Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 758 - 31/10/2017

HWANGE VISIT - 13 to 17 OCTOBER 2017

Having decided this year to forgo participating in the annual game count, we were delighted to be invited to join Australian friends out on a visit to Africa for a few days in the Park. Visiting the northern end of the park in the middle of October is not for the feint hearted but although it was very hot at times, it wasn't as unpleasant as we were anticipating. Our friends travelled through to Robins from the Falls and had an excellent one night stay at Big Toms before we joined them at Masuma for a two night camp. Travelling through to Sinamatella from Hwange, we were, once again, appalled at the coal mining going on and could not even begin to imagine what the devastation must look like from the air.

Arriving at Masuma, there were, as usual, several other day visitors and as it was still very hot, we left setting up camp until later in the afternoon. While watching a few comings and goings at the pan, we became aware of a couple of waterbuck and a herd of impala with heads up, very alert and after scanning around, realised that there was a pride of lion resting up in the shade some way off to the left of the hide. Of course, everyone now alerted, set off in pursuit! We initially came across seven of the supposedly 22 strong pride that commandeer that area - a large full maned male lying away from the others camouflaged against a termite mound, one rather thin cub probably a year or so old with a couple of teenagers and three lionesses sheltering in what little shade they could find. A few other members of the pride were seen by some of the game spotters a bit later in the afternoon.
Having been told that the elephants had seemingly disappeared after a bit of rain that fell earlier in the month, we certainly had a constant stream of elephant coming into the pan, appearing ghostlike out of the dry bush, with a few of the animals taking the opportunity for a good, splashy bath. Early in the evening, lion could be heard calling close by and there were periods of the night punctuated with sudden elephant bellows. The hippo from the pan had wandered behind camp for their nightly foraging and we could hear them moving about while emitting the odd grunt or their grumbly haw haw.

Next morning we took a drive along the Lukosi Drive and although we didn't see a vast amount of game, it was a pleasant drive through to Mandavu despite some of the rockier parts of the road. Our visitors wanted a quick look at the Sinamatella camp so we stopped off briefly to have a cup of tea at the restaurant. Down in the vlei there was an amazing sight of a herd of 500 to 600 buffalo as well as giraffe, warthog, zebra and impala and the restaurant manager pointed out another ten lion - yes, also resting up in the shade - which we could pick out with the aid of our spotting scope. A bateleur soared overheard and there was a constant stream of little birds alighting on the bird bath right in front of us. Stopping off at Mandavu to cook up mid morning brunch, we were so disappointed to see the place seething with fishermen. We are aware that fishing is allowed and of course, it being a Saturday morning, lots of colliery folk were obviously out. However, it was horrifying to see that netting was going on at the far side, in the back bay to the right of the hide. Mandavu is a place for loads of waterbirds, including the skimmers which we saw, so it is distressing to see that this is taking place and, we suspect, illegally. The camp and surrounds were pretty run down too and rather unkempt which was disappointing. We were supposed to camp there for one night the next day but decided against that, going through to Main Camp for the night instead. As we were packing up, one of the Wilderness vehicles came in with visitors and had a message to say a cheetah had been spotted on the Salt Pan road so we all headed off for a look. Lying pretty camouflaged in the shade was a dog cheetah (we think!) - gorgeous creature and not all that concerned about two truck loads of tourists and us looking at him. Back at Masuma in the heat of the day, we rested up and kept ourselves occupied watching the activity at the bird bath. So many birds flocking in and we also discovered a pair of red billed woodhoopoes darting in and out of a hole in one of the fence poles, obviously feeding young. We enjoyed a gorgeous sunset that evening while watching several elephants bathing, being kept amused by the crocs trying to catch doves, amazed at the speed with which they struck, hearing and then seeing the double banded sandgrouse flock in to drink and once again, close by, lion calling. Elephant were munching just outside the fence, within a few metres of our tent overnight.

We packed up fairly early the following morning and headed off through the park to Main Camp, stopping off at the various pans along the way. Water generally is still excellent, heartening to see at such a dry time of the year, with the solar units certainly doing their job. There is still a bit of natural water in Dwarf Goose Pan, Shumba was great as was Shapi, White Hills and Guvelala with the new pan at Boss Long One developing nicely. It has been many a year since we saw Nyamandhlovu so full of water. There were some vast tracts of the park that have succumbed to veld fires this year so we travelled through some pretty devastated areas. Hopefully the rains aren't too far away. Luckily the double lodge we'd booked for the following night was free so we were able to move in there - thanks to George in the booking office who went the extra mile to accommodate us. When it was slightly cooler, we set off for Caterpillar and Dopi - had to chase a couple of teenaged baboons having fun on the solar panels at Caterpillar! - and on through to Nyamandhlovu and Balla Balla before returning to camp. Nothing particularly spectacular seen but we enjoyed a beautiful red sunset at Balla Balla.

