Morning Mirror Edition 1159 - 20/08/2026 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 ++++ 1) WATCH DOG Jacaranda Spotters!! Just to let you know that I've just been out on my balcony and the jacaranda tree in front of my flat is bearing flowers! BRUCE MC. ++++ 2) EDITORIAL Grey Street Cowboys Now anyone who lived in Bulawayo in the fifties, sixties and seventies will know exactly what I mean..... Bulawayo had the most awesome storm drains, deep wide dips that appeared at every intersection, and Grey Street and Borrow Street had the very best there could be ..... One could start a the Eskimo Hut near the Trade Fair, rev up the old Morry and fly like the wind down Grey Street, ramping majestically at every intersection. A good couple of kilometres of hair raising delight until one sped past Hartsfield rugby grounds where one could disappear into the North End warren of Roads just in case the cops thought to chase you !! It was even more fun in the rainy season when one could gush through the fifteen raging torrential rivers which ran down stream into the Matsheumhlope from first Avenue to Fifteenth Avenue...... If you could get up a good speed in that Old Austin Cambridge or VW Beetle, you could get the spray to rise up as high as the top of the windows !! To totally drench an unsuspecting passer by was an added bonus, and when they introduced a fine which made it illegal to splash people, it took on an even more delightful and delicious temptation.. .. Somehow the novelty wore off when the levelled out the storm drains, and it definitely lost its wicked gloss, when they changed the names of the roads !! The Name "Robert Mugabe Street" Cowboy somehow did not have quite the same tantalising ring !! The race down Grey Street from South to North, passed so many landmarks. Norvic Court on the right, Royal Cinema on the left where we used to attend the Saturday morning movies and swop all those weekly comics like Richie Rich, Lil Annie,Casper the Friendly Ghost, Tarzan and the Beanos ..... Directly opposite The Royal was the Bon Journee which still a few years ago sold a good cup of coffee and a decent meal, still features those check table cloths and those milk bar seats...... Opposite the Royal Cinema was the Model Dairy where you could buy sweet little bottles of milk and tubs of cream as well as fabulous ice creams ... Further down on the left were the Fritz Pie carts where Fritz Pickard sold an amazing array of tempting delights like hamburgers and hot dogs. One could sit outside in the open, on a metal stool which swung completely around and drink a milkshake while you watched the Grey Street Cowboys in action. Past Selborne Avenue where Downing Bakery stood proud on the corner...oh those meat pies, Cornish Pasties, doughnuts and Downing's Bread....mmmmmmm On the right again, Knights Auctioneers where Aiden Knight presided over a tantalising display of objects d'art and antique furniture, Past the Greys Inn where the Muirhead family ran the very popular and infamous pub, past the Grey Street Prison where Aiden Diggenden ran his flourishing business and from where he made it his business to escape so many times !! Bulawayo City Roads were made wide enough to turn a full span of oxen, Grey Street was slightly more narrow however, there are still the skid marks in place where the more daring Cowboys took it upon themselves to try a hand brake "ewey "(U turn !! Things have changed somewhat, the City Fathers took it upon themselves to run a centre island the entire length of Grey Street, partly to prevent the Cowboys from doing those incredible hand brake u turns in the middle of the road, and partly to give the pedestrians a little island of safety I would imagine !! The cinemas have all been converted into Churches, The Pie Carts made way for the Jairos Jiri Shop. C. Gauche is still there though where they sell coal, bird seed and an eclectic collection of farming equipment. Next door the Model Dairy has been sold to a Chinese consortium where you can buy pretty paper lanterns, chopsticks and colourful Chinese slippers, all of which arrived with the construction folk who came to help us build the much needed Gwayi Shangani Dam....... Some of our elderly citizens however, no names mentioned, still retain those beautifully maintained old Morrys and Austins which to this day bear the dents in the oil sumps, where the ramped the storm drains on an idyllic Saturday afternoon in Bulawayo.... ++++ 3) Condolences, Births, Deaths and Marriages Bronwyn Rootman Sending deepest sympathies to