Morning Mirror Edition 1119 - 17/08/2025 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 ++++ EDITORIAL Spring in Zimbabwe There is no definite date for the start of Spring in Zimbabwe - we don’t appear to have any seasons, it’s either hot or cold!! But today I opened the bathroom window to let the fragrance of the Jasmin creeper come blossoming inside. The nightly frost blankets will be taken off the Crotons on Monday! The Cinerarias are at their very best, brilliant jewel shades of Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Tanzanite!! The bougainvillea are doing their best to emulate the Cineraria colours, walls of Vermillion, fences of Vanilla, arbours of Tumeric coloured florets cascading happily in the warm sun. The Snapdragons are divine, especially the dwarf ones and I cannot wait for my Littles to arrive and we can have Dragon Battles as only Grannies know how. If you squeeze the blooms in exactly the correct place, they open their mouths and look just like miniature dragons. Tiny wants the red ones and Big elects to have the yellow!! I saw a pop up meme on facebook which told me that if I pour rice water onto my Orchids they will flower? Well I am still waiting and as for the app that suggests curry water for ailing Dieffenbachia, Vinegar for lawn grass and baking soda for Coniferous, huh!! The plant lives vary tremendously in Africa, the Botswana Frangipani are already flowering but the Matabele Frangipani only have teensy little buds peeping through at the ends of their ugly stalks. Why did Mother Nature make such an ugly winter tree as the Frangipani, but so beautiful in Summer? Two winter seedlings that have always laughed at me have been Sweetpeas and Namaqualand Daisies. Maybe they need a little more sun that I can offer? Bev’s Namaqs at the end of Park Road are always brilliant at this time of the year, I planted some but they grew leggy and budless, Jane’s poppies are always enviable at Qalisa and Lyns garden in Burnside is one that all gardeners aspire to! Now that Alyson has left for Illminister I can claim fame as a local gardener!! The Rainbow Frost shrub, (miniature poinsettia) adores the cold, the Primula were delighted that I moved them from dense shade, while the very confused Amaryllis that I purloined from Sweden, still does not know which is the correct season in which to flower. My friend Marina from Musina sent me photos of her Aloes, Sabi Star and succulents, giant bowls of them festooning their property, a lot of them planted by her Grandmother in the fifties!! All in full beautiful bloom As I write this I have commissioned a three ton truckload of kraal manure for the lawn to arrive tomorrow, a bit stinky at first but the results are always worth it!! I wonder where I could find a similar delicious treat for my daughter’s lawn in John’s Creek, Atlanta? Can you just imagine what the neighbours would say?? ++++ 2) CONDOLENCES AND IN MEMORIAM Barend (Ben) Pretorius Maggie and I were was so very very sad to hear of the passing of our dearest old friend of over 50 years, Ben Pretorius. Affectionately known as Benny Benson. Ben passed away peacefully on Friday night and is now at rest with his beloved Coral. Our deepest love and sympathies go to his devoted wife of over 50 years Marilyn, and his son Quentin and family. Ben will leave a giant hole in the Bulawayo community and I am so glad that we were able to spend some quality time with him and Marilyn when they returned to live in Bulawayo a few years ago. The times we spent together were precious and Mags and I will always treasure the memories. Rick and Margaret Kriel ++++ Lindon Stanton Lindon passed away on 9 August 2025. His memorial service will be held at Banff Lodge at 3 pm on 18 August 2025. ++++ 3) CONGRATULATIONS ++++ 4) Notices and Events ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: music@gatorzw.co.uk THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME [BOND 10] Bond’s new mission is to find out how a Royal Navy Polaris submarine holding sixteen nuclear warheads simply disappeared while on patrol. Bond joins Major Anya Amasova and takes on a web-handed mastermind, known as Karl Stromberg, as well as his henchman Jaws, who has a mouthful of metal teeth. Bond must track down the location of the missing submarine before the warheads are fired. The Spy Who Loved Me's sleek style, menacing villains, and sly wit make it the best of the Roger Moore era. [Rotten Tomatoes] Barbara Bach proves to be an ideal Bond girl, attractive, smart, sexy, and dangerous. [Reelviews] The Spy Who Loved Me is exceptional . Moore gives his best performance in the series and Bond and Anya Amasova are an appealing couple, equal in every way. The film is a real treat – a well acted, smartly cast, sexy, visually impressive, lavishly produced, powerfully directed mix of a spy romance and a war-mission film. [Guide