Morning Mirror Edition 897 - 24/09/2020 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 WAXING AND WANING. I am not a litigious person but what would you do if your husband refused to wax your chin When SheeHoo was here she was always obliging in this respect, she even left her Mandy's Hot wax for me to use....however have you ever tried to wax your own chin Trust me it takes and enormous amount of guts, grit and valour. Sadly I was shortchanged in this department and have a lot more of the cowardly, craven and cringing qualities than I would like. Yes I know women are stronger than men, after all we have childbirth to contend with, but have you ever seen a video of a mere male having his legs waxed Even those incredible athletes in the Tour De France, who ride 2000 miles uphill for twenty one days, are timorous when it comes to having their legs waxed!! I have never understood why cyclists have their legs waxed have you Is it because it makes them lighter and more aerodynamic Or is it because if they apply a band aid to their booboos, when they fall off, its not so painful when its removed All TIC I promise, I have the utmost respect for these astounding men!! Anyhow back to the wax...its bad enough when a beautician rips hot wax off your chin, but when you have to rip it off yourself it takes sheer spunk and mettle granted to only a few. Childbirth fades into insignificance!! The beauticians in my area will happily wax all parts of one's body, except the chin and top lip!! Understandably as one would need to remove ones all encompassing mask !! And so to the microwave I go, Mandy's Hot Wax container in one hand and my personal body jelly quivering in the other!! Gathering my vestiges of courage, after three minutes of hot wax combustion, I find the mirror in the dining room, dip the wooden spatula in the wax and immediately regret not putting my hair in a pony tail as wax drips from my blond fronds!! HeeHoo chortles with glee as he finds me garnering the remnants of my backbone to rip the hot wax off my face!! And all is history...back to the tweezers it is!! ++++ WATCHDOG Edith Duly Nursing Home is the only Frail Care home in Matabeleland. We are seeking a few donations for our 'Oldies' in the form of Magazines Gently used clothing both ladies / gents Christmas decorations New or used Birthday / Christmas wrapping paper The phone number is 09 - 2 208525 or send a whaps app Precious on 0775 849 156 THANK YOU!!!! ++++ 2) Notices and Events THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO Teaching resumed at the Academy on Monday 14 September and there will be the usual eleven-week term ending on Friday 27 November. The Academy will remain open thereafter for make-up lessons etc. Full details from the office which is open from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. - or Tel: 60684 / 67195. Vusi Ndebele had joined the Academy as Administrator, initially in a part-time capacity, working afternoons from 2.00 p.m. He will also be available to teach guitar and piano. DVDs will continue on Thursdays starting at 5.00 p.m. and also Fridays from 25 September, as below. Depending on support, afternoon showings may also begin in October. The Note, the Academy coffee shop, is open and is available for take-aways and deliveries as well as light meals before evening DVDs.. THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER AT N.B. 5.00 P.M. STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH Another series resumes! The Jedi Order is on the brink of collapse and Anakin Skywalker no longer believes in the wisdom of his master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. As The Force calls him to decide Padme's fate, Anakin will desperately explore every possibility to save his wife from imminent death in childbirth. All the "Star Wars" movies will continue to entertain us for many years to come. They were grand fun, and this last one's a corker. [Chicago Tribune] "Star Wars: Episode III" fixed everything Episode II did. The story is much better and especially darker. It's just great and I think it's the best "Star Wars" Episode ever. [Metacritic] Admission: US$1.