Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1074 - 24/7/2024

The Lowly Lunch Box
After carefully preparing my Grandson's lunch box last week, memories of my own lunchbox came flooding back!!

We all had a blue or red lunch box with a white lid, the perfect size for one sandwich. Neatly wrapped in Wax Wrap, (no ziplock and plastic packets in those frugal post WW 2 days,) our sandwiches, almost always without exception, were spread with a thin layer of Sun Fruit Jam, maybe with a smidgin of margarine near pay day.....

Occasionally the dreaded Sandwich Spread made an appearance, Mother thought it was healthy as it was made from veggies, we thought it looked like vomit!!
Our only drink was diluted Mazoe Orange, made from Mazoe Orange Concentrate, loads of sugar, and water. Always in a rectangular plastic bottle, with a screw top. None of these fancy, exotic thermo flask type things with extraordinary apparatus on the top to prevent spillage...nah, our bottles were expected to leak.!!

My Grandson's lunch box in Botswana is tiered, with one sandwich sized compartment and then smaller compartments for strawberries, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, rounds of cheese in the red waxed skin, grapes, etc.

Optional extras are salami sticks, pretzels, cheese sticks, dried apple slices, olives, dill pickles, small packets of chip stix, cheese straws, and on Fridays, his school allows candy!! The supermarkets are capitalising on the lunch box hysteria by providing lunch box sized groceries, speciality miniature cucumbers, tiny wedges of pre packaged cheese, small naartjies, miniature apples and so on and so forth.

When he was at school in Sweden, things were a lot stricter. No candy allowed at any time, and absolutely no peanuts.. The school teacher would even patrol the lunch break checking to see if one's lunch box was healthy and dietary compliant!!

Lunch breaks at modern schools are a smorgasbord of delights, but I ask you with tears in my eyes, which busy Mom has time for these creative lunch boxes

2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

ROY THOMPSON

Rest in Peace my dearest brother
ROY THOMSON after many years of ill health.
Beloved brother of Kevin and Merle.
Father of Lane and Kimberley.
We will miss you.

Merle Mcneilage
johnmerle@optusnet.com.au

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RAMJEEBHAI BHIKKA PARSHOTAM
ASHUBH
Passed away peacefully on 21 July 2024.

Deepest Sympathy to the Bhikka Families.

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3) Congratulations

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4) Notices and Events

Marvellous Matilda

Directed by Stephanie (Zvergolis) Beukes
will be running at the Bulawayo Theatre Club from the 5th to the 14th September.

Don't miss this one!!

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

THURSDAY 25 JULY AT 6.30 P.M. BROADCHURCH - SERIES 3: FINAL EPISODES
A new suspect faces tough questioning from Ellie and Hardy as Mark makes a crucial decision. The revelation of some new evidence brings Ellie closer to the truth.
- It looks like this superlative drama might bow out on a high. [Daily Telegraph]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Film Members]

FRIDAY 26 JULY AT 6.30 P.M. VERDI: LA TRAVIATA
La Traviata is one of Verdi's best-known operas, the tragic tale of Parisian courtesan, Violetta, who attempts to leave the life she knows behind to try and finally find true love. When she meets romantic, Alfredo, the hypocrisy of upper-class society threatens their love - and someone must pay the ultimate price. This lavish production of Verdi's masterpiece features two of opera's biggest stars, Renee Fleming and Ronaldo Villazon with James Conlon conducting the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
- Here, in a lavishly Hollywood-worthy production is a star-turn Traviata that will please almost everyone. All of the principals are good actors, and musically the level is as high as it gets these days. [Classics Today]
- Anyone looking for a superb performance of La Traviata should look no further. The singing is wonderful, as you would expect from these artists, and the production is of the best. [Amazon]
- The Los Angeles performance moved me more than any other Traviata has done in years; [Gramophone]
- Fleming's appearance and overall portrayal suits the staging and she sings superbly. [MusicWeb International]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Red Carpet Members]

SATURDAY 27 JULY AT 10.00 A.M. ACADEMY STUDENT CONCERT AND OPEN DAY
The usual termly showcase for Academy young performers. There will also be the opportunity to meet teachers and, for those who would be interested, to see parts of the Academy of which they may not be aware such as the library, instrument room, downstairs studio, etc. Snacks and drinks will be on sale.
Admission: US$1.00

THURSDAY 1 AUGUST ATV 6.30 P.M. PROMETHEUS
The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film also stars Charlize Theron, Idris Elba and Michael Fassbender.
- Prometheus is genuinely epic. [Detroit News]
- Prometheus is a great ride [London Evening Standard]
- best taken without too much foreknowledge, by the way.
- It does supply enough visual spectacle, tense action and sticky, slithery monster attacks to hit the spot with thrill-seeking audiences worldwide. [Hollywood Reporter]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Film Members]

