Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1043 - 15/11/2023

Christmas Lights

I watched with some excitement, as the venerable and elderly Bulawayo Municipal Streetlight Hoist was tending to the Christmas lights along the Centenary Park in Leopold Takawira. Is it that time of year already

That glorious old hoist must be as revered as the Mayoral Car was in the olden days! Our new Mayor The Honourable David Coltart has declined a new mayoral car, bless his soul, the City has many other priorities. Our extraordinary and inspirational new mayor campaigned on his bicycle along with his lovely wife, and certainly has no time for the unnecessary trappings of stature and wealth.

Tiny hints of Christmas are already emerging in Bulawayo. The Orange Elephant in 12th Avenue has recently had its official Christmas Presentation, and the talented ladies of our precious town have transported us into a gloriously festive era with a plethora of brilliant brollies suspended magnificently and vibrantly across the shop entrance.

Simply Delicious, the coffee shop on Whitestone Way, is offering a glorious range of Christmas gifts and Lyn Rawlins, that incredible Christmas floral and decor specialist, is open by appointment.

Alfresco too in Hillside has divine Christmas Fayre!!

I already have my African Agave Christmas Trees drying nicely, almost time to be sprayed stark white, five of them safely in pots, (hope I have enough decorations for five!!!!)

Blue Headed Lizards Responses

Just to let you know that we have a number of blue headed lizards living on our Kenya Coffee Shade Tree in Suburbs. They provide us with hours of entertainment!
Jane Mc.

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30 minutes ago I was in my office (Bulawayo Publicity Association) and there was a bit of a disturbance at the gate. I went out and a group of school children were looking at a Blue-headed Tree Agama (blue-headed lizard)
Right here in the centre of the city we have a small breeding colony of them. At this time of year the males develop a blue head. The females are plain in the breeding season. It's interesting as they breed on one side of the garden and when the female is ready she will cross over the front path to lay her eggs on the other side of the garden (Sex in the City!) The reason for this is because there is less shade on that side and the eggs, which she buries in the ground, need a certain temperature to hatch.
After a short talk about agamas with some of pupils of Queen Elizabeth Primary School I came inside and opened the latest email and there was your editorial about the blue-headed lizards!
Bruce McDonald

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WATCHDOG

GOGGAS

Just wanted to tell you my kids' book about insects - Goggas A collection of captivating creepy crawlies- is now available at The Orange Elephant in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, possibly another outlet in Harare too. Paul Hubbard has helped me with this, he has been very supportive.

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2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

Pauline Rubenstein

A remarkable, talented woman, cherished and involved in the very tapestry of Bulawayo. Deepest Sympathy to Ivor and Zara.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10.00am on Sunday 19 November at the Jewish Section of the Athlone cemetery on Donovan Street (Main Street Extension) in Northland.

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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

THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. RECITAL: BRADLEY DUBE (PIANO)
Bradley is a former Drakensberg chorister and an Academy student, the first in many years to undertake a full solo recital. He hopes to pursue his studies in music at the Paul Roos Gymnasium in
Stellenbosch as well as in lessons with Francois du Toit, one of South Africa's leading pianists and teachers.
His programme will include Brahms: Waltz in A flat major, C.P.E.Bach: Solfeggietto, Mozart: Rondo alla Turca, Beethoven: Sonata No.1 in F minor, Liszt: Liebestraum No.3, Rachmaninov: Prelude in C sharp minor and
Chopin: 'Octave' Etude in B minor.
Admission: US$5.00 [free to Red Carpet Members] All proceeds from tonight's concert will go towards the furtherance of Bradley's studies.
Supper will be available from The Note after the concert which will be over by c.7.30 but MUST be ordered in advance

FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE THREE MUSKETEERS
Music on Thursday so the week's film moves to Friday! The Three Musketeers was released fifty years ago on 11 December 1973 and is based on the classic Dumas novel, telling the tale of D'Artagnan (Michael York), an aspiring swordsman who arrives in Paris with hopes of joining the royal guard. After clashing with three musketeers, Athos (Oliver Reed), Porthos (Frank Finlay) and Aramis (Richard Chamberlain), he joins them in fighting the forces of corrupt Cardinal Richelieu (Charlton Heston, no less!), led by Rochefort (Christopher Lee). When Richelieu attempts to undermine the queen (Geraldine Chaplin), D'Artagnan and the musketeers must thwart his plans. The all-star cast also includes Faye Dunaway, Raquel Welch, Joss Ackland, Spike Milligan and Simon Ward!
- Genius will out and director Richard Lester's shines in every foot of Musketeers. [Los Angeles Free Press]
- The finest rendering of Dumas' tale to date. A perfect blend of comedy, romance, and no-holds-barred swashbuckling adventure. The cast is phenomenally good. [FilmCritic.com]
Admission: US$2.00 [free to Film Members]

SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER AT 5.00 P.M. LONDON CONCERT - LIVE-STREAM
A fund-raising concert for the Academy will be given in London by the Fidelio Trio with Dame Felicity Lott, Leslie Howard and our own Emma Price also taking part and introduced by Tasmin Little. The programme includes Beethoven's 'Archduke' Trio and a piece specially written for the occasion by the Academy's vice-principal Vusi Ndebele. It will be live-streamed to the Academy and we hope as many as possible will join us for this very special occasion!
The concert will be live-streamed to the Academy and we hope as many as possible will join us for this special occasion!
Admission: US$5.00 [free to Red Carpet Members] - donations also welcome!
Supper will be available afterwards (c.7.00 p.m.) but MUST be ordered in advance.

FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. POPPING CHRISTMAS!
An early celebration of Christmas (before the school term ends!) which will be in the grounds weather permitting (otherwise the hall) and feature both Academy and Girls' College students in a programme of Christmas favourites under the rousing leadership of Jeanette Delport!
Admission: US$2.00 [free to Red Carpet Members] - donations welcome on this occasion too!

THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE FOUR MUSKETEERS: MILADY'S REVENGE
The sequel picks up almost exactly where The Three Musketeers left off - in fact the two films were originally intended as one but a running time of over three-and-a-half hours was thought too much! Our four swashbuckling heroes once again they do battle with the devious Cardinal Richelieu and his evil accomplice Milady de Winter, who are determined to wreak a terrible revenge after being foiled in their plan to discredit the queen.
- A grand mixture of adventure and comedy at the deft hand of Lester. [Journal and Courier]
- The conclusion to The Three Musketeers is an equally satisfying romp. Forget all other Musketeer films of the past century. These are the pinnacle. [FilmCritic.com]
- Full of wry bits of business and humorous asides, and ironic contrasts, The Four Musketeers has the great benefit of continuity of cast and style and tone, although the tone becomes much darker here. [Amazon]
Admission: US$2.00 [free to Film Members]

THEREAFTER
- Friday 1 December La fille mal gardee - ballet
- Thursday 7 December Shakespeare in Love [released 11 December 1998 - and to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the First Folio!]
- Friday 8 December Jazz Concert
- Thursday 14 December The Sting [released 25 December 1973]
- Friday 15 December Waldbuhne Concert inc. Nutcracker Suite
- Thursday 21 December White Christmas
- NB SATURDAY 23 December Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty

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 Chipangali Friends of Hwange Falcon College Hillside Dams 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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10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses

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11) Property For Sale or to Rent

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Areas sort- Hillside, Burnside, Hillcrest, Malindela, Ilanda, Famona, Matsheumhlope, Famona
Please contact Ursula 0772 861 522

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

PROPERTIES FOR SALE
CBD BUILDING: The property has a front level shop leading to a second large shop. Attached to the second shop room are 3 storerooms, an office and kitchenette. At the back of the property are 3 garages, a carport, 4 storerooms, and staff ablutions. The back is walled and gated. Each of the 4 flats has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, a lounge/dining room, and fitted kitchen. These flats have their own separate entrance from the shop and have a laundry area. Being on a main road in the CBD this property with its prime location has potential for shops or offices. Stand size 694 sqm. USD$800 000.

HILLSIDE: Brick under tile house with 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, separate toilet, with built in cupboards, lounge with fireplace, dining room, fitted kitchen, deck, veranda, water tank, 5KVA solar, car port, laundry, staff quarters, paved driveway, well established garden, walled, fenced and gated. USD$130 000
RANGEMORE: Undeveloped land measuring 12.9 Hectares, fully serviced and overlooking the Khami dam. USD$550 000.

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We have properties for sale in Bulawayo, Harare, Beitbridge, Binga, Hwange, Mlibizi, Mutare, Redcliff, and Plumtree. High/ low density, residential, commercial, and holiday homes. US$23 000-US$1 400 000. For these, and other properties for sale, Phone (029) 2274581/3 (Landline)Call: Probity: 0782119972/ Bryan: 0772238431 Email: probity@rodor.co.zw Visit Us On Our Website: www.rodorproperties.co.zw
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Our Property Management staff will be happy to assist you in securing suitable tenants for your property, and managing it thereafter. Residential, commercial properties for rent:

HOUSES TO LET
HILLSIDE: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Rent USD700-00, occupation 1st January 2024.
ILANDA:4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Rent USD800-00 (residential) USD1200-00 (commercial), occupation 1st January 2024.
GLENVILLE COTTAGE: 3 bedrooms, Rent USD560-00, immediate occupation.
GREENHILL: 3 bedrooms, Rent USD650-00, OCCUPATION 1ST December 2023.

FLAT TO LET
SAUERSTOWN: 3 bedrooms, Rent USD350-00, occupation 1st January 2024.
CBD: 2 bedrooms, Rent USD450-00, occupation 1st February 2024.

OFFICES TO LET
ESIGODINI:3 offices, Rent USD235-00
BULAWAYO CBD: 3 offices, immediate occupation, Rent USD$500-00 each unit
CLOSE TO CBD (TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY: Rentals range from $350upwards
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), e- mail to reslet@rodor.co.zw or rentals@rodor.co.zw , or visit our offices at 5a 9thavenue , between Robert Mugabe way 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.

