Morning Mirror Edition 775 - 21/03/2018 MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Look out for us on Facebook! The Official Morning Mirror Facebook Group Please contact magskriel@mac.com for information on how to place your advert. ONLY E MAIL COMMUNICATION WILL BE DEALT WITH THANK YOU. Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home. ADVERTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAYS AT 5 P.M EDITORIAL SPARE THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD! I am constantly amazed at just how brilliant a mother my daughter is with her 19 month old son, (my Wee Boy!) As a mother myself, I still look on my own children as my Babies, and now my Babies have their own Babies!! I must admit I do not agree with some of the Modern Methods for bringing up babies, but Modern Mums are lucky that they have the whole world wide web to confide in, if they need an answer, the WWW via Google, is a great source of information. In my day all we had was Doctor Benjamin Spock! Dr. Benjamin Spock has been at the forefront of child care since he first made a splash seven decades ago. His advice has been religiously followed by some, dismissed as kooky by others; controversy has swirled around his ideas for decades. But despite the controversy, today - years after his death March 15, 1998 - new parents still follow his advice. They just might not realise they do. When Dr. Spock's book was published in 1946, its simple core message was revolutionary: "Don't be afraid to trust your own common sense." Between that and his insistence that parents should show love and affection to their children rather than constant strict discipline, Dr. Spock challenged the conventional wisdom of early strict, spartan, unbending, cold, 20th-century childrearing like no one else. Today, the basic tenets of Dr. Spock's child care philosophy might seem obvious to most parents. Hug your child. Tell him he's special and loved and unique. Feed him when he's hungry. Discipline with words, not corporal punishment. But in 1946, this was new. Parents had long been encouraged not to shower their children with affection as this would make them weak and unprepared for the world. Feeding and naps were to be done on a strict schedule, regardless of the baby's immediate needs. And a child who just got a mild spanking for an offence got off easy - physical punishment was the norm. Spock changed all that with his encouragement for parents to follow their instincts, be attentive to the baby's needs, and be generous with affection. Although babies have been around for millenniums now, advice on how to bring up a child, changes every so often, but then the Bog Pendulum swings back again!! SheWhoUsedToWear Kevlar has adamant ideas about her son and once upon a time, when I quietly ventured an opinion, her retort was 'Mother the average lifespan in Zimbabwe is 37 years, here in the USA it is 79 years!! I must admit the AAP (American Academy of Paediatrics) and I have done some silent fighting, I fight with them daily as to their proposed strict routines, but SheWhoUsedToWearKevlar usually abides by their suggestions -BUT ONLY TO A POINT thank goodness!! Common sense usually comes up trumps!! I try to be a good Granny and not to voice my opinion on the up-bringing of My Grandchild, one knows one's place, although I would far rather be a Mother than a Mother-In-Law!! ++++ Watchdog !! Congratulations to the Chimanimani Tourist Association (CTA) for winning the achievement in environmental awareness and action award at the Zimbabwe Council for Tourism annual awards last week. The CTA won the award for their ongoing campaign to create awareness and action on the illegal and destructive mining activities taking place in the Chimanimani National Park. In continuing their good work, we'd like to introduce the Zimbabwe Mountain Guide Training Course - an initiative seeking to encourage the next generation of Zimbabweans to care for the mountains and ensure the area continues to be the place of wonder we know it to be. Thank you CTA for the opportunity to share the fantastic work you are doing in the region (reader, feel free to share and celebrate the positive impact CTA are doing in conserving the park). ++++ 2) Notices and Events R.A.P.T. Rehabilitation and Prevention of Tuberculosis FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday 24th March 2018 Coghlan Primary School - 9am to 4pm Lots of entertainment for children and adults Refreshments, Kids Games, Braai etc. Entrance Fee Adults $1 Children 50c EcoCash Code 35263 Join us as we raise funds for the fight against Tuberculosis Stalls available for $15 Contact 09-66967, 0715 765 108, or 0715 765 133 ++++ Garden Park Trust - AGM Garden Park Trust's 48th AGM will be held on Thursday 22 March 2018 at 2.30pm in the Garden Park community centre. All interested parties are welcome to attend. For any further information please contact the office on (09)254049. ++++ BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK CHARITY SHOP IS OPEN THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY FROM 9AM-2PM PLEASE