Morning Mirror Edition 878 - 12/05/2020 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 Where were your babies born My three babies were all born at the Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo. I will always remember those delicious cups of milky coffee served with the Lobels ginger biscuits that you could dunk in the coffee if no-one was looking !! The maternity floor was quite high up in those days and one could look across the city at the magnificent display of purple jacaranda trees. One of my fondest memories were those tranquil and beautiful Sisters who wafted in and out of the wards in their starched crisp white habits. And then there were those tiny little grey trollies on wheels with the pink or the blue wraps, in which the Nuns would bring the babies to their mothers every morning ...... Our own personal amazing blessed miracles arrived safely thanks to the dedicated staff of the Mater dei Hospital. I left my tonsils and my appendix at the Mater dei Hospital, Mum had her thyroid operation there, and my Mum-in-Law recovered from her stroke there... The Head of Our Household was even carted there forcibly in an ambulance during a particularly severe bout of malaria one year. I must have gone in those vast elevators many times, visiting various friends and acquaintances. When the doors were opened at the start of visiting hours you would have a quick look first at the quaint notice board on the ground floor - a veritable Who's Who of what was happening medically and surgically in the city !! Those notice boards were a fount of information. You could see exactly who was in the Men's Surgical Ward, Women's Surgical ward, Men's Medical, Women's Medical and Maternity or Paediatric Wards. You could also establish who their doctors were and what religion they were, and so it was a very congenial place to visit.!! You could hop from friend to friend and spend a couple of interesting hours in an ER environment every day if you were that way inclined. The I.C.U. wing of course was taboo and you never knew who was tucked away there unless you were unlucky enough to be invited in personally !! The Mater dei has always been there. Tall forbidding, austere, but at the same time comforting and solid, a kind of bastion within the city walls where peace has always reigned and stability is paramount. The fire on the fifth floor in 2005 was a shock to us all, but although the devastation was horrifying, the way in which the city folk gathered round like a great protective blanket and sorted it all out in no time at all, shook us all to the very warm cockles of our hearts. The Mater Dei now stands as a symbol of hope with the Covid-19 pandemic in the city. Measures are being taken to ensure our citizens are protected but once again we need your help. Where were your babies born The Mater Dei needs you now ...... One day YOU might need the Mater Dei ..... Please help us to protect the Mater Dei hospital. - https://www.materdeihospital.org ++++ WATCHDOG ++++ 2) Notices and Events THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO The lockdown has been extended and the Academy has - slightly reluctantly - decided it must comply so will remain closed until at least Monday 18 May. We hope that DVDs can resume that week and provisionally the programme for May/June will be:: Thursday 21 May Rob Roy Friday 22 May The Merry Widow [Franz Lehar was born on 30 April 1870] Thursday 28 May Star Wars 2: Attack of the Clones Friday 29 May Delibes: Coppelia [[first performed on 25 May 1870] Thursday 4 June Family Plot [Alfred Hitchcock's last film] Friday 5 June Rossini: L'Italiana in Algeri [at the fourth time of trying!...] Thursday 11 June Chernobyl - Part 1 Friday 12 June Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Thursday 18 June Chernobyl - Part 2 Friday 19 June Miss Saigon Thursday 25 June The Orchestral Ring / Die Walkure - Act I Friday 26 June Die Walkure - Acts II& III [first performed on 26 June 1870] ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds ++++ 5) Roses And Raspberries ++++ 6) Pets Column 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 ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa ++++ 12b) Accommodation and Travel In Botswana ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe Good day everyone! Lin Goodwin my lodge manageress and myself are hoping that you are all staying at home and staying safe during this Covid 19 lockdown. We are also thinking that on the other side of the lockdown and once it is safe to travel, that you might well be inspired to travel 46km to the lodge, to try out a change of scenery and relax for a few days! We are therefore proposing a special for all Zimbabweans and friends to stay at the lodge in May and June for US 95.00 on a dinner bed and breakfast basis. We will also offer discounted activities on the Big Cave property and into the National Park. So book now with Lin Goodwin on Whatsapp 077 757 4418, or email reservations@bigcavematopos.com for further information. Come try out of famous pink gins on the rocks at our sundowner spot at 'lightning rock'. Best Regards Dave Waddy ++++ 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 am looking for an old friend of mine, Michelle Nash, who was in Bulawayo and I saw her name on one of your posts but the Cell No and Email posted there do not appear to be in use any