Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1092 - 26/11/2024 www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home - the Edith Duly Nursing home ++++ Statistics Show I stand to be corrected, maths was never my strong point, but we folk on the Squash Courts side of suburbs have had approximately half of our civilised power supply for the last few weeks. Just this last week alone, out of a possible 168 hours we had no power for 80 hours, and most of those outages were during the day. We are however allowed glorious power when we are all asleep... Most days the power goes off at 5.25 am and returns at ten pm, eleven pm, and sometimes midnight! The reason I have been keeping a close watch on the power this week is because our own home fail safe power method, carefully thought out by HeeHoo, collapsed in monumental way. That Zimbabwe Ghost reared its ugly head and destroyed our very existence!!! What are the essentials We had worked out that for our sedentary lifestyle, its lights, TV, Wifi, pumps for water and fridges and carefully assembled an array of gadgets to cover all these exigencies including a generator for emergencies. But Boom !! Even the trusty generator was shaking its head in bewilderment! Now I am well aware that we are the privileged few that are complaining about power and that the majority of women in Zimbabwe still cook over fires and draw their water from a well miles away, but this is 2024 and not the Middle Ages!! That aside, an amusing fact that has been punted by the media, is that the USA election results can be partially 'blamed', demographically, on Middle Aged Women !! It's hilarious but it made me feel good having always been an ardent women's libber! Musing on the disappointing ZESA figures before me I wondered if us Middle Aged Woman could possibly make a difference to the power woes in Zimbabwe! But sadly the women in my circle are well past middle age, we are indeed demographically challenged!! So it's now up to the Middle Aged Zimbabwean Women to take the reins and help sort out this benighted country!! We have hundreds of astute, powerful, magnificent Zimbabwean women in this country, where are they Is it a socialist doctrine, reduce everyone to foraging around trying to eke out a very existence, and they will have no time to rise up and demand what is rightfully theirs And so as I wake up before the crack of dawn, to load and run the washing machine, boil the kettle, shower and dry my hair, I wonder how the average urban Zimbabwe woman copes with this barbaric power arrangement No water, no power, children to feed before school, homework to be done in the dawn's early rays, a pile of clothing needing to be washed.... Zimbabweans have always been admired for their tolerance and lack of angry demonstrations against injustice, why Because they have no darn time for anything except trying to keep body and soul together. ++++ WATCHDOG The Bulawayo Theatre Club proudly presents our pantomime 'Little Red Riding Hood' The Gala Evening will be on 6th December with All proceeds to Bulawayo Help Network. ++++ 2) CONDOLENCES AND IN MEMORIAM BONETT DAVID Remembering our beloved son, brother and father - "When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: there will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly." - Barbara J. Winter ++++ 3) CONGRATULATIONS ++++ 4) Notices and Events BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK TRUST APPEAL Bulawayo Help Network Trust (BHNT) has been operating in Bulawayo for 20 years. We support over 500 pensioners in retirement and private homes and if we include the high density community with a feeding scheme and an orphan educational program, we support over 600. We are a relational charity and know every one of our beneficiaries. We assess each person and only when we are sure all other means of support have been exhausted, do we step in. We are concerned about the well being of people residing in retirement complexes. Our staff focus on this, and we and have regular Creative Therapy Sessions in most of the homes. In order for our charity to be sustainable and become a community project we have been encouraging business donors to commit to a monthly donation for which we are able to provide tax deductibility. Tel - 0292267085 email - bulawayohelpnetwork@gmail.com ++++ ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER AT 6.00 P.M. COMBINED SCHOOLS CAROL CONCERT - CENTENARY PARK AMPHITHEATRE Bulawayo schools unite under the auspices of the Academy, the City's Rotary Clubs, the Mayor's Office and more to bring a celebration of Christmas. Food will be available from 4.30 p.m. and families are encouraged to come together to sing and ring in the Christmas Season. Admission free! THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL The second in the series of films celebrating Dame Maggie Smith. A star-studded cast of British retirees (Judi Dench, Celia Imrie, Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Bill Nighy, Ronald Pickup, Tom Wilkinson) decide to outsource their retirement to exotic -- and less expensive -- India. Lured by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and imagining a life of leisure in lush surroundings, they arrive and find that the Marigold is actually a shell of its former self.. - A charming, funny and heart-warming movie ... a smoothly crafted entertainment that makes good use of seven superb