Cheryl, Chevron, Phoenix, Justin and the all the family. Our hearts go out to you all. Sending you much love, strength and comfort during this incredibly difficult time ++++ 4) NOTICES ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 WhatsApp: 0782 946 086 E-mail: zam@gatorzw.co.uk The Nest cafe is open for all Academy events and throughout the day. THURSDAY 27 AUGUST AT 6.30 P.M. OCTOPUSSY When MI6 agent 009 arrives dying at the British Embassy with a gold Faberge egg, which turns out to be a fake, MI6 sends James Bond to seek out the real egg's owner. He discovers that it's not only him that's interested in the real egg when it's put up for auction and is bought by rich exiled Afghan Prince, Kamal Khan. Bond's suspicions deepen when Kamal Khan meets with General Orlov, an insane Russian General who desires to conquer Europe - One of the snazziest, wittiest productions in the history of the series. Washington Post] - This finds Bond on better form than he's been for some time. The action sequences are tighter, the visual gags more inventive, and if the plot is no great shakes, the whole thing is served up with a decent approximation to the old panache. [Time Out London] - Top tier Bond. One of the most rewatchable films in the franchise. [Reddit] - Octopussy is perhaps the best combination of straight action and camp that the James Bond franchise has to offer. [CineFile] Admission: $3.00 FRIDAY 28 AUGUST AT N.B. 6.00 P.M. RICHARD STRAUSS: DER ROSENKAVALIER Dame Felicity Lott died earlier in the year and three operas in which she took roles particularly associated with her will be shown over the coming months, starting with Der Rosenkavalier, a bitter-sweet 'comedy with music' (the librettist's own description) that is full of memorable waltz tunes and in the last act moves through broad farce to end with some of the most ravishingly lyrical music in all opera. - Conductor Carlos Kleiber spoke of Felicity Lott as his ideal Marschallin and for many years she was unrivalled in the role. She does not wear her heart on her sleeve and her reticence makes her all the more telling and memorable. The other roles are hardly less distinguished and Kleiber gets some ravishing sounds from the Vienna Philharmonic; his reading is as Straussian and perfect as we are likely to encounter in this world. [The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music] - Otto Schenk's now classic production for Vienna State Opera is truly splendid, elaborately crafted rococo sets, glorious costumes. [viennaoperareview.com] Admission: $3.00 THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. JURASSIC PARK Steven Spielberg's blockbuster Jurassic Park will be shown as a tribute to Sam Neill who died in July. One of his best-known roles was in the film as the palaeontologist Alan Grant, one of a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park's mastermind, billionaire John Hammond assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt. - Jurassic Park remains an absolute thrill from a Spielberg in top form: Funny, scary, fast-moving and full of just-right details. [Newsday] - Jurassic Park was impressive in 1993. Thirty years later, it's flawless. [Washington Post] - An amazing ride. [Guardian] - Only the very cynical could fail to be entertained, excited, thrilled and perhaps even a little scared by Jurassic Park. [Daily Record] Admission: $3.00 FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Alessandra Ferri, Roberto Bolle and Massimo Murru take the leading roles in George Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream, a two-act ballet set to the music of Mendelssohn which premiered on 17 January 1962, for the New York City Ballet. It uses Mendelssohn's overture and incidental music for Shakespeare's play as well as other orchestral pieces. Act I follows the story of mortal lovers, feuding fairy royalty (Oberon and Titania), the mischievous Puck, and Nick Bottom transformed into an ass and in Act II there are parades, dancing and divertissements in honour of the newly married couples with classical choreography. - A Stunner! [The New Yorker] - Danced by three star-dancers in the main roles and a company that ranks among the best in the world, it guarantees first class entertainment. [Amazon] - The quality of the Italian lead dancers is excellent. A sturdy Oberon and enigmatic and radiant Titania are well matched and received a strong ovation at the close. The ballet's continuity and interest are often provided by the mischievous and vivacious Puck, whose miming actions are very clear. [MusicWeb International] Admission: $3.00 THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE CHORAL 1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Society's ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr.Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) -- driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together and Guthrie decides that they shall perform Edward Elgar's recently composed masterpiece, The Dream of Gerontius, a work chosen as much because it was not written by a German as for any other reason.... - Poignant and heart-warming stuff. [The Sun] - With an original screenplay by 91-year-old icon Alan Bennett, this rousing British period drama is packed with colourful people, moving subplots, glorious music and spectacular Yorkshire scenery. [Shadows on the Wall] - It will leave you with a song in your heart and, probably, a lump in your throat. [RTE (Ireland)] - A quiet and consistent pleasure: an unsentimental but deeply felt drama which subcontracts actual passion to the music of Elgar and leaves us with a heartbeat of wit, poignancy and common sense. [Guardian] Admission: $3.00 FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. ELGAR: THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS Some will remember performances of Elgar's great work in Bulawayo nearly forty years ago. This performance was presented in St.Paul's Cathedral in 1997 as part of the celebrations of the Cathedral's 300th anniversary and conducted by the late Sir Andrew Davis. MusicWeb International wrote that 'This committed performance of Elgar's masterpiece is worthy of the music and of the noble building in which it was given.' - Davis commands a monumental and profound performance, at turns terrifying, noble, and warmly personal. His absolute mastery over the large ensemble in the rolling, reverberant acoustics of St. Paul's Cathedral is an impressive technical accomplishment. [Amazon] - Davis conducts the work with a fine sense of drama and with evident affection and understanding. He paces the music adroitly. [MusicWeb International] - The orchestra and chorus were assembled beneath the dome and Andrew Davis himself stood on the memorial in the centre of the floor to Christopher Wren himself, thus seeming to marry together Elgar's masterpiece with Wren's and giving the television director ample opportunity to blend the music and the image together, made even more tangible by the effect on the music of the cavernous acoustic. This latter worked marvellously in the grandeur and power of "Praise To The Holiest" and in the driving clamour of the Demon's Chorus [Classical Net] Admission: $3.00 THEREAFTER Thursday 17 September David Copperfield - 1 Saturday 19 September Concert: Ian Gaukroger/ (piano) / Members of the Marden Singers Thursday 24 September David Copperfield - 2 Saturday 26 September Concert for Kidzcan: Barry Johnson (piano) / Bulawayo Children's Choir and the Bulawayo Ballet School. Tuesday 29 September Concert: Ensemble from the KwaZulu -Natal Philharmonic ++++ @ Alliance Francaise of Bulawayo this August Bonjour Bonjour Bonjour ! "Stringed Moments" with Barbs. Thursday 20th August - 5pm - free entrance, wine offered The Stringed Moments project is inspired by the lived experiences of Barbs, which range from surviving cervical cancer, endometriosis, a hysterectomy, a divorce, abuse, cardiac arrests and even living with an autoimmune disease. Each challenge came with its own set of lessons, but she's continually seen the power that comes with redefining and rebuilding your identity on your own terms. She has made it her life work to create space for this transformation for those searching for a better way to be, and Stringed Moments is a manifestation of that purpose. Bold Dialogue is an intuitive wellness platform that facilitates healing, ignites hope and brings the possibility of boldly living a life that honours your passions and dreams. "We work with women across Africa, equipping them with the support, mentorship and tools required to transcend trauma in order to truly operate from a place of excellence" states Barbs. Point of Contact: Barbara Kamba-Nyathi Role: Healer Coach Speaker Cell Number: +263 783 180 802 Email: bolddialogue@icloud.com https://www.bolddialogue.co.zw "InkSpoken" with Barbs. Thursday 27th August - 5pm - 5 USD, wine offered What happens when you bring an artist, a poet and a psychotherapist together Art therapy on steroids! Come and witness art therapy in action. Poetry that unravels the taboos, habits, beliefs and