Next morning we set off for the southern reaches, down towards Ngweshla. Sadly, the Makwa platform was in a disgusting state as baboons had wrecked the place - someone had left one of the toilet doors open along with a bag of rubbish so it was in a filthy state with the cistern lid bust, toilet paper shredded and rubbish littered everywhere including several broken beer bottles, the chairs in the platform upturned and of course, liberally festooned by baboon defecating everywhere. How distressing that yet another fine asset is not being looked after. We stopped off instead at Kennedy One for a cup of tea while enjoying the birds coming down to the bird baths there. A Rovos Rail train was in so we passed streams of vehicles laden with passengers coming back from Kennedy Two on our way down. There was a pack of painted dog lying on the edge of Kennedy One pan, obviously FULL of food, and most of them appeared to have been in the water or were still sitting with their front paws in the water while they dozed. This was at about nine o'clock and they were still there lying in the same spot when we came back later in the day.
Unfortunately, having decided to take one of the loops into the erioloba forests on the far side of the vlei before Kennedy Two, we got bogged down in the sand and discovered that our Australian friends had not rented a 4 x 4 as they had thought! However, enough said and after spending a very hot hour or so digging ourselves out, we got to Ngweshla for our brunch looking like we hadn't bathed in several weeks! We all took a turn under the cold shower at Ngweshla, clothes and all! Under a very shady erioloba tree on the far side of the pan, we found Cecil's pride sans the big male, doing what lions do best, particularly in the heat of the day. Just as we were about to go back to the picnic site, having come to the conclusion that they wouldn't be moving, one of the young lionesses popped up and we realised that two zebra were slowly making their way through the bush very close to where the lion were sleeping. Two of the young lionesses started on a stalk and it was exciting watching the interaction playing out. One of the youngsters almost succeeded amid the scuffle, the zebra giving a hearty kick and making off in a cloud of dust. The rest of the pride all sat up, moved around a bit before settling back down again.

Our trip back to main camp was largely uneventful. In the evening, we went to Safari Lodge for dinner and were delighted to see that the whole place was looking good, the gardens had been smartened up and there were actually quite a few people staying. We all enjoyed a good meal, sitting outside in the evening cool. On returning to Main Camp, lion could be heard calling quite close to camp and our friends thought that they heard what sounded like a warthog being killed. Lion were heard on and off at close quarters overnight. Early the next morning, we saw the resident herd of impala outside our lodge, heads up and snorting away, looking towards the road and we got to see five lion sitting on the road just outside of camp, obviously having been there all night! A couple of the youngsters were having a great game of rough and tumble, stalking each other. Unfortunately, a rude fellow (idiot!), having obviously demanded to be let through the boom earlier than the six o'clock point, drove in at speed, straight towards the animals, and of course frightened them off into the bush while we were all still trying to watch them from the camp.

Once again, we have enjoyed a fabulous trip into the park and it was so good seeing all the water, especially at such a dry time of the year. Many, many thanks to our Australian friends for a wonderful trip.

John and Jenny Brebner

Watchdog !!

ELDERLY GENTLEMAN SEEKS KEEN FISHING PARTNER ( WITH BAKKIE )
TO FISH LOCAL DAMS AROUND BULAWAYO AREA.
SERIOUS, KEEN PERSONS PLEASE CONTACT
PATRICK
CALL 077 87 301 56

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2) Notices and Events

WOULD W.E.Z. MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2017 HWANGE GAME CENSUS DEBRIEF WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2017 AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM - SOUTHERN REGION.TIME AS USUAL 17-30/17-45 FOR 18-00 .ALL CO-ORDINATORS WILL PRESENT THEIR AREAS OF CONCERN,AND SUPPLY THE INFORMATION ON TOTALS ETC WITH REFERENCE TO MAIN CAMP; ROBINS; AND SINAMATELLA;
PLEASE NOTE ALL ARE WELCOME;
REGRETABLY,THE PROPOSED 90TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER WHICH WAS TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE ON THE 4TH NOVEMBER,2017 HAS (DUE TO LACK OF SUPPORT AND RESPONSE) HAD TO BE DEFERRED UNTIL JUNE 2018;
IF THERE ARE ANY QUERIES PERTAINING TO THESE TWO EVENTS,PLEASE CONTACT SHELAGH ADAMS ON BYO 281544 OR ON shelden@yoafrica.com;ALSO PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR SPEAKERS,AND TOPICS WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT,IN 2018,
THANK YOU;

SHELAGH ADAMS;COMMITTEE MEMBER;W.E.Z.MATABELELAND.

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The 36th Annual General Meeting of Queen Mary House will be held on Tuesday 7th November 2017 at 10a.m. at the Home.

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The AGM of Barbara Burrell Home for the Adult Blind will be held at
the home in Sara Bain Road, Ilanda, Bulawayo on Tuesday 7th November
2017 starting at 5.515pm

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The Museum in October and November
We will be opening our new display on FUNGI in November so to introduce you all to this important group we will be have the following presentations: All are welcome.

Wednesday 1st November at 1pm Farai Chikomba, Masters Student at NUST will be talking on 'The Value of Wild Edible Mushrooms'.

Wednesday 8th November at 1pm Mr Pathias Nyathi, Historian, will be talking on 'Mushrooms in Ndebele Culture'.

Wednesday 15th November at 5.50 pm the official opening of 'The Fungi: A Celebration of Nature's re-cyclers' with guest speaker Mr Moyo Retired Provincial Education Officer for Matabeleland. All are invited and invitations will be sent out shortly.

Friday 17th November at 6-8pm. A Night in the Museum: A step back in Time for the 6-12 year old. $10/child. Come dressed in period costume.

Every Thursday starting we are showing Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, a 2014 documentary series presented by the astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson that takes us on a thrilling adventure through time and space and explores how we discovered the laws of nature and found our coordinates in space and time. This series was winner of 4 primetime Emmy's and is a follow up to the 1980 television series presented by Carl Sagan.