FRIDAY 2 AUGUST AT 6.00 P.M. LUSITANIA SCHOOL PRESENTS 'SHREK - THE MUSICAL'
Set in a mythical 'once upon a time' land, Shrek the Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. It has music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, along with elements of its sequels: Shrek 2, Shrek Forever After and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek!
Lusitania School bring the greatest fairy tale never told to the Academy stage in a whole new way in this breathtaking Broadway musical adaptation.
Admission: US$5.00

SATURDAY 3 AUGUST AT 4.00 FOR 4.30 P.M. THE PHOENIX CHOIR: 'THOSE GOOD OLD DAYS'
The Phoenix Choir was established 65 years ago as the Salisbury Caledonian Choir but became the Phoenix Choir in 1965 and has been going strong ever since! The Choir has toured South Africa three times, most recently in August last year, as well as the United Kingdom. The Choir's 34 members range in age from 28 to 95, one of whom, John Jones, is a founder member. Their programme 'The Good Old Days' is a nostalgic trip down memory lane with songs from the twenties, thirties and forties including some from the ragtime band era, romantic love songs and even 'Over the Rainbow'.
Admission: US$5.00 Contact Katherine on 0772 228 604 for booking enquiries. There will be a cash bar after the performance.

THEREAFTER
Thursday 8 August A United Kingdom
Friday 9 August La Dame aux Camelias
Thursday 15 August Woman in Gold
Friday 16 August Smetana: The Bartered Bride

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Just Dance

proudly presents
The Annual Dancing, singing and music show

SHOWTIME

26th and 27th July at the Bulawayo Theatre

Enquiries Stacey Smith 0772 144 734

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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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

IAN & CO. REAL ESTATE
111 JOSIAH TONGOGARA STREET,
BETWEEN 11TH /12TH AVENUE

HOUSES FOR SALE
PUMULA SOUTH - US$23 000
2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, toilet, walled and gated.
GWABALANDA - US$23 000
2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen ,separate bathroom and toilet, walled and gated
NEW MAGWEGWE - US$23 000
2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, toilet.
PELANDABA - US$30 000
3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, toilet, walled and gated.
ASCOT - US$80 000
A neat 2 bedroom apartment comprising 2 bathrooms, lounge cum dining and a kitchen. Close to Ascot Shopping Mall
NORTHVALE - US$110 000
A brick under tile dwelling comprising lounge, dining, fitted kitchen, scullery, enclosed veranda, 3 bedrooms, toilet and bathroom, shower. Self Contained Cottage with fitted kitchennette, 1 bedroom, bathroom, shower and toilet. 3 roomed staff quarters, toilet and bathroom, working borehole, garage, empty swimming pool
KUMALO - US$142 000
Neat family home comprising 4 bedrooms, main ensuite, lounge cum dining, neatly fitted kitchen, 2 roomed domestic quarters, carport, working borehole, walled and gated.
KUMALO - US$280 000
A magnificent double- storey property comprising 5 bedrooms with built in cupboards ( 4 upstairs and 1 downstairs -guest room). The main bedroom has an ensuite and a walk in closet, 2 bathrooms. The house has a spacious ,elegant lounge, dining area, bar area, sun lounge, kitchen,pantry and scullery. Outbuildings include staff quarters, 1 storeroom, toolshed,double lock up garage. There is a 5kv solar system, functional borehole,2x 5000litre water tanks, functional swimming pool, electric fence, walled and gated

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE
CBD - US$1 000 000
Strategically located, with good tenant mix, high monthly rental income, quick Return on Investment this property comprising of 4 shops and a take away is ideally situated opposite Egodini and close to Mutize which are high traffic areas suitable for walk-in customer experience. This is an Investors' dream property.
BELMONT - US$800 000
Double storey property comprising offices, warehouse space, good parking bays, ablution areas, suitable for warehousing, bulk wholesaling, close to the CBD, fenced and gated
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$160 000
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 for investment. NOSTRO PAYMENTS ACCEPTABLE

PROPERTIES TO LET
OFFICES
CBD (Robert Mugabe Way/4th Avenue) - US$500 for immediate occupation
Northend - US$2 500 for immediate occupation
Matsheumhlophe - US$ 2 500 for immediate occupation

FLATS TO LET
Hillside - US$450 for immediate occupation
Kumalo - US$350 for immediate occupation

HOUSES TO LET
Cowdray Park - 2 bedrooms,kitchen, sitting room , walled and gated US$230
Nkulumane 12 - 3 bedrooms, kitchen, sitting room , walled and gated US$250
Paddonhurst - 3 bedrooms , kitchen, dining,lounge, walled and gated US$650

We are looking for more properties for sale and to let, we also do Valuations and Estimations for all kinds of properties. 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

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

PROPERTIES FOR SALE
CBD: one-bedroomed flat with built-in-wardrobes, a bathroom, dining room/lounge combined, fitted kitchen and a balcony. US$40 000.

