Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1095 - 17/12/2024 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 ++++ WATCH DOG The Morning Mirror will be taking a break over the Christmas period. The Last edition for 2024 will be flighted on the 17 December and the first edition for 2025 will be flighted on the 7 January. ++++ Betty from Good Hope Orphan Care would like to have a Christmas party for all the children on the 18th of December at the Nketa hall. They are looking for donations of any kind that will go towards their day (from food to second hand clothing). Please may you place an advert on the Morning Mirror Donors can contact Betty direct on 0773 743 671 or drop of items at Edith Duly ++++ EDITORIAL Christmas Shopping the Easy Way I pity those poor folk who are doing their Christmas shopping on Amazon or Take-a-Lot!! They are missing all the fun!! Bulawayo at Christmas time is such a joyous time.. Those Amazon scrollers are unable to experience the exhilarating games of Russian Roulette played at the out-of-order traffic lights!! They are unable to join the parking lot jeopardy game where the cars don't give way to pedestrians but do their best to run them over! There are an amazing amount of disabled folk in Bulawayo, all the special parking places are filled with perfectly able looking drivers, tossing their takeaway packets out of the window with radios on at full blast. Lines and lines of hopeless looking people circle the banks, Ecocash points and ATMs desperate for a few dollars to buy water and bread. Water should be a free and given right in any city Oh no the Internet is down again, there is a power fault, but cannot afford to lose my place in the queue, so I sit down on the boiling hot pavement and swat at the desultory flies, and all the while, the hottest summer in decades is taking its toll. If one shops by Amazon or Take-a-lot, one misses the people's preoccupation with the sky, scanning furiously, forever hopefully, looking rain clouds. Is it Cumulus Or Stratus or Cirrus The most visited sites on the internet right now in Zimbabwe are the Rainfall Outlook sites.. Another glorious pastime undertaken by Christmas shoppers, is the TTI Peril! Now the TTI, as they are fondly known, is Zimbabwe's own Municipal Police Force, designed solely to hassle the Christmas shoppers in the CBD. The youngsters in the yellow fluorescent jackets are nice enough, friendly, courteous, amiable, but don't you dare park with even a millimetre of your tyre on the non-existent white line, or venture one metre away from your vehicle without paying your dollar, and you will become embroiled in a scenario that will stick in your mind forever!! But shopping in person has its upside too! There's Maxwell, waving at me happily, sitting in the same place, on the same piece of cardboard for the last twenty years, selling his beautifully woven wicker and cane furniture. There is Sipho, resplendent in her neat apron, she sells wooden spoons, curios and baskets. There is Richard the Rascal, he manufactures beautiful wire beaded chameleons, geckos and flowers. Richard merchandises to each season too, today it's green and red Christmas wreaths, and miniature Christmas trees!! Ah yes, its much more fun out here in the sweltering heat, dodging the potholes, playing death defying traffic games, and waiting for rain, than sitting in a cool room, doing one's Christmas shopping on the internet!! ++++ 2) CONDOLENCES AND IN MEMORIAM Cathy Macdonald Cathy macdonald has sadly passed away after a brave struggle. Her presence in the Bulawayo Community will indeed be sadly missed. Deepest sympathy to the family. ++++ 3) CONGRATULATIONS ++++ 4) Notices and Events Mozambik Restaurant The Mozambik restaurant opens on Monday on Livingstone Road and Sixth Street, Suburbs, Bulawayo. We were invited to the 'Soft Opening' last night and it was indeed a refreshing sight. The supper they served was delicious, the decor is vibrant, the staff is outstanding and it will all add up to a welcome addition to Bulawayo's restaurant scene. ++++ ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: music@gatorzw.co.uk The Academy offices re-open at 8.30 a.m. on Monday 6 January and the new term begins on Monday 20 January. THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. CINDERELLA After her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella (Lily James) finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, who reduce her to scullery maid, but, despite her circumstances, she refuses to despair. An invitation to a palace ball gives Ella hope that she might reunite with the dashing stranger (Richard Madden) she met in the woods, but her stepmother prevents her from going. Help arrives in the form of a kindly beggar woman who has a magic touch for ordinary things.. - The story is as enchanting as ever, the handsome cast doesn't miss a beat, while the costumes and set design are wonders to behold. [Daily Mirror] - Kenneth Branagh's remake of this much-loved Disney classic is a sumptuous, magical delight. [The Sun] - Chris Weitz's screenplay updates the old Charles