November 2nd: The Clean Room
November 9th : Sisters of the Sun.
November 16th: The Lost worlds of Planet Earth
November 23rd: The Electric Boy.
November 30th: The Immortals
December 7th: The World Set Free
December 14th: Unafraid of the Dark.

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BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK CHARITY SHOP
IS OPEN THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY FROM 9AM-2PM
WE HAVE NEW AND EXCITING STOCK IN THE SHOP, ALL
THE SUMMER CLOTHING AND BEAUTIFUL NEW BRIC A BRAC ITEMS.
THERE SOME WONDERFUL KITCHENWARE, PYREX DISHES GLASSWARE, CUTLERY.
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE AT THE QUEEN MARY MARKET ON THE
5TH NOVEMBER 2017
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE AND THANK THE BULAWAYO COMMUNITY FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Bulawayo Help Network Office Number 09-67085

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THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO

THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER THE STING
ROBERT SIBSON HALL AT 7.00 P.M.
'The Sting' stars Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Robert Shaw and was hugely successful at the 1973 Academy Awards, winning seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker teams up with old pro Henry Gondorff to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible, Doyle Lonnegan. Hooker and Gondorff set about implementing an elaborate scheme, one so crafty that Lonnegan won't even know he's been swindled. As their big con unfolds, however, things don't go according to plan, requiring some last-minute improvisation by the undaunted duo.
'The Sting' remains the definitive con artist comedy: as irresistible and ingenious as the scheme that hooks in Doyle. [Daily Telegraph]
'A brilliant piece of movie-making that is extremely watchable and completely enjoyable, even 40 years after it was made.' [7M Pictures]
Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members]

FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER VERDI: DON CARLO
ROBERT SIBSON HALL AT 7.00 P.M.
Commemorating THREE anniversaries! - the 150th anniversary of the first performance of the opera in Italy on 27 October 1867.and the tenth anniversary of the first DVD evening at the Academy on 3 November 2007.which in turn commemorated Pavarotti's death ten years ago on 6 September 2007.
In Verdi's monumental drama love, war, politics and religion intertwine against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition, Don Carlos, the Spanish crown prince, and Elizabeth of Valois, daughter of the King of France, are in love but torn apart by international politics when Carlos' father, Philip II marries Elizabeth himself. Carlos' friend, Rodrigo plays a dangerous game, balancing his political aims with the trust of his monarch, and when the beautiful Princess Eboli discovers that her love for Don Carlos is not returned, her revenge terribly backfires.
'How do you improve on absolute perfection. What a wonderful production. Every principal singer, the stage setting, the costumes, the orchestra, so polished and professional.' [Amazon]
'There are an outstanding cast and orchestra on top form but perhaps the chief glory of this 1992 production from La Scala is Zeffirelli's staging. Visually so much is awe-inspiringly right - in a word, superlative gifts are unreservedly at Verdi's service.' [Music & Vision]
Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members]

THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER AT 7.00 P.M. DOUBLE BILL!
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE VOICE OF TERROR / QUATERMASS AND THE PIT
ROBERT SIBSON HALL AT 7.00 P.M.
'Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror' was released 75 years ago on 18 September 1942 and 'Quatermass and the Pit' 50 years ago on 9 November 1967.
'Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror' was the first entry in the modernised versions of the Holmes stories starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. Set in World War II, Holmes and Watson must unmask a traitor in the Cabinet Office of the British government.
'As much as I was dreading time travelling Sherlock Holmes, this was surprisingly engaging and interesting and suspenseful.' [Rotten Tomatoes]
'Great wartime thriller. Brings back the days of tuna fish and grape sandwiches!' [Amazon]

When a skull is found during excavation for an extension to the London Underground, the work is halted in order that a full archaeological dig can proceed. The diggers find more skulls, but also some form of tube-like shell made of a seemingly ceramic material. The Ministry of Defence believe it to be an unexploded bomb, but when they manage to break into the shell dead insect-like creatures are found. Quatermass comes to the conclusion that the object is in fact an ancient Martian spacecraft and deduces that the aliens
'Good cast, great script and suspense in fine example of what can be done on a meagre budget.' [Maltin's Movie Guide]
'Methodical in its pacing, building a level of dread with a payoff that fully justifies that atmosphere.' [Mountain Xpress]
Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members]

FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER BLESSING BLED CHIMANGA
ROBERT SIBSON HALL AT 6.30 P.M.
Blessing Chimanga live in Bulawayo - the energy, the voice, the marimba the dance!
Blessing is passionate and talented, a musician who sings and plays the drums, marimba and percussion. No one who was there will quickly forget his performance at September's 'Keeping the Doors Open!' concert and we're delighted to welcome him back for this fund-raising concert in aid of the Academy when he will be joined by his trio, Prudence Mabhena and choirs from Bulawayo Schools.
Booking at the Academy. Admission: $5.00 ($2.00 students)

Links to Bulawayo Advertisers:- Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo Bulawayo Arts Bulawayo City Bulawayo Golf Club Bulawayo Lecture Series - Email Bulawayo Motoring Club Bulawayo Museum of Natural History Bulawayo National Gallery of Zimbabwe Bulawayo Publicity Bulawayo Railway Museum Bulawayo See & Do Bulawayo Societies - 2010 Bulawayo Theatre www.finditfast.co.zw Chipangali Friends of Hwange Falcon College Hillside Dams Island Hospice Matobo Conservation Society NRZ Railway Museum PAB (Performing Arts Bulawayo) Scruffs Dog Show S.P.C.A. Stonehouse Gallery Stoep Art Exhibition - 16 Park Rd www.bulawayoshelter.org Tree Society of Zimbabwe Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe 2006

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3) Congratulations

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4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

Last week I heard of the death of a very dear friend - Eileen Moody. Eileen celebrated her 100th birthday in May in Port Alfred where she had lived since she left Bulawayo. It was a very special occasion for her and her family. Both her daughters Ann who lives in Australia, and Sue who lives in Port Alfred together with granddaughter and great grandchildren from Kenya. Eileen was quite frail at the end, and spent the last three weeks in frail care.