NOTE OUR POP UPBEND OF SUMMER SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS IT WILL BE RE-SCHEDULED FOR APRIL WATCH THIS SPACE HOWEVER WE WILL BE HOLDING A SUMMER SALE ON ALL CLOTHING IN THE CHARITY SHOP FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS STARTING 22 nd of FEBRUARY ENDING 03 MARCH 2018 WITH NEVER TO BE REPEATED PRICES EVERYTHING MUST GO- BEAUTIFUL CLOTHING,SO WORTH A VISIT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AS YOU KNOW ALL PROCEEEDS RAISED GO TO OUR PENSIONERS. PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE AND WE HAVE AN ECOCASH OPTION FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK OFFICE: 09-67085 ++++ THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO ALL EVENTS IN THE ROBERT SIBSON HALL WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH AT 5.15 P.M. STUDENT CONCERT Robert Sibson Hall at 5.15 p.m. The end-of-year concert will, as usual, feature Academy students as well as guest performers. Admission free - donations gratefully received! THURSDAY 22 MARCH AT 7.00 P.M. DUNKIRK Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. 'It is hard to imagine a better tribute to this victory of survival than Nolan's spare, stunning, extraordinarily ambitious film.' [The Atlantic] 'Heart-hammering and heroically British, this is Christopher Nolan at the peak of his powers.' [Telegraph] Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 23 MARCH AT 7.00 P.M. DEBUSSY: PELLEAS ET MELISANDE A further celebration of Debussy with Pelleas et Melisande, his only completed opera although he had abandoned four other attempts by the time he attended the 1893 Paris premiere of Maurice Maeterlinck's play which exists in a mysterious and mystical atmosphere. This is wonderfully mirrored in Debussy's music which 'murmurs dreamily to itself, speaks or suggests in veiled tones, swells up for a moment and again subsides or dwindles down' [Adam Carse]. 'A stellar cast lead a performance in which the subtle psychological and emotional strangeness of the opera is enhanced by Laurent Pelly's staging.' [Presto Classical] 'On the first night the audience cheered singers, orchestras and conductor unreservedly.' [Wiener Zeitung] Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] Dinner available from 6.00 p.m. ($10.00) SATURDAY 24 MARCH AT 5.30 P.M. CHOICE CHILDREN'S CHOIR: SOUNDS OF THE MOTHERLAND Choice Children's Choir from Harare is touring Zimbabwe next week as part of its preparations for taking part in the World Choir Games (formerly known as the Choir Olympics). It's the largest choir competition in the world and is this year taking place in Tshwane from 4 to 14 July. Their programme comprises choral arrangements from the traditional echoes of mbira music to powerful spirituals of Mark Hayes and everything in between. In a country filled with song and dance, we bring voices of Zimbabwe's rich heritage and people. Come join us for an evening of song on our journey to the global stage of the World Choir Games. Tickets: $5.00 - available in advance but unreserved seating. [Free to Red Carpet subscribers] N.B. WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH AT 7.00 P.M. BRAHMS: A GERMAN REQUIEM / VERDI: FOUR SACRED PIECES Brahms' 'A German Requiem' was first performed 150 years ago on Good Friday 1868. Partly inspired by the death of his mother, it sets texts from the Lutheran Bible and is not primarily a mass for the dead, rather it is intended as comfort for those who mourn and who feel the pain of the death of others. 'This is a very deeply felt account, sung and played and directed by Gergiev with intense conviction.' [BBC Music Magazine] Verdi's "Four Sacred Pieces" are his last works and including settings of the 'Stabat Mater' and 'Te Deum' for chorus and orchestra. This performance is part of a Berlin Philharmonic Europakonzert from the Vasa Museum in Stockholm and the spectacular backdrop is a fully intact sailing ship - the Vasa - from the 17th century. 'This is a fine performance of Verdi's "Four Sacred Pieces", deeply involving spiritually, superbly sung, played and recorded. It is arguably the best yet recorded. The final "Te Deum" is so powerful that the audience gives the performers the highest compliment - a period of stunned silence before the rapturous applause.' [Amazon] Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] Dinner available from 6.00 p.m. ($10.00) ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds Ann Cockbill nee' Carnegie (23rd October 1931 - 5th March 2018) wife of the late Gerry Cockbill died peacefully at Pleasant Ways on 5th March 2018. The gathering to celebrate the life of Ann Cockbill will be held at Pleasant Ways at 3.00pm, Thursday 15th March 2018. dsl@yoafrica.com ++++ The Ford family wishes to inform you of the passing of NEVILLE JOHN FORD on the 13th March at 2103 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Josie, father to Donna, Adrian and Shaun and Bestest Pa to Luke, Megan, Katie and Lola. We know you'll be singing with the Angels. Details of Memorial Service will be advised. ++++ 5) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES BIG THANK YOU TO BULAWAYO PUBLIC On behalf of the committee, staff and patients, we would like to thank everyone who has and is still donated money to Bulawayo Island Hospice, we unfortunately are unable to send out thank you letters as we do not know who you are !!! Please when you are making a deposit for Bulawayo Island Hospice would you make sure the bank has your full name and address on it, and could you send us a copy of the RTGS so that we can acknowledge your payment to us. Thank you one and all for you kind gestures. ++++ 6) Pets 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. ++++ 8) Bulawayo News Old Legs 2018 TOUR - A BHN Fund Raiser. The Cause, the Ride and the Riders Hi My name is Eric de Jong. I'm 58 and I have a blue bicycle. On April the 7th me, Bruce Fivaz, Dave Whitehead plus two support team leave Harare on the Old Legs 2018 Tour, and on the way through Bulawayo we will be joined by Neal Leach and another member of our support crew which complete the total compliment of the Old Legs 2018 Tour team, a tour that will take us 3000 kilometres on mountain bikes through Botswana and on to Cape Town. I'm doing the ride essentially because I am hard of hearing. Bruce, David and I ride in a social group called The Herd. Every Saturday morning the Herd huff and puff thirty to forty kilometres, normally around the Mazowe Valley. Bruce and I mostly ride at the back of the group so we can sweep for stragglers and because you get to appreciate the views for longer going slowly at the back. David being a snake is normally out front. On a fateful Saturday morning not too long ago, Bruce asked me if I would ride to Cape Town with him. I thought Bruce was inviting me for coffee after the ride and so said yes. I don't hear so good on a bike, mostly because of a wax build up and the sounds of heavy laboured breathing. Bruce did a double take and asked me if I was sure. Because I like coffee, I said, of course I'm sure. At which point Bruce started prattling on about bucket lists and Botswana and the Northern Cape, etc etc, the word epic cropped up more than once but by then I'd fallen further behind, because of lagging legs and uphill bits, and was well out of earshot. All was good until the end of the ride when my cup of coffee was replaced with a three thousand kilometre ride. Alas. By that time I was too knackered to run away. And so here I am, riding to Cape Town. The Cause. Because I have more reverse gears than an Italian war tank, I need a Cause to get me to pedal 3000 kilometres. And one of the best causes out there is the plight of the Zimbabwean pensioners. The generation that built our country have had their pensions, their life savings and their wealth eroded and reduced to nothing by thirty years of mismanagement and stupid ruinous economic policies. And the same stupid ruinous policies have scattered their families across the world, often leaving the elderly to fend for themselves. Bulawayo Help Network are the leading charities supporting the aged in Zimbabwe, saving lives providing food, medicines and somewhere to call home. You can check out their projects on our Face Book page Old Legs 2018 Tour It is our target to raise a minimum of $30,000 for BHN on the Old Legs 2018 Tour. If you want to donate or if you would like to become a sponsor, please contact me or Neal Leach on his cel phone +263 712 214 282. We can offer sponsors maximum brand exposure in the run up to and during the ride through the Old Legs website, facebook page, branded support vehicles, ride jerseys, etc. We also hope our ride will inspire others to get off couches and onto their bikes, enjoying Africa and the outdoors and come along and ride with us for some of the way when we're in their area The Ride. Looking for positives, I have noted that Harare is 1400 meters above sea level and that Cape Town is at sea level. So technically we're talking a downhill ride. Our route map picture is included with this story further down, and will take us through Kadoma, Gweru and Bulawayo and into Botswana via the Plumtree border post. We then head for Palapye and then onto Mahalype. At which point we will hang a right on to a quiet back road down to Moleopole which is thirty kilos west of Gabarone. We will detour into Gabarone for a day off, some hot water and some cold sustinance. Suitably fortified, we will press on to a place called Kanye, head west some more into the bottom bit of Kalahari and then we'll exit Botswana via the Bray Border Post. Once in SA, we head south, hopefully through a town called Hotazel (pronounced Hot As Hell) and then onto Kuruman for another day off, showers and more cold sustinance etc. Suitably invigorated we head west again until Upington at which point we'll turn left and head south into the Karoo by way of Brandvlei and Calvinia, along South Africa's longest sand road, past the Tankwa Nature Reserve. We pop out of the Karoo at Ceres. And then we head on down via towns like Rebeek Kasteel and Wellington and hey presto, we'll be at Cape Point, south of the Motyher City, Cape Town We will