for the Film Fanatic] Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. SHOSTAKOVICH AGAINST STALIN Shostakovich Against Stalin is a documentary film that focuses on the period between 1936 and 1945 during which Shostakovich composed his Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Symphonies. It argues that Shostakovich was strongly opposed to the leadership of Josef Stalin and that he included anti-government messages in his compositions under the Soviet regime. Several of Shostakovich's contemporaries are interviewed including an attendee of the Leningrad première of the Seventh Symphony during the Siege of Leningrad. Extensive archival footage from the Soviet era is combined with contemporary cinematography, and ‘the editing together of music, image, and voice-over is often masterly’. This is a remarkable film on the War Symphonies of Shostakovich & covers roughly the period 1936-1952. The most powerful & amazing feature of the film is its depiction of the terrifyingly fragile existence that Shostakovich led during this period; thinking that his every breath (& certainly every new piece of music) might be his last if Comrade Stalin disapproved (as he sometimes did). [IMDb] There’s considerable emotional power, as well as a piquant sense of irony. [Classical Net] This film contains much valuable footage of the man himself and conveys an important part of the truth about his life and times with considerable visual and sonic verve. [letterboxd.com] Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet Members] THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. GRAN TORINO Gran Torino is a 2008 film directed, produced by and starring Clint Eastwood. The story follows Walt Kowalski (Eastwood), a recently widowed Korean War veteran alienated from his family. When Kowalski's neighbour Thao Vang Lor is pressured by his cousin into stealing Walt's prized 1972 Ford Torino for his initiation into a gang, Walt thwarts the theft and sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighbourhood... A humorous, touching, and intriguing old-school parable. [The Telegraph] Simply terrific, enormously watchable and an absolute must for all Eastwood fans. Gotta say it: this film will make your day. [Empire] The movie is supremely entertaining - and often hilarious. [Miami Herald] A lifetime in movies runs through this prime vintage Eastwood performance. You can't take your eyes off him. The no-frills, no-bull Gran Torino made my day. [Rolling Stone] Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER KOREA FESTIVAL 2025 Details to follow! SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER AT 3.30 P.M. AMANDA TIFFIN Jazz musician and pianist Amanda Tiffin performs as part of a quartet with Tich Makalisa (piano), Josh Nemaire (double bass) and drummer. Amanda is a Bulawayo girl but has made her home and her name in Cape Town where she studied Jazz Composition and Performance at the University of Cape Town. She received her Master’s Degree with distinction, and has gone on to become one of Cape Town’s best-loved vocalist-pianists, and a respected musical director/arranger, orchestrator and composer. As head of the Jazz Department overall and an associate professor at UCT, she is a passionate and respected educator, and regularly conducts workshops and master classes throughout South Africa and abroad; she is also actively involved in bringing jazz to the community and has performed extensively as a vocalist and pianist in South Africa as well as appearing in London and touring extensively in Japan and Taiwan, with recent performances in Paris and Italy. She has recorded six albums, and is set to release a seventh recording with the Lady Day Big Band. Admission: $5.00 THEREAFTER Thursday 18 September Saturday 20 September Girls’ College Production Thursday 25 September The Honourable Woman [one of four] Friday 26 September Swan Lake [Royal Ballet] ++++ NOTICES ALLIANCE FRANCAISE Wednesday 20th August – 5pm - free entrance, wine offered. "Ukuvikela Lokulondoloza Indalo" & "Imvelo Lesintu Sethu" will be launched.   "Colours Unspoken", a mental health awareness workshop.  Friday 22nd August – 9am-1pm - 5 USD, coffee & tea, then wine offered.   This event is curated by Jacqueline Vengesai. "Colours Unspoken" is a mental health awareness workshop that uses art to express what words often can’t. It’s a space to reflect, create, and connect—breaking the silence around mental health through colour, creativity, and conversation.   "The Words Matter Show" by SoxThePoet. Friday 22nd August – 5pm - 5 USD, wine offered   "Of Dances & Struggles", a dance creation by DANS6T. Saturday 30th August – 6pm - free entrance, wine offered.   French dance company DANS6T, administrated by Sofiane Bouteldja, is coming to Zimbabwe (part of a larger Southern Southern-African tour) to present its new creation. For this event, a "danced conference", "No Name Dance Crew" from Bulawayo will be performing with the French choreographer.  