Margaret Kriel - Letters from Zimbabwe

Morning Mirror Smalls 173 - 30/1/2006

NOTICES

NOTICES
BULAWAYO ALZHEIMER'S GROUP SUPPORT
Would like to remind everyone that we meet at 11a Clark Road, Suburbs, on the second Thursday of each month. There is someone in attendance from 9.30 am until 4.30 pm. We offer advice and have an abundance of literature that we can lend out, if you have a family member or know of someone with this type of illness please don't hesitate to contact us. If you suspect you may have dementia or are diagnosed then please come along.
You can phone: Frances on 242696 Pat on 287626 Cynthia on 250469
Our group is affiliated to Z.A.R.D.A. and is a member of Alzheimer's Disease International.

THE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR CHIPANGALI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE
WILL BE HELD ON THE Of 25th FEBRUARY AT 14H00
IN THE LADY DIANA CONFERENCE CENTRE, AT CHIPANGALI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE, OFF THE GWANDA / BULAWAYO ROAD. ALL WELCOME.

FLYING EAGLES CYCLE CLUB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY
!!!!! TO PRACTICE AND LEARN THE COURSE !!!!! THERE WILL BE AN ORIENTATION RIDE THURS 2ND FEBRUARY
DEPART FROM BUSTERS 5:00PM SECURE PARKING THIS IS VERY SOCIAL RIDE ALL WELCOME A MUST FOR NEW RIDERS TO EXPERIENCE OFF- ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKING
GRILLO'S RESTAURANT AND COFFEE SHOP ZONKE ISIZWE COMPLEX BRADFIELD BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE TEL: 263 9 880494 EMAIL: monkeygr@mweb.co.zw

FALCON COLLEGE VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE
POPULAR LIVE BAND RUDIE GOUMA & TOOKIE ANDROLAKIS OF "COUNTRY ROCK CONNECTION"
DATE: SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY, 2006
TIME: 7PM
VENUE : WHITESTONE SCHOOL HALL WHITESTONE WAY BURNSIDE BULAWAYO
DRESS : SMART
Delicious menu by Frank & Elsie Bar kindly organised by Bulawayo Golf Club If you were at last year's dance then you won't want to miss this year's! Phone now to book so that there won't be any disappointment. Lots of prizes for lucky ticket numbers.... Telephone Yvonne 09-245768

PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The SPCA Shop would like all your unwanted household goods such as records. tapes, C D's, books, magazines, cutlery. crockery, pictures, jigsaw puzzles,ornaments, toys, costume jewellery, newspapers, jam jars, 500 ml screw top plastic bottles, purity jars, used tablet and vitamin containers, clothes, in fact anything you do not want we can use. Our shop is between 14th and 15th Avenues Robert Mugabe way. Telephone 69814. We do not open on a Monday morning. Come in and browse. .Thank you to all the Bulawayo residents for the wonderful support.

Urgent appeal for a loving home for Sarah, a spayed 4 year old medium size cross breed. Please contact Berry at the kennels telephone 66578 o

Crime Awareness Bulawayo Update.
This edition deals with how Neighbourhood Watches are set up, general meetings for the public the do's and don'ts. How to set up security in your own street.
Please contact Tracey Burns to be placed on her address list on email: crime@mweb.co.zw for your full update. Call Tracey Burns for your personal speeches, groups, schools etc. on 243938 mornings or 011 - 701 323

Rotary Club's of Bulawayo - District 9210 The four Bulawayo Rotary Clubs meet as follows:
Rotary Club of Bulawayo South - Monday's 12:30 for 12:45 Venue: The Bulawayo Club - 8th Ave, Fort Street, City Centre
Rotary Club of Belmont - Tuesday's 12:45 Venue: Bulawayo Golf Club, Suburbs
Rotary Club of Matopos - Tuesday's 17:30 Venue: BAC Sports Club, off 12th Ave.
Rotary Club of Bulawayo - Friday's 12:30 for 12:45 Venue: Bulawayo Golf Club, Suburbs
If you would like further information on the work, aims & achievements of Rotary please contact Maureen Bond (District Administrator) Tel (09) 244710 (pm) or email bonds@gatorzw.co.uk
Rotary International - "Service Above Self"

