Morning Mirror Edition 831 -14/05/2019 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. Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home. EDITORIAL BILLY GOAT MUSINGS At long last I discovered what had been missing in my life and there it was.... as large as life - as gloriously discordant as ever - the Zimbabwe National Army Band. Ever since I was a child that band has featured in my life. At all high day and holidays, at the Queens Birthday parade when we were flagrantly colonial,(TSK TSK ) at the opening of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, during those halcyon but long gone holidays that now have to be mentioned in hushed whispers - Rhodes and Founders...sshh..sotto voce remember.... and at the grand livestock parade of the Bulawayo Agricultural Show where the thousand Guinea Trophy was presented to the best bull on show. Do you remember how the cattle used to be paraded proudly through the main arena, layer after layer of magnificent Brahmans, Afrikaners, Tulis, Nkonis, Aberdeen Angus, mountains of magnificent flesh, the pride of the farming stock, all glossy and groomed and an proudly led by beaming handlers in spotless white dust coats. And then, striding out behind, the band of IRR Zimbabwe National Army Band. Rows of gleaming tubas, screeds of golden trumpets, multitudinous trombones, clarinets, piccolos and flutes. and followed by the drummers, resplendent in their navy blue and gold starched to perfection, tassels and braid looping proudly in the summer sunlight, shoes and hats proudly polished and spick and span. The kettle drums, the glorious timpani section and of course the big bad base drum, thumping away in baritonal splendour. Right in the front of course was the gracious billy goat, mascot for a hundred years of splendid parades (probably not the same goat, I am sure but always a dignified white billy goat with a terrific goatee and his magnificent jacket bearing the coat of arms of the corps of the ZNA. ) The ZRP also have a band, and I loved that band just as dearly, many a happy Sunday afternoon would be spent back in the days of yore listening to the police band play on the once lush green lawns of the Hillside Dams !! Or even further back in that delightful circular pavilion adjacent to the fountain in the Centenary Park!! Anyhow, I realised what I had been missing all these years just a week ago, when on a dilatory jaunt to forage for foodstuffs in town, I happened by chance to get entwined in a parade !! Yes, we all love a thumping good old parade, and this particular one was a glorious event. I could not quite catch the gist of the banners but it seemed to be World Education Day possibly There they were, drum majorettes aplenty, twirling and whirling away, beautifully turned out in their minuscular marching outfits, perky little hats, beautifully groomed and without fault in precision and timing, there were several sets of these majorettes and then there was a whole cavalcade of men and women in academic caps and gowns, all clutching tombs no doubt by Plato and Aristotle, which looked well used and most learned !! Followed in hot pursuit by the wonderfully talented Zimbabwe National Army Band. Oh yes, it struck a chord in my throat (no pun intended of course) and my childhood memories came coursing back as I was forced by circumstance and pomp, to sit through several sets of robots waiting for this polished parade to pass. It brought not only a tear to my eye but a flicker of hope to my heart that our country would one day become as happy and as peaceful and as prosperous as it once was. There was a small hiatus in the procession however as one academic rather more caught up in the solemnity of the occasion, caught sight of a newspaper billboard which read "school fees up by a hundred percent " I wonder what the Billy Goat thought about it all ++++ Watchdog !! "Carol's Camping Cookery Book" is now available for purchase, through Amazon, and also on Kindle. It's my second cookery book, but this one is camping recipes, and most meals to be cooked over the fire. I have also included a detailed 3 pager on Biltong Making. To purchase, log onto Amazon, and follow the directions. Or contact me at carol_mackenzie@ymail.com if you'd like me to post you a copy or two. A percentage of proceeds will be sent from time to time, to the aged and needy, through Morning Mirror. Thankyou for your support, and happy camping. Carol MacKenzie. ++++ 2) Notices and Events WHAT'S ON AT THE BULAWAYO THEATRE 24TH & 25TH MAY - SUNDUZA DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS "ADVENTURES OF ROBERT MOFFAT" A MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL FROM THE GLASTONBURY AND EDINGBURGH FESTIVALS. FRIDAY 24TH MAY - 2 PM & 6.30 PM SATURDAY 25TH MAY - 6.30 PM TICKETS - $5 - STUDENTS IN UNIFORM - $2 BOOKING: TEL 0775941200 31ST MAY & 1ST JUNE - LYF STYLE DANCE CO. PRESENTS " RHYTHM RECONSTRUCTED" "MY CULTURE MY DANCE" 31ST MAY - PERFORMANCE - 6.45 PM 1ST JUNE - PERFORMANCE - 6.45 PM BOOKING AT THE THEATRE - TICKETS $10 (BOND/ECOCASH) ++++ THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO ALL EVENTS IN THE ROBERT SIBSON HALL The Note' coffee shop is open before all Academy evening events for supper - and there's usually a special dish on Fridays. Booking is NOT required but is always helpful! THURSDAYS 16 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. BODYGUARD Hit BBC drama 'Bodyguard' reaches its conclusion. 