Morning Mirror Edition 955 - 01/12/2021 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 - the Edith Duly Nursing home ++++ EDITORIAL BLACK FRIDAY Black Friday popularly signifies the conclusion of Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas season in the U.S., with discount sales at retailers nationwide. Many believe it came to be called "Black Friday" after business jargon referring to the point when a business is financially profiting or 'in the black.' Other reports attribute the name to a positive-businesses profiting. 'Some merchants label the day after Thanksgiving Black Friday because business today can mean the difference between red ink and black on the ledgers,' In traditional record-keeping ledger books, negative numbers would be written in red ink, while black ink was used to show profit. The sales frenzy started on Black Friday could make a company's whole year, and keep a business 'in the black.' The day remains exceptionally important for retailers. Even in the face of COVID-19 last year, Black Friday brought in more than $9 billion of profit for stores online across the USA. However, the first recorded use of the name came in the 19th century and referred to a much different financial turn of events. Here are a couple possible ways "Black Friday" came into our vocabulary. The earliest trace of the name is from the late 19th century and has no association with Thanksgiving or Christmas. Rather, it was the name given to a devastating economic market crash. In 1869, when gold was the currency used in international trade, a single investor wanted to gain as much gold as possible so he could control the market price. To prevent this, the US Treasury issued more than $4 million worth of gold, causing a significant drop in gold's value. This ultimately shook the stock market and pushed many Wall Street firms into bankruptcy. The market's crash, which occurred on a Friday in September, was dubbed 'Black Friday' to signify the damaging events of the day. Being referred to as black, in this sense, was to represent the darkness of the circumstances. Similarly, when the stock market crashed again in 1929, leading to the Great Depression, the day that started it all was Oct. 29, 1929, a Tuesday that came to be known as "Black Tuesday." It was also possibly named after a traffic nightmare The origin of the name as we now know it was first used to reference anguish that was not financially related. The term attributed to the day after Thanksgiving was first used just over half a century ago. A 1966 article from 'The American Philatelist' magazine said 'Black Friday' was coined by Philadelphia police officers. 'It is not a term of endearment to (Philadelphia police),' the article reads. ''Black Friday' officially opens the Christmas shopping season in Center City, and it usually brings massive traffic jams and over-crowded sidewalks as the downtown stores are mobbed from opening to closing.' By this account, the day after Thanksgiving was referred to as Black Friday due to the traffic jams and overcrowding in the city. ++++ Watchdog Zimbabwe Alzheimers and Related Disorders Association ZARDA BYO WISHLIST 'A Home of our Own' First Aid Box Folding Gazebo Box of Bond Paper Box DL Brown Envelopes 4 Manilla Folders Pens, pencils, Crayons Signage x2 Business Cards 100 Patient ID Cards 100 Screen printing of logo on to masks & Tshirts Cash for Data/Airtime/Transport Volunteers Cash or Coupons for fuel for Home Visits Our Day Care Centre will be open every Thursday afternoon 2 to 4pm from today till the 16 Dec, 42 Park Road Suburbs Cherylyn Young 0712 633 701 Sifiso Agbetorwoka 0775 369 910 email - toecaps@gatorzw.co.uk ++++ GOOD HOPE ORPHAN CARE GOOD HOPE ORPHAN CARE IS IT TOO EARLY TO START TALKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS - NEVER!! IT HAS BEEN A VERY TOUGH FINANCIAL YEAR FOR THE FOOD AND SCHOOL STATIONERY PROGRAMMES FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOOD HOPE, BUT WE ARE DETERMINED TO GIVE THE CHILDREN A PARTY THIS YEAR, AS COVID RESTRICTIONS ALLOW We are appealing to the kind and generous public of Bulawayo for your help! Contributions of goodies such as juice, snax, sweets and biscuits are most welcome. In addition, any second hand clothing, shoes and outgrown toys would be a blessing for these dear children who have very little of their own Please contact Betty Chiwambo on 0773 743 671 or Leila Hunt on 0773 028 812 for drop off details or collection GOOD HOPE ORPHAN CARE GOOD HOPE ORPHAN CARE ++++ 2) Notices and Events IMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO Tel: 60684 / 67195 E-mail: mailto:zamfriends@gatorzw.co.uk The Academy office is open 8.30 - 4.30 Monday to Friday and full details of lessons, fees, etc. can be obtained from there: Tel: 60684 / 67197 - E-mail: zam@gatorzw.co.uk A reminder that DVDs will usually begin at 6.30 with supper available beforehand. Please note that advance orders will still be of great assistance to The Note and orders for any cooked meal must be placed by 6.00 p.m. Further details from adelaide.muchetu@gmail.com - or phone 0774 004 449 or 0771 048 995. WEDNESDAY 1 DECEMBER AT 5.15 P.M. End-of-year concert including Chromatics, the Academy band, the Academy Brass Group and the Rainbow Blaze marimbas as well as Academy students. Admission free - but donations most welcome! THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING Based on a story by Rudyard Kipling, this adventure film follows the exploits of Peachy Carnahan (Michael Caine) and Danny Dravet (Sean Connery), English military officers stationed in India. Tired of life as soldiers, the two travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravet is a god, but he and Carnahan can't keep up their deception forever... Both Connery and Caine considered the movie, directed by the legendary John Huston, their favourite of all they had worked on and it scores 97% on Rotten Tomatoes! - It's been a long time since there's been an escapist entertainment quite this unabashed and thrilling and fun. [Chicago Sun-Times] - John Huston has been wanting to make this movie for more than 20 years. It was worth the wait. [TIME Magazine] - It's a tall tale, a legend, of steadfastness, courage, camaraderie, gallantry and greed, though not necessarily in that order. [New York Times] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Film Members] FRIDAY 3 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. LES PATINEURS / THE SNOW QUEEN N.B. ROOM 25 Scottish Ballet's 50th anniversary year in 2019 came to a spectacular close with the world premiere of The Snow Queen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved tale (which was also the basis for Frozen), this glittering new production was choreographed by Christopher Hampson and set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov. It will be preceded by Sir Frederick Ashton's Les Painters, a nostalgic evocation of the simple pleasure of skating on a frozen lake with groups of skaters by turns graceful experts, comically clumsy beginners, romantic couples and confident show-offs - take to the ice on a frozen lake one winter's day. - Scottish Ballet's Christmas present to us all is the world premiere of The Snow Queen, a truly memorable high. [The Herald] - This magic staging by the Scottish Ballet does not disappoint.. The dancing is of the usual high standard expected of the Scottish Ballet and the quality of the costumes for the circus entertainers, snowflakes and wolves is superb. [MusicWeb International] - It is a ballet you certainly should see and hear, the stage often packed with dancers, while the filming team are excellent in both in capturing the dancing and sound. A much recommended release. [David's Review Corner] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Red Carpet members] N.B.WEDNESDAY 8 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. VERDI: AIDA Aida was first performed on 24 December 1871and one of the most enduring myths in classical music is that he wrote it for the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. It's a good story but unfortunately it's not true - though, to be fair, Verdi was invited to compose an inaugural hymn for that occasion, but he declined. And he was commissioned to write an opera in celebration of the opening of the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo in 1871 which is how Aida came to be written, the quintessential opera in so many ways featuring a larger-than-life story in an exotic world alongside some of Verdi's greatest music. - This would have to be one of the best productions of this great opera - the stage work and of course the singers: what more could one want [Amazon] - Aida doesn't necessarily demand spectacular staging, but a good performance thrives on it. Spectacular this certainly is, with vast authentically modelled sets rising and falling on the Met's awesome stage machinery - plus real horses. The performance approaches the same epic scale [Gramophone] - Levine's powerful and starrily cast DVD of Aida brings a grandly traditional staging...Zajac is a vibrant, powerful Ameri's, and