Please can you let everyone know that Bridge lessons are about to start again. Details as follows:
Venue: Bulawayo Bridge Club 77 Cecil Ave
Dates: Starting 4th Feb and running every Saturday for 12 lessons
Times: 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Cost: $600,000 includes 6 months free membership of the Bridge Club
Interested persons should contact me at aghope@mweb.co.zw or pitch up on the 4th

TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY
Performing Arts Bulawayo presents a recital by Michael Brownlee Walker for Valentine's Day, LOVE SONG, with romantic music by Gershwin, Grieg, Mendelssohn, Moszkowski, Liszt, Schumann, Sibelius and Suk.
Tuesday 14 February at 6.00 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall
Tickets: $100 000 - Booking at Meikles from 30 January.

THE FIFTH BULAWAYO MUSIC FESTIVAL (14-18 JUNE)
The Fifth Bulawayo Music Festival will take place from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 June 2006 with an opening concert on the evening of Wednesday 14 June.
The performers will include Benjamin Nabarro (violin), Ania Safonova (violin/viola), Matthew Sharp (cello), Jeanette Micklem (piano), Leslie Howard (piano), Fiona MacDonald (mezzo-soprano), Lorna Kelly (soprano), Catherine Stirling (violin) & Michael Brownlee Walker (piano). The concerts will include full solo recitals by Benjamin Nabarro, Leslie Howard and Matthew Sharp, concerts to commemorate the main musical anniversaries of 2006 (the 250th of Mozart's birth, the 150th of Schumann's death, the 100th of Shostakovich's birth), piano quartets and trios, a concert including all of Rachmaninov's music for two pianos and a gala involving all the performers. There will be a concertos concert with the orchestra, choral concerts including African and school choirs, vocal recitals (and Matthew Sharp is a baritone as well as a cellist), and the usual "Meet the Performers", talks and so on as well as a "fringe" of other musical, dramatic and literary events. Full details will be circulated by early March but mark the dates in your diary NOW.

You may have missed the Nat Parks notice in the paper regarding new fees, effective 1st January 2006. This will be included in the next newsletter. Please note the confusing new category of person, a resident, non-Zimbabwean. I am not sure what documentation is required to prove you are a resident Zimbabwean!

Entry
Zimbabwean Resident $280,000; Resident, non-Zimbabwean $460,000; Non resident US$15
Car $100,000
Accommodation
Eagle $2,800,000 ; Regional US$64 Tourist US$128 per lodge per night
Lodge $2,625,000 ; Regional US$55 Tourist US$110 per lodge per night
Chalet $1750,000 ; Regional US$37 Tourist US$73 per lodge per night
Camping$525,000 Regional US$10 Tourist US$5 per person per night
All figures quoted above are exclusive of VAT

I'm writing on behalf of the Suburbs Neighbourhood Watch Committee to announce that on Monday the 30th January there will be a meeting for all residents of Suburbs at 6:00pm BAC. Please could all residents attend as it is to plot a way forward for suburbs and to tell the community what has been going on, e.g. the new board and the sub-divisions in suburbs. It is a must that all attend.

LOCAL NEWS

THE GOVERNMENT IS PLANNING TO INTRODUCE INTER CITY TOLL PLAZAS TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR ROAD REPAIRS. IN MATABELELAND ONE PLAZA WILL BE SITUATED GWERU BULAWAYO ROAD ON THE 147 KM PEG WHILE THE OTHER WILL BE BETWEEN BULAWAYO AND VICTORIA FALLS JUST AFTER LUPANE.

RECENT RAINS HAVE SEEN AN INFLOW OF SIX AND A HALF MONTHS WORTH OF WATER SUPPLY IN THE CITY DAMS

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER !

INCREASES IN CELL PHONE TARIFFS WILL SEE CHARGES OF $200,000 A MINUTE FOR SOME INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE'S DRINKING ?

