Trade Fair; they re-open on Monday 8 May.
Thursday 4 May at 6.30 p.m. Goldfinger
Goldfinger hardly needs an introduction! Although the third Bond film and 59 years old, it remains one of the best with some of the most memorable characters from the entire series - Goldfinger himself, Oddjob and Pussy Galore among others.
- The third, and by far the best, of the Bond jobs. [Los Angeles Free Press]
- It's phenomenal! [New York Daily News]
- Ours not to reason why with "Goldfinger"; ours but to gape and admire; which is very easy and enjoyable. [Daily Telegraph]
- Most think it's the best Bond. This is classic stuff. []New Times
- Mixed in with some tough action and the introduction of such memorable gadgets as Bond's Aston Martin car, there's never a dull moment and the film flies by. BBC.com]

THEREAFTER
Thursday 11 May Spartacus [Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Sir Laurence Olivier]
Friday 12 May Khachaturian: Spartacus - Ballet [Carlos Acosta]
Thursday 18 May Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom [The new Indiana Jones film is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on 18 May!]
Thursday 25 May Africa Day - Academy closed
Friday 26 May Waldbuhne Concert with Neeme Jarvi and Janine Jansen

The Second Term 2023 sees the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Academy on its present site. The foundation stone was laid on 30 June 1953 and the event will be celebrated throughout the term. Some of the main events include:
Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 May
& Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 June Aladdin, the musical - co-production with the Bulawayo Theatre
Friday 30 June 70th Anniversary Concert
Saturday 1 July : 70th Anniversary Dinner

Links to Bulawayo Advertisers:- Natural History Museum Events National Railway Museum Bulawayo 1872 National Gallery of Zim -Bulawayo Bulawayo City Bulawayo Golf Club Bulawayo News 24 Bulawayo Motoring Club Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe Bulawayo Publicity Bulawayo Railway Museum Bulawayo Societies - 2010 Bulawayo Theatre Club Chipangali Friends of Hwange Falcon College Hillside Dams Island Hospice Matobo Conservation Society The Bulawayo Club S.P.C.A. Bulawayo Shelter Tree Society of Zimbabwe Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe Zimbabwe info

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5) Roses And Raspberries

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6) Pets Column

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8) Bulawayo News

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9) Harare And Gweru News

Zim Websites:- facebook.com/EnvironmentAfrica

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10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses

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11) Property For Sale or to Rent

Accomodation required ASAP

Professional young woman with teenage daughter looking for a one bedroom furnished and self contained cottage/ or unfurnished cottage with good facilities situated in a secure garden setting preferably in Hillside, Matsheumhlope, Suburbs, Kumalo area.
Please Whatsapp +263 773064911 Liz/ +263 774023411 Mrs Dawson

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Furnished One Bedroom cottage; good security; quiet, peaceful neighbourhood.
$500 per month including laundry, water and electricity (when available).
Whatsapp 0772282077

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RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO

HOUSES FOR SALE
BURNSIDE: A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, brick under tile family home. In a great location. Comes with a fitted kitchen with scullery, dining room, lounge, and veranda It has a double staff quarter. The house is on approximately 1 acre of land, and has an orchard. US$150,000

HILLSIDE: Interior designer's canvas. All major work has been done on this brick under tile home, with a lounge, tv lounge, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 4 built in cupboards, master ensuite, separate bathroom, kitchen (not fitted), pantry, laundry, 2 verandas, double garage, double domestic quarters, storeroom, working borehole, walled and gated. Stand size: 3900 square meters. All this property needs is a good finish. US$145,000

ILANDA: In a great location, is a 3 bedroomed home with 2 bathrooms, lounge and dining room, and fitted kitchen with granite countertops. A solar system, an attractive garden with irrigation system. Swimming pool (not working) laundry and 3 lockable car ports. US$140,000

EMHLANGENI: Brick under Tile, lounge, kitchen, dining open plan, 3 bedrooms Master ensuite, separate bathroom. walk in closet, floor tiled, borehole, veranda, and cottage: 2 bedrooms, finished bathroom, lounge and kitchen open plan

MATSHEUMHLOPHE: A brick under thatch home, with three lounges, dining room, study, 4 bedrooms with built in cupboards, master ensuite, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, 2 verandas, double carport, double domestic quarters, has 2 cottages :1. bedsitter, bathroom, 2. 1 bedroom, lounge, bathroom, 3 storerooms, borehole, swimming pool, gazebo, walled and gated. Stand size: approximately 2 acres. US$250,000

FLATS FOR SALE
HILLSIDE: Modern, open plan, one bedroomed flat. US$65,000 neg

TOWN HOUSE FOR SALE
HUMEPARK: $90,000. Two bedrooms, lounge/ dining room, fitted kitchen, pantry, complex borehole.
ILANDA: $220,000. 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms. Lounge, Dining room, fitted kitchen, office/study, Staff quarters, laundry, garage for 3 cars. Beautiful private garden.

RESIDENTIAL STANDS FOR SALE
RIVERSIDE: 1,3 acres of land. Double staff quarters. fenced, Council water and electricity available
BUENA VISTA: 1 acre of undeveloped land. Easy road access, prime location, water and electricity available

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 fowl runs that hold 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
KUMALO: attractive double storey residential home. US$1,500
SAUERSTOWN:1 bedroomed flat, recently redecorated. Available Immediately $350,00/pm
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR RENT
Offices to let: Close to CBD. size 85 to 285sqm
Rentals: US$ 360,00 to US$740,00
Available: immediately
Terms and Conditions apply
CITY: Offices of approximately 200 sqm, available immediately. $1500
OLD FALLS ROAD, CLOSE TO CBD: 455sqm available immediately $800 negotiable.
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 WAY AND JOSIAH TONGOGARA STREET.
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.

