Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 971 - 16/4/2022

The Privy Council

It would appear that Australians and Americans have different posteriors to we Zimbabweans.....

Now this is rather a delicate topic ....... but for years now, going way back to the sixties, we folk in Zimbabwe, upon visiting our "comfort stations" have been exposed to an unusual type of loo paper......

It all began in the days of sanctions before the dreaded UDI days.

Before that our rear ends were pampered and spoilt, just like every one else's the world over. But when sanctions came, we were a resilient bunch and our manufacturers very wisely began to "save paper" They began to use recycled paper ( ) waste paper ( ) heaven forbid !!!

Bright pink, blue and green toilet tissue of dubious quality replaced the soft silky loo paper of the past and we, in our patriotic fervour, naturally accepted this assault on our buttocks.

After all it has saved the country countless millions in forex thus allowing us to spend our booty on more important imported items.

And think of how many trees we have saved, I mean after all, what did one use for this most necessary application before the invention of toilet tissue

Trees are important, foreign currency is important, but hang on, how much longer are we going to have to subject our derrieres to this peculiar sort of torture.

Apart from the fact that this abrasive item clogs the loos, it also dyes our unmentionables a strange colour !! How I love to visit more affluent countries where the loo paper is downy soft, printed with delicate dolphins or roses and you don't need twenty yards of the stuff with which to do the necessary !!

It was the visiting offspring who brought it to my attention, I mean after all one gets used to wartime spartan living doesn't one

A deputation of little girls, visitors from far off climes, approached mother with fists full of US and Aussie dollars and suggested that they would be in charge of the loo tissue purchasing in the future, for at least the duration of their visit !!

They told me in no uncertain terms that their sweet little pink callipygian cheeks had become used to being pandered to, and that no more were they going to subject their Australian and American butts to this peculiar brand of Zimbabwe torture...

And so we sallied forth to the store with the imported goods, the store where one needs one's BIG cheque book, and there it was. The quilted quality loo paper that thrifty, miserly Mum had always refused to put in her shopping trolly.

Four times the cost of the local loo rolls, it screamed at me from the bottom (No pun intended) of the trolly, I had to rip the price tag off the minute we got home in the fear that anyone would see just how much we were spending on the stuff.

But the girls were happy thank goodness. They told me in no uncertain terms that their sweet little cheeks had become used to being pandered to, and that their suitcases would, in future, contain only soft luxurious loo rolls when they next come home for the holidays !!

Come on Zimbabwe tissue pundits, why not let us be privy to your secrets, let us into your closet, why be the butt of our jokes, get with it and give us a break !!

Watchdog

10UP MARKET, 7 MAY 2022

The 10UP MARKET brings together various groups of buyers and sellers in a spacious and relaxing environment. Many activities for the kids and family. The event will be at Busters Sports Club located at 47 Fairbridge Way, Hillside from 10 am to 6 pm.

Braai, Tacos, Street food, Clothing, Jumping castles, Kitchenware, Solar products, Kid's literature and toys, Groceries, Toiletries, Tupperware, Bedding, Jewellery and Crafts. And so much more.

Stalls are available from $10. Entry is $1 and kids under 12 enter free. Call 0773 451 484 for information. See you there!

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2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

CONDOLENCES

Hannes Botha

The world is a poorer place after the passing of this remarkable man after a brave fight. Zimbabwe will never forget you Hannes, you were a true inspiration in our deepest hour of need.
One of the most humble, most selfless, kindest and inspirational people I've had the pleasure of working with. His selfless service for the elderly has changed so many lives. Zimbabwean pensioners fund is Hannes Botha I know he is in great company now. You cannot fake what is inside. This man was an angel on earth.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROGER IAN DANDRIDGE
Roger passed away peacefully in Sonoma California on March 15, 2022. He is survived by Cheryl his wife of 50 years, brother Walter, sister Cheryl and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roger was born in South Africa to Gerard (born Bulawayo) and Mairin (born South Africa) Dandridge in 1947. He attended Baines School and Northlea high school in Bulawayo, where he was an early member of Mr. Stewart's Pipe Band.
Roger was a well respected and loved member of the community in Sonoma where he lived for 45 years. Easy-going and kind, he will be missed by many.
We'd love to hear from you, please contact Cheryl his sister at: civilitea@yahoo.com

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BARBARA VILJOEN

It is with much sadness we announce the passing my of mom Barbara Viljoen. She was 87, and was a force to be reckoned with, working hard her whole life. She had a daycare with my brothers were small, did catering, had cows, selling the milk and bred pigs, nagging the manager of Colcom into slaughtering and dressing them for her.
She bought a band saw and would cut them up herself on the back of the pick up truck per customers specifications. They had 4 trading stores in the rural areas until they lost everything in two stores during the war. She then went to work at Milton School as a Cook Matron with her sister Cucks.