You don't have to drink to suffer from alcoholism.

Are you confused, depressed and nervous ? Are you losing sleep ? Are fears overwhelming you ? Do you feel sorry for yourself ? Do you refuse invitations to family and social functions ? Do you take your frustrations out on others ? Are you resentful ? Do you lie and try to cover up the drinking problem ? Are you ashamed of your situation ?

There is help available for you in AlAnon Phone 011 218 314
Tuesday evenings 7.30 pm Christ The King Church, corner of Matopos Rd and Cecil Avenue (entrance off Oxford Road), Hillside, Bulawayo. Thursday lunchtime 1 pm (or as near as) Mini Street Methodist Church , corner of 11th Avenue (entrance in small gate to the house), Bulawayo.

Keep an eye out for a Black Corolla 813-179P. It is being driven by armed men.

Please pass this message on to Bulawayo folk.

MOTORING MATTERS (ADDENDUM)

1. INCREASE IN CURRENCY ALLOWANCE:-

The amount of local currency that may be taken out of the country by travellers has been increased from Z$300 000 to Z$5 million per person with immediate effect.

2. DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE/REBATE:-
The duty free rebate of US$300 (or equivalent in other currencies) that is available to travellers on return to Zimbabwe may only be claimed once in a calendar month - on first return during the month only. In other words, the rebate may not be claimed subsequently in the month even if it is not claimed on the first return trip to Zimbabwe.
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE (MATABELELAND BRANCH)
Automobile Association of Zimbabwe
aazbyo@mweb.co.zw

MOTORING MATTERS

1. BORDER FEES FOR MOTORISTS VISITING ZIMBABWE:-

Substantial amounts have to be paid in forex by visiting motorists in 2006, especially with regard to Carbon Tax. It appeared originally that the Carbon Tax fees announced for visitors were annual fees, but these have since been confirmed as payable for a 30 day period only.

Carbon Tax:
Up to 1500 cc US$72 for 30 days
1501 cc - 2000 cc US$132 for 30 days
2001 cc - 3000 cc US$180 for 30 days
3001 cc and above US$360 for 30 days
Road Access Toll: Rand 60 or Pula 50 (US$10)
In addition, SA visitors also have to pay:
Beitbridge Toll: Rand 50
2. NEW BEITBRIDGE TOLL FEES:-
Motorcycles Z$325 000,00
Light Vehicle Z$650 000,00
Heavy Vehicle Z$1 840 000,00
3. ROAD ACCESS FEE AT BORDERS:-
Paid on entry only into Zimbabwe
Light Vehicle Z$300 000,00
Heavy Vehicle Z$600 000,00
4. INTER-CITY TOLLS:-
The implementation of these tolls has been delayed until 1st April 2006. Construction of toll gates at designated points on the National road network is reportedly already under way. Some known toll-gate locations are:-
147km peg on the Gweru-Byo Rd
47km, 176km, and 343km pegs on Byo-Vic Falls Rd
Fees to be charged are unknown but foreign motorists will no doubt be expected to pay in forex.
5. CARBON TAX LEVY ON FUEL IMPORTS:-
Private individuals importing fuel are being required to pay Z$1000/ litre Carbon Tax levy, plus any other duties liable.
6. CURRENCY ALLOWANCE:-
Representations have been made to the Ministry of Finance by the AAZ regarding the ludicrous situation whereby local residents are only permitted to export Z$300 000 in cash but are required to pay toll fees on their return amounting to as much as Z$2,5m (in the case of a heavy vehicle).
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE
Automobile Association of Zimbabwe aazbyo@mweb.co.zw

T.V GAME CARTRIDGES.
(1) 64 in 1, (2) Macross, (3) 32 in 1, (4) 1200 in 1, (5) Super 98, (6) 118 in 1, (7) 95 in 1, (8) 9999999 in 1, (9) 84 in 1, (10) super 98 volleyball. Price $350 000.00 each or $3 000 000.00 for all 10.
Contact : 011 207117

Dear Everyone who supported Queen Mary House in 2005.