She died on October 19th. On November 2nd I am told there will be a 'Memorial' gathering, so anyone who remembers Eileen, please raise a glass on 2nd November.

Val (Taylor) in Cape Town.

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I was so sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Celia Davies this morning. She was so full of life, such a great teacher. She got a good HSC out of our class, and was more than 'just' a teacher. I will always remember her as a strong and humorous personality. I was grateful to have been one of her pupils. She brought the Shakespeare characters to life with her wonderful classes, and encouraged my first attempts at poetry. I was glad to have made contact with her in the last year, after her centennial birthday.
Best wishes
Liz Davies
Cambs.UK

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5) Roses And Raspberries

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6) Pets Column

Pet Hilton Kennels for the best care of your pet while you are away. Bitches on heat catered for and supervised matings for purebred dogs can be arranged during their stay. Christopher available to beautify your dog (all breeds catered for) and domestic obedience training undertaken for dogs over one year old. Dip tank open Saturdays 8 - 11.45. For enquiries or bookings phone Margie Bernard on 242979 or 0775-043983.

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8) Bulawayo News

BULAWAYO PUBLICITY ASSOCIATION
A major conference was held in Bulawayo towards the end of October, attended by over 500 chiefs, which utilized all the hotel accommodation and many of the guest lodges. It seems that Bulawayo is becoming a very well recognized conference centre, as many of the guest lodges have small conference venues, as well as the safari lodges.

Representatives from Australian and American Embassies met with members of the tourism industry in October with the main purpose of finding out whether the city had a Disaster Management Plan for their citizens in the case of accidents, outbreak of diseases, victims of violent crimes, medical evacuations, etc. The City Council representative was able to assure them that Council did have contingency plans, which involved hospitals, the Army and the police. The Embassies are creating a Whatsapp group chat for use specifically for emergencies involving their citizens and to share information related to health and security issues in Zimbabwe.

The popular Queen Mary House morning market will be held this month at Fazak Hypermarke. on Sunday 5th November. Refreshments will be available or you can cross the road and have breakfast, coffee or lunch at Canela Cafe shop/Restaurant. Canela is open Wednesdays to Saturdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m. until after lunch. Fazak itself offer a buffet lunch on Sundays, which is always well patronized.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

A German tour operator who runs mobile hotel tours stopped in Bulawayo recently with his large group, as part of their tour of the whole country. These tours frequently came to Bulawayo in the past so it was a pleasure to see them here again.

FlyAfrica. The new Harare based airline, has started flying into Bulawayo on its Johannesburg, Harare, Bulawayo Victoria Falls route, but it is very low key at the moment and the schedule is not really beneficial to Bulawayo as yet.

It will interest Zimbabwe travelers to know that the amount of US currency allowed to them to take out of the country is US$1000.

Overland trucks with people of all ages these days, travelling through Africa, continue to stop over in Bulawayo on a regular basis. A half day is spent in the city itself and a full day in the Matopos. They all enjoy Bulawayo.

Mabukuweni, a popular picnic site in Burnside, owned by the Meikles family, is closed for renovations for the time being.

Ster-Kinekor movie house in the Bulawayo Centre, opened in October and has become very popular, as they show good films and promote their movie house with special events and themed nights. One in particular is aimed at the ladies. We wish them every success - they are a good a good example of making business successful by advertising, promotion and publicity, anything to draw in the public. Many local events are poorly patronized because they are not well publicized.

Ascot Shopping Centre now has the addition of a Linen Shop, selling high quality linen, manufactured locally at reasonable prices.

To all our members and supporters we would like to say that in the stress of today's world we often forget just who and what is important. YOU are important and we would like to say THANK YOU for your kindness and support, particularly in view of the traumatic time we have been undergoing.

We must emphasise that promotion and publicity play an important party in making people aware nationally, regionally and internationally what Bulawayo has to offer from the business and tourism point of view and that it deserves its description as 'the jewel of Africa'. We repeat, please take advantage of our free offer and list your company and its products on our website www.bulawayopublicity.com and email to us any interesting news about your products and developments which we can include in our monthly newsletter.

www.bulawayopublicity.com
bulawayopublicity@gmail.com
Telephone 00 263(9)60867/72969.

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9) Harare And Gweru News

Zim Websites:- www.environmentafrica.org

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10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses

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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 http://nationalgallery.co.zw Garden Restaurant - 54 Park Rd Golden Spur Golden Spur - Robert Mugabe Way 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 Hunt's Boma 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent Maxies Massimo's - Ascot Shopping Centre Mojo Bar, Lounge and Cafe (B.A.C) Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue New Orleans - Banff Road Pappas - Robert Mugabe Way Parrot Lodge in Valeview Road, Riverside Pergola Restaurant 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope River Cafe = 12th Ave Southern Comfort Lodge 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope The Berry - 22 Haddon Ave The Melting Pot Deja-vu Wes and Janes - Pauling Road and more !!