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CONTACT ANITA'S REAL ESTATE FOR ALL YOUR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES AND VALUATIONS

We have the following properties for sale:

FORTUNES GATE -4 052m2 $210 000
Sat on a rocky kopje in a secure, sought after area, is this brick under thatch with high ceiling and beautiful views. Comprising of 3 bedrooms all with built in cupboards, main en suite, family bathroom, with an outside shower. Sunken fitted kitchen, combined lounge and dining room with a fire place, the verandah embracing the swimming pool and braai area.
2 self-contained thatch cottages both with 2 bedrooms en suite, lounge, dining room and kitchenette. Double carport, 2 X 5000litre water storage tanks, 5kva Solar system, external laundry room, 3 storerooms, 4 staff quarters with a shower and toilet. Property is walled on three sides and fenced in the front with an electric gate.

HILLCREST 1 485 m2 $79 000
A solid brick under asbestos home comprising of 3 bedrooms, master en suite, family bathroom, separate toilet, dining room, kitchen, pantry, laundry room. Double lockup garage and a borehole. Property is walled and gated.

HILLSIDE 4 781 m2 $99 000
A stone throw away from Hillside dams B/IBR comprising of 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, separate toilet, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, and laundry room.Single quarters, borehole, property is fenced two sides, walled two sides and gated.

MORNINGSIDE-1534 m2 $110 000
In a peaceful neighborhood on 1534 square meters is a brick under tile home with 3 bedrooms, main en suite. Family bathroom with shower and tub, lounge, fire place, dining room, fitted kitchen, scullery, laundry room, verandah.
Outside improvements include single staff quarters with single shower, swimming pool (not in use), property is paved, walled and gated.

NORTHVALE ORANGE GROVE, STANDS $30 000
Located in a quiet neighbourhood offering endless potential is a developer's delight on good size stands measuring between 4300m2 - 5100m2.The stands are serviced water, sewer, and tarred roads in place. Title deeds also available. Terms are available.

Contact Anita 0772212625/ 0292-264368 or anitaismail01@gmail.com

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

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19) Seeking Friends

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20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

Nurse Aid , seeking employment as nurse aid or willing for any job . An acquaintance of mine has had her care as a nurse aid for 5 months and testifies to excellent care. Again she is an excellent nurse but is willing for any task required.
Availability as of now.

References tel Tracey on 0772346221

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Human Resources vacancy.
Knowledge of computerised payroll system pre-requisite.

Email: kershelmar@kershelmarbyo.co.zw

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Mature lady 58

Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Keen to learn new skills in a short space of time.

'O' Levels, Computer Literacy in Pastel Version 4, Microsoft Programs and Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies including Accounting Level 4, First Class.

Experienced Receptionist, Typist and Accounts Clerk. Also Acting P.A.(Secretary).

Available on the following contact details: Calls-0773 935 738. Whattsup
0719 476 038.

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Young vibrant lady aged 29 years old open minded and keen to learn.
Qualified Biochemist with 6 years post graduation work in quality control. Also has a passion for baking and willing to help in a cafe or hotel plus ready to try clerical work as well. Please contact:
Landline 0292260656
Call or whatsapp 0777 999 562

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21) Services

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK

- Domestic
tubing and wiring
rewiring
stoves, boreholes and pumps
- Industrial
compressors
industrial machinery
star delta
D O L
Starters etc.

Many thanks

Joan Alexander
0772 413 453

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A beautiful collection of sunblocks and eclipse curtains available in our showroom. +263775286961

1 Elendon Flats
Samuel Parirenyatwa St
Btwn 12th and 13th Ave
Bulawayo

Our expert tailors will make them up for you most speedily.

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Toulon Furniture Company

Quality custom made furniture for all budgets and lifestyles. Items
include but are not limited to Patio set, Garden Furniture, Restaurant
Tables and Chairs, Wine Racks, Bird Boxes
We do anything in up-cycled pallet and pine timber.
Mobile: 0774 884 216 Lawton Mwedziwendira
0774 095 035 Tabby Simon
Email: tsimon@phcpallets.co.zw
lmwedzindira@phcpallets.co.zw

Looking for Worksuits

Durable, strong, reflective worksuits and all workwear, made to order by Mrs Gwidzima in Suburbs.

Telephone Langton on 0712924694

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30 TON RIG FOR HIRE

Shanizz Investments

Mobile 077210390

emailalimanyoni1947@gmail.com

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Ever wondered if you really need Human Resources department full time.
Worried about hiring permanent employees for a temporary job

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Phuthin Glass and Aluminium

Specialists of :
Aluminium Doors
Cubical showers
Aluminium Windows
Garage doors
Trellis Doors
Balustrades
Burglar Bars

email - Phuthinv@gmail.com

Telephone +263 785 376 240 or +263 716 274 093

Excellent service from this firm where 'Outstanding is the new Normal'

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Cleedon Barber

+63 77 856 4567

Cleedon will come to the privacy of your home in Bulawayo and cut and style your hair.

Ladies and Gentlemen - Seven days a week.

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For all your plumbing and building jobs.

New installation and repairs call Rob on 0772230551

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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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28) Garden, Decor And Home

JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST
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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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