behaviors that are behind the disfunctionality of today's society, psychological conversations that explore the emotional traumas and gently guide to healing, and art that interprets these onto canvas. "The Words Matter Show" by SoxThePoet. Friday 28th August - 5pm - 5 USD, 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 curator of this event, is a spoken word artist from Zimbabwe. ++++ RE: REQUEST FOR DONATION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ARTISANS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IGANYANA ARTS AND CRAFTS To continue expanding this important initiative, we kindly appeal to Morning Mirror for support through donations of reusable materials that can be transformed into high-quality handcrafted products. We would greatly appreciate donations of the following items: - Scrap electric wire cables - Fabric scraps and off-cuts - MSC jewellery beads - Reusable craft materials - Other recyclable materials suitable for artistic production These donated materials will enable our artisans to continue producing handcrafted items that generate sustainable livelihoods for families within our surrounding communities. They will also help us reduce waste through creative recycling and strengthen our conservation education programmes by showcasing how discarded materials can be given new purpose while supporting wildlife protection. Your support would make a meaningful difference by helping community members develop valuable artistic skills, increase household incomes, and participate in conservation-driven enterprises. Every donation, regardless of its size, contributes directly to empowering local artisans and reinforcing the important message that communities can thrive while protecting Zimbabwe's rich natural heritage. Iganyana Arts and CraftsPainted Dog ConservationDete, Zimbabwe Whatsapp Number 0772 617782 calls 0772 162852 ++++ 5) Bulawayo News ++++ 6) Property For Sale or to Let The Bulawayo property market is active, and buyer demand is currently exceeding the supply of quality properties. At Clark Properties, we are looking for properties to sell in all areas of Bulawayo, including: Residential Homes Townhouses & Cluster Homes Commercial Properties Industrial Properties Investment Properties Smallholdings If you have been considering selling your property-or know someone who has-now could be the ideal time to take advantage of the current market. Clark Properties offers professional, confidential service and guidance throughout every stage of the selling process. Contact Janine Cunningham, Property Negotiator (Bulawayo): 077 965 9779 Visit: www.clarkproperties.co.zw Let us help you achieve the best possible price for your property. Sent from my iPhone ++++ DO YOU HAVE A PROPERTY FOR SALE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS CONTACT CC SALES PROPERTY DIVISION AND LIST WITH US. BRADFIELD BURNSIDE FAMONA FORTUNESGATE HILLCREST HILLSIDE ILANDA KUMALO MALINDELA MATSHEUMHLOPE MORNINGSIDE NORTHEND PADDONHURST PARKLANDS SAUERSTOWN SOUTHWOLD WOODLANDS CC SALES PROPERTY DIVISION 128 J. Tongogara Avenue btw 13th & 14th Street, Bulawayo WEBSITE : www.ccsalesproperty.co.zw EMAIL : property@ccsalesbyo.co.zw CONTACT : +263 (0)779 296 160 ++++ RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE BELMONT: This exceptional fuel and logistics facility, situated on 2.1439 hectares in the industrial hub of Belmont, Bulawayo Township, offers a rare turnkey investment opportunity with high-traffic main road frontage and excellent operational infrastructure already in place. The property is fully operational and strategically positioned for large-scale fuel storage, distribution, and transport-related activities. A standout feature of the property is its private rail siding (Rail Siding No. 441), recognised as the largest rail siding in the southern region, with the capacity to offload 12 wagons simultaneously, providing a significant logistical and commercial advantage. The facility boasts an impressive total fuel throughput capacity of approximately 1,740,000 litres, comprising four above-ground fuel tanks of 215,000 litres each, together with underground storage facilities consisting of four 100,000-litre tanks, one 60,000-litre tank, and four 30,000-litre tanks. Improvements on the property include a 319m main office block accommodating five ground-floor offices, a 97m accounts office block with six offices, an 84m warehouse, a 19m secondary office structure, and 41m ablution facilities. The property also benefits from approximately 18,349 square metres of