Sherrill Milnes is a magnificent Amonasro...Levine is in his element, drawing warm and dramatic playing and singing from his formidable team at the Met. [Penguin Guide] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Red Carpet members] THURSDAY9 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. EMMA Emma is an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel by Andrew Davies. Emma Woodhouse has a rigid sense of propriety as regards matrimonial alliances . Unfortunately she insists on matchmaking for her less forceful friend, Harriet, and so causes her to come to grief. Through the sharp words of Mr. Knightley, and the example of the opinionated Mrs. Elton, someone not unlike herself, Emma's attitudes begin to soften.. - This version of Emma is the best! Kate Beckinsale is so charming and funny. [Amazon] - Emma is a feast for the eyes and a balm for the heart. [San Francisco Chronicle] - It is understated and sly, loaded with a sense that even a society as well-ordered as Emma's leaves plenty of room for comic misjudgements and happy endings. [New York Times] Admission: US$2.00 [free to Film Members] ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds DEATH NOTICES Lindsay Anne Bullivant Lindsay Anne Bullivant, much loved wife of Michael and mother of Robin, died peacefully on 26 November, now at peace after too many years of a cruel illness. She will be remembered as an inspiring teacher, an outstanding seamstress, a superb cook and a rock of support to Michael over forty years of musical endeavour. As one of their musical friends wrote, 'I have such fond memories of Lindsay - quietly making everyone so welcome, cooking all those delicious meals, listening to our endless stories, always attentive, always so kind, always ready to help.' ++++ Michael Stephen van Rooyen Michael Stephen van Rooyen (37) son of Hilda van Rooyen, passed away on Monday night 29.11.21 after 6 years with Multiple Sclerosis. His pain and suffering is now over, he rests in peace. His memorial service will be held at Sharon Tabernacle on Friday 3/12/2021- 10am in North End, with the burial at Athlone Cemetery, followed by teas at Sharon Tabernacle. He leaves behind a 12 year old daughter, Jessica, whom he loved dearly. Michael, you were brave and dignified, uncomplaining, and an example to all sufferers. I am so proud to have been your Mother, you taught me so much. I love you - you live in my heart. Take your rest my precious son, in God's beautiful garden, you deserve it. I love you. Mommy. ++++ 5) Roses And Raspberries ++++ 6) Pets Column ++++ 8) Bulawayo News GOOD HOPE ORPHAN CARE GOOD HOPE ORPHAN CARE IS IT TOO EARLY TO START TALKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS - NEVER!! IT HAS BEEN A VERY TOUGH FINANCIAL YEAR FOR THE FOOD AND SCHOOL STATIONERY PROGRAMMES FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOOD HOPE, BUT WE ARE DETERMINED TO GIVE THE CHILDREN A PARTY THIS YEAR, AS COVID RESTRICTIONS ALLOW We are appealing to the kind and generous public of Bulawayo for your help! Contributions of goodies such as juice, snax, sweets and biscuits are most welcome. In addition, any second hand clothing, shoes and outgrown toys would be a blessing for these dear children who have very little of their own Please contact Betty Chiwambo on 0773 743 671 or Leila Hunt on 0773 028 812 for drop off details or collection GOOD HOPE ORPHAN CARE GOOD HOPE ORPHAN CARE ++++ Appeal from BULAWAYO SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Knowing that the lockdown has given folk time to sort out cupboards, garages etc - please have a look at our Charity Shop List and our Kennel Wish List - you may be surprised how many unwanted items to you - are just what we are needing here at the kennels! Shop All the volunteers who work at the charity shop deserve a big pat on the back, but they DO need items to sell! - apparently the shelves are rather bare, so they would appreciate any unwanted saleable household goods, such as ornaments, glassware, crockery, pictures, clothing, garden tools, small items of furniture, jam jars for the jam makers! - in fact anything they can sell to make money to help the kennels. They have Ecocash for convenience - items can be dropped off at the Charity shop - 127e,Robert Mugabe Way. Kennel and Clinic Wish List If folk could donate any one of these items, that would be fantastic! Old blankets and towels, Newspapers,Tinned + Dried Pet Food for Dogs and Cats, Fly Smear, Old Crepe Bandages, Latex Gloves, Face Masks, Paper Towels, Disinfectant Wipes, Antiseptic Wound