She started her own successful business, Plant Decor Services in her early 50's and in later years was renowned for her jams and chutneys that she sold. Visitors always left the house with several bottles in their hands. Mom was involved in the Cake Icing Guild, Aloe and Succulent Society, and the Orchid Society, being a founding member of some of them. She made thousands of cakes over the years, for family and friends and clients . We often heard the mixer starting in the dark early morning hours because Mom couldn't sleep so would start baking. An avid gardener her favourite spot was sitting on her verandah overlooking the garden. She loved crosswords but couldn't spell very well, a Rosenfels family curse, and often would get to the end with a couple of words left, and when checking we would discover a spelling error that she had managed to work into the puzzle.

Under her abrasive exterior Mom had a big heart and took many friends under her wing, taking care of their kids, fostering another child, rescuing another friend when she discovered her husband beat her, taking her into our home for a while. In her 80's Mom was donating jams etc to the various homes around Bulawayo and knitted hundreds of squares for blankets for the old people. I used to tell her, Mom you are an old people', but she never saw it. She cheated death on many occasion. She never had a surgery that didn't go septic, even having her ears pierced by the doctor because she was scared and they went septic too. I flew home for heart failure when she wasn't expected to last the weekend. A brain aneurysm that she had for two years, flying down to Joburg for surgery and discovering in the preop scan that it had unraveled. Two years ago undergoing her hernia op and nearly dying. I used to tell her that whenever she was close, God would look down and say 'not yet, I still want my peace and quiet' and she would laugh and reply, too true my Moi.
Mom you touched a lot of lives, mostly unseen by others. This is a new journey for you, with Dad, Mark Charmaine and your siblings who have been in your thoughts so much these past weeks. I would say May you Rest In Peace, but I don't think you know how.
Love and miss you.

Moira, Beverly, Grace and David.

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3) Notices and Events

ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO

Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: mailto:zam@gatorzw.co.uk

The Academy office is closed for Easter and Trade Fair weeks and re-opens on Tuesday 3 May.

THURSDAYS 5, 12 & 19 MAY AT 6.30 P.M. LINE OF DUTY: SERIES 5
An organised crime group (OCG) hijacks a police convoy transporting seized drugs and kills three armed officers. The ambush draws the attention of AC-12, who investigate whether or not someone leaked information of the police convoy to the OCG which in turn leads them to Operation Pear Tree, a highly classified undercover operation which is itself set up to expose links between organised criminality and the police service.
- With epic interrogation scenes, surprise betrayals, grisly murders, untold secrets, massive twists... well, it's just good to be back. [Radio Times]
- It's absolutely a must watch. It really builds up incrementally. Blinding, I loved it. [BBC.com]
- Season five has been a joyous ride and held the audience captive for the past six weeks. [Daily Express]
Admission: US$2.00 ($5.00 the series) [free to Film Members]

FRIDAY 6 MAY AT 6.30 P.M. LA BAYADERE - BALLET
An iconic 19th-century Russian ballet, La Bayadere was originally performed in St Petersburg in 1877, and has remained in the Russian repertoire ever since. It remained unknown in the West until the Kirov Ballet toured with the Kingdom of the Shades scene in 1961. Natalia Makarova saw La Bayadere as a child in Leningrad, creating this version of Petipa's ballet in 1980, and it was first performed by The Royal Ballet in 1989. As well as the famous Kingdom of the Shades, it contains roles of very different styles for two ballerinas in Nikiya and Gamzatti, a spectacular virtuoso solo for the Bronze Idol, a stunning pas de deux for Solor with both Nikiya and Gamzatti and much more. In this Royal Ballet production, Nikiya is danced by Altynai Asylmuratova, Gamzatti by Darcey Bussell, Solor by Irek Mukhamedov and the Bronze Idol by Tetsuya Kumakawa.
- The dancing of the principal soloists is quite simply superb. [Musicweb International]
- This is a ballet that truly has something for everyone: a sumptuously melodic score by Minkus, a plot as thumpingly dramatic as any old-time children's Saturday movie matinee or silent-screen film, with class and a redeeming whiff of ballet history. It also has exciting lead roles for four dancers. And the performers here are international stars. [New York Times]
Admission: US$2.00 [free to Red Carpet Members]