Thank you to everyone who so kindly and generously supported our Home in so many various ways last year.tThe amazingly kind ladies who supplied us with linen, curtains, kitchen utensils, clothes, food stuff, Christmas presents for the elderly residents, including one lady who arrived on Christmas Eve, gave the Matrons and all all the residents a wrapped present of money but left no name to thank, your gesture was so much appreciated by all. To everyone who dropped off groceries, vegetables, and who generally helped in any way, your kindness and support is very much appreciated.

The wonderful gentlemen who helped with our refurbishment of our very old and dilapidated kitchen, the donation of tiles, stoves etc was so amazing and so much appreciated - thank you those wonderful men!

The companies who continue to support us in so many way, making the lives of our elderly folk just that little better and enabling us on the committee to keep the Home running and occasionally being able to treat our residents to a nice meal, puddings, fruit, etc.... a very big thank you to you all.
We wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year. Kind regards
The Chairperson, Committee and residents of Queen Mary
Now another appeal....

We are desperately looking for a second hand electric carpet cleaner to enable the staff to properly dust the rooms and a lawn mover - preferably electric - for our gardens. Ours have both packed up and needless to say the cost of replacing such items is prohibitive. We would be most appreciative if anyone leaving the country or having excess to ones use.. could donate these items - thank you once again.
Maureen Harrison can be contacted on 234225 or cell 091251292

Hello Everyone!!
First of all thank you all for participating in the race and making the day so successful and enjoyable. There was a total of 55 riders who took part, 31 Social and 24 Elite riders as well as all the youngsters who showed their skill at the busters track.. We raised a great sum of money which i am sure will be greatly appreciated by Chipangali Orphanage. Flying Eagles Cycle Club also had a good day with most of the cyclists signing up as members.
THE NEXT RACE WILL BE ON SATURDAY THE 4TH FEBRUARY
SOCIAL AND ELITE MAPS AND DETAILS WILL BE SENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TIME: 4:00 FOR 4:30 PM VENUE: BUSTERS
If you would like to view a complete results sheet for both sections so everyone can see exactly what position and time you did. e mail

monkeygr@mweb.co.zw PLEASE REMEMBER.. THE RACING SNAKE CYCLES SHOP FOR ALL YOUR ROAD AND OFF ROAD BICYCLES, ACCESSORIES AND GEAR CONTACT LEE McNAB 011 405 756 GRILLO'S RESTAURANT AND COFFEE SHOP ZONKE ISIZWE COMPLEX BRADFIELD BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE TEL: 263 9 880494 EMAIL: monkeygr@mweb.co.zw

HOLD ONTO YOUR NUTS!!

Just to let everyone know about an incident that happened to me at a road block last Saturday.
Place....Tsholotjo road junction, Vic Falls road
Crime....One wheel nut missing from left front wheel
Fine.......Twenty thousand dollars.
Statutory instrument....C/s 54 of RTA. Foot brake/ insecure fittings/ split pins/lock nuts. Please be aware that there is a wheel nut offence now in place. I had just changed a flat tyre, and replaced five of the six wheel nuts, the sixth being the anti-theft nut, which I didn't bother putting on. No matter how much I tried to convince constable Tapewa that 'wheel nut' does not appear in the statutory instrument 54, he, and his deputy, adamantly maintained that I was in criminal breach of the law because of the said 'missing wheel nut'. He said, 'sir, it is for your own safety'. Right, here comes the next part of the saga, which I shall be taking up with Byo Traffic. While I am being issued with a spot fine, a DDF five ton truck approaches the road block, and happily despatched on its way. As it passes, I notice that it only has one front light, no reflectors, and on passing has only shells where I suppose tail lights should be, again no rear reflectors. I enquired as a citizen, why this vehicle had not been stopped, as it was obvious that it was not in road worthy condition. The reply was, 'I'ts a government vehicle' So I said to Con Tapewa, 'you mean to say that it is exempt from being road worthy on a public road, and is it safe for me to drive on the roads with this unroadworthy gov vehicle, and you tell me it's for 'my own safety' that I have all wheel nuts present on my vehicle'. No reply was got, and I was told to proceed.