Spray, Dressings, Toys for Cats, Cat Carriers, Dog Boxes or Cages, Fly Spray, Bolt Cutters, Brooms both Soft and Stiff, Disposable Aprons, off cuts of Foam Rubber to cover donkey harnesses. all can be dropped off at the Kennels, cnr of Magazine and Khami Road - if you can donate just one of these items. it will improve the welfare of at least one animal - Thank You! ++++ 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 PLUMTREE-$400,000 This magnificent upmarket property is on the national road just a few kilometers from the town centre. Overnight stay in a two bedroomed cottage with a main ensuite and kitchen. The homestead has four beautifully fitted bedrooms, two lounges, dining room, bar, laundry, fitted kitchen with oven hob, 3 lock-up garages, 5 single rooms for workers, working borehole and sparkling swimming pool, fowl runs for 4000 chickens, slaughter equipment, 2 x 5000 litre water tanks. LODGE FOR SALE HILLSIDE WEST - LODGE $380,000 The perfect escape from the city noise, only four kilometers from Bulawayo City Centre. Six double guest rooms each with shower and toilet, DSTV, individual covered parking bays. Relax by the swimming pool and soak up the beautiful gardens. The administration block/management residence is a large four bedroomed house which could augment the guest rooms if need be. There is an equipped functional borehole, gazebo with bar and braai, separate laundry, 3 staff quarters and two storerooms. HUME PARK TOWNHOUSE - $100,000 BUT, 2 bedrooms, main - ensuite, separate bathroom. Lounge/Dining room combined, fitted kitchen, pantry, veranda, complex borehole, walled & gated. HILLSIDE - $160,000 This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 lounges, dining room, fitted kitchen with oven, hob and extractor fan, laundry, double domestic quarters, 4 storerooms, paved driveway. SUBURBS - 120,000 The perfect property for the professional, close to the city centre, comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, (borehole needs attention), double garage. Stand Size +/-1479m MALINDELA - $90,000 Ideally situated, close to Mater Dei hospital, and Shopping Centres. This property comprises: Brick under tile, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, combined lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, lock - up garage, walled with sliding gate. Stand size: 1309m LAND FOR SALE KENSINGTON- Undeveloped 2 acre stands $30 000 KENSINGTON- Undeveloped 5 acre stands $50 000 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE SIZINDA - $180,000 Business opportunity in the heart of Sizinda. Double storey. Downstairs: Shop, 2 storerooms, kitchen and cold room 120m Upstairs: Bar and storeroom 120m OUT OF BULAWAYO BEIT BRIDGE - $110,000 (NEGOTIABLE) BUT, 3 Bedrooms, lounge, diningroom, carport for 4 vehicles, enclosed veranda COTTAGE: 2 bedrooms. Property is walled and gated For these and other properties for sale phone (029) 2274581/3 (landline), Kelvin 0773 366 207, Bryan 0772238431, Probity 0782119972, email kelvin@rodor.co.zw or visit us on Property Book (Rodor Properties.co.zw) VALUATIONS We are registered with the VALUERS COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE, and offer a complete and efficient service of Property Valuation for any purpose. For Valuations, phone (029) 224581/3 (landline), 0772238431, or email bryan@rodor.co.zw or sales@rodor.co.zw PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Our Property Management staff will be happy to assist you in securing suitable tenants for your property, and managing it thereafter. At present we have: HOUSE HILLSIDE: 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, lock- up garage, walled and gated -US$500 - 1st December FLAT CBD: 2 Bedrooms, fitted kitchen, bathroom and shower, separate toilet - US$500 - 1stJanuary For information on properties available for renting, or if you wish to place your property on our letting list, you are invited to contact us on (029) 2274581/3 (landline), resrents@rodor.co.zw or rentals@rodor.co.zw ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa ++++ 12b) Accommodation and Travel In Botswana ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe ++++ 14) Catering and Food Maybe it's time we take a 'chill on the pill' and start drinking herbal teas. I would like to introduce you to Herbal healing teas by XAC. They work wonders and they are 100% organic. Lavender tea (relaxant): induces calmness, relaxes the muscles. Soothes anxiety and insomnia. Ginger tea (pain relief): muscle pains, sore throats, colds, cramps (menstrual pains),and nausea. Contact