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER AT N.B. 5.00 P.M. SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI Sir John Barbirolli died fifty years ago on 30 July 1970. He has, of course, close associations with Bulawayo having spent a month here for the Rhodes Centenary Festival - and in the course of his stay he laid the foundation stone of the Academy on 30 June 1953. Although a prolific recording artist, little of his work survives on film bur here is a complete concert with the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 3 February 3 1959. It finds the conductor in exemplary form, leading performances of Brahms' Symphony No. 2, Walton's Partita for Orchestra, Delius's 'The Walk to the Paradise Garden' (from 'A Village Romeo and Juliet'), and Barbirolli's own arrangement of selections from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, entitled 'An Elizabethan Suite'. Vintage Barbirolli. It's good to find a video of him at work with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It can't be pretended that this is in first class sound and the photography is black and white. Nevertheless the music making shines through. This DVD was a great "find" among other treasures from the recording archives of those television companies that regularly televised concerts. [Amazon] Admission: US$1.00 [free to Red Carpet members] THURSAY 1 OCTOBER AT N.B.5.15 P.M. THE FULL MONTY The setting is Sheffield England, once the "City of Steel", home of a massive steel industry and jobs aplenty. Today with the industry in decline and the steelworks closed down there is widespread unemployment and despair. Six unemployed steel workers, inspired by the Chippendale's dancers, form a male striptease act. The women cheer them on to go for "the full monty" - total nudity. Bright and sassy, 'The Full Monty' is a treat.' [Variety] A British comedy with a minimum of pretension and lots of wit, and bright humour, one of the best comedies ever! A classic! Truly delightful! [Metacitic] 'The Full Monty' is a gem of human comedy aimed not at the gut but at the sense of hope we all carry. I recommend it for anyone who needs a lift.' [IMDb] Admission: US$1.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER AT N.B. 5.15 P.M. VERDI: NABUCCO Recorded at the Royal Opera House, in this production Placido Domingo made his debut in the role of Nabucco. With 50 years of stage experience, flourishing in a second career as a baritone, Domingo takes the role of the Babylonian king with undiminished energy and charisma. The production was directed by Daniele Abbado, who took the opera's theme of the enslavement of the Jewish people as his cue to give the opera a 20th-century setting. The chorus and orchestra, expertly led by Nicola Luisotti, an experienced master of Verdi's music, also won high praise from the critics. From the moment Domingo appears this production feels pulsatingly alive. As the majestic Nebuchadnezzar, Domingo fills the space with ease, and his baritone timbre has much of the old tenor burnish. [The Independent] It is the towering figure of Placido Domingo whose arrival crowned the Royal Opera's new 'Nabucco' with a welcome aura of celebrity. Domingo exudes grandeur and authority, taking command of the role. [Financial Times]. Elsewhere, too, the musical side of this performance is very strong, and is crowned by a cracking Abigaille from Liudmyla Monastyrska, managing singing of hair-raising dexterity and power in her big Act 2 scene, but floating some gorgeous pianissimi in her death scene. She is a mighty talent, definitely someone to watch. [MusicWeb International] Admission: US$1.00 [free to Red Carpet members] PROVISIONAL THEREAFTER Thursday 8 October The Cassandra Crossing Friday 9 October Ballets by Sir Frederick Ashton Thursday 15 October A Good Year' Friday 16 October Lehar: The Merry Widow Thursday 22 October District 9 Friday 23 October Beethoven 250 Thursday 29 October Line of Duty - 1 Friday 30 October Victoria - Ballet ++++ 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 RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO HOUSES FOR SALE BARHAM GREEN - $45 000 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, lounge cum dining room, kitchen, domestic quarters, fenced, walled and gated. SUNNINGHILL - $60 000 3 bedrooms, 3 bic's, bathroom, separate toilet, lounge/dining room combined, fitted kitchen, veranda, domestic quarters, tool shed, storeroom, braai area, swimming pool, fenced, walled and gated. Stand size: 4062m MORNINGSIDE - $80 000 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, veranda, domestic quarters, swimming pool, walled and gated. MALINDELA - $120 000 4 bedrooms with ensuite, bathroom, separate toilet, lounge, dining room, neatly fitted kitchen, veranda, domestic quarters, swimming pool, walled and