veterans. [Chicago Sun-Times] - A hilarious and touching comedy about growing old disgracefully. [ Liverpool Echo - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a true example of an ensemble piece where a group of veteran actors show that they are just as good as they ever were. [We Got This Covered] - A refreshing, mature fairy tale with a top-notch ensemble cast. [USA Today] Admission: US$2.50 [free to Film Members] FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. BEJAZZLED! CHRISTINE, TICH AND FRIENDS Bejazzled is an evening of live music incorporating jazz, funk and Southern African styles and there will be popular jazz standards, a John Lennon song and some original material. Tich Makalisa is a seasoned jazz pianist and composer who studied at the Academy under Derek Hudson but has been based in South Africa and Europe for the last two decades. Having performed at numerous festivals and jazz clubs worldwide, he has returned home and will be performing in Bulawayo for the first time since his schooldays! Christine Nyoni, the Academy's vocal teacher, hails from Kenya and is a very experienced performer who has appeared several times at the Academy as well as in Kenya. Her versatility is her strength and she is comfortable singing a variety of genres. Tich and Christine will be backed by Misheck Ngorima on bass and Erastus Nleya on drums to form a quartet. Booking at the Academy from 18 November. Admission: $5.00 [free to Red Carpet members] THEREAFTER Thursday 12 December The Godfather Part II [released 12 December 1974] Friday 13 December Meet Me in St.Louis [released 28 November 1944!] Thursday 19 December Cinderella [Lily James/Disney] Friday 20 December Massenet: Cendrillon [Royal Opera] Tuesday 24 December Prokofiev: Cinderella [Royal Ballet] ++++ ALLIANCE FRANCAISE Friday 29th November - 5pm, free entrance, wine offered The Words Matter Show is a free-expression platform that aims to harness the power of words to break down communication barriers and foster understanding. It focuses on poetry and spoken word, as these mediums allow for deep exploration and expression of thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences. Performances will be conducted by WeCre8te Afrika before a 1 hour open mic. SoxThePoet, the currator of this event, is a spoken word artist from Zimbabwe. Translation Services The organization also offers translation services to individuals and companies from French to English and vice versa. For only $8 per page, get your documents translated and authenticated by us .Our translations are officially recognized and these can be of diplomas, marriage certificates or any official documents, also included are brochures, reports and notices. Please contact us for more details. Our mailing address is: contact.bulawayo@afzim.org ++++ 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 COTTAGE FOR RENT BURNSIDE - one bedroom cottage on our property - has an open plan kitchen and lounge. Large separate bedroom with built in cupboards with large bathroom with ensuite and linen cupboard. lt is fully furnished with fridge and four plate gas stove. Rent $480.00 per month. Rental includes lights and water, use of the laundry area, DSTV, WiFi and carport. Unfortunately no pets allowed as we already have dogs. House is near a good primary school. Please contact 0777 470 252 for viewing ++++ FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE TO RENT Quiet, peaceful neighbourhood. Good security. $400 per month including water and laundry service. Electricity usage not included. Whatsapp Linda on 0772282077 ++++ COTTAGE FOR RENT BURNSIDE - one bedroom cottage on our property - has an open plan kitchen and lounge. Large separate bedroom with built in cupboards with large bathroom with ensuite and linen cupboard. lt is fully furnished with fridge and four plate gas stove. Rent $480.00 per month. Rental includes lights and water, use of the laundry area, DSTV, WiFi and carport. Unfortunately no pets allowed as we already have dogs. House is near a good primary school. Please contact 0777 470 252 for viewing ++++ PROPERTY FOR PRIVATE SALE AVAILABE IMMEDITATELY - KHUMALO, BULAWAYO COMFORTABLE, SPACIOUS HOME COMPRISING 3 BEDROOMS WITH MAIN EN-SUITE, 2ND BATHROOM AND GUEST TOILET. LARGE BENTWOOD KITCHEN WITH SCULLERY, SEPERTATE DINING ROOM, MAIN LOUNGE WITH FIREPLACE AND 2ND BAR/ENTERTAINMENT LOUNGE. SITUATED ON LARGE GROUNDS WITH BOREHOLE, SWIMMING POOL, DOMESTIC QUARTERS AND DOUBLE LOCK UP GARAGE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING CENTRES. ALL THIS FOR $155,000.00 NEGOTIABLE CASH SALE! PLEASE CONTACT WHATSAPP 0773 028812 FOR ARRANGEMENTS TO VIEW ++++ RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE DONNINGTON: This 2-acre property in Donnington includes a warehouse, living quarters and a working borehole. The warehouse is partitioned and measures 775 square metres, complete with office space and restrooms, while the living quarters measures 55 square metres. The property is securely walled on three sides and has two gates. US$310,000-00 WILLSGROVE: This 2-acre plot includes an unfinished house and a cottage featuring a lounge, kitchen, shower, separate toilet, a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and built-in-wardrobes. Additionally, there is a large workshop, two unfinished staff quarters, a storeroom, and separate staff quarters with two rooms. The property is fenced and