Xandre: 0788468956 ++++ 15) VEHICLES FOR SALE OR HIRE SECOND HAND CAR WANTED BY SPCA The SPCA Mutare needs a second hand single cab pick-up. Canopy would be great, but not a deal breaker. Prefer known history. All suggestions considered. Contact this email address. Jane Clegg +263 20 65610/0784213618 ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED I am a mature young lady seeking employment as a Girl Friday. I have 2 years experience in general admin work as well as various receptionist duties. I am also computer literate with the knowledge of Pastel and Microsoft Office. Available to start immediately. Contact info: Catherine 077 241 3912 or sparrowprocurement@outlook.com ++++ CATERER ADVERTISEMENT An Independent Primary School in Bulawayo, invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for position of Caterer. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 5 O Levels. Experience in similar position. Computer literacy. Proficient English. Experience running a large kitchen, specialised functions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee running of kitchen, dining hall, kitchen staff. Ordering supplies, ensure hygienic storage. Planning menus according to budget and dietary requirements. Comply with food and safety legislation. Maintain high standards. Work independently. Resident on Campus all term. applicationsj635@gmail.com by 12 November 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ++++ VACANCY - STORES CLERK We are growing! Almond Africa, Bulawayo Branch is looking for suitably qualified personnel to fill an opening within our company as a Stores Clerk. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: - Diploma in mathematics, statistics, or procurement and supply - Proficient computer skills, particularly spreadsheet software - At least 2 years proven work experience in a similar role Clean class 4 drivers licence is an added advantage CIPS certificates (level 2 or 3) are an added advantage Desired Attributes: - Knowledge of manual and electronic inventory management systems - Fastidious - Comfortable working in an industrial/warehouse environment - Physically fit, as some climbing and minimal lifting may be necessary The Role: - Maintain accurate record of inventory and stock management systems according to set standards - Verify receipts and confirm purchase contents and orders are complete and of set quality - Ensure regulation of in-stock level complies with inventory parameters - Ensure appropriate presentation and merchandising of stock in the warehouse - Anticipate and prepare daily inventory requirements for despatch, based on the monthly service schedules - Periodically lease with Divisional Managers on forecasted works, outside of the normal service schedules, to ensure required inventory is sourced in time - Establish and maintain good working relationships with suppliers to enable easier procurement of local products - Carry out analysis of pricing structures to gain insight regarding competitive prices and make necessary adjustments in order to benefit from current pricing - Ensure purchase inventory is within specified budget and readily notify the respective Divisional Manager when budget is exceeded - Oversee inventory audits and report to the finance department on any variances - Generate job cards and similar documents and reconcile these with stock issued - Maintain a record of company assets at clients' premises Almond Africa is an equal opportunities employer. Please forward CV, application letter, copies of all academic and professional certificates and at least 2 reference letters to hr@almondafrica.com ++++ Salaries Administrator SEEKING EMPLOYMENT A highly experienced Salaries Administrator looking for a position. Experience on the following: HR issues Entire salaries processing using Belina Payroll SI and Non SI returns NSSA etc Worked with different NECs Commercial, Clothing, Mining and Engineering. Looking for full time or part time Self motivated, self starter, team player, work to deadlines. Experienced in high volume work load and big payrolls of more than 600 employees. I am.looking for a favorable environment in terms of package and employ relations. Whatsup 0777999562 ++++ 21) SERVICES Great service from Nyasha Plumbing Services. Telephone 0773485801 ++++ SERVICES 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 ++++ 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 5 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY. CONTACT JILL AT 2246688 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. ++++