excess development land, offering substantial room for expansion or additional commercial development. The facility is supported by a reliable borehole, full CCTV coverage, and an integrated alarm system, ensuring efficient operations and enhanced security. Accessibility is excellent, with direct main road frontage, private rail access, and easy accommodation for heavy vehicles and bulk transport operations. US$3,800,000-00 (REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE) BURNSIDE: This neat and well-maintained 1.6-acre property, currently operating as a pre-school facility, presents an excellent investment opportunity with immediate income-generating potential. The property comprises two separate buildings currently utilised as classroom facilities, incorporating ablution sections and two reception office spaces, creating a functional and welcoming learning environment. The outdoor amenities include children's leisure apparatus, further enhancing the property's suitability as an educational facility. Beautifully manicured lawns, supported by a reliable borehole and a 5,000-litre JoJo tank, contribute to the attractive and well-kept surroundings. The ample land area offers significant scope for further development, allowing future expansion and increased financial returns. The facilities are move-in ready and require no renovations, making this an ideal opportunity for a savvy investor looking to continue or expand an exciting income-generating venture. For those looking to invest in a well-established educational environment and continue a meaningful legacy, this property is well worth viewing. US$280,000-00 (NEGOTIABLE) CBD FLAT: This ground-floor one-bedroom flat offers comfortable and convenient living, featuring a bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a bathroom, a separate toilet, and a combined lounge and dining area with a kitchenette. The unit is ideal for first-time buyers, professionals, or investors seeking a practical lock-up-and-go property. US$35,000-00 (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 BUENA VISTA COTTAGE: 2 bedrooms, fitted wardrobes, fitted kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet, Rent US$400-00/ month. Immediate Occupation WORRINGHAM: Small holding plot with a 2 bedroomed house, cottage, borehole, suitable for market gardening, less than 25km from the city centre, Rent US$600-00/ month. Immediate Occupation COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES TO LET WAREHOUSES: Located along Khami Road. Recently renovated factory/offices, with floor sizes of 625 square metres, Rent $2,500-00 Negotiable. Immediate Occupation BELMONT: Warehouse space to share, Rent US$1000-00/ 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) 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. ++++ 7) Computers And Electronics ++++ 8) Seeking Friends ++++ 9) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant ++++ 10) SERVICES E.P. ELECTRICAL Edward the electric gate man is really expert and professional. Call or app 0712566160 0774788330 during and after hours Edward also does electric fence repairs and installations. ++++ Thulani is an excellent painter with references. 0718094209 ++++ Good Day to all Orchid Enthusiasts and Stallholders. It is with pleasure that we inform you that our 2026 Bulawayo Orchid Society Show is scheduled for Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August. Venue is Old Miltonian club. Stalls for the 2 days are $20. Saturday 9 am - 16.30 Sunday 9 am - 12 noon. For your convenience, payment may be made by Ecocash to 0774199063 ( JD STAMBOLIE). You may book your stand through Nisha 0773218824 Or Sue Bonett 0778138509 Any queries you may also contact one of the Committee listed below. Looking forward to seeing you all again this year. Anne 0774199063 Nisha 0773218824 Nicky Wilson0772354780 Sue Bonett 0778138509 Thulani 0784265804 ++++ Woodworking and carpentry MZI has done some excellent carpentry work for us recently. Ceiling boards, shelving, paintwork All things woodworking and DIY Cheerful and professional 078432 3292 ++++ Squash and Tennis Restringing at Suburbs Squash Club Pauling Road with coach Langton Gwidzima. ++++ 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 ++++ 11) Health And Beauty 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. ++++ 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 ++++ 12) Miscellaneous For Sale ++++ 13) 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 ++++ 14) 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. ++++