Exhibition " Beauty in Brokenness " by Kevin Maponga (King Khaaleb) Open from Monday (9am-5pm) to Saturday (9am-1pm), free entrance. Organized with ArtBulawayo  ++++ 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 RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO   PROPERTIES FOR SALE BINGA: Nestled in the heart of Zimbabwe’s Zambezi River district, this unique property offers exceptional potential as a private holiday retreat, tourism venture, office space, or commercial business. Comprising four fully contained apartments, two 1-bedroomed units on the ground floor and two 2-bedroomed units on the upper level, each apartment features double bedrooms, a living and dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and a private veranda or balcony. The apartments also include their own double garage, and the entire property is walled and gated for privacy and security. Set on beautifully paved grounds, the property boasts a large swimming pool, an astro turf tennis court, a mature exotic garden, and two spacious boat houses, perfect for river-based tourism or leisure. Additional amenities include a double carport, domestic quarters, and an outdoor laundry/fishing equipment room. French sliding doors, tiled flooring, ceiling fans, and air conditioning enhance comfort and charm throughout the apartments. While the property does require some upgrades, this is well reflected in the pricing and offers ample space for further development, whether it be a lodge, additional residence, or expanded tourism facilities. With close proximity to the Zambezi River and easy access to local amenities, this is a rare opportunity to secure a versatile property in a prime location. US$325,000 (NEGOTIABLE) FAMONA: Situated directly behind the Zonke Izizwe Shopping Centre, this 1,821 square metre property offers excellent commercial value and development potential. The main house features three bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes in the main bedroom, a shared bathroom and separate toilet, a spacious lounge, a compact sun lounge, dining room, kitchenette, and a solar geyser. Additional improvements include a one-bedroomed open-plan cottage, also fitted with a solar geyser, ideal for rental income or guest accommodation. The property is serviced by a borehole and is fully walled and gated, offering both security and convenience in a high-demand location. Perfect for residential use or future commercial conversion. US$125,000 (NEGOTIABLE) GWERU: A two-bedroomed home featuring a lounge, kitchen, shower room, and a separate toilet. The property is fenced and gated for added security. It is being sold under cession. US$20,000-00 (NEGOTIABLE)   -----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$14,000 - US$3,500,000. For these, and other properties for sale, Phone (029) 2274581/3 (Landline). Call: Tino: 0776592440/ Bryan: 0772238431/ Jenny: 0774394041/ Crystal: 0788470663. Email: tino@rodor.co.zw Visit Our Website: www.rodorbyo.co.zw For Valuations, phone (029) 2274581/3 (landline) or email 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 / COTTAGES / FLATS TO LET RICHMOND: 3 bedroomed house, recently built, Rent US$600-00/ month. Immediate Occupation GUMTREE: Small holding, 17.5 acres, 4 bedroomed house, chicken run (12x12), Rent US$500-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. WOODVILLE: 3 bedroomed house, Rent US$400-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. MORNINGSIDE: 1 bedroomed cottage, Rent US$300-00/ month. Available 1 August 2025. KUMALO: FULLY FURNISHED executive home. Rent US$1,200-00/ month. Short-term let – Immediate Occupation till 31 August 2025 HILLSIDE: 4 bedroomed house, 2 bathrooms, conveniently situated, Rent US$700-00/ month. Available 1 August 2025. FAMONA: 3 bedroomed townhouse, Rent US$600-00/ month. Immediate Occupation GWABALANDA: 3 rooms, Shared accommodation, Rent US$220-00/ month. Immediate Occupation.   COMMERCIAL SPACE TO LET DONNINGTON FACTORY: 680 square metre floor size, 2 offices, ablutions, Rent US$800-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. FAMONA: 5 offices, Rent US$1,800-00/ month, ideally located 23rd Avenue. Immediate Occupation. AIRPORT ROAD COMMERCIAL: Butchery and Sports Bar, Rent US$4,300-00/ month (Inclusive of Rates). Immediate Occupation. BELMONT FACTORY: 1,300 square metres, Rent US$3,440-00/ month (Inclusive of Rates). Immediate Occupation. 