Morning Mirror Edition 845 -21/08/2019 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 THE ZIMBABWE RAINDANCE ! In Transylvannia one has to take care when there is a full moon, but in Zimbabwe some very strange phenomena amongst our populace occurs at the onset of the rains !! We had a terrible rainy season last year and are praying for a fabulous pending rainy season soon!!! When it does rain in Zimbabwe one can have the dubious pleasure of seeing fully grown men racing their motoring pieces through the storm dips in the roads, giddily watching the water splash three meters high on either side of the car. The pleasure is dubious if you are standing nearby but these days rain is such a rare occurrence that it is a divine feeling (unless you are wearing your Sunday best ) . One can see fully grown Mums and Dads with the kids in tow, as well as Grannies and Grandpas, splashing through the puddles on the rain soaked roads.The mums and grannies with their skirts tucked in their broekies, the dads and grandpas with the trousers rolled up as high as they can !! Yelling and shouting and splashing each other in some sort of frenzied rain dance !! Zimbabwean roads are not well drained, no little cleverly constructed rainwater gullies where the water drains away in a boring sterile fashion to the nearest creek, instead we have rivulets gushing down the sides of the roads, filling the intersections with giant lakes and puddles where you can splash away contentedly for a couple of hours after the rain storm, until they gradually drain away. Not so good for the cars' fan belts and brake pads I must admit, and with the increasing ageing of the Zimbabwean vehicle fleet, it is a common sight to see several cars stranded on the sides of these vast puddles, waiting for various parts of the car's anatomy to dry out. But this a contentment, not bothersome. Which true Zimbabwean could possibly get bothered by the glorious rain, instead we all just stand in the rain and chat excitedly while waiting for the car's under- carriage to dry out !! Once the rains officially start in the next few weeks, we can put away our home made rain totem sticks, cease our impromptu rain dance parties, and get ready for the flying ant invasions ... such fun watching the little flying ants (termites) pouring out of their secret places in the earth, millions, zillions, gad-zillions, to live for just a few hours until their earthly task is done. Lovely to see them with their wispy wings gleaming in the rain, but they are not such nice little creatures when they start to make a massive colony right under your house.!! With the emerging of the termites another strange side of Zimbabwean human phenomena also emerges. It is not only the frogs, the bats and the birds that get excited at the thought of a gargantuan feast, but the local folk love a toasted termite terrine !! Gathered under each and every lamp post, attracted by the light... is an eclectic little group of animal, vegetable and mineral matter !! (It is not easy to find a lamp post with a light in it in Bulawayo these days I must admit but they do occur now and again !!) Every lighted lamppost directly after the rain is a huddle of excitement. People appear as if by magic with their containers to collect a sumptuous feast. Cyclists leap off their cycles on their way home, and scrabble about, yelling and gesticulating in their excitement, filling every crease and crevasse with the tiny termites. Bats swirl around in the darkness overhead, gorging on the little creatures, frogs hop madly around on the periphery, long tongues flashing in and out like a symphony impaling a tasty delicacy in perpetual papillae motion. Those termites lucky enough to escape this feeding Armageddon, wander off in some sort of pheromonal trance, in tandem, nose to tail, with his chosen mate, for a few hours of promiscuity from which a zillion more flying ants will no doubt result next rainy season !! From whence the little greenish reddish frogs come, is another of nature's delightful little mysteries. Not quite as many as the flying ants, but certainly hundreds and thousands of them also emerge from who knows where at the advent of the rains. Hopping happily about amidst the mounds of wings that the termites have shed almost instantaneously once they find a likely mate until the next day, when all that remains as to a testament of their being, the road is littered with squashed amphibian carcasses which will delight the crows and the birds of prey for some time to come. The roads are also festooned with the curious chongololos, hundreds of them, thousands of them, millipedions of them, and for some primordial reason, nine out of ten of them are travelling from north to south !! Tick tock beetles too abound with their curious ungainly gait, travelling to who knows where from who knows where to the delight of the birds who know they are in for a fabulous festive season feast.... Ah the glories of the common food chain !! How would our spirits survive without the coming of the rains A precious testament to nature's amazing healing powers... a symbol of hope to a nation which so desperately needs every comfort it can get... in this... our darkest hour before the dawn. ++++ Watchdog !! ++++ 2) Notices and Events ALL EVENTS IN THE ROBERT SIBSON HALL THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO The Kadam family, headed by Papa (Om Puri), leaves India for France where they open a restaurant in a most unlikely location in the South of France, and directly across the road from the Michelin-starred eatery of Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren). She doesn't exactly welcome the competition and a bitter feud erupts... Mirren's Madame Mallory unctuously oozes her dedication to perfection from every pore - and it's truly delicious to watch her work her magic up on the screen. [Chicago Sun-Times] One of those rare movies that gets better as it goes along. [San Francisco Chronicle] A mouth-watering and charming romantic comedy-drama. [New York Post] Admission: $6.