Perrault yarn in a fresh and witty way. The performances are very lively too. [Independent] - Refreshingly traditional in a revisionist era, Kenneth Branagh's Cinderella proves Disney hasn't lost any of its old-fashioned magic. [Rotten Tomatoes] Admission: US$2.50 [free to Film Members] FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. MASSENET: CENDRILLON Massenet's Cendrillon was first performed at the Opera-Comique in Paris in 1899 and its gorgeous score embraces pathos, pastiche, broad humour, subtle eroticism and sheer magic. Neglected for much of the 20th century, this entrancing and often surprising opera has found a firmer place in the repertoire over the past 30 years and, with Joyce DiDonato as Cinderella capturing all hearts - not just Prince Charming's! - Massenet's enchanting, sophisticated retelling of the classic fairy tale comes in a charming and witty production by Laurent Pelly from Covent Garden. - Bravo to the cast and crew of Cendrillon from the Royal Opera House production! Joyce DiDonato is absolutely wonderful, charming and shows her dramatic artistry when singing the beautiful arias. Her vocal performance left me breathless. [Amazon] - Joyce DiDonato brings star quality to the title-role, touching the heart and, as the Prince, we have Alice Coote in simply stunning form, pouring out a stream of molten mezzo ardour. [Gramophone] - Laurent Pelly's suitably magical production from Covent Garden fields two of today's greatest lyric mezzos in the lead roles: Joyce DiDonato is the wide-eyed heroine and trouser-role specialist par excellence Alice Coote all brooding intensity as her Prince Charming. Special mention for the indomitable Polish contralto Ewa Podles as the Wicked Stepmother. [Presto Music] Admission: US$2.50 [free to Red Carpet Members The Royal Ballet production of Cinderella will NOT be shown on 24 December and has been postponed to Friday 10 January THURSDAY 9 JANUARY AT 6.30 P.M. LIVE AND LET DIE As usual, the Academy kicks off the new term with James Bond! - this time the first of the series to star Roger Moore as 007. When Bond investigates the murders of three fellow agents, he finds himself a target, evading vicious assassins as he closes in on powerful Kananga. Known on the streets as Mr. Big, Kananga is coordinating a global threat, using tons of self-produced heroin. As Bond tries to unravel the mastermind's plan, he meets Solitaire (Jane Seymour), a beautiful tarot-card reader, whose magic is crucial to the crime lord. - It's a solid adventure, and Moore fits smoothly into the role of Bond. It's an enjoyable film, and that's really all you could ask for. - There are some splendid action sequences, notably a speedboat leap that set a new world record, as well as the usual array of hi-tech gadgetry. [Radio Times] - Roger Moore's first 007 job is still top entertainment. [Total Film] - A film that ranks with the best Bonds. [BBC.com] - Moore acquits himself in a larger than life adventure peppered with enjoyably rotten gags and lots of playful action. [Film4] Admission: US$3.00 [free to Film Members] FRIDAY 10 JANUARY AT 6.30 P.M. PROKOFIEV: CINDERELLA Marianela Nuņez and Vadim Muntagirov star as Cinderella and The Prince in Frederick Ashton's timeless reworking of Charles Perrault's famous rags-to-riches story, showcasing the choreographer's deft musicality and the beauty of Prokofiev's transcendent score. A creative team steeped in the magic of theatre, film, dance and opera brings new atmosphere to Cinderella's ethereal world of fairy godmothers and pumpkin carriages, handsome princes and finding true love. - Choreographed to Prokofiev's gloriously eloquent score, this most Ashtonian of ballets is one of the gems in the company's repertoire and now The Royal Ballet marks its 75th anniversary with a brand-new production. It is magnificent. [Culture Whisper] - The entire company rises to the challenge of Ashton's intricate choreography with some aplomb. You can see how hard it is, how fast he makes their feet work.. [The Guardian] - Marianela Nuņez creates a delicate Cinderella who seems to float on the air as she delivers Ashton's complex pointe work. Nuņez's line is exquisite and she inhabits the vulnerability and pathos of the part as she birdlike echoes the flute. [London Unattached] - The Royal Ballet's new look Cinderella went live at a gala that celebrated 75 years of Sir Frederick Ashton's 1948 production. It was a glittery and glamorous occasion and it is good to report that there was plenty of sparkle in the dancing too. An undoubted triumph for The Royal Ballet. I'm sure Ashton would have been thrilled. [Bachtrack.com] Admission: US$3.00 [free to Red Carpet Members 2025 (provisional) Thursday 16 January The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Friday 17 January Mozart: La finta giardiniera [premiered 13 January 1775] Thursday 23 January Galaxy Quest [released 25 December 1999] Friday 24 January Concert: Ravel and Shostakovich Thursday 30 January The Tunnel Series 2 [1 of 3] Friday 31 January Oklahoma! ++++ The 2024/2025 Holiday Workshop for Computer Programming: Tech