'Riveting... I had to remind myself to breathe.' [The Daily Telegraph] 'This was edge-of-the-seat, shush-the-family fare.' [Daily Express] Admission: $4.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 17 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. THE SOUND OF MUSIC 'The Sound of Music' hardly needs any introduction and is being willingly shown again after several requests. Take your choice from the reviews! ' ...romantic nonsense and sentiment.' [New York Times] 'Icky sticky... designed for the five to seven set and their mommies.' [New York Herald Tribune] OR! 'Three hours of visual and vocal brilliance.' [Los Angeles Times] 'This artful crowd-pleaser continues to reach out to every generation, thanks to expert and unsentimental handling from director Robert Wise and a magnificent performance from Julie Andrews.' [Radio Times] 'The Sound of Music has one of Rodgers and Hammerstein s best scores, and that s saying something. It s a warm and wonderful movie that has "timeless" written all over it.' [Movie Metropolis] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] THURSDAY 23 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD N.B. Room 25 When a script-reader in her New York apartment sees an ad for a bookstore in London that does mail order, she begins a very special correspondence and friendship with Frank Doel, the bookseller who works at Marks & Co., 84 Charing Cross Road. 'The film has nothing to do with easy nostalgia; it s about real, credible people, and as such finally becomes very moving.' [Time Out] 'The film affords both Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins some of the warmest and most winning moments of their screen careers.' [Los Angeles Times] 'Loving, literate and totally disarming film, capped by ideal performances.' [Maltin s Movie Guide] Admission: $4.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 24 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. I, BERLIOZ / LES TROYENS - EXCERPTS N.B. Room 25 I Berlioz is a film directed by the acclaimed, award-winning Tony Palmer and starring Corin Redgrave as Berlioz. Told in the composer's own words, it depicts the epic journey through the terrible struggles that Berlioz endured to get his great opera The Trojans performed complete. He never succeeded, and he died 150 years ago in 1869, broken by the failure to get his masterpiece staged as he envisaged it. It will be followed by excerpts from a concert performance of The Trojans featuring Joyce DiDonato that was selected as Gramophone s Record of the Year when issued on CD. 'Absolutely magnificent. It will win the Prix Italia and every BAFTA award going.' [Sir Brian Young, Director- General of the IBA] 'Palmer manages to encompass the vast range of inspiration and style that make Berlioz so fascinating and appealing.' [Amazon] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds ++++ 5) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES ++++ 6) Pets Pet Hilton Kennels and Cattery for the best care of your pet when going away, or when your bitch is in season. Nick available to do parlour work on all breeds; and to train dogs for domestic use (when over 1 year old). Tel Margaret Bernard on 2242979 or 0775 043983 for enquiries or bookings....... ++++ 8) Bulawayo News SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS APPEAL FOR HELP Our shop shelves are bare, our kennels are struggling, Pease help! We need to restock our shop shelves and would appreciate any unwanted saleable household goods, books, magazines, jam jars, clothing, ornaments, glassware, crockery etc. Absolutely anything we can sell to make money to help our kennels. We have Ecocash for your convenience. Donations for our kennels can be dropped off at our shop. The kennels are always in need of old newspapers. SHOP HOURS Monday 2pm - 3.45pm Tuesday 9am - 12 pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 3.45pm Thursday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15 pm Friday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm First Saturday of each month 9am -10.45am ++++ 9) Harare And Gweru News ++++ 10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses ++++ 11) PROPERTY FOR SALE OR TO RENT RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE MAHATSHULA ñ US$70,000 BUT, 4 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge cum dining room, neat cottage, walled & gated. BARHAM GREEN - US$65,000 BUT, 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, domestic quarters, walled and gated MALINDELA ñ US$100, 000 4 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, working borehole, swimming pool, walled and gated. KUMALO - US$195, 000 4 bedrooms, lounge, fitted kitchen, cottage, swimming