gated. ASCOT FLAT - $65 000 Well maintained 2 bedroomed flat comprising ensuite, lounge cum dining and fitted kitchen. Close to Ascot Mall, United Bulawayo Hospital and Nust. BURNSIDE - $150 000 4 bedroomed house comprising lounge, dining room, neatly fitted kitchen, dining room, main ensuite, family bathroom and toilet, laundry, carport, working swimming pool and borehole, braai area, in a secure neighborhood with working alarm. BURNSIDE - $140.00 Kopje site with a beautiful view 3 bedroomed home, lounge with fireplace, TV lounge. Dining room, 3 bedroom, 3 bic's, MES, family bathroom, sep. toilet, fitted kitchen, veranda, balcony, carport, domestic quarters, water tank, tool shed. Walled and gated. Stand size: 6074m CBD (FLAT) - $50 000 City Flat in a good area comprising 1 bedroom, lounge, bathroom, separate toilet, fitted kitchen, veranda. CBD (FLAT) - $30 000 City Flat comprising 1 bedroom, lounge, bathroom, separate toilet, fitted kitchen, veranda. CBD HOUSE - $88 000 Brick under Iron comprising 6 rooms, bathroom, two separate toilets, kitchen, scullery, 2 carports, double domestic quarters and toilet, 2 verandas, walled and gated. Stand size: 595m ++++ Office to Let Location: Hayman Road, Suburbs. Suitable for:- NGO, Restaurant, Training Centre Features: Manicured Garden Four Bedrooms Kitchen Lounge/Diner Borehole Staff Quarters Walled and gated Contact 0773 77 11 40 for more information ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa ++++ 12b) Accommodation and Travel In Botswana ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe VICTORIA FALLS ACCOMODATION Shoestrings Backpakers Why not treat yourself to a weekend at Victoria Falls THe Falls are now open for visitors. It is not as costly as you may think!!! Shoestrings BackpackersLodge 12 West Drive Victoria falls We are now open for accommodation at very competitive prices. Accommodation at the lodge is as follows: Camping US$ 5.00 Dorms US$ 10.00 Doubles and twins US$ 30.00 Payment maybe made in cash or by swipe or eco-cash If payment is made in local currency, bond or RTGS you will be charged at the Bond/RTGS rate of the day if payment is made in USD cash you will be offered a US$5.00 discount on accommodation Travelling by road Generally fairly good but badly pot holed in places particular the Vic Falls side of Hwange Largely unfenced, few polite police road blocks. (Advice is to avoid night travel) The lodge offers a reasonably priced cafe for take aways or self catering facilities, 24 hour security and secure parking. Rooms recently refurbished. Lovely extensive walled garden. It is situated a short walk from town centre and about a three or four minute drive from the falls. Book by email at:- shoestrings@backpackers.co.zw or call on:- 082 2844978 or 082 2480767 or 0771 982 077 ++++ 14) Catering and Food ++++ 15) VEHICLES FOR SALE OR HIRE I wish to advertise my car a Mercedes Benz. It is a E Class (E 380) only one user and mileage is 183358 km. It is black in colour and very good condition. Im looking at $8500 and open for negotiation. Mr K M Sibanda 0717242934 ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED A 33year old man with a clean class 2, 4 & 5 driver's license. I am looking for an opportunity as a chauffeur or any driving or transport employment. I am well spoken in English, Shona and Ndebele. Please feel free to contact me on +263777858923 ++++ Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant VACANCY ACCOUNTS POSITION We are looking for an Accounts / Bookkeeping Person to join our Bulawayo Team. The Applicant will need experience in using Pastel, reconciling cash books, creditors and petty cash accounts. In return the company agrees to offer fair remuneration and working conditions. Please send your letter of application and curriculum vitae to employbyo1982@gmail.com ++++ MAID/HOUSEKEEPER seeks employment My former maid, Agnes Ndlovu, is looking for work in the Bulawayo area as a maid/housekeeper. She is very good with older folk and can cook basic tasty meals. For references please contact Pippa on 0783407799 ++++ VACANCIES Scaffolding Company looking for a suitable candidate to work in the office. Must have previous experience in scaffolding / shuttering equipment or in the scaffolding construction industry. Must also know how to do a take off of shuttering etc from a drawing. Please send CV's to arrows@yoafrica.com ++++ FITTER AND TURNER Required A prominent mining company is looking for a Fitter and Tuner to work and live approx. 