Links to Bulawayo Advertisers:- Natural History Museum Events National Railway Museum Bulawayo 1872 National Gallery of Zim -Bulawayo Bulawayo City Bulawayo Golf Club Bulawayo News 24 Bulawayo Motoring Club Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe Bulawayo Publicity Bulawayo Railway Museum Bulawayo Societies - 2010 Bulawayo Theatre Club Chipangali Friends of Hwange Falcon College Hillside Dams Island Hospice Matobo Conservation Society The Bulawayo Club S.P.C.A. Bulawayo Shelter Tree Society of Zimbabwe Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe Zimbabwe info

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4) Congratulations

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5) Roses And Raspberries

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6) Pets Column

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8) Bulawayo News

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9) Harare And Gweru News

Zim Websites:- facebook.com/EnvironmentAfrica

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10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses

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11) Property For Sale or to Rent

RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO

HOUSES FOR SALE - The following houses/flats are all recent listings, and well worth viewing.
Contact us for further information, if you are interested in any.

HILLSIDE - $150,000
Spectacular view of the Bulawayo. In the process of being renovated, 2 Cottages.
MALINDELA - $85,000 - Brick under tile, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
HILLSIDE - $80,000 Brick under asbestos, 3 Bedrooms
BARHAM GREEN - $95,000 Brick under tile, 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
KILLARNEY - $82,000 Brick under tile, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ground size 4747m
FLATS FOR SALE
CBD -$41,000
One bedroom, lounge, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, enclosed veranda.
TOWN HOUSE - $80,000
Two bedrooms, lounge/ dining room, fitted kitchen, pantry, complex borehole.
RESIDENTAL STANDS: FOR SALE
BURNSIDE - $45,000 : 4200m
MONTGOMERY - 6 acres, with a seasonal borehole $100,000.
BUENA VISTA - $27,000 : 4345m
KINGSDALE - $30,000 : 4465m
UMGUZA - $130,000 : 5 acres
SONDELANI (HOPEVILLE) - $18,000: 583m

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE
CBD - $185,000 (Robert Mugabe Way)
Valuable property for sale, 5 Offices, 3 storerooms, ladies and gents toilets.

OUT OF BULAWAYO - PROPERTIES FOR SALE
BINGA - $250,000 Stone under thatch, 4 bedrooms, sparkling swimming pool, gated and fenced
BINGA - $100,000 BUT, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool, fenced and gated. Gazebo.
BEIT BRIDGE - $110,000 (NEGOTIABLE) Brick under tile, 3 Bedrooms, lounge, carport for 4 vehicles,
enclosed veranda. COTTAGE: Brick under tile, 3 Bedrooms, lounge, carport for 4 vehicles, enclosed veranda COTTAGE: 2 bedrooms.
Property is walled and gated.
HWANGE - $85,000 Built on Baobab Hill, close to the Baobab Hotel, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
fitted kitchen, fenced 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
(rodorproperties.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) 2274581/3 (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:
MATSHEUMHLOPE: 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cottage, walled & gated: US$600 1 June
UPPER RANGEMORE 15km from Bulawayo City Centre. Plot 12.5 acres to let. 2 working
boreholes, solar geyser, fitted kitchen: US$700 immediate.

COMMERCIAL
Donnington - double storey - factory/offices/good parking area situated on 6000m of land.
Must be seen to be appreciated - Full details on enquiry
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

Hours of Business: Monday to Fridays: 8am - 4.30pm
Saturdays: 8am - 11am

WE NEED PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO RENT,
FOR REGISTERED BUYERS AND TENANTS

Bulawayo Estate Agents:- Anita's Real Estate Rodor properties Pvt Ltd Ian & Co. Real Estate R.E.D. Property

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12) Accommodation in South Africa

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12b) Accommodation in Botswana

Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe:- Four Seasons, J'bg Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge Fourways, J'bg Avoca Vale Country Hotel Louis Trichardt