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 23 AUGUST AT 7.00 P.M. BERNSTEIN AT 100 The Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood highlighted Bernstein's wide-ranging talents as a composer, his many gifts as a great interpreter and champion of other composers, and his role as an inspirer of a new generation of musicians and music lovers across the country and around the globe. This gala concert featured a kaleidoscopic array of artists and ensembles from the worlds of classical music, film and Broadway. The first half of the programme was dedicated to selections from such brilliant Bernstein works as Candide, West Side Story, Mass and Serenade. After the interval came music very dear to Bernstein's heart including a song from Mahler's Des Knaben Wunderhorn and the finale of his Resurrection Symphony as well as the finale of Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring plus a new work by John Williams. The Tanglewood Festival Chorus raise the roof, with help from soloists Nadine Sierra and Susan Graham. The love for Lenny really comes through in these performances and the production is served well in this HD presentation; engaging close-ups and sweeping wide shots from above and in front are crystal clear, as is the sound. A magical concert in its own right. [BBC Music Magazine] This DVD is essential for all fans of Leonard Bernstein. [MusicWeb International] What an amazing combination of a star-studded cast, incredible performances, stunning music, set in such an amazing location. It was simply breathtaking. [Amazon] Admission: $6.00 [free to Red Carpet members] NO EVENTS WEEK ENDING 31 AUGUST THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER AT 7.00 P.M. SPECTRE Bond is back in the 24th (and currently the last) Bond film. A cryptic message from his past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. A swaggering show of confidence, a feat of pure cinematic necromancy. [The Daily Telegraph] Party time for Bond fans, a fierce, funny, gorgeously produced valentine to the longest-running franchise in movies. [Rolling Stone] It's a slick, beautifully photographed, action-packed, international thriller with a number of wonderfully, ludicrously entertaining set pieces, a sprinkling of dry wit, myriad gorgeous women and a classic psycho-villain who is clearly out of his mind but seems to like it that way. [Chicago Sun-Times] A positively rip-roaring joy from start to finish. [IMDb] Admission: $6.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER AT 7.00 P.M. FACCIO: AMLETO 'Amleto' (Hamlet), an opera by Verdi's contemporary Franco Faccio based on Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' was premiered in 1865 in Genoa and staged in 1871 at Milan's La Scala but a disastrous performance led to its withdrawal and it wasn't heard again until its 'triumphal rebirth' (Deutschlandradio Kultur) at the Bregenz Festival 150 years later in 2016 when it was widely recognised as a masterpiece. Anticipating the musical language of later Italian verismo composers, the opera combines lovely musical interludes with superb vocal writing. This production offers all an Italian-opera-lover could possibly desire. [Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung] It carried terrific punch... and if plans are not already afoot to bring it to the land of Shakespeare, they certainly should be. [Telegraph] It stands the test of time better than a lot of works that are regularly programmed. The Bregenz production and performance put it forward in the best possible light and the technical values of the recording are excellent. Definitely worth a look! [Opera Ramblings] Admission: $6.00 [free to Red Carpet members] ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds Sandy Beckley Our deepest condolences to Bruce and Beth on the tragic and untimely passing of Sandy. Such a super person who will be sorely missed. Mike, Elaine and the Diceys ++++ 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 Small 2 bedroomed furnished house in Hillside to rent. Animal lovers only as owner overseas and would require pets to be cared for. Suit single person of sober habits - non smoker. Rent inclusive of rates, full time domestic worker and part time gardener. E mail applications only - margsoost@gmail.com ++++ Office accommodation available Offices available in quaint house with wrap around veranda, fully furnished with office desks and chairs. Set in secure fully walled gardens. Automatic gate. A short distance out of town. Suitable for professional business. Please contact 0773064911/ 0774023411 ++++ Property for sale and rent A small family of 3 seeks affordable accomodation around the eastern surbub areas for October 2019. Accomodation must have at least 2 bedrooms. Contact 0772802607 ++++ PROPERTY FOR RENT Executive self contained cottage situated in Hillside. Consisting of two bedrooms, lounge, combined dinning room kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Fully furnished. rent inclusive of electricity and water. Available immediately Suit single person or couple of sober habits. Non smoker. No children, no pets Contact 0712 917 094 (No chancers) ++++ 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 I'm looking for my sister-in-law Paulette and her son, Brian Wood. We live in Oklahoma, USA and have lost contact with them. Brian's parents are Owen and Paulette Wood; his grandparents are Graham and Betty Sly. My family are Ben and Betty