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11) Catering and Food

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12) Accommodation in South Africa

Polokwane Affordable Overnight Accommodation

Biddy and Gerhard invite you to make yourself at home at their Affordable Self-catering Overnight Accommodation, which is situated in a beautiful garden and ideally based for visitors passing through Polokwane or shopping here.

If you are here for work or pleasure, and you are looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay, book your accommodation with us.

Facilities
Laundry Facilities Swimming Pool/Secure undercover Parking on Premises
All Rooms has Flat screen TV with DSTV (Extra Package)
Air-conditioning in each unit/ Hairdryer
Camping Cot available / Wi- fi available - once off fee R100 unlimited use.

Check-in: 02:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Rates:
R600.00 for first 2 people in Rest and Ride and R 50pp there after
All other units:
R550 for the first 2 people per unit & R50pp thereafter. I only 1 person per unit R 450 pn
In case of cancellation within 1 week of arrival or an early departure, you will be held liable for full payment as per original booking.
Overnight Accommodation Rooms
Melody - Sleeps 4 - Self-catering Unit:
Main bedroom: Queen bed. Ensuite: shower and toilet. 2 single sleeper couches in lounge area. The unit has a fully equipped self-catering kitchen with a 4 plate hob stove & oven; fridge-deepfreeze. The unit has a private braai area.

Harmony - Sleeps 4 - Self-catering Unit:
The main room has a queen bed and the adjoining room has bunk beds. The unit has one bathroom with a bath, shower, basin and toilet. Flat screen TV & Air-con in Main Room. The unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a 2 plate stove-oven. The Unit has a private braai area.

Rest & Ride - Sleeps 4 - Semi Self-catering Unit:
Largest Unit: Room 1: 2 single beds (that can be used as a queen). Room 2: 2 twin beds. There is one bathroom with shower and basin and a separate toilet in the unit. Each room has a microwave; coffee making facilities; bar fridge & Flat screen TV. Access to cutlery, crockery, fridge-deepfreeze & braai under the Lapa Area - Patio set that comfortably seats eight persons. Swimming pool views.

Cozy corner: Sleeps 2 (singles) - Semi Self-catering Unit:
One room unit: has 2 single beds against each other or apart. There is a shower and toilet on suite.
Unit has a microwave; coffee making facilities; fridge/deep freeze; Flat screen TV. Access to cutlery, Patio set that comfortably seats you. Weber available for braaiing.

Location:
13 Woodbush Street, Polokwane, 0699
Close to Makro & Gateway International Airport - just off of the N1.

GPS: S 23 52. 35.1' E 029 27 22.2'
Hostess: Biddy Fourie +27 82 410 7325
biddy@overnightpolokwane.co.za

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HOOPOOE HAVEN GUEST HOUSE, FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG
We are offering secure, affordable three star and AA highly recommended self-catering cottages and Bed and Breakfast accommodation near Fourways.
HOOPO
Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge is a small and peaceful country guest house. It is just a few km away from the hustle and bustle of Fourways, Sandton, Monte Casino, Northgate Coca-Cola Dome, 4 shopping malls. The guests staying at Hoopoe haven are amazed at friendly atmosphere and the size and quality of the lodge bed and breakfast accommodation, the self-catering cottages and the facilities of the guest house and lodge. It is a place in which you can actually enjoy yourself and make new friends. Being ex-Zimbabweans we welcome guests from Zimbabwe and Botswana Our rates range from Self-catering cottages per unit from R650 (sleeps 2) R980 (sleeps family of 2A + 2C), R1 300 (sleeps 4), R1500 (sleeps 6). B&B in lodge from R395 to R460 per person sharing (B&B) or R325 to R390 per person sharing (room only), or single occupancy from R520 to R620 (B&B) or R450 to R550 (room only). NEW - Luxury Tented Camp (full tiled bathroom, carpeted bedroom lounge etc) sleeping 2 Adults at R650.00 per night or larger tent sleeping 4 Adults at R980.00 per night.

Mention that you found us through reading the Morning Mirror and we will give you a 5% discount!

web site : www.hoopoehavenlodge.co.za
email: info@hoopoehavenlodge.co.za
cell: Alan - +2783 314 0987

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12b) Accommodation in Botswana

Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe:- Four Seasons, J'bg Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge Fourways, J'bg www.overnightpolokwane.co.za Avoca Vale Country Hotel Louis Trichardt

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13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe

Have you ever been horse riding in the cool, lush, soft, green Chimanimani Mountains

WELL FROG AND FERN is the place to be !

DEE AND JANE ARE IN CHIMANIMANI

SEE THEIR WEBSITE
Phone 0775920440
www.thefrogandfern.com
frogandfern@gmail.com

Do you love Chimanimani - Visit the Facebook Page: Chimanimani
Tourist Association and give it a LIKE. You will find some stunning
images of Chimanimani on that page.