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13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe

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Some places to stay in Zim:- Matopos:- Maleme Rest Camp www.zimparks.org Big Cave Camp Granite Park Lodges The Musketeers Lodge 9km on Matopos Rd Matobo Hills Lodge Byo:- Burnside Cottage Churchill Hotel Rainbow Hotel Southern Comfort Lodge Travellers Guest House Eastern Highlands:- Frog And Fern In Chimanimani Kariba:- Kulizwe Lodge Binga - shores of Lake Kariba Kariba Accomodation Hwange:- Miombo Lodge Dete Situated Hwange National Park/Dete Rd Hwange Safari Lodge NEHIMBA living with the Elephants Lake Mutirikwi (Kyle):- Norma Jeans Lakeview Ghonarezhou game reserve:- www.facebook.com/ChiloGorge Vic Falls:- Victoria Falls Hotel

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14) Catering and Food

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A few places to eat in Bulawayo:- Arizona Grill House in the Holiday Inn Banff Lodge Coffee cafe Book and Bean caf at Bradfield Shopping Centre Bulawayo Club Bulawayo Golf Club www.golfzone.co.zw Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Camp Amalinda Cattleman - 12th Avenue Deja-vu Country Club www.golfzone.co.zw Frangos- 12th Avenue Friar Tucks Gallery Coffee Shop - Fort Street https://nationalgallery.co.zw Garden Restaurant - 54 Park Rd Granite Ridge - Matobo Hills Hillside Dams Tea Room Hillside Bowling Club Holiday Inn - Arizona Grill House Horizon Restaurant & Bar - Pioneer House, Fife Street Hotel Rio, Old Esigodini Rd Hunt's Boma 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent Maxies Massimo's - Ascot Shopping Centre Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue New Orleans - Banff Road Pergola Restaurant 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope River Cafe -12th Ave Deja-vu and more !!

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15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire

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16) Travel and Tours

Bulawayo Travel Agents & Tour Company's:- African Wanderer Antelope Park Big Cave Camp Black Rhino Safaris Eco Logical Safaris & Travel Greyhound Coach Service - Byo to Joburg

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17) Computers And Electronics

Bulawayo Computers:- Internet at Netconnect.co.zw

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18) Lifts Wanted And Offered

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19) Seeking Friends

Searching for members of the Vonk family.
Johannes Vonk and Hilda( not certain of her name ) arrived in Bulawayo from the Netherlands in the 1950's. They had four children.
If anyone has any information about them ,their children or grandchildren, please contact email cirvine@quista.net

Many thanks,
Dave Simpson.

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20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature trustworthy lady able to work under pressure with minimum
supervision, experienced in administration. O levels and a Pitman
Diploma
Please contact 0719476038

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SITUATION VACANT

SOUGHT FOR A BULAWAYO NURSING HOME - A RECENTLY RETIRED, WELL EXPERIENCED SRN TO CARRY OUT DAY SHIFT DUTIES

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH THE
ELDERLY AND HAVE HAD EXPOSURE TO PERSONS SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA
AND ALZHEIMER'S AS WELL AS ALL AGE RELATED CONDITIONS.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION ATTACHING COPIES OF YOUR CURRENT PRACTISING
CERTIFICATE, TRAINING CERTIFICATES ETC AND AN UP TO DATE CV TO

edithduly@netconnect.co.zw

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature, friendly, well spoken lady seeks employment as a house-keeper
or child-minder. Able to look after the elderly and children. Can
start immediately. Preferably live out but can stay in if there is
space. Please contact 0776 310 482 or 0712 988 105

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VACANCY - ACCOUNTANTExpiry Date: 31 March 2022

Almond Africa, Bulawayo Branch is looking for suitably qualified
personnel to fill an opening within our company as an Accountant.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
- Honours degree or equivalent in Accounts, Finance or similar (ACCA, CIS)
- At least 2 years proven work experience in a similar role
- Proficient computer skills, particularly spreadsheet software
- Criminal Free Record
- Clean Class 4 Driver's License

Desired attributes :
- Business acumen and interest
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures,
including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Hands-on experience with accounting software like Pastel, QuickBooks
and FreshBooks
- Experience with general ledger functions
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus

Role:
- Ensure timely bank payments to internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare budget forecasts
- Process monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns and payments
- Manage all accounting transactions, including petty cash
- Prepare and present monthly management accountsand report on the
company's financial health and liquidity
- Handle annual closings
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
- Audit financial transactions and documents
- Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database
backups when necessary
- Comply with financial policies and regulations
- Coordinate monthly and annual stocktake
- Prepare foreign currency bid documentation
- Circulate monthly quotes to clients
- Debt collection

Successful candidates will be required to provide police clearance

Almond Africa is an equal opportunities employer. Please forward CV
and application letter, copies of all academic and professional
certificates and at least two reference letters to hr@almondafrica.com

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I am a lady aged 35 years and has vast experience in accounts and administration. I hold qualifications with CIS part c and also am enrolled with lupane university studying bachelor's in accounting and finance as a block student. looking for a fulltime job.

I am really hardworking and willing to learn.

Yours faithfully
Sharon Mapfumo
0772366743

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Lady aged 23yrs seeks position as a receptionist/office lady. Is hardworking and has potential. Has experience & to start immediately. Contact/App : 0786 891 406

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Seeking employment

A mature lady who is well organised, trustworthy and experienced in all round office work (secretary/PA), projects administration and general events management is looking for any suitable position. Have traceable references.

Contact 0772 896688 or 0292 481039 by call or Whats app.

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Seeking employment

Mature lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Able to do day or night duty. Very friendly, well spoken person. Live out preferred. Please contact 0771541192

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A lady looking for employment as a beauty therapy (assistant). Knows the basics of manicure, pedicure, facials and make-up. Is cheerful and gentle. Willing to perfect skills & wants to start soonest. Contact/App : 0786 891 406

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Lady seeking a post as a receptionist.Has had experience working at a Finance and Business Consultancy Company for a couple of months.Capable of receiving phone calls, delivering messages and booking appointments for clients
Contact No/WhatsApp 0786891406

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21) Services

THE SECURITY PEOPLE (PVT) LTD

- ELECTRIC & MANUAL GATE INSTALLATIONS
- ELECTRIC GATE REPAIRS
- SUPPLY FIT & REPAIR INSTALLATION & REMOTES
- ALARM INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS
- GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION & REPAIRS
- SUPPLY & INSTALL SCREEN DOORS & BURGLAR BARS
- BATTERIES AND REMOTES
- ANTI-THEFT GATE MOTOR CAGES
BURGLAR BARS

810 8th FLOOR
CHRYSOTILE HOUSE
PARKADE CENTRE
CNR FIRE STREET & 8th AVE
BULAWAYO
CELL: CALVIN 077 280 3091 or 0772803067

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Clayton Tree Felling Service.

Excellent service and not too pricey!!

+263 77 370 4385.

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BOREHOLE AND WATER SERVICES
For all domestic, industrial and farming water installations, please contact
Bancroft and Neil Water for an efficient and professional service. Our products
include, Borehole drilling, Pump installation, Pump repairs, Capacity testing,
Spares, and Bulk water delivery.
Contact: Vusumuzi Sinyoka on 0772775136, or Wonder Chikware on 0773490818.
Phone: 2880844/2880846/2881074

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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

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SWIMMING POOL SERVICES & MAINTENANCE
Sanctifyd Recreation offers weekly and fortnight pool maintenance and service contracts. We also specialize in swimming pool refurbishments, construction and remodeling.
For all your swimming pool solutions Contact Mr Ncube https://wa.me/263774767707 or https://wa.me/263787632085

Bulawayo Services:- Acol Chemical Bulawayo Bulawayo's Online Business Directory

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22) Health And Beauty

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23) Tuition

For one-on-one tuition in IGCSE & A Level Geography please WhatsApp Mr. Abu at 0026775047685 or email da@maruapula.org. I will be in Bulawayo from 11 April and will bring tuition to your home.

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24) Miscellaneous For Sale

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25) Wanted To Buy or Hire

FOR SALE

Good secondhand sewing machine, 30 stitches. Brand new in a box popcorn making machine, Dart-board brand new in a box. For prices and pictures please contact 0772 489 847

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26) Clothing And Fashion

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27) Boats and Fishing

Bulawayo Water Activities:- www.ChaseMarine.com

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28) Garden, Decor And Home

Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag.
Free delivery over ten bags.
Phone Ollie on 0771289677

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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 99

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