be riding mountain bikes and road bikes, the former because of possibly dodgy sand roads on some legs where our MTBs will be needed. We plan to average 140 kilos a day. We want to avoid heavy traffic as much as possible. We want to squeeze in as much scenery as possible. Any route advice would be hugely appreciated. Likewise info on decent places to camp on route. And if you have any friends or relatives on the route who have an affinity for tired, sweaty elderly cyclists, we'd love to borrow them. Because I've heard all Bruce's jokes and stories way more than once, it would be great if there are any cyclists out there who would join us on a leg. The more the merrier, especially on the last leg into Cape Town. We want to generate as much publicity and awareness for the plight of the Zimbabwean pensioners as possible. The Team Cycling so far. Bruce Fivaz is the boss of the Old Legs pelaton. Bruce will turn 72 in February. When not on his bicycle, Bruce is a vet. He has done loads of epic rides including a 900 kilometre tour of Nepal around the foothills of Mt Everest. Bruce is married with two daughters and grandchildren who call him Badger. Eric 'Chicken Legs' de Jong. Aged 58, Eric has been riding socially for +/- the last 4 years. He has no idea where 'Chicken Legs' comes from as he far prefers the other bits on a roast Chicken. Eric has three Blue Cross rides - 500 kilometres from the lowest point in Zimbabwe to the highest- under his belt. Other notable sporting achievements include a starting berth in the Allan Wilson under 15 C rugby team which enjoyed a two match winning streak and a fifth place finish in the 100 meter hurdles. Hopefully the Harare- Cape Town ride will be the first of many epic tours. When not falling off his bike, Eric grows cut flowers for export on a farm on the outskirts of Harare. He is married with 3 grown children and a pair of too cute granddaughters. Dave Whitehead aged 44 is a full on bike nut. After a major health scare in 2010, Dave has ridden over 28000 kilometres in 959 Strava recorded rides, losing 15 plus kilos of beer belly fat in the process. Dave's bike malady is clearly getting worse. In 2017 alone, he spent 598 hours in the saddle, pedalling 11376 kilometres, climbing 83016 meters. Within the cycling world, people like Dave are known as snakes. In the real world, they're known as nuts. Thankfully Dave has a fully supportive partner, Sarah and beautiful daughter, Aurora, who motivate him to do his best and allow him the time to do all his training! Bruce and Eric fully expect Dave to get to Cape Town before them, unless they puncture his back tyre, repeatedly. Neal Leach, aka Leachy, is 70 and has a red and white 29 inch soft nose, hard tail mountain bike and a Cyclocross road bike and will be joining us from the Bulawayo leg onwards and, when he is not on his MTB, is a professional cameraman and also a member of the 'In Search Of Africa' Luxury Tour planning outfit, who plan bespoke luxury tours for the rich and famous in Sub Sahara Africa. Neal has been riding for over 20 years, has 3 Blue Cross events under his belt (holds the BC Sheild for 2003) and a pile of various other local event medals festooning his bike wall memorabilia collection, which has not been added to for the past few years, why, we don't know! We plan to have guest riders join us on many legs, such as Al Watermeyer who will ride the Harare to Bulawayo legs. Al was there when the first bike was invented. The Herd and Team Kadoma will join us on the first leg from Harare to Kadoma. We hope to be joined by a hundred riders plus for the last leg into Cape Town. Jenny de Jong is the Seconder in Charge. Without her input and providing she doesn't get lost, the riders will die of malnutrition and exposure. Unfortunately there is every chance that Jenny will get lost as she is geographically challenged to say the least. Alas. Food wise Jenny will have her work cut for her. The riders can burn as many as 9000 calories per day, for 25 days, requiring five meals a day, often camping rough. But she is becoming a pro with 3 Blue Crosses under her belt and a life time of school sandwiches. Jenny runs a wholesale plant nursery whilst juggling a million hobbies and interests. Jenny will be ably assisted by 30 year old Ryan Moss, a photographer, documentary maker and wannabe adventurer. Thankfully and unlike Jenny, Ryan knows how to read a GPS and will be able to find his way both in and out of Hotazel. The Old Legs 2018 Tour will be an epic adventure for an epic cause. Please follow us. Please support us. We are pedalling for a great cause. ++++ SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Our shop now has Ecocash for easy payment. Come in and browse for lots of lovely bargains. We also need all your unwanted goods for resale to raise funds to keep our kennels running. We have' Little Women' inscribed 1904 in fair condition. A chess set, a pram, lots of novels at $3 each and a bargain table. Donations of cash, ecocash can be made at our shop. Goods for the kennels can be dropped off at our shop. Shop hours Monday 2pm - 3.45pm