Frank Reynolds......

PS.....be warned about another Zimra requirement. If you are taking personal goods out of the country, laptops, hairdryers, cell phones, that you declare as personal and under Z$2 mill, you are now required to produce an invoice or receipt of purchase of the said item, otherwise it shall be impounded...

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Centurion Gate Motors

Installation, repairs and servicing of Centurion D-3 / D-5 Gate Motors. Supply and fitting of Kocom and Commax intercoms, I also supply new remotes and batteries etc.

Please contact Charles Groves on 245520 or 011 405808 or e-mail gromark@mweb.co.zw

DESRAY'S ACROBATIC DANCING ACADEMY

IS MOVING TO : THE ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, HILLSIDE ROAD, JUST BEFORE ESKIMO HUT
ON THE 11TH FEBRUARY 2006. TIMETABLE REMAINS UNCHANGED. CONTACT NO'S: 091 321 230 OR 287673 EVENINGS.

REPAIRS TO BINOCULARS, TELESCOPES AND PRESSURE GUAGES
Contact John Stephen of 1 Kingsley Cres, Malindela Tel: 244203 Highly recommended !

BUCKLEY CONSTRUCTION (MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT)
All your ROOF LEAKS and other repair works
telephone 240081 68216/7 cell 011 215 457 /019 235 730

HOLLAND AND REDFERN have been auctioneers in Manicaland since 1911, and have been operating in Matabeleland for a while.
We now have a NEW, RELIABLE AND HONEST management team led by Colleen Redfern and ably assisted by Nathan Phiri and Peter Nyamande. We truly value your custom and Colleen will happily answer your queries, give estimates of value of you goods, and arrange collection or delivery. Phone her on 011 609 768 or 886013 / 4.
P.S. We also aim to ensure the highest possible prices for your goods; the more you make, the more we do!!!!

VALENTINE SPECIAL
Spoil the woman of your life! Pamper her with one of our beauty treatment packages.
Call Clinique Caress on 60160

INTERIOR DECORATING WORKSHOP

Learn the simple basics to:-

# colour and how it affects you # creating clean space in your home # re-decoration on a small budget # turn your junk into $money # what is 'Feng Shui' and how does it work

The workshop will run
Saturday 4th March - 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. and
Sunday 5th March - 9 a.m. till 3 p.m
For bookings and further information please contact
Dinah Beaton Telephone: 237286 Cellphone: 091-354 453 Email: dinah@zol.co.zw

PEACE HAVEN. BEAUTY SALON.
Opening soon. Set in the tranquil surroundings of a suburban garden, you can expect to be pampered in style. Offering you:
mani's, pedi's, facials, massage, gel nails, waxing, tinting etc. For bookings contact
Rebecca Thomas on 240 157 or 011 871 432.

King's Auction Centre
will be holding an antique and collectibles sale during February. We are still able to accept a limited number of lots. The sale will concentrate on collectible china, silver and silver plate, books and Rhodesiana, as well as furniture and other quality and unusual items. Please call us to arrange collection of any goods that you may wish to place on this exciting sale. Telephone 70316 or 880126/058/918. We are situated at 141a Fife Street (between 14th and 15th).

Kings Auction Centre will sell your unwanted goods. Please bring us your furniture, household appliances, antiques and collectibles, smalls (china, books, kitchen appliances, tools, toys etc), cars, boats, caravans, office equipment - in fact we are able to sell almost anything. Collection and delivery can be arranged. We are located at 141A Fife Street (between 14th and 15th Avenues). Telephone 70316 or 880126/058/918.

Wanted : King size base and mattress in excellent condition. Telephone 252323 or 091890663.