Bulawayo Estate Agents:- Anita's Real Estate Rodor properties Pvt Ltd Ian & Co. Real Estate R.E.D. Property

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12) Accommodation in South Africa

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12b) Accommodation in Botswana

Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe:- Four Seasons, J'bg Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge Fourways, J'bg Avoca Vale Country Hotel Louis Trichardt

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13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe

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Some places to stay in Zim:- Matopos:- Maleme Rest Camp www.zimparks.org Big Cave Camp Granite Park Lodges The Musketeers Lodge 9km on Matopos Rd Matobo Hills Lodge Byo:- Burnside Cottage Churchill Hotel Rainbow Hotel Southern Comfort Lodge Travellers Guest House Eastern Highlands:- Frog And Fern In Chimanimani Kariba:- Kulizwe Lodge Binga - shores of Lake Kariba Kariba Accomodation Hwange:- Miombo Lodge Dete Situated Hwange National Park/Dete Rd Hwange Safari Lodge NEHIMBA living with the Elephants Lake Mutirikwi (Kyle):- Norma Jeans Lakeview Ghonarezhou game reserve:- www.facebook.com/ChiloGorge Vic Falls:- Victoria Falls Hotel

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14) Catering and Food

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A few places to eat in Bulawayo:- Arizona Grill House in the Holiday Inn Banff Lodge Coffee cafe Book and Bean caf at Bradfield Shopping Centre Bulawayo Club Bulawayo Golf Club www.golfzone.co.zw Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Camp Amalinda Cattleman - 12th Avenue Deja-vu Country Club www.golfzone.co.zw Frangos- 12th Avenue Friar Tucks Gallery Coffee Shop - Fort Street https://nationalgallery.co.zw Garden Restaurant - 54 Park Rd Granite Ridge - Matobo Hills Hillside Dams Tea Room Hillside Bowling Club Holiday Inn - Arizona Grill House Horizon Restaurant & Bar - Pioneer House, Fife Street Hotel Rio, Old Esigodini Rd Hunt's Boma 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent Maxies Massimo's - Ascot Shopping Centre Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue New Orleans - Banff Road Pergola Restaurant 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope River Cafe -12th Ave Deja-vu and more !!

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15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire

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16) Travel and Tours

Bulawayo Travel Agents & Tour Company's:- African Wanderer Antelope Park Big Cave Camp Black Rhino Safaris Eco Logical Safaris & Travel Greyhound Coach Service - Byo to Joburg

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17) Computers And Electronics

Bulawayo Computers:- Internet at Netconnect.co.zw

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18) Lifts Wanted And Offered

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19) Seeking Friends

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20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

Zenzele Ndebele is seeking employment.

He has good educational qualifications, fluent in Shona, Ndebele and English and has qualified as a Nurse Aid as well as ARV Adherence Counselling.

However Zenzele would fit well into any organisation.

email - princeziedo@gmail.com
Telephone +263 712 165 500 or +263 783 502 387

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Agnes Chivhima is seeking employment.

Agnes has excellent educational qualifications both at Secondary and Tertiary Institutions and has a degree in Development Studies.

Agnes has had several years of work experience in Southern Africa, including merchandising, till operations, financial calculations, stock taking, social performance planning and warehouse management. She has also worked extensively in the hotel industry.

Agnes has current excellent references and can be contacted on

+263776420975

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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

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21) Services

Adrian Bolze is back in business!!
He and his expert staff are ready to assist you with all tree felling and maintenance requirements.

Mobile +263 71 240 4987

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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.

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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

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For all your domestic and industrial repairs and renovations:-
carpentry, partitioning, ceilings, fascia boards, trusses, structural
timber, roofing, floors, sanding, floor-tiling, guttering, building,
painting, welding, plumbing, electrical work, roof leaks plus much
more

We also treat and replace all termite damaged floor - timber,
underneath all hollow tonque and grooved floors. We also repair broken
durawalls and build new ones.

Please contact us by telephone or send a whatsapp message:
Landline: +263 292 226473
Mobile: +263 772 312 320
Mobile: +263 772 322 181
email: jasonheath407@gmail.com

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ANTE NATAL CLASSES AND BABY VACCINATIONS
I teach a set of 4 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 work part time at my BABY CLINIC doing vaccinations and growth monitoring :-)
Appointments are essential.

For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on 0292466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri
or 0292237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com or janfjohnston8@gmail.com

Bulawayo Services:- Acol Chemical Bulawayo Bulawayo's Online Business Directory

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22) Health And Beauty

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23) Tuition

PRIVATE LESSONS OFFERED

Private Tutor offering private lessons for the following:

Mathematics form 1 to 6

Accounts Form 1 to 4

Please contact Craig Hepburn 0712 735 261

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Lady '0' Levels Pitman Diploma..
Accounting Level 4 First Class.

Experienced Accounting Clerk/Secretary

Calls 0773 935 738
Whattsup 071 947 6038

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24) Miscellaneous For Sale

MacBook Pro for Sale. $1700
Contact Shaun
0712420039

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25) Wanted To Buy or Hire

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26) Clothing And Fashion

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27) Boats and Fishing

Bulawayo Water Activities:- www.ChaseMarine.com

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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

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