Tuesday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm- 3.15pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 3.45pm Thursday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm Friday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm First Saturday of each month 9am -10.45am ROBERT MUGABE WAY/14TH AVENUE ++++ 9) Harare And Gweru News ++++ 10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses ++++ 11) Catering and Food ++++ 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 ++++ 12b) Accommodation and Travel In Botswana ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe Easter special .. Big cave camp in the matopos, a most beautifull place too relax amongst the rocks . Full board, plus a local game drive at 120 us per person per night Come and have a beautifull easter lunch to celebrate See you there Contact reservations@bigcavematopos.com Land line 0292908245. Whats app 0777574418 ++++ 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. ++++ 14) PROPERTY FOR SALE OR TO RENT RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED. 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO. FLAT FOR SALE CBD - $50,000 - EFT CONSIDERED 2 bedroom flat, combined lounge/dining room, family bathroom, kitchen, 2 balconies. HOUSE FOR SALE WATERFORD - $135,000 - EFT CONSIDERED Brick under tile, 3 bedroom home, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet, veranda, recently renovated, beautiful home. LAND FOR SALE Residential: +/- 1 acre $30,000 - EFT CONSIDERED. SMALL HOLDING +/- 40 hectares - $180,000 EFT CONSIDERED. FARM FOR SALE: +/- 300 hectares - $249,000 EFT CONSISERED. WE HAVE MANY MORE, PLEASE COME IN AND SEE US AT 5A, 9TH AVENUE. OR CALL: 09 74581/3, or 0773-790194 SPEAK TO SHAHID OR BRYAN 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: Residential Property. Hillcrest: 3 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, walled and gated - $450 - Available 1st April 2018 Commercial Properties. Belmont: (Josiah Chinamano Road) Reception, 6 offices (carpeted) (180m) - Immed $600 inclusive of operating costs excellent condition. Belmont: Reception, 12 offices, warehouse/factory on 3600m, $4300 - Available 1st April 2018 City: Reception, 4 offices, storeroom, - $1000.00 - Imm. Nkulumane: Doctors surgery, reception, dispensary, office, 2 consultation rooms (300m) - Immed $620 LET US MANAGE YOUR PROPERTY WE HAVE LISTED TENANTS IN ALL PRICE RANGES FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL. WE ARE OPEN ON SATURDAY MORNINGS 8am TO 11am CALL OUR LETTING DEPARTMENT ON 74581 ++++ FURNISHED COTTAGE WANTED TO RENT SINGLE BEDROOMED COTTAGE WANTED TO RENT. MUST BE FULLY FURNISHED/SERVICED IN HILLSIDE, MATSHEUMHLOPE AREAS . CAREFUL LADY TENANT. PLEASE PHONE 077 556 9291 AFTER 6PM . ++++ R.E.D. Property We specialise in VALUATIONS contact us today to find out your property value! Trenance - $15 000.00 (RTGS PAYMENTS ACCEPTED) - An undeveloped stand measuring 1 acre for sale. Contact us today for more details. Cowdray Park -$20 000.00 (RTGS PAYMENTS ACCEPTED) - An affordable option! This is an incomplete five roomed on a double stand. Suburbs - $120 000.00 - A fixer upper home in a quiet neighbourhood of Suburbs, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This colonial style home also consists of a lounge, separate dining room, study and a fitted kitchen. CBD - $150 000.00 - A commercial property in the CBD with great business potential .This property consists of three bedrooms, family bathroom, lounge with separate dining room and a fitted kitchen. The external feautures include a lock up garage, storeroom and staff quarters. It is walled and gated. Belmont - $285 000.00 - A well located industrial property on half an acre. A corner stand consisting of a warehouse, workshop, office space and take away.This property is secure, well constructed and the offices are tiled and air conditioned. As an added bonus the property includes a workshop, garage, staff quarters and a borehole. Negotiators: Martha Mandishona: 0772 347 240 Janine York: 0771 964 493 Trindie Lombard: 0772 153 519 Mark Ndoro: 0775 119 184 Geraldine Chibonda: 0713 765 166 Lesley Chitrin: 0782 444 007 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 - $450.00 CBD - 2 Bedrooms - $500.00 Cottages to Let: Matsheumhlope -1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms cottages between $300.00 & $400.00 House to Let Fortunesgate - 3 Bedrooms - $500.00 Claremont - 4 Bedrooms Plot with borehole - $500.00 Commercial: Office space - Charter House at $7.50 per square metre Warehouse space - Ionela at $1.80 per square metres inclusive of operating costs Warehouse space - Donnington at $4.50 per square metre Shop Space- CBD x 3 between $800.00 and $1,500.00 Please contact our property managers: Renee, Tendai or Sandile on 2250133-4 / 230017-8 ++++ Am urgently looking for a 3 bedroom house ranging from 300 p/m or a cottage in the following areas hillside or hillcrest My contact details are 0773298296 ++++ INVESTOR / PARTNER wanted for small upmarket Ladies Clothing Factory with potential for expansion. No competition. Have