for Conservation The 6 days workshop is designed for those interested in computer science and IT careers. Participants will learn basic programming and create a simple app focused on nature and wildlife conservation, guided by an experienced instructor. A day at Matobo National Park will enhance their understanding of conservation, aiding their app project. Schedule: select from December 16-21 and January 6-11. Fees: USD100 for 7-12 yrs, USD150 for 13 yrs and up. For more information, please contact Wakambi ESP. Tel: 0775691979 [Signal, Telegram], 0714696096 [WhatsApp] Web: https://academy.wakambi.net ++++ 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 TOWNHOUSE ILANDA GARDENS 3/4 BED EXECUTIVE CASH BUYER seeking to purchase a townhouse for CASH .. Serious Sellers please make contact DIRECTLY to discuss in strictest confidence .. Email adrianalves77@icloud.com Mobile 00447939245946 ++++ Perfect investment or ideal Drs rooms or similar. We are selling our beautiful lock up and go 3 bedroom, main ensuite and walk in robes, 2 living areas, modern kitchen, small flatlet, staff quarters, secure location next to judge. Situated right behind Zonke centre - easy walking to supermarkets and cafes. Modern fittings throughout and meticulously maintained. Carport for 3 cars. Lovely indigenous water wise garden. Property is currently rented out with great tenants and excellent return. Ph 0772 369294 for more info. ++++ FLATS TO LET Bachelor / Bedsitter flats available to let in CBD area Please contact: 292 882100-20 landlines 0775 306 581 / 0772 268 222 for viewing ++++ 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, SEPARATE 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 MONTROSE: This property features a brick-under-tile house on a corner stand measuring 1,229 square meters. The house includes three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a family bathroom with a bath and shower, separate toilet, combined lounge and dining area, a fireplace, fitted kitchen, and a veranda. It also has a slab extension and a single lock-up garage that connects to a one-bedroom staff quarters with a shower and toilet. The property is partially walled and has a main gate as well as a pedestrian gate. US$80,000-00 KUMALO: A brick-under-tile house featuring a lounge with a fireplace, a dining room, four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, ensuite in the master bedroom, family bathroom, a fitted kitchen with a hob and oven, veranda, double lock-up carport, and double servants' quarters. The property also includes a working borehole, an electric fence, and a security alarm. The property is walled and gated. Reduced to US$135,000-00 for a quick sale CBD PROPERTY: A brick-under-iron townhouse located in the city center. The house has three bedrooms, a bathroom, dining room, lounge, a study, fitted kitchen, veranda, staff quarters, and a storeroom. It is walled and gated. The property measures 600 square metres and is located between 1st Avenue and Connaught Avenue. US$140,000-00 ------------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. (commercial use considered) Immediate occupation. BARHAM GREEN: 3 bedroomed home, Rent US$450-00/ month, Immediate occupation. HILLCREST: 3 bedroomed home, fitted kitchen, lounge, walled and gated, Rent US$600-00/ month. Available 1st March 2025 SUBURBS: 2 bedroomed apartment, Rent US$600-00, Available 1st January 2025 BELLEVUE: 3 bedroomed home, Rent US$600-00, Available 1st January 2025 SAUERSTOWN: 2 bedroomed flat, Rent US$400-00, Available 1st February 2025 CBD FLAT: 2 bedroomed flat, Rent US$500-00, Available 1st March 2025 QUEENS PARK WEST: 3 bedroomed home, Rent US$450-00, Immediate occupation COMMERCIAL SPACE TO LET FAMONA: 5 offices, Rent US$1,800-00/ month, ideally located 23rd Avenue. Immediate occupation. THORNGROVE WAREHOUSE: 1,000 square metres warehouse space with 3 offices, kitchen, staff ablutions. Rent US$2,000-00 (NEGOTIABLE) 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 Man aged 42 seeking Human Resources/Administration or related position. Holder of a MSc Degree. Over 10 years' experience. Contact +263771939291 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady looking for employment. Good with children, infants and pets. Able to cook. Please contact 0777 285 205 ++++ 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 HOUSE SITTER SERVICES Mature, responsible, animal loving, non smoking lady with several years House Sitting experiences available to do House Sitting from January 2025. For more details please contact Dale Van Rebsburg 0773 066 739 ++++ Dstv installations Open View installations Signal problems TV repairs etc Contact 0783539337 ++++ The Plumbing Doctor. For all your plumbing. 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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 Fri or 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 07784955 99 ++++ 29) TIDBITS The content that is published in Morning Mirror does not necessarily reflect the editor's opinion. Morning Mirror reserves the right to refuse any advertising or content. ++++