pool, working borehole, walled and gated. We are always looking for more properties to sell and rent in all sectors of the property market, and have registered potential buyers/tenants. We offer a complete service of property valuations. CALL: (029) 22 74581/3 or 0773-366207 ++++ Stonebridge Real Estate Shop 7 CIPF Centre Jason Moyo / 9th Avenue +263 292 70747 / 71311 or +263 772 801 599 Our Services Property Management We have a team of dedicated and hardworking property experts in the letting business. Our team will arrange for vetting, marketing the prospective tenants, property inspections, rent collection and monitoring your tenant water and rates bills. We believe the key to successful management is getting the right tenant in the right house. Property Valuation. Our team provides professional valuation services for balance sheets, mortgages, sales and other purposes Property Sales Our team is highly trained, dedicated and motivated to do business. We understand the way sales work and have a pool of buyers for all types of property. Why don't you give us a try. Real Estate Expertise for Changing Times ++++ WANTED 4 Bedroom VERY SECURE house, in a decent area with excellent security for the yard and it must have a borehole. We are looking long term lease and can offer US$300.00 to US$400.00 per month. We are excellent tenants and will also look after the property and do any small repairs etc. Please call 077 637 7863 ++++ LOOKING FOR HOUSE TO RENT South African couple who has lived in Bulawayo for the past 9 years are looking for a 3-4 bedroom house in the Hillside; Burnside, Morningside; Matsheumhlope; Ilanda and Malindela areas to rent and to care for. Have been renting for the same period in town and now needing to move as owner is moving into the house. Long term period is certainly the ideal. Please call at (029) 2240 323 or 0775 581 661 ++++ R.E.D Property We specialise in VALUATIONS contact us today to find out your Property Value! Burnside - US$280 000.00 Bright and sunny four bed roomed home with three bathrooms, lounge with fire place, dining room and a fitted kitchen. It also has a borehole, lovely garden, swimming pool, and there are two cottages. Hillside - US$180 000.00 A place to call to home is a Property that is safe and secured by a stone wall with electric fencing and gate entering into a well established garden with three working boreholes and two JoJo tanks available. There is a lovely well maintained working swimming pool safely secured with fencing around, staff quarters, laundry room, entertainment area, lovely spacious cottage attached to the garage and a car port. On the property is a well loved and maintained house with enclosed verandah entering into a family lounge with a fire place, dining room, fitted kitchen with plenty cupboard space, three bedrooms with one having a en suit and a family bathroom. A place to call home after a long day's work... Northend - US$70 000.00 A fresh and clean newly renovated home with great opportunity for a great buy is a Property siting on 1400 square meters walled right round with electric sliding gate, a developed garden, working borehole, empty swimming, single staff quarters and a single lock up garage. On the property is a house that has been renovated with up dated parquet flooring and ceramic tiles. The house comprises of a open plan lounge, dinning room,three bedrooms two with BIC ,one with external door, lovely fitted kitchen with up dated cupboards and family bathroom with separate toilet... ASCOT - US$57 000.00 This is two bedroom apartment on 15th floor with lovely views comprising of main en suite, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, open plan lounge and dining room. Reduced to US$57 000.00. CBD - US$250 000.00 This property is right where you want to be, it has an open plan large front section with back offices, kitchen area, toilets and storage. The shop is well looked after with modern tiles throughout and large glass and aluminium frontage. A great investment considering its location and condition. Negotiators: Trindie Lombard : 0772 153 519 Martha Mandishona: 0772 347 240 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 ++++ WANTED - HOUSE TO RENT House proud family of 3 with very good traceable references including one from Trindie Lombard of RED properties, is looking for a secure 3 bedroom house. Will look after your property like it were my own. Contact Ursula 0772 861 522 or Business - Bookset Pvt Ltd 77082 ++++ PROPERTY FOR SALE Gweru Residential Property for Sale in Clonsilla PRICE: US$120 000 NEGOTIABLE Serious Sellers - Calling for Offers 6 070 Square Metres of land with a clean title deed in a personal name DESCRIPTION: 3 bedroom 1 bathrooms house including good size lounge dining room kitchen covered veranda and entertainment area enclosed back veranda a Swimming Pool Garage/workshop car port the property is fully walled with a manual gate and includes triple staff accommodation which are in need of repairs. Call Brenda 08772 220 155 or 0712 606 860 for full details on the property ++++ Advert: Town offices