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) or +263772425228 (WhatsApp). E-mail to or letting@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. ++++ WORKSHOP AVAILABLE TO RENT Belmont area close to town and very secure. Available 1st April 2025 Viewing by appointment only Rental to be discussed during viewing  Email: masterstouchconsultancy@gmail.com ++++ ZETH SEW ARTISTRY For all your curtains, interior deco and upholstery, curtains, blinds, rails, rods, car seats, roof linings, door panels, floor mats. Tel +263 772970014 ++++ 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 Starlink at installer prices Plenty of stock available Starlink gen 2 $480usd Starlink gen 3 $550usd Mobile 0788031025 ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant EMPLOYMENT Mature lady: Diploma in Secretarial Studies including Accounting Level 4, First Class. Computer Literacy in Ms Word , Ms Excel Sage Pastel Accounting.  Good communication skills and hard worker Able to work with minimum supervision. Experienced Secretary/ Accounts Clerk  Please contact:0719 476 038 Apps Calls 0773 935 738  ++++ Looking for a versatile young person with personnel management experience. Should be familiar with NEC Mining regulations. An added advantage will be a bookkeeping background and the ability to use pastel software package. Please contact  fasapplication2025@gmail.com ++++ Looking for an accounts clerk with experience up to Trial Balance level. Must hold an accounting qualification and be able to work remotely. Knowledge of pastel will be a favourable advantage Please email fasapplication2025@gmail.com ++++ A young 32year old man with a diploma in Information technology is looking for employment. Please contact 0773 782 107 ++++ A young 32year old man with versatile DJ skills is looking for employment.  Contact 0773 782 107 ++++ A retired nurse with over 30 years experience and is looking for employment at any medical facility or hospice.  Please contact 077 378 2107 for a CV and certificates.  ++++ Lady seeking office position as a Receptionist/Secretary/Assistant. Computer literate and willing to learn other duties, available immediately. Preferably in or close to town or transport provided. Contact : 0774085599 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT  A young gentleman of sober habits seeks a position as a motor mechanic in training, holder of a class2 drivers licence, 5 years experience in motor mechanic field. Available to start immediately  Please contact 0778684134 ++++       21) SERVICES Chris Craft Mate Welding, fabrication, plumbing, carpentry, Tin smithing, Aluminium windows, painting, extraction systems. Telephone 078 425 6586 / 078 621 9099 / 0771777420. 79 Leander Avenue. ++++ Squash and Tennis Restringing at Suburbs Squash Club Pauling Road with coach Langton Gwidzima. ++++ PROFESSIONAL MASSEUSE Relieve tension and relax with a massage, this is guaranteed to leave you feeling renewed and full of energy Home call accepted please contact 0292 260498 for appointments   ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature ladies looking for a job as private guards. They have been through training, holding references please contact 077 7 367 006 or 0786 626158 ++++ Nobility Gas servicing and maintenance  We  do repair, maintenance & installation of all gas appliances  Stoves, Brasilia, heaters and tanks  For more details +263774534948 ++++ ADDY’S 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 ++++ SALES PALLET SALES  Pallets made to spec or standard sizes available  Call Lawton 0774884216 or Tabby 0774095035 Email lmwedziwendira@phcpallets.co.zw Address unit 5 Ionela Complex Khami road Bulawayo ++++ HOUSE-SITTER Mature, responsible, animal loving, non smoking lady, with several years of house  sitting experience available to do house sitting. For further details please contact Dale van Rensburg 077 306 6739 ++++ Bath and shower re-enammeling. Thembalani has recently restored our shower base. His work is amazing and he is most professional. Mobile +263 77 370 0415 ++++ MORINGA POWDER FOR SALE The Moringa tree has health benefits which include antioxidant properties and protects heart health and also boosts immune systems. Moringa is rich in protein, fibre, vitamins A, B1 to B3, B6, C and E. It contains the elements of iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.   Moringa lowers blood pressure and blood sugar.   The leaves are dried and ground into powder which are supplied in 100g and 50g containers. Phone Ed Dexter on 0774 456 991 to order or for more information. ++++ 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 ++++ 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 Lavender Salon Lavender is now at the BAC Sports Centre, entrance on Park Road and 12th Ave. Lavender offers a most professional service including an excellent massage, waxing, facials, manicures, pedicure, tinting and exfoliation. Home visits available too. Contact Lavender on 0775901464. ++++ 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 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 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 ++++ 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. ++++