gated. Reduced to US$60,000-00 for quick sale. PARKLANDS: This brick-under-tile home is located in the peaceful suburb of Parklands, close to Parklands Shopping Centre and a short distance from Ascot Shopping Centre. The property features 4 bedrooms, 3 of which have built-in-wardrobes, a bathroom, separate toilet, combined lounge/dining room with a fireplace, front veranda, unfitted kitchen, garage, and a storeroom. The property is walled and gated, measuring 1,404 square metres. Reduced to US$85,000-00 for quick sale. ----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 vacation homes. Ranging from US$25,000 - US$1,400,000. For these, and other properties for sale, Phone (029) 2274581/3 (Landline). Call: Tino: 0776592440/ Probity: 0782119972/ Bryan: 0772238431/ Jenny: 0774394041/ Crystal: 0788470663. Email: tino@rodor.co.zw Visit Our Website: www.rodorproperties.co.zw. For Valuations, phone (029) 2274581/3 (landline) or email tino@rodor.co.zw/ probity@gmail.com/ bryan@rodor.co.zw/ jschoultz@rodor.co.zw / crystal@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: Stunning, 6 bedroomed home with a borehole, Rent US$900-00/ month, gardener included. Immediate occupation. (commercial use considered) BARHAM GREEN: 3 bedroomed home, Rent US$450-00/ month, available 1st December 2024. ELOANA: 3 bedroomed home, fitted kitchen, lounge, walled and gated, Rent US$600-00/ month, available 1st December 2024 HILLCREST: 3 bedroomed home, fitted kitchen, lounge, walled and gated, Rent US$600-00/ month. COMMERCIAL SPACE TO LET SUBURBS: 5 offices, Rent US$2,000-00/ month, ideally located along Leopold Takawira Street. Immediate occupation. FAMONA: 5 offices, Rent US$2,000-00/ month, ideally located 23rd Avenue. Immediate occupation. CBD OFFICES: 5 offices, Recently renovated with modern finishings, Rent US$2,000-00, Solar backup. Immediate occupation CBD WAREHOUSE: 190 square metres warehouse space with a kitchen, shared ablutions, located along George Silundika Street, Rent US$900-00 THORNGROVE WAREHOUSE: 1,000 square metres warehouse space with 3 offices, kitchen, staff ablutions. Rent US$2,000-00 DONNINGTON WAREHOUSE: 2 offices, factory space, ablutions, Rent US$1,500-00 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 9th avenue, between Robert Mugabe Way and Josiah Tongogara Street. HOURS OF BUSINESS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8A.M. - 4.30P.M. SATURDAYS 8A.M. - 11A.M. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE NEED PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO RENT FOR REGISTERED BUYERS AND TENANTS. ALL VIEWERS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF. ++++ 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 ++++ Eversharp Painters 0772112748 / 0718094209 Excellent, very neat, reliable and professional. ++++ 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 I have just posted a message on a blog from 14 years ago, hoping to be able to contact Rosemary Williams after many years. I was aware that she had moved to Melbourne but never had any contact details. Would you be able to inform of my email I have plenty of family data to confirm that l am genuinely interested in contacting her again. Dave Pethybridge davebp73@gmail.com ++++ 20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant EMPLOYMENT WANTED Mature man in good health with experience in National Parks, safari and wildlife work; some experience with cattle. Mechanical ability. Lots of hands on, practical experience. Seeks employment in or near Bulawayo. Contact Cell & WhatsApp 0714 012760 or Cell 0776 092064 ++++ Lady with Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Bookkeeping & Accounts level 4. Computer Literate in Microsoft programs. 15+ years experience in Accounting & Secretarial Departments. Please contact: 0773 935 738 or 071 947 6038 Kupe T ++++ Am a girl aged 26 looking for any type of a job at the moment. I am also a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Sociology hence a job as a graduate trainee will do or any social sciences post. My contact details are as follows: +263 712 172 078 / + 263 772 939 945. ++++ Lady based in Pretoria, RSA. for at least 6 months - 1 year. Graduated with an LLB Degree at the University of South Africa in the year 2023. Looking for a temporary/partime position for work experience and willing to learn within that period. Has high recommendations. Please kindly assist me with any contacts/referrals in South Africa. WhatsApp : 263 774 357 652. ++++ 21) SERVICES Dstv installations Open View installations Signal problems TV repairs etc Contact 0783539337 ++++ 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 ++++ 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 ++++ 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 PROFESSIONAL MASSEUSE Tired tense why not relax with massage and tone muscles leaving you with a renewed energy. This can all be done in the comfort of your home. Please contact 2260498 ++++ Adrian Bolze is a professional tree cutter. His team is excellent, fast and reliable. Mobile 071 240 4987 ++++ 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 ++++ 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 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 0778495599 ++++ 29) TIDBITS The content that is published in Morning Mirror does not necessarily reflect the editor's opinion. 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