established long standing customers throughout the country. Interested parties please reply to email sabmortprw@yahoo.com ++++ ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN MATSHEUMHLOPE , BULAWAYO ... now ! Suitable for ONE mature , professional / business person . The self-contained flatlet in quiet , secure premises , has these features : lounge / dining area ( plenty of cupboards ) ; one bedroom with Queen-size bed , dressing-table and another wooden unit ; bathroom ( shower and separate bath ) ; well - equipped kitchen . Tiled and curtained throughout . Water and ZESA included , with borehole and generator access during non-availability . Weekly Maid service . Laundry by arrangement . Further details and appointment to view : 0772 514143 ++++ REALGATE PROPERTIES Shop 3 Tshaka Centre, Fife St & 11 Ave www.realgate.co.zw Suburbs - Golden oldie 4 bedroom House, $140K Burnside - 4 Bedroom House, 2 lounges, b/hole, s/pool, 2 Acres, $300K Burnside - 3 bedroom House, 2 Acres, $160K Queens Park West - 3 bedroom House, 1000 sqm, $65K Montrose - 3 bedroomed House, $65K Hillside - 4 Bedroom (MES) house, $130K Hillside - Modern 4 Bedroom House, 1.5 acres, b/hole, T/deeds, $135K Hillside - 3 bedroomed double storey House,2000 sqm, $150K Hillside - An Exquisite 4 bedroom House, 2 lounges, a s/pool, b/hole, air-con, tennis court, $380K Kumalo - 3 bedrooms (MES) House, S/Pool, $250K Khumalo - Double storey 3 Bedroom House, s/pool, cottage, $250K Khumalo - Double storey House, 5 bedrooms (MES), 2 lounges, s/pool, cottage, $300K 2 x CBD Bulawayo - 1 bedroom flat for sale, $40K. Sunninghill - 4 Bedroom executive house, $300K Pumula South - 3 Bedrooms, MES, $22K Manningdale - 2 Acres Stand, T/deeds, $40K Selbourne Park - 4 Bedrooms, Incomplete, $60K Mahatshula - 3 Bedroomed House, Window level, $40K Mahatshula - 4 bedroom House, incomplete, $60K Contact: LANDLINE - (09) 60870-1 TAKAWIRA - 0772452959 BLESSING - 0777614541 ZAH - 0772779078 Email: sales@realgate.co.zw ++++ BARD REAL ESTATE Registered since 1979 Properties Wanted!! 1. We have a property investor urgently looking for houses in Suburbs, Hillside, Famona, Ilanda or Selborne Park Budget: $140 000; 2. Houses wanted in the region of $40 000 to $100 000, cash buyers readily available. Properties for Sale CBD Flat - $38 000 1 bed, well kept Bradfield - $60 000 3 beds, duplex flat, neat Suburbs - $120 000 3 beds, neat Kumalo - $250 000 3 beds, mes, executive home Contact: Paul: 0718 516 181 Tinashe: 0772 774 298 Charity 0775 937 497 ++++ 15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire LANDROVER FOR SALE Collectors item recently completely renovated. All new parts,exhaust, service etc etc. Now converted to passenger landrover, 12 seats, ideal for Safari or Tourist transportation. Highest offer or swop for later model Landcruiser or Pick Up. Please contact 0775044890/ 0773064911 ++++ It is a Toyota Hilux Double Cab with canopy. 2006 Model. Excellent Condition. Mileage 233,000km. Asking price is $25,000 Bank Transfer Neg. US$ Cash price $17,000 Neg. Presently displayed at Mike Harris Toyota, Greencroft in Harare. Contact person is Mr. Shakeman Ben 0772 388 978 / 0718 911 071. ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED Harare: 'St John's College: Applications are invited for the position of Physics Teacher to start immediately. Candidates must have the following: a) Relevant University degree b) Ability to teach Physics from Form 2 - U6 inclusive c) Minimum of 3 years teaching experience, at an ATS member school d) Ability to supervise a co-curricular activity. A competitive remuneration package will be offered. Interested, qualified applicants should send a recent CV with traceable references to info@stjohns.co.zw by 30th April 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.' ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. She is a friendly hardworking person. Can wash, iron. clean and has basic cooking and banking. Willing to live on the property. Please contact 0782 442 002 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks child-minding or house keeping position. Can wash, iron, clean and do a bit of cooking. Willing to learn more cooking and baking. Please contact 0772 372 736 ++++ EMPLOYMENT - NEW POSITIONS ON A NEW PROJECT NEAR HARARE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING: 1. Metallurgical Engineer with extensive experience in smelting, copper anode casting & electrorefining 2. Metallurgical / Process engineer with experience in SXEW or base metal acid leach processes 3. Project / Mechanical / Electrical engineer with experience in +100 tph crushing plant / aggregate plant design operation and or construction (aggregate crushing plant and or batch concrete plant operating experience essential) 4. Metallurgist / Chemical Engineer / Chemist with extensive hydrometallurgical test work experience as well as assay laboratory experience with a focus on refined chemical production. 5. Project Engineer / builder with experience in mine infrastructure construction, road construction, large warehouse construction, LV power and water reticulation. 