Wanted : Air conditioner in good working order. Would prefer 18 BTU recent model with remote control. Telephone 252323 or 091890663. Wanted : Collectible china (Dolton, Moorcroft, Beswick, Ludrow etc) sought by collector. Also antique and unusual furniture and smalls wanted. Good prices paid. Telephone 252323 or 091890663. Wanted : Collector is looking for Local and South African rock music from the 60's and 70's (Hawk, Otis Waygood, Freedoms Children etc). I am looking for LP's, singles, tapes (even home recordings). Also concert posters, photographs, autographs etc. Telephone 252323 or 091890663.

For Installations of Satellite Dishes
Repairs of TV's, Videos & Decoders & Hi Fi's Having problems with your satellite dish? We also do room splitting At Affordable Prices
Call:- MICHAEL SATELLITE SERVICES
51 MAIN STREET 4TH AVENUE CELL:- 091 710 104
Try Us & Feel The Difference In Low Prices

THE ROASTED BERRY COFFEE SHOP IN PARK ROAD AND SIXTH STREET SUBURBS IS ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL. VERY SPECIAL PERSONAL SERVICE, EXCELLENT COFFEE AND A REALLY DELIGHTFUL TASTY MENUE.

VISIT OUR ART GALLERY AND BROWSE AROUND THIS EXQUISITE OLD HOME.

THE ROASTED BERRY COFFEE SHOP

The Hide Safari Camp has been consistently voted "BEST SAFARI CAMP IN ZIMBABWE". Superbly situated on a private concession within the famous Hwange National Park, it's home to 110 mammals, 50 reptiles and over 400 bird species. With close proximity to Victoria Falls, 'The Hide' is the perfect destination and is malaria free. All 10 luxury tents under thatch overlook one of the busiest waterholes in Africa with outstanding game viewing from your own veranda. Meals are enjoyed either alfresco overlooking the waterhole, or around the grand 22-seater teak dining table amidst a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Hwange is home to 30,000 elephant offering exceptional photographic opportunities, especially from the "hides" in front of camp. Fascinating guided walks and day and night game drives with Africa's best guides ensure the perfect safari experience. Special Zimbo rates apply! Email beck@thehide.co.zw or Tel Harare 04 498835-6. Also see www.thehide.com

Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles

FOR SALE
Flags: Land Rover, Range Rover and others.
Stamps: Various
Books and other household equipment Plants in pots Clothing Prices reduced on all remaining items for quick sale.
Phone: 246043.

CAR FOR SALE

Classic Volvo - 1966 B122S - 4 door, in excellent running condition R10,000 negotiable email patriciaa@zol.co.zw

WANTED TO BUY
A VANETTE IN REASONABLY GOOD CONDITION. A WARDROBE. A COPY OF "GREAT EXPECTATIONS", BY CHARLES DICKENS. Please phone Alan or Brenda Daly 281166

We are looking for a canopy for a Mazda Rustler. We can be contacted on 011 203 303 or pence@mweb.co.zw

Renault Megane 2001
Maroon , 1,6l Classic. 4 door, Automatic. Sports mode, (quite quick) Air con, full leather interior. Electric windows, Reverse Sensors, ABS brakes, Air bags, CD player. Nice roomy boot for all. A spacious vehicle perfect for a family Or anyone who wants a well maintained lady driven car. That goes like the wind.
Please call Gareth on 011 202 166 Or contact me on gareth@dp.co.zw

FOR SALE :
DATSUN 120Y GEARBOX DATSUN 120Y PISTON & RINGS 030 NEW DATSUN 120Y PISTON & RINGS STD NEW DATSUN 140Y COMP. CYLINDER HEAD WITH VALVES
MITSUBISHI LANCER CAME SHAFT MERCEDES BENZ 4 CYLINDER PETROL ENGINE DONE UP, COMP. CAR NEEDS ATT. FORD CORTINA 1500 COMP. OVERALL ENGINE NISSAN SUNNY H.B.11 CAME SHAFT & TIMING GEAR CONTACT : 09-69404 Between 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:30pm to 4:00pm only