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Some places to stay in Zim:- Matopos:- Maleme Rest Camp www.zimparks.org Big Cave Camp Granite Ridge - The Farmhouse Lodge, Matopos The Musketeers Lodge - 9km on the Matopos Road Matobo Lodge Matobo Hills Lodge Byo:- Burnside Cottage - burnsidecottagebyo@gmail.com Churchill Hotel Rainbow Hotel Sondela Lodge on Leopold Takawira Ave Southern Comfort Lodge - luxury chalets & camp ground 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 www.nehimba.com/ BietBridge:- Valencia Guest House Lake Mutirikwi (Kyle):- Norma Jeans Lakeview Ghonarezhou game reserve:- www.facebook.com/ChiloGorge Gweru:- Mfuti Bed & Breakfast - just past Thornhill Airbase, Gweru Harare:- Guinea Fowl Rest - B&B Harare 0772 255 653 Vic Falls:- Victoria Falls Accomodation - www.zimbabwebookers.com

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14) Property For Sale or to Rent

LOOKING TO HOUSE SWOP

Our growing family needs to upsize to a larger home. Is there anyone in the Burnside/Hillside area who wants to downsize to a smaller home This may also include a cash top-up according to your property value. Our home is a lovely, well maintained 3 bedroom Malindela house, with no water or ZESA cuts, an established garden, borehole, cottage and swimming pool. We are open to all options - irrelevant of the condition of the property.

Please email hhunting12@yahoo.com

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R.E.D. Property

We specialise in VALUATIONS contact us today to find out your property value!

Trenance - $65,000.00 - An affordable home set on 5 acres, with three bedrooms, family bathroom, lounge, dining room and kitchen. The property also has a one bedroomed cottage, staff quarters and a borehole.

Mlibizi- $70,000.00 - A home away from home, with two bedrooms and a third on the verandah, two bathrooms, a kitchen and much more. There is also a staff quarters, three garages, washing area and a beautiful garden.

Malindela- $75,000.00 - A family home comprising a fitted kitchen, lounge, dining room, family bathroom, toilet and three bedrooms.The outbuildings include a single staff quarters, double garage and the property is walled and gated.

Burnside - $125, 000.00 - A stunning three bedroomed house with two bathrooms, a lounge with a fireplace, separate dining, double servants quarters, laundy and much more....

Ilanda - $130,000.00 - This beautiful home in Ilanda features a self contained cottage, staff quarters and a garage with carport.The home has a lovely fitted kitchen with a nook, a lounge with separate dining room, study and an enclosed veranda. The property also has a borehole and is walled and gated.

Negotiators:
Mark Ndoro: 0775 119 184
Geraldine Chibonda: 0713 765 166
Lesley Chitrin: 0782 444 007
Martha Mandishona: 0772 347 240
Janine York: 0771 964 493
Trindie Lombard: 0772 153 519

TO VIEW OUR PROPERTIES FOR SALE PLEASE BROWSE THROUGH OUR WEBSITES AND ADVISE WHICH PROPERTIES ARE OF INTEREST:-

www.redproperty.co.zw and www.bulawayoproperty.com

Properties for Rent
Residential:
Flats:

CBD - 3 Bedrooms Flat x 2

Commercial:
Office space - Charter House and Warehouse space at Ionela at favourable rates.
Shop Space- CBD x 3

Please contact our property managers: Renee, Tendai or Sandile on 2250133-4 / 230017-8

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

NORTH END - $55,000
Brick under Tile, lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and shower, separate toilet, kitchen, pantry, laundry, fenced, walled and gated. Cottage 2 bedrooms, lounge and kitchen

COWDRAY PARK - $30,000
Brick under asbestos, 4 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, shower, toilet, pantry and ensuite bathroom

THORNGROVE - $85,000
Brick under IBR, reception, warehouse (224sm) 3 storerooms, staff toilets and change rooms, double carport, fenced with 2 gates

UNDEVELOPED LAND.
Gumtree - 19 acres - $50,000
Northvale - Approximately 6 acres - $60,000
Manningdale - Approximately 1 acre - $25,000

WE HAVE MANY MORE, PLEASE COME IN AND SEE US AT 5A, 9TH AVENUE. OR CALL: 09 74581/3 OR
0772-238431

SPEAK TO BRYAN OR SHAHID.
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE PROPERTIES TO SELL, WITH THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL
PURCHASERS. WE OFFER A COMPLETE SERVICE IN PROPERTY VALUATIONS

LIST YOUR PROPERTY TODAY - LET US SELL YOUR PROPERTY. We have prospective buyers seeking property
in all sectors of the property market. We are looking for flats, low -, high -, and medium - density homes: and commercial
and industrial land and properties, investment property, and residential land.

VALUATIONS
WE OFFER A COMPLETE SERVICE IN ALL TYPES OF VALUATIONS, OPEN MARKET, DECEASED ESTATE, ANNUAL RENTAL etc

TO RENT:
RESIDENTIALS:

Houses:
Woodlands: 4 bedroomed home, mes, borehole - 1st November 2107 - $470

Commercial Properties.
Belmont: (Josiah Chinamano Road) Reception, 9 offices (carpeted) - Immed $600 inclusive of operating costs
excellent condition.
Kelvin North: Workshop/factory, office (1800m), walled and gated - Immed - $58
Nkulumane: Doctors surgery, reception, dispensary, office, 2 consultation rooms (300m) - Immed $860
Pumula: Shop, 3 small storerooms, walled and gated - Immed - $200

LET US MANAGE YOUR PROPERTY WE HAVE LISTED TENANTS IN ALL PRICE RANGES FOR RESIDENTIAL OR

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN ON SATURDAY MORNINGS
CALL OUR LETTING DEPARTMENT ON 74581

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TWO BEDROOMED TOWN HOUSE, WITH TWO BATHROOMS, AVAILABLE TO RENT AT QALISA WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. THE TENANT SHOULD BE 50 YEARS OR OLDER. PLEASE CALL 0712 735 261.

