Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1053 - 14/2/2023


In this edition

1) Editorial
2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds
3) Congratulations
4) Notices and Events
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
12) Accommodation In South Africa
12b) Accommodation In Botswana
13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe
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
21) Services
22) Health And Beauty
23) Tuition
24) Miscellaneous For Sale
25) Wanted To Buy or Hire
26) Clothing And Fashion
27) Boats And Fishing
28) Garden, Decor And Home
29) Tidbits

1) Editorial

T.T.I.
(Goodness knows what it stands for!!)

There has to be a funny side to the recent spate of parking meter ladies and gentlemen in Bulawayo CBD.

Find a funny side or cry...

Always legally compliant, I make sure that I have got it right when I venture cautiously into town.

Park within the lines (if you can find them) keep far away from all yellow lines (if you can see them).
Always carry a stash of one dollar bills cos they seldom have change and they can never find wifi!!

Most of the TTI guys are most pleasant, it's actually wonderful to see so many young people gainfully employed.

But the mere sight of the 'Mad Max clamping and towing crew' racing around in the dreaded bakkie, is enough to turn one's bowels to jelly!!

They look totally Gung ho !! One almost expects them to have knives clenched between their teeth, wearing red bandanas and with a patch over one eye!!

I am fully supportive of the fact that law and order needs to be established within the town. We have lived too long with flagrant displays of lawlessness and the rules of the road must be adhered to.
No double parking, no reversing out of centre parkings, no parking in areas that are demarcated as such. We still have a 1960s rules of the road book - The Highway Code - and I wonder if they even exist now!!
Mom taught me to drive with these rules, I taught my three kids to drive using that code, I taught Charlie's girls too drive and also taught my favourite gardener knowing full well that he would leave me when he fulfilled his lifelong dream to become a Mortician!!

However it takes a brave man to park in town knowing the uncharted vagaries of the local Bulawayo enclave. Parking is certainly freely available, and one ticket lasts for a whole hour!! Parking one's vehicle is a problem though, making sure not one hair of the tyres touches the line is a different kettle of fish!!
Am I forward enough backward enough are my wheels straight . I am a soaking, wringing wet mass of tension by now, in this heat, after climbing in and out of the car to examine my handiwork...

All the while three youngsters are pestering me, fighting amongst themselves to be my car guard.

The parking attendants are friendly, if hot and bothered themselves in those vivid green, plastic, luminous jackets and black trousers. They all have the cutest little portable credit card machines with fascinating, nifty little printers. By the time they track down a wifi signal, swipe your credit card, print your ticket, ten minutes of your precious allowed sixty minutes is accounted for!!



WATCHDOG

I was about to unhappily bin my old faded and damaged photos and slides when I received an email from Bruce McDonald.
Bruce has the ability to completely restore, enlarge and frame all of your precious old photos and slides. Thank you Bruce.

Call 0783033479
email - brucemcdonald1748@gmail.com



I came across your post on the internet that mentioned Kerrie and Ashleigh Duckworth.

I've been searching for their mother (Mrs Duckworth) that taught me at Filabusi Primary School (1982 to 1985) since 1996.

She did a lot for me, including transferring me to Milton Junior School as she was leaving Filabusi, and I would like to thank her and reminisce.

May you please pass on my details to her or the twins, and ask them to contact me. Just to jog her memory, I won the Merit Shield on my last day of school at Filabusi Primary School in 1985.

Regards

Thabo Ntuli
Mobile: +61 478 701 380


2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

TONY KENNEDY
Sadly Tony Kennedy passed away this week in Ballito.
A true gentleman who grew up in Bulawayo.
He attended Milton School.
An athlete of note and excellent long distance runner.
Condolences to Gay and the Kennedy family.

Brian Charsley
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


3) Congratulations



4) Notices and Events

ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: music@gatorzw.co.uk

DVD evenings now cost $2.50 and tickets will be available in books of four at $10.00 making entry to a DVD $2.50 by ticket - or $3.00 cash. ($5.00 cash for two entries will, of course, be entirely acceptable!) We hope this seems reasonable - cinemas in town are around $5.00 and the Academy has advantages including congenial company and safe parking!

THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY AT 6.30 P.M. THE RETURN OF THE MUSKETEERS Carriages: 8.30 p.m.
Director Richard Lester reassembled his original cast of swashbucklers in The Return of the Musketeers, a sumptuous, action-packed adventure. D'Artagnan (Michael York), Athos (Oliver Reed), Porthos (Frank Finlay) and Aramis (Richard Chamberlain) executed the beautiful but lethal seductress Milady De Winter twenty years ago but now, Milady's ravishing daughter Justine (Kim Cattrall) has vowed revenge. Meanwhile, Athos' son Raoul has grown to manhood and when he and Justine meet, swords and sparks fly! The four musketeers need to stay one step ahead of Justine while they race to foil a cunning political plot - and are then sent to London by Cardinal Mazarin to rescue Charles I!
- Really good sequel, plenty of laughs along with the action. [IMDb]
- The Return of the Musketeers is a fun swashbuckler that succeeds in entertaining from beginning to end!!!! [Amazon]
- The Return of the Musketeers is a worthy follow-up to the original films. Highly Recommended. [DVD Talk]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Film Members]

FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY AT 6.30 P.M. GALA TRIBUTE TO RUDOLF NUREYEV
The Dante Project is postponed, provisionally to Friday 10 May, and will be replaced by a gala tribute to Rudolf Nureyev.
The programme features dancers from the world's finest ballet companies paying tribute to Nureyev by following the trail of his life - as a dancer, as a choreographer and as Artistic Director of the Ballet of National Opera de Paris.
- With performances from award-winning principal dancers Maia Makhateli, Mathias Heymann, Aurelie Dupont, Tamara Rojo, Evgenia Obraztsova (above) and Vadim Muntagirov, this is an evening to cherish. [New York Times]
- Much of the time, the DVD could be any gala, anywhere, but oh what a sparkling one, and oh what wonderful dancing. [Critical Dance]
- Absolutely thrilling, an eclectic mix of bravura pieces, all of which are enjoyable and most outstanding. [Amazon]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Red Carpet Members]

THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY AT 6.30 P.M. THE COMMITMENTS
Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), a self-proclaimed promoter, decides to organize an R&B group to fill the musical void in his hometown of Dublin. The band comes together but ends up consisting entirely of white musicians who have little experience with the genre. Even though their raw talent and lofty aspirations gain the group notoriety, the pitfalls of fame began to tear at their newfound friendships as they prepare for their big show.
- The Commitments is a vibrantly funny and blissfully heartfelt ode to the power of music.[Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Consensus]
- An absolute cultural phenomenon on release in 1991, Alan Parker's The Commitments remains one of the greatest musicals of all time. [What's On]
- Alan Parker's sexy, hilarious, exuberantly energetic new film, The Commitments, has so much rhythmic juice that it's nearly impossible to stay in your seat. [Washington Post]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Film Members]

FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY AT 6.30 P.M. INVITATION TO THE DANCE
A belated celebration of Daniel Barenboim who turned 80 at the end of 2022 but whose recent ill health has led to his semi-retirement. This concert with the Berlin Philharmonic was a celebration of the dance and includes music by Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Dvoak, Strauss, Sibelius, Kodaly and composers from Barenboim's native Argentina.
- Daniel Barenboim is in ebullient form and surely there are few orchestras that could deliver this level of sheer out and out corporate virtuosity Even Barenboim shows his pleasure at this display! [Amazon]
- This is a real gem. The atmosphere is infectious and by the time you reach 'Tico Tico' you will be totally in harness for one of the most enjoyable concert recordings I have experienced on DVD. The Berlin orchestra really enjoy themselves in an evening's entertainment which I am sure will captivate you. [MusicWeb International]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Red Carpet Members]

THEREAFTER..
Thursday 29 February Broadchurch 1 (of 3)
Friday 1 March Rossini: The Barber of Seville [for Rossini's birthday - he was born on 29 February]
Thursday 7 March Broadchurch 2
Friday 8 March Dvoak: Symphony No.8/Smetana: Ma Vlast [Smetana was born on 2 March 1824]
Thursday 14 March Broadchurch 3 (last)
Friday 15 March Tribute to Jerome Robbins
Thursday 21 March Star Wars VIII: The Rise of Skywalker
Friday 22 March New York, New York
N.B.Wednesday 27 March Risen


Ndoro Snake Park

Another fabulous visit to the Snake Park on Dundee Drive, Montrose. Next to Water World.
Opening hours 10.30 to 5 daily, hoping to be open over the holidays too.
Whatsapp - Ahmed 0775714014.


5) Roses And Raspberries



6) Pets Column



8) Bulawayo News



9) Harare And Gweru News

Zim Websites:-

facebook.com/EnvironmentAfrica


10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses



11) Property For Sale or to Rent

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

PROPERTIES FOR SALE
SUBURBS: This property in Suburbs borders on the Bulawayo Central Business District making it ideal either for offices or residential. Close to Sports Clubs and restaurants. There are 3 bedrooms, a main en-suite, a family bathroom, a separate toilet, TV lounge, family lounge and a dining area. This property has a well maintained garden, 2 staff quarters, and a double carport. The property is walled and gated. The stand is on 744sm and the main building is approx. 210sm..US$150 000.