FOR SALE
MAZDA 323 SEDAN (1992) 300 MILLION

1 X 2 PLATE STOVE WITH OVEN 25 MILLION 1 X FRIDGE 35 MILLION 1 X DOUBLE BED-HEADBOARD / DRESSING TABLE 25 MILLION * SORRY THESE ITEMS ABOVE ARE NOT YET IN TOWN FOR VIEWING* 1 X 7 SEATER LOUNGE SUITE 30 MILLION 1 X ROOM DIVIDER 16 MILLION 1 X MICROWAVE 16 MILLION 1 X SINGER SEWING MACHINE IN CABNET 25 MILLION 1 X FINESSE SEWING MACHINE 30 MILLION 1 X BERNETTE 134D OVERLOCKER 40 MILLION TIN TRUNKS S/S 2 MILLION L/S 4 MILLION 1 X BABY CAR SEAT 2 MILLION BABY TOYS ASSORTED SOFT CHILD PLAY WOODEN STOVE 2 MILLION 1 X SMALL METAL BOX USED AS SAFE 2 MILLION 1 X HEAVY METAL BOX USED AS SAFE 3.5 MILLION GARDEN TOOLS AND WHEEL BARROW LARGE METAL OUTSIDE DUSTBIN STILL NEW METAL TABLES / WORK BENCH / METAL CUPBOARDS CAN BE USED FOR TOOLS.
PLEASE CONTACT MISS A. BLIGNAUT - AFTER HOURS ONLY PLEASE 09-245105 OR 011717479

WANTED: TOYOTA RAV 3 DOOR
Very good condition RAV 3 door. In Bulawayo until Wednesday 1 February to view.
Contact Marilyn Cell: 011 630 957 or Land: 09 236380

FOR SALE
MAZDA 323 SEDAN (1992) 300 MILLION

SUNBED FOR SALE Ultra Violet sunbed. Can be used for home or salon. Contact Marilyn Cell: 011 630 957 or Land: 09 236380 for further details and price

Vehicle For Sale:
Make: Mazda
Model: 1300 Rustler Year: 1995 Mileage: 104000km Has a Hard Top Canopy as well Please contact Midge Joubert: Phone 085 284(Keep trying) or portwe@mweb.co.zw

1973 Datsun 1200 for Sale.......
Light Blue in colour....in good running order and has just had a full service. She is very economical on fuel and a good little car for that every day running around !!
Please contact Grant on 881599 or (C) 011-604879

Employment

We require a lady for our busy butchery in town who will be able to take care of all the general office work. Experience with Pastel is essential. This could possibly be a mornings only position or even flexi-time.
Please contact Mrs Young - 091 269272 for further details.

GARDENER - REQUIRED PART TIME TWICE A WEEK IN SUBURBS PHONE 230651up to 3 DURING WORKING HOURS

JOHN ONIONS IS LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE HOUSE SITTER TELEPHONE 230859.

Highly experienced, mature lady seeks employment in the secretarial/ administration field. Traceable references available.
Please contact 091 268155

Mature lady requires Bookkeeper/Accounts position. Experienced in debtors/creditors, VAT returns, cash book, bank reconciliations and banking. Pastel, Excel, MS Word, VP Planner and Softrite package experience. Available immediately. Tel: 091 961 189

BOOKKEEPER :-
EMPLOYERS - Are you experiencing difficulty in coping with staff salaries, staff on leave or staff off sick? DO YOU NEED a temporary replacement or someone to assist with your back-log of work? INSTANT SOLUTION to your problems - I am an experienced bookkeeper to trial balance and prefer to work manually but do have a limited amount of computer experience. I am willing to work from home and am able to do the following :-
* Writing up Cash book * Bank Reconciliations * Finalise Year-end Accounts * Debtors/Creditors * Petty Cash * Salaries * Wages * Monthly Returns * Schedules * Typing * etc
For further information please contact :- Rubie at Tel. No. 243875

GARDENER WANTED!
We are looking for a fulltime gardener,preferably with references,and who has had experience with swimming pools, electric lawnmowers etc. We offer a good salary plus extras, but cannot offer accommodation .Fortunately, we are in Suburbs which is close to town.Please reply to Tracy Smith on 023402574 or 230708.