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PROPERTY WANTED TO RENT
Urgently wanted by ex-farmers who are excellent tenants, neat and tidy plot or small holding with secure house, water and possibly some attached arable land (2-10ha) in Douglasdale, Umguza etc or outskirts like Fortunes Gate etc
rundi@zol.co.zw

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"For renting, Bachelor flat available at Arlington court Ascot. Available 1 November. Call 0716334913 / 0772126876 for more details".

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TO RENT:

BURNSIDE: Country style house. 3 bedrooms ensuite. Lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, enclosed verandah. Swimming pool, 5 stables and established garden. Set on 2 acres of ground. Completely walled and gated. Available immediately $650 / month excluding water and zesa. Tel: 77082 / 0772 861 522

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COTTAGE AVAILABLE FOR RENT

Semi furnished cottage in Suburbs suitable for one or two people. Close to town and Bradfield shops, available from 20th October.
Only room for one car. No pets. Rent $350 per month plus $20 for lights and water

For further information contact JAN JOHNSTON on (09) 466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri
or (09) 2237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com

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House to rent - BARHAM GREEN, BULAWAYO
3 bedrooms. Located near Plumtree Rd with direct access to CBD.
Prepaid ZESA metre. Satellite dish mounted with connections for Dstv.
Small verandah area. Neat lounge and dining room.
Bathroom with separate shower. Wiring in place for back up generator.
$400 + % rates and water.
Interested parties may be asked for reliable references.
Call/Whatsapp : 0774 405 216 (no calls/messages after 8pm)

Bulawayo Estate Agents:- Anita's Real Estate - tel. 64368 Buyzim Property-The Real Estate Advertising Website Ian & Co. Real Estate

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15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire

ZIMBABWE CAR HIRE
Need a vehicle to hire
www.zimbabwecarhire.com
We delighted to announce we now have new branch at the Victoria Falls N1 Hotel! We now have offices in Bulawayo (38 Heyman Road, Suburbs and Bulawayo Airport , Harare Airport (Domestic terminal)and Victoria Falls(N1 Hotel, 266 Adam Stander Drive). We aim to offer a quality service, with well-maintained second hand cars, while raising funds for Family Impact Africa a locally based charity.
Grade B - Toyota Corolla or similar from $51.48/day
Grade F - Noah (people carrier) or similar - $90.09/day
Grade H - Toyota Prado or similar - $115.83/day
Grade G - Nissan X-trail or similar - $95.94/day
All prices include VAT (15%)and ZTA levy(2%).
Zimbabwe Car Hire.. Affordable Freedom! Affordable Convenience!
info@zimbabwecarhire.com
Bulawayo (+263 9 230 722, +263 774 661 114), Bulawayo Airport (+263 776 078 447) Harare (+263 4 575 263, +263 783 496 253) Victoria Falls (+263 777 935 068)

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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 Galaxy Travel Bureau Greyhound Coach Service - Byo to Joburg Umfula Adventures Zimbabwean Tourism

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17) Computers And Electronics

Bulawayo Computers:- CompuPro Computer Sales & Repairs 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

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature male seeks employment as a Medical Rehabilitation Technician,
Has on the job training experience in Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy can manage Elderly people and Stroke clients.

Please contact: +263 712 130 216, +263 771 162 674

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SITUATION VACANT

EDITH DULY RESIDENTIAL AND CARE HOME, BULAWAYO
A vacancy has arisen within our Home for a fully qualified and experienced
rehabilitation/occupational therapist.
The position would suit a person who needs part time or flexi time employment.
Please phone 09 203022 (am) for additional information or email your CV with
contact details to edithduly@netconnect.co.zw attention The Administrator

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lay seeks employment as a house-keeper / childminder. very good with children, infants and the elderly. Good with the household cleaning, washing and ironing. Employer left the country. Live in or out. Please contact 0713 650 804

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Lady with a polite and hardworking character seeks employment as an Office Lady/Receptionist/Front Desk Lady or Assistant to the mentioned above position.Offers should be located in the CBD zone.Contact or (w/app) 0783 197 394.

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EMPLOYMENT

House-keeper / childminder wanted

Couple looking for a mature house-keeper / childminder. Traceable references.
Preferably live in
Please contact 0778 885 595

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SITUATION SOUGHT
Mature lady with experience in the secretarial field seeks a suitable
position. Class 4 Driver's Licence. Available immediately.
Please WhatsApp 0783295334

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a house-keeper / cook. Very good with all household duties and cooking, fast learner. Well spoken lady. Can look after the elderly and children. Can be full time or part time, live in or live out. Please contact 0712 116 679

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WE are looking for a parttime job for NEVER who is a gardener but can also do windows and floor polishing very well.

At present he is working for us two days a week.

He has his own bicycle and also does not need accommodation. If you can help at all please phone 0773673642

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a Receptionist, Typist, Accounts clerk, or a PA. Holding a Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies including accounting Level 4 with a First Class. Has had 26 years experience and a temporary teaching background.