available to rent 98 S. Parirenyatwa, 9/10th Avenue Bulawayo. Sharing with another company. Contact 0772 212 625 or 0713 323 362 ++++ WANTED - COTTAGE TO RENT Widow with a big friendly dog urgently needs a cottage. Rent can be paid in United States dollars. Telephone Landline 029 2243061 or Cell 0771 918444 ++++ 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 ++++ 14) Catering and Food ++++ 15) VEHICLES FOR SALE OR HIRE ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Hard working mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has a lot of experience around the house. Has worked at a lodge. Friendly and very good with children. Please contact 0778 283 568 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks position. Many years in Administration, Accounts, Bookkeeping. Reliable and hardworking. Also worked in a Hotel, Lodge and worked as a school matron / school superintendent. Available immediately Please contact 0774 796 592 or 0774 319 869 ++++ VACANCY FOR TRAINING IN THE OPTICAL LENS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY A vacancy exists for training as an Optical Technician in the lens manufacturing industry. Pre-qualifications are good skills in Mathematics and Physics. Computer skills would be an advantage. Send CV to email: tboc@zol.co.zw ++++ We're growing! Almond Pest Control is looking for suitably qualified personnel to fill openings within the company as Pest control Technicians in Bulawayo. Minimum requirements: Clean Class 4 Driver's Licence At least a 'B' in Mathematics At least a 'B' in English Language Be a fluent English Language Speaker Applicants will be required to produce a Food handlers Medical Examination Certificate upon selection from a Licensed Medical Practitioner. Interested applicants to send comprehensive CV's and qualifications to blessing@almondafrica.com ++++ Vacancy Trainee Estimator Our company is looking for a Trainee Estimator with good passes in English, Science and Maths, preferably with A and B symbols. The vacancy entails the use of spread sheets, e mails and Microsoft Word so the trainee needs to have a good working knowledge of these applications. A good pass in Technical Drawing will be an added advantage. The vacancy is in a projects office and will involve costing and quotes. The trainee will liaise with clients by e mail and by phone and needs to be able to communicate clearly and effectively . Applications with copy of CV's should be e mailed to:- Dennis Carlsson traineeestimator@gmail.com by 31 May 2019. Applications received after this date will not be considered and no correspondence will be entered into. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide. She has worked at the Mater Dei Hospital and has also looked after patients in the comfort of their homes. Please contact 0712 250 695 or 0772 122 243 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young energetic lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Able to work in a restaurant/ coffee shop. Has done training in food preparation, baking, waitressing and customer care. Please contact 0777 386 493 ++++ VACANCY Top notch PA / Receptionist required with traceable references. Ability to multi task. Good command of the English language. Accounting up to trial balance. Drivers licence a must. No chancers please. Cvs to be hand delivered to Mr Dare at Bookset Pvt Ltd, 139 G. Silundika Street, btwn 14-15th Avenue, Byo ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature gentleman seeks employment as a cook / chef. Has a vast experience working in a lodge. Has worked as a house-keeper making all the meals. Good communication and hard working. Please contact 0773 770 742 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Hard working, mature, friendly well spoken lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and baking. Has experience working at a lodge. Please contact 0778 283 568 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide or care giver. Has experience with working with the elderly. Please contact 0771 531 192 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a nurse aide or care-giver. She has a lot of experience working with the elderly, Willing to help around the house. Please contact 0771 531 192 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady who is hard working seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and baking. Good with all house hold duties. Please contact 0778 283 568 ++++ Situations Vacant EDITH DULY RESIDENTIAL AND CARE HOME A position has arisen in the Home for an experienced State Registered Nurse to join our team with effect from 1st May 2019 The position would suit a recently retired nurse who has had experience in caring for the elderly. Psychiatric training would be an advantage Please submit CV including Certificates and References to: The Administrator Edith Duly Coronation Cottage Complex Queens Road Bulawayo Or by Email: edithduly@netconnect.co.zw ++++ 21) SERVICES 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 ++++ 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. ++++