Looking for a second gardener to help out with weeding and slashing. Fulltime position for February while my current gardener goes on leave; after that only require someone part time. Would be prepared to share with someone else in the same area ( Clare Rd, Hillside)
Tel Nadine on 284075 / 091417890

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT - MATURE LADY SEEKS EMPLOYMENT.
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IN THE ACCOUNTS / CLERICAL (DEBT COLLECTING) FIELD WITH TRACEABLE REFERENCES. HAS CLASS 4 DRIVERS LICENCE. READY TO START IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT MRS BISHOP ON 217084 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT - 55 YEAR OLD RECENTLY RETIRED GENTLEMAN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS A DRIVER OR HANDY MAN. HAS CLASS 4 DRIVERS LICENCE. READY TO START IMMEDIATELY.
CONTACT MR KENNEDY ON 468943

Active Pensioner (64) with extensive Managerial, Administrative and manual Accounting experience seeks rewarding and challenging position.
Contact No:244102 (evenings & weekends) or e-mail sedgley@netconnect.co.zw.

For Sale

WEDDING GOWN FOR SALE
To fit 32/34 bust Beautiful cream silk wedding gown.... Lace bodice embroidered with little cream pearls.... Full length lace sleeve...... Beautiful lace flounces around waist interspersed with silk roses....... Train delicately decorated with silk roses. Plus veil and diamante tiara.........$8 million
Phone: Shayne on 881599 or (W) 72071

PORTABLE ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER
As new!! Olivetti ET Compact 60 electric typewriter. Flat keyboard (like computer keyboard) in its own compact portable case.....very easy to carry. With manual.............. Bargain at $4 million
COMPUTER FOR SALE Windows 98PC, monitor and keyboard $5 million Phone: 881599 or (w) 72071

DATSUN 1200 FOR SALE 1971 Datsun 1200......Mag wheels......recently had full service. Very economical on fuel. An excellent runner...... Will consider sensible offers. Phone: (C) 011-604879 or 881599

A CANNON S300 COLOUR JET PRINTER FOR SALE $12 MILLION OR NEAREST CASH OFFER. IT WAS A GIFT I CANNOT USE , COMPUTER TOO OLD .
PHONE BULAWAYO 242696 OR EMAIL frantics@zol.co.zw.

Cellphones for sale,ie New Nokias 1100 ,2600 ,2650 , 3220.Samsung150, Sagum myc-3.Second hand Nokias3310 ,1100 2100.My phone number 091312387 or LANDLINE Number is 09 885596.

1. Cardomatic knitting machine with stand, various card patterns, weights and all other accessories used with the machine. $12-million negotiable. Beautiful gold ring with two bands and a large piece with a blue tanzanite stone. Available for viewing.(Offers) Call Karen on 011865082 evenings only.

For Sale
1 Milton School blazer to fit 13 year year old boy. Kumalo School uniforms winter and summer and winter track suit. Phone 236260 mornings or after 6.30 p.m.

large dog kennel $5 million
2 parker knoll chairs excellent condition $10 million each
teak and wrought iron 6 chairs dining table $45 million
call 011 413 036

FOR SALE: PROFESSIONAL PREMIER DRUM KIT (Silver in colour) Brand new consisting of the following:
1 Base drum with speed premier pedal 1 Snare drum 2 Tom toms 1 Side base drum 1 stool 1 High-hat stand with 14" Zildjian symbols 1 16" Crash Zildjian symbol with heavy duty extension stand 1 20" ride Zildjian symbol with heavy duty stand 1 Complete set sound proof practice mats 1 complete set hard covered carrying cases $350 million o.n.c.o.
Contact Gary Cell: 091 937 666 or Land: 09 236380

FOR SALE
CYCLE HELMET $500 000
BIOLOGY BOOKS: $1.5m each
D.G. Mackean: GCSE Biology 3rd edition Biology Revision Express AS/A2 study guide Letts AS/A2 Biology Study Guide Lab coat, size 34. $750 000
Tel. 233741 email: sajuda@netconnect