6. Mine Planning Engineer with at least 10 years' experience in a large open cast with design and or pit management / operation / fleet management skills. Zim mine managers cert. We are looking for "can do" people, not office dwellers. Computer literacy is an advantage but not essential. Ingenuity and energy to get a job done is not negotiable. People management skills and a good temperament essential. Probation period will apply. Good salary will be offered to the right candidates. Candidates should be fit and able but there is NO limit on age of those who should apply. If you are 70 years old and can do the job we will welcome your experience and provide you with junior engineers to mentor and handle the admin. Suitable candidates are requested to send a brief write up of at least 10 years of applicable work experience (to the position) and provide a list of referees to the Human Resources Manager - Recruiting@ZimbabweMining.com Sent from my iPhone ++++ QUALIFIED BOOKKEEPER Looking to do company books up to trial Balance privately from home . Proficient in Pastel and Excel. Guarantee confidentiality and efficient and professional Service in a friendly environment. Competitive hourly rates and different packages offered to suit each individual need. Willing to work from office premises if required. For honesty and reliability please contact Cathy 0772 270 225 ++++ VACANCY STORES CONTROLLER / BUYER A Bulawayo based Primary School has a vacancy for an experienced Stores Controller / Buyer Applicants must have at least five years suitable experience in a similar environment and must be computer literate. Overall Job Requirements. To run the Stores and Purchasing Department in order to ensure that a satisfactory service facility is provided to all departments. To manage and control a suitable Stores Control system to ensure that the purchase and use of all company assets, including spares, stationery, fuel and consumables, are controlled and accounted for to required accounting standards. To ensure that all purchases and issues are correctly documented into and out of stores and that all prices are costed and updated on receipt of new purchases. Ensure that all stock is correctly and securely stored with special reference to fuels and any reactive agents. To establish and maintain, minimum and maximum and re-order stock levels. To ensure all vehicles are licensed and regularly checked for roadworthiness. Ensure drivers are correctly documented. Responsibilities. Responsible for the management and functioning of the Stores and Purchasing Department and liaising with suppliers. Responsible for the initiation of requisitions for orders to replenish stock items. Responsible to get three quotations per item from acknowledged suppliers for all purchase requests. Responsible for initiating ALL orders arising from requisitions from all departments in the School. Responsible for ensuring correct documentation of all outwork required and the punctual delivery and collection thereof. Responsible for ensuring that all issues/withdrawals from stores are correctly documented and allocated and signed for by staff member requisitioning items. Responsible for full inventory stock count monthly. Interested candidates, please submit detailed CV's to : schoolvacancies2018@gmail.com by no later than 20 March 2018. ++++ VACANCY TRIAL BALANCE BOOKKEEPER A Bulawayo based Primary School has an immediate vacancy for an experienced Trial Balance Accounts Clerk. Applicant should have at least five years experience in a similar environment and must be proficient in the Pastel Accounting system. Overall Job Objectives. To manage, post and control debtors accounts to provide the required information to the Bursar. To manage collection of outstanding amounts within the Debtor's Standard Operating Procedures requirements. To ensure that all pertinent documents are posted up to date on a daily basis. Ensure that all required invoices and supporting documents are reconciled and completed by required dates and correctly despatched, including liaison with banks on payment details. To ensure that all legitimate payments authorised by the Bursar and verified by the Administrator are promptly enacted. Ensure that any discrepancies are investigated and reported to the Bursar immediately. Responsible for the initiation of invoices for students'tuition fees. Interested candidates, please submit detailed CV's to : schoolvacancies2018@gmail.com by no later than 20 March 2018. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Has trained and worked at Ekuphumuleni home for the aged. Can look after all patients including children. Willing to help around the house. Please contact 0777 229 309 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. She is an excellent cook and with good communication skills. Friendly well spoken lady who loves children. Please contact 0773 634 595 or 0712 116 679 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature 65 year old gentleman seeks employment. Has a lot of experience managing a farm. Good with his hands and general handyman work. Willing to do anything please contact 0772 515 018 ++++ Seeking Employment Enthusiastic and vibrant young man aged 26 seeks employment as junior accountant, finance assistant, bookkeeper Holds a degree in Accounting and Finance and has experience as an internal auditor, finance manager, debtors clerk and accounts assistant. Hardworker and willing to learn. Available immediately. Please contact - 0775723481 ++++ Am a lady seeking Office or Receptionist work.Preferably in the CBD location.Contact me 0783 197. 