HILLSIDE: This is a one acre stand in a prime location, with an unfinished house to comprise 4 bedrooms, lounge, TV lounge, dining room, kitchen, pantry, laundry, family bathroom, main en-suite, separate toilet, and veranda. A double lockup garage adjoining the house. There is also a complete three-bedroomed staff-quarters, outdoor bathroom, and single lock up garage. Also on the property is a chicken run, tool shed, an unequipped borehole, and 2500 litre water tank. The property is fenced on 3 sides and gated. Stand size is 4382 sm. US$90 000

SUBURBS- SOLE AGENCY: A beautiful Suburbs house with 4 bedrooms, (main bedroom has a walk in dressing room, a bathroom and toilet), 2 bathrooms, two lounges, (one leading to a sun veranda), study area, a fitted kitchen with scullery and breakfast nook. It has a double carport, 1-bedroomed servants' quarters with kitchen attached, and a separate shower and toilet. The garden is a stunning paradise of lawn and flowers. There is also an amazing swimming pool, a prolific borehole and a 2000lt water tank and a solar geyser. The property is 1487 Square meters in extent. This is a well-maintained family home that is looking for an ideal owner. It is also ideally situated, close to the CBD, schools and all other amenities and would ideal for commercial use as well.US$245 000.
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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
NEWTON WEST: 6 bedrooms, borehole, Rent USD2 200/ month, immediate occupation
NEWTON WEST: 4 bedrooms, Rent US$600-00/ month, occupation 1st of August 2024.

COTTAGES TO LET
MALINDELA: 1 bedroom, Rent US$450-00/ month, immediate occupation.
MORNINGSIDE:1 bedroom, Rent US$300-00/ month, immediate occupation.
HILLSIDE: 2 bedroom, fully furnished, Rent US$450-00/ month, immediate occupation.

COMMERCIAL SPACE TO LET
PLUMTREE:4 offices, Rent USD800-00/ month
DONNINGTON: Offices and warehousing, Rent US$1500-00/ month, immediate occupation.
THORNGROVE: Offices and warehousing, Rent US$1500-00/ month, immediate occupation.

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 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.

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Gwanda Service Builders are the Best!
We always utilise their excellent quality home and business renovation services and our home looks brand new..

Painting, flooring, paving, plumbing, steel fabrication, home and company renovations.

Phone Ryan 0777812594 for a free quotation. They give an excellent service.

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Adie Iron Cafe

'WELDING DREAMS'
BED BASES AND HEADBOARDS, WATER TANK STANDS
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES, GATES, BURGLAR BARS, BRAAI STANDS, GAZEBOS

For all your steel products at affordable prices
0772983346 or 0713885428

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

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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.zw> Big Cave Camp Granite Park Lodges The Musketeers Lodge 9km on Matopos Rd Matobo Hills Lodge Byo:- Burnside Cottage Churchill Hotel Rainbow Hotel 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

Mature lady

Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies, including Accounting Level 4 first class.Computer literate in latest version of sage pastel and Microsoft programs.

Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Experienced secretary and Accounts Clerk
Please contact: apps 0719 476 038
Calls 0773 935 738

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21) Services

Safe Driving Provisional Guide
Revision Q and A,
Expect above a Ninety percent pass rate

WhatsApp : 0774 094 742

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TV and Satellite installation and all things connected to electronics.

We have been using the excellent services of Idris the TV, satellite and wifi expert

Whatsapp +263 78 803 1025.

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The Plumbing Doctor.

For all your plumbing.
Blocked drains, burst pipes, leaking geysers, toilets, taps, drain laying.
Solar Geysers installation.
Borehole pumps installation and repairs.
Jojo tank installation.
Washing machine installation.

Call Rob 0772230551

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Adie Iron Cafe

'WELDING DREAMS'

BED BASES AND HEADBOARDS, WATER TANK STANDS
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES, GATES, BURGLAR BARS, BRAAI STANDS, GAZEBOS

For all your steel products at affordable prices

0772983346 or 0713885428

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Nobility Gas servicing and maintenance

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

For more details +263774534948

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BEAUTY TREATMENTS

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Adrian Bolze is a professional tree cutter.

His team is excellent, fast and reliable.

Mobile 071 240 4987

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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

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24) Miscellaneous For Sale

For Sale

A brand new, never used, hospital bed.
Landed in Bulawayo at R20 000.00
A bedsores mattress, also unused, will be given away with the bed.

Please phone 077 235 7926.

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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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