Strengths:-
good at multi-tasking
able to work with minimum supervision
able o work under pressure and is a self starter
good communications skills

Please contact 0772 778 638 or 0717 123 196 or 0783 351 154

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. No cooking but willing to learn. God with children and the elderly. Excellent with house cleaning, dusting, washing and ironing. Can be full time or part time. Please contact 0713 390 922

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Young lady holding a Red Cross Certificate seeks employment as a nurse-aide. Did her attachment at a hospital looking after bedridden patients and children. an be part time or full time. Willing to live on the property. Well spoken and friendly person. Please contact 0713 266 491

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature well spoken lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Willing to learn to cook. Can look after children and pets. Good with house-hold cleaning, washing and ironing. Please contact 0773 661 313

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21) Services

SECURITY PEOPLE {Pvt}Ltd
We Install, Supply & Repair
Gate & Garage Door Automation
Custom-made Sliding Gates, Swing Gates & Garage Doors
Centurion Gate Motors & any gate motor
Gate Motor spare parts eg Remotes, Batteries, Cards, Doss
Wall top Electric fence & Razor wire
Audio & Video Intercoms
Panic Alarm system
CCTV & Access Controls & Sensors & Door Screens
Game & Farm Fencing & Diamond Mesh
Calvin: 0772803067, 0712552224
Watsapp :0772803091
Office Land line:: 09- 2250234
email: calvinmachanda@yahoo.com
Adress : 71 Heyman Road, Surbubs,Bulawayo

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ANTE NATAL CLASSES, BABY VACCINATIONS and BIRTH ATTENDANT/ DOULA

I teach a set of 5 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 can be with you at the hospital when you're in LABOUR to help you to cope!
I also work part time at a BABY CLINIC :-)

For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (09) 466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri
or (09) 2237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com

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PRIVATE CATERING

Contact IAN JOHNSTON if you would like to have beef, lamb, pig or whatever meat you want, on a spit, whether it be for your wedding, birthday party, etc. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Ian on (09) 2237240 or 0712 215 373 or 0783 698 573 (w/app) or email jicsj@yoafrica.com

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CENTURION GATE MOTORS REPAIRS

SAME DAY SERVICE
1.Done speedily
2.Using factory supplied & guaranteed Spare Parts,
3.By experienced and trustworthy technicians,
Spare parts - ex Stock, Bulawayo
Sliding Gate and Electric Motor Installations also undertaken.
Customer satisfaction guaranteed

Contact
Mike Graham at
Telephone 224 5138
Mobile 0712 606 818 or
What's App 0775 560 592
e-mail - keebroyd@netconnect.co.zw

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HEALTH INSURANCE

Dwala Consultants : Please contact us for your Health Insurance
requirements. We are agents for Health International, Multimed, Alliance
Health, Aetna and others. Ask about our Combo package as well.

For more information please contact us on Byo 230708, 231091 or 231193 e
mail us on dstephens@satib.co.zw or admin@dwala.co.zw or pop in and see us
at 50A Livingstone Rd, Suburbs, Byo.

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Rob Sinclair is an expert plumber. He has had many years of experience.

Anything to do with loos, bathrooms, geysers, plumbing.

Rob Sinclair is your man.

Phone Rob on 0772230551

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TECHNICAL SERVICES AFRICA (TSA)

Nematicides
Fumigation Chemicals
Fumigation Plastics & Equipment,
Insecticides & Acaricides,
Fungicides,
Herbicides,
Growth Regulants,
Public Health Products.
Formaldehyde 37/7 formalin

ACOL HARARE, t/a TSA, 670 Leyland Road, New Ardbennie

Technical Services Africa (TSA) contact numbers are 0712604643, 0712605651,
0772765967, 04-2925306/13, 0772233037/8, 0772232440/1

InternalSales: (Washington), 0733422347 and (Joseph) 0733422349

Email tsa@acolchem.co.zw

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ACOL CHEMICAL

SwimmingPool owners,

Acol has the best-priced Swimming Pool Chlorine (HTH) in Zimbabwe in
5 kg and25Kg drums, Swimming Pool Acid (Hcl) in 25kg drums plus Hydrogen Peroxide and Soda Ash.

ACOL CHEMICAL BULAWAYO AND HARARE

Acol has a vast range of Chemicals at very competitive pricing.

ACOL BULAWAYO, 37 Plumtree Road, Belmont.
LandLine: 09 470481-5
InternalSales - Lionel Wolfenden: 0772 972 472
Email: acolbyo@acolchem.co.zw

ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie
Landlines in Harare are 04 2925306/16.
292 5316 is the easiest to get through on.
Switch board 0772 233 037/8 and 0772 232 440/1
InternalSales - Johnathan James: 0733 422 348
Email acolhre@acolchem.co.zw

Bulawayo Services:- Acol Chemical Bulawayo Bulawayo's Online Business Directory Just Teak

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22) Health And Beauty

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23) Tuition

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24) Miscellaneous For Sale

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25) Wanted To Buy, Beg or Borrow

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26) Clothing And Fashion

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27) Boats and Fishing

Bulawayo Water Activities:- www.ChaseMarine.com Canotage

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28) Garden, Decor And Home

Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag.
Free delivery over ten bags.
Phone Ollie on 0771289677

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JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST
BLACK GOLD
99% WEED FREE
EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS.

WILL DELIVER 2 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY - MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS.

PHONE 246688 or 0778495599

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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.

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MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Look out for us on Facebook! The Official Morning Mirror Facebook Group ONLY E MAIL COMMUNICATION WILL BE DEALT WITH - THANK YOU. ADVERTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAYS AT 5 P.M Please email - magskriel@mac. com for information on how to place your advert. Morning Mirror is a publication run solely for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home.

ADVERTISERS !!Do you need to advertise? Are you struggling to get hold of cash? Would you like to help Edith Duly Nursing Home? Then please give Leila a call on 203022 or 205825 as we have a number of needs that you may be able to assist us with, in lieu of cash donations. Thank you to the wonderful public of Bulawayo for their ongoing kindness and support.