394 and on (w/app). ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper / child-minder. Friendly young lady who loves children and pets. Can do all the house hold duties. Live in or out. Please contact 0712 297 063 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide. Holding a valid certificate from Jubilee Clinic, Has worked at Premier Hospital. Willing to help around the house as well. Please contact 0777 318 104 or 0715 318 194 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, well spoken lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. She is very good with house cleaning, washing and ironing. Very good with children and pets. Live in or out. Please contact 0713 630 461 ++++ I am a lady aged 31 looking for employment as a bookkeeper, I have vast experience in bookkeeping up to trail balance for different industries. I was relocated to Harare and I need to be back in Byo were my family is. I am currently studying CIS PART C AND ACCA LEVEL 1. My contact details are Sharon 0772366743/ 0772222774. ++++ LODGE MANAGER Active, elderly gentleman seeking employment as Lodge Manager. Experienced in all aspects of lodge management. Not afraid of working long hours. Please email...sabmortprw@yahoo.com ++++ POSITION SOUGHT Class 2 driver with Motor mechanic skills. A mature gentleman with many years experience in both fields seeks a suitable position. Available immediately. Please contact 0773 375 416 or 0778 563 513 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. References available. Has basic cooking but willing to learn. Kind, well spoken person. Good with infants. Can be part time or full time. Please contact 0774 681 682 ++++ LOOKING FOR AN INTERESTING JOB BIG CAVE LODGE , IN THE BEAUTIFUL MATOPOS , WANTED JUNIOR COOK 1 WITH AT LEAST 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE 2 WORKS WELL UNDER SUPERVISION 3 REQUIRED ALL CERTIFICATES AND QUALIFICATIONS 4 REFERENCES OF WORKED PREVIOUSLY IF INTERESTED PLEASE SEND CV TO lodge@bigcavematopos.com Also you can contact on 0777574418 on whats app or 0292908245 land line ++++ INVESTOR / PARTNER wanted for small upmarket Ladies Clothing Factory with potential for expansion. No competition. Have established long standing customers throughout the country. Interested parties please reply to email sabmortprw@yahoo.com ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Nurse-aide / care-giver seeks employment. Can look after disabled children and the elderly. Friendly and well spoken person. Willing to help around the house. Please contact 0785 530 387 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady holding a Pitman Diploma in Secretarial studies including Accounting level 4 with a First Class seeks employment. Has 26 years of experience as a receptionist, typist, Accounts Clerk and General Managers Secretary. Friendly, hardworking and self motivated person. Please contact 0772 778 638 or 0717 123 196 ++++ 21) SERVICES Need a good tree feller. Contact Faith 0772240144 ++++ SERVICES THE GATE MAN Automatic leaf and sliding gates Centurion imported gates units with 4M rack drive Battery back up Full back up service for D3, D5, D5 Evo , D10 gate motors Remote controlled Safe, reliable and easy to use We also convert existing gates , welding and general maintenance Spare available e.g. Dosskits, remote, batteries and CP boards We also do repairs on all security systems Garage doors automation - repairs We also do the following: ELECTRIC FENCING , RETRACTODOORS , INTERCOMS , ALARM SYSTEMS, CCTV We accept transfers and Eco cash. Please contact: EDWARD Cell: call or app 0774 788 330 / 0712 566 160 / 0712 346 140 YOUR SECURITY IS OUR PRIORITY ++++ 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 ++++ 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 0712 215 373 or 0783 698 573 (w/app) or email ianbjohnston51@gmail.com 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 ++++ 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 ++++ 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 Adrienne 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 ++++ 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 ++++ 22) Health And Beauty ++++ 23) Tuition ++++ 24) Miscellaneous For Sale ++++ 25) WANTED TO BUY OR HIRE ++++ 26) Clothing And Fashion ++++ 27) Boats and Fishing ++++ 28) Garden, Decor And Home Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag. Free delivery over ten bags. Phone Ollie on 0771289677 ++++ 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 ++++ 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. ++++