more. If you are still publishing I would request if you could advertise therein that I am trying to establish contact with her or contact information. Thank you. Monty Thackray - Ex Kariba Email: montyinae@gmail.com ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED SALES & MARKETING VACANCY - We are looking for a proactive, dependable and self-driven Sales and Marketing Manager with a minimum of 3 years working experience in the logistics / freight industry to join our Bulawayo team, on a full time basis. Key Objectives of the Position - To formulate and implement a marketing plan. To carry out direct sales and pursue sales leads. To bridge the gap between operations requirements and the customers' needs. To maintain and retain clients through customer liaison. To assist in complimentary duties that allows a smooth service delivery. Please forward CV and application letter, copies of all academic and professional certificates and reference letters to - freight8191@gmail.com ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT A hard working, mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Good with children with basic cooking. Please contact 0788 074 127 ++++ A mature lady seeks work as a Personal assistant/Secretary/Receptionist. Available to start immediately. Call or WhatsApp 0715 290 274. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young hard working lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Able to look after children and your pets. No cooking, but willing to learn. Live out preferred, please contact 0783 562 241 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Good with children, house cleaning, washing, ironing and cooking. Please contact 0776 237 263 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and able to do all the house cleaning and laundry. Good with pets and the elderly. Please contact 0786 951 402 ++++ A young Professional Family is looking for a smart, hardworking, able to cook, wash and clean Live in Maid. An age guide of between 28 and 40 years and a strong bias towards Western Meals is preferred. A good package awaits the right candidate with traceable refs. Phone 077 225 4967 or 071 664 1586. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Holding a St Johns Ambulance Certificate. Has experience working in a mission hospital doing clinical duties and looking after the elderly. Please contact 0788 074 127 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Holding a Silethemba Home based care. Did her attachment at Masase Mission Hospital. Please contact 0713 706 470 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Holding a Silethemba Home based care certificate. Has experience in looking after the elderly. Able to do day or night duty. Please contact 0771 017 404 ++++ A mature lady seeks work as a Personal assistant/Secretary/Receptionist. Available to start immediately. Call or WhatsApp 0715 290 274. ++++ Reputable distribution company in Bulawayo is looking for Sales and Marketing representatives. Background of selling will be an added advantage. Email CVs to memomatanhire@gmail.com ++++ We are looking for a self motivated accounts person with experience working with online accounts packages... (ie, Pastel, Quickbooks ) and must have a working knowledge of accounts to Trial Balance. This position is 176km out of Bulawayo. Please send your CV's to drogerszim@gmail.com or phone 0776252555 or 0776252553 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Able to do all the cleaning, washing and ironing. Live in or out. Please contact 0774 856 439 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Well spoken, mature lady seeks employment as a house -keeper with basic cooking. Good around the house. Please contact 0779 913 798 / 0718 952 116 / 0782 867 154 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young, full of life, well spoken, hardworking lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Holding a valid St Johns Certificate. Has a lot of experience with the elderly. Willing to relocate. Can do day and night duty. Please contact 0774 573 994 ++++ 21) SERVICES SERVICES Solar systems supply and installations and fence fences and gate motors. supply and fit 3/5 Kva solar systems, invertors, batteries and solar panels top quality. Canadian Solar, Warada batteries, invertors Centurion gate motors, Wizard fence energizers, JVA fence energizers Domestic electric fence upgrades at reasonable costs. Energizer repairs change of wires etc. Please contact us by the telephone or whats app for a quotation on the following: Mobile +263 772 870 201 ++++ SERVICES Repairs and Renovations For all your domestic and Industrial repairs and renovations : - carpentry, partitioning, ceilings, fascia boards, trusses, structural timber, roofing, floor sanding, guttering, floor-tiling, building, painting, welding, plumbing, electrical work plus much more!!!!! We also treat and replace all termite damaged floor timber underneath all hollow tongue and grooved floors. Please contact us by telephone or send a whats app Landline: + 263 292 226473 Mobile: + 263 772 312 320 Mobile: + 263 772 322 181 Reasonable costs. Genuine enquiries only. ++++ 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 ++++ SERVICES 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 or hire ++++ 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. ++++