120km from Bulawayo. We are willing to pay the ideal candidate a better than average market salary with benefits. The Candidate must have at least 10 years' experience in a mining environment. Ability to read and interpret engineering working drawings. Ability to modify, design, and manufacture engineering components with or without drawings. Confident. Meticulous. Precise. Self-starter. Professional and logical. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. If you feel you would be suitable, please email a current CV and a covering letter as soon as possible to miningcompany1969@gmail.com ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a PA, Secretary, Admin Assistant, Receptionist. Has years of experience, holding a Diploma in Secretarial Studies, computer literate, has worked with Accounting packages. Please contact landline: 212174 cell: 0772 814 268 or 0786 470 495 (mum) ++++ VACANCIES VACANCY - OPERATIONS MANAGER We are growing! Almond Africa, Bulawayo Branch is looking for suitably qualified personnel to fill an opening within our company as an Operations Manager: Qualifications: 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 with proven track record At least 3 traceable written references Desired Attributes: Technically sound (This is a key requirement) Excellent multi-tasker Strong leadership skills High quality standards Highly organized Good communication skills Self motivated Ability to work under pressure Almond Africa is an equal opportunities employer. Please forward CV and application letter, copies of all academic and professional certificates and reference letters to info@almondafrica.com and also for more information on the Job Description. ++++ VACANCIES VACANCY - HSSEQ COORDINATOR We are growing! Almond Africa, Bulawayo Branch is looking for suitably qualified personnel to fill an opening within our company as an HSSEQ Coordinator. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety/Environmental Science ISO Certification and HACCP experience Qualifications in security and quality are an added advantage Clean class 4 driver ' s license Defensive Driving Certificate Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role At least 3 traceable written references Valid passport Desired Attributes: Good leadership skills Stringent quality standards Efficient at prioritizing Good verbal and communication skills Excellent report writing ability Conscientious regarding compliance Experience in the services industry is a plus Almond Africa is an equal opportunities employer. Please forward CV and application letter, copies of all academic and professional certificates and reference letters to info@almondafrica.com and also for more information on the Job Description. ++++ 37 year old female, just submitted dissertation for a Master s in Women' s Socio- legal studies and seeking a paid internship or employment in human rights, project management particularly in the area of disability and women. The same lady is also looking for a house- sitting opportunity in Bulawayo in the Famona, Hillcrest , hillside or Burnside area. No pets. Will pay ZESA and manicure garden. email: yeukaicc@gmail.com Phone number: 0782104888 (text and call) 0733523665 (app only) ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has experience with children. Cheerful and hard-working. Live out preferred. Please contact 0712 988 105 ++++ 21) SERVICES BEAVER TREE FELLER For all your tree cutting and trimming please contact Beaver Tree Feller. No job is too big for us plus we are insured. Contact 0733 896 375 or landline 09 - 476569 ++++ 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, borehole repairs and tank installations. Rob Sinclair is your man. Phone Rob on 0772230551 ++++ 22) Health And Beauty ++++ 23) Tuition Learn Chinese online! Gingko Education Language school is introducing a one month online course. Study one hour a day for a whole month for just $100 USD, and learn the foundations of Mandarin Chinese. Contact us on gingkoed@gmail.com or call Veronika on 0776125466 to register for the upcoming course. ++++ 24) Miscellaneous For Sale or hire Selling Wheelchairs Commodes Walking frames Crutches Bedpans Walking sticks and adult diapers my name is Mary call or app 0777029111 / call 0773793726. ++++ 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 5 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY. CONTACT JILL AT 2246688 OR 07784955 ++++ 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. ++++