THORNGROVE: Situated in a busy industrial area, the stand is 2166 sm. The factory has a large partitioned warehouse, an upper storage area, reception, 6 offices, ablutions, 2 kitchenettes, veranda, and 5 storerooms. The property is walled and gated with a big and small gate. Offices/Toilets approx 105sm, warehouse approx. 380 sm, Storerooms/factory area approx. 550 sm. USD $220 000

WOODVILLE: This is an empty stand with some fencing on two sides. Stand size 4645 sm. There are adjoining stands with houses already built. This is a serviced suburb under Bulawayo municipality. USD$29 000

-----AND MANY MORE !!!!----

SALES, VALUATIONS AND ESTIMATES
Want to sell We can assist you with an estimation of the value of your property. We are registered with the Valuers Council of Zimbabwe, and offer a complete and efficient service of property Valuation for any purpose.

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
For Valuations, phone (029) 2274581/3 (landline), or email probity@gmail.com/ bryan@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.

HOUSES TO LET
KUMALO: 4 bedrooms, Price on application, immediate occupation.
MANNINGDALE: 4 bedrooms, USD$1200, immediate occupation.

OFFICES TO LET
ESIGODINI:3 offices, Rent USD235-00
PLUMTREE:4 offices, Rent USD800-00

CLOSE TO CBD: Rentals range from $350upwards
INDUSTRIAL SPACE TO LET
THORNGROVE: Factory with warehouse, Rent USD1 700-00

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


12) Accommodation in South Africa



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


13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe



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



14) Catering and Food


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 !!


15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire



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


17) Computers And Electronics

Bulawayo Computers:-

Internet at Netconnect.co.zw


18) Lifts Wanted And Offered



19) Seeking Friends



20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

A vacancy for a Marketing Officer has arisen at a Matabeleland based Independent Co-Ed Trust school. The role would suit a creative and self driven individual who has an understanding of the private school system locally, regionally and internationally.
Interested and suitably qualified persons may apply to applications.byo@gmail.com by no later than 23 February 2024, attaching CVs with contactable references and proof of relevant qualifications to their applications.


Mature lady

Pitman Diploma Secretarial Studies.
Computer Literate, '6' 0 Levels Principles of Accounts and English Language inclusive.

Worked as Secretary and Accounts Clerk.

Contract / Permanent Employment

Contact Details: Landline 0292 212174
Whattsup 0719 476 038

Ms Teyedzani Kupe


Young lady with a Bachelor of Social Science Honours degree in Sociology from Lupane State University is looking for a job.

Great listener, willing to learn.
email lubahdube@gmail.com
+263 783 544 009 WhatsApp/ Calls
+263 712 172 078


Mature lady looking for house helper part time jobs, can cook, bake - can read and follow recipes.
Administration by profession can do office jobs too.
Contact +263 712 372 705 WhatsApp/Calls
+263 774 600 808 Calls


Greetings l am Mrs Nyoni a God fearing lady mother of 2 looking for a job as a maid or carer...l have a certificate in nurse aid l have experience in taking of the elderly as well as disabled children for example autism,have experience in surgeries and home based care...
l am also a hard working person making me able to be a house helper who strives to do her work to the best of her abilities.Please l need a job to make ends meet please app or call on +263 784 285 900...l stay in Burnside Bulawayo,
Thank you.


VACANCY.

Company based in Bulawayo looking for a workshop/plant manager. Needs to have a good grasp of electrics, pumps, mechanics, steelwork, plumbing, welding etc and be hands on to fix whatever is needed. Should also be able to handle staff & customers and work under instruction but also with initiative.

Please send CV and copy of ID to hhunting12@yahoo.com


DOMESTIC EMPLOYMENT

Capable, energetic lady seeking domestic employment. References available. Contact Louisa on 0789047034


40 year old 2021 postgraduate in Women's SOCIO-LEGAL Studies seeking paid internship in any gender, disability or social work related organization in Bulawayo or Harare.

CELL: 0782104888
WHATSAPP: 0733523665
EMAIL yeukaiccc@gmail.com


Do you need a really enterprising, energetic person on your team
Wonder Mpofu is available immediately.
+263733205818
+263776105842
Eager to learn and venture in different field eg Tourism and hospitality.
Wonder Mpofu
Age - 49
Occupation - Class 4 driver, messenger and sales consultant in funeral industry.
Service time :2003 - 2023.
Also good in gardening and horticultural knowledge, flowers and citrus fruits.


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


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

Email: kershelmar@kershelmarbyo.co.zw


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.


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


21) Services

30 TON RIG FOR HIRE

Shanizz Investments

0777310390
0713580676

emailalimanyoni1947@gmail.com


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.


Looking for Worksuits

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

Telephone Langton on 0712924694


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.


For all your plumbing and building jobs.

New installation and repairs call Rob on 0772230551


Nobility Gas servicing and maintenance

We do repair ,maintenance &installation of all gas appliances
Stoves, Brasilia, heaters and tanks

For more details +263774534948


BEAUTY TREATMENTS


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 Frior 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


22) Health And Beauty



23) Tuition



24) Miscellaneous For Sale



25) Wanted To Buy or Hire



26) Clothing And Fashion



27) Boats and Fishing

Bulawayo Water Activities:-

www.ChaseMarine.com


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


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