Wood, and one brother Owen. We lived in former Rhodesia 1946-1960, then in South Africa for many years. Owen married Paulette and they had one son Brian. Sadly both Paulette's parents, my parents and my brother are deceased. The last time I heard from Paulette, she and Brian were in Durban, South Africa. Meg Hebblethwaite meghebb@gmail.com ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED Freelance guiding opportunities. Pathfinders in Victoria Falls is looking for a free lance guide to run a FGASA nature enthusiast course in the first 2 weeks of September. Applicants must have a Zimbabwe guide license. Must have a FGASA level 2 qualification. Minimum clean class 4 drivers licence. Must have a defensive driving certificate and PSV licensed. Position is on site in Victoria Falls. Interested persons to please contact cv@pathfindersafrica.com ++++ Almond Africa is looking for suitably qualified personnel to fill vacancies within the company. Details are as follows:- -Operations Minimum Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, accounting or economics. Clean class 4 driver's license. Valid passport. Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role. Desired Attributes: Excellent multitasker Strong leadership skills High quality standards Highly organised Good communication skills Self motivated Technically sound Ability to work under pressure -Housekeeper Minimum Requirements: Minimum of a "C" grade for Maths and English Language at Ordinary Level Professional housekeeping/ culinary certification Clean class 4 driver's licence Food handlers medical certificate Desired Attributes: Hardworking Trustworthy Attentive Attention to detail Positive attitude & pleasant demeanour. (Live-in accommodation available for this post) -Executive Secretary Minimum Requirements: Postsecondary training/ associate degree Clean class 4 driver's licence Desired Attributes: Excellent written & oral communication abilities Strong typing & computer skills Highly organized & detail-oriented Excellent interpersonal skills Professionalism Interested candidate's to E-mail CV and relevant qualifications to blessing@almondafrica.com on or before the 30th of August 2019. ++++ Bulawayo based busy safari company looking for a senior book-keeper to take books to trial balance. Must be able to demonstrate good experience (at least 3 years at the same company), be neat and orderly, and be able to efficiently keep track of, and on top of, a multitude of tasks and events. The office is small, there will be one or two other people working in the same space. Salary quoted in USD and paid at bank rate. Please email CV to jubalodge@gmail.com closing date 31st August 2019 ++++ Private Secretary Job Wanted I am a middle-aged woman who has 22 years experience in office work with knowledge of Company Secretarial documents, stocktaking, basic bookkeeping and is computer literate. I have also had experience in overseeing the office in the absence of the manager. I am hard working, willing to learn and loyal. If you are interested, please call GAYNOR PRICE on 0772953564 or Whatsapp a message on 0778828573 to set up an interview. Available to start immediately. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide. Holding a Red Cross certificate, did her attachment at Ekhuphumuleni Home. Able to help around the house. Employment can be full time or part time. Please contact 0775 055 292 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young lady seeks employment as a nurse- aide. Holding a St Johns Ambulance certificate did her attachment at Hillside hospital. Able to do day or night duty. Can help around the house as well. Please contact 0773 672 383 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady holding a St Johns Ambulance certificate seeks employment as a nurse aide. She did her attachment at Ingutsheni Hospital. Can look after the elderly and children, Well spoken, friendly hard-working person. Please contact 0783 780 876 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Just finished her training at St Johns Ambulance and her attachment at Ekhuphumuleni Home. Willing to do night duty and help around the house if there is a need. Please contact 0778 606 305 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Nurse -aide seeks employment. Available immediately. Holding a valid St Johns Certificate and has worked at Bulawayo Nursing Agency, Mbuma Hospital and private homes. Able to do night duty. Willing to help around the house as well. Please contact 0773 111 487 or 0772 114 764 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. She has basic cooking and baking. She is good with all the household cleaning, dusting and laundry. Current reference available. Live in or out preferred. Please contact 0782 032 103 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Good with children, pets and the elderly. Friendly well spoken person. Current employer leaving the country. Has basic cooking and baking. Please contact 0772 372 736 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT A mature lady with a pleasant personality and many years experience working as a PA / Secretary / Receptionist seeks employment. Holding a clean class 4 drivers licence. Please contact 0783 295 334 / 0774 846 988 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper / childminder. Has basic cooking, well spoken, friendly and well presented person. She is a kind and hardworking lady wanting a part-time job 3 times a week. Live out preferred. Please contact 0773 073 917 ++++ 21) SERVICES BEAUTY TREATMENTS Tired, stressed and Tense Enjoy a relaxing massage and muscle toner which will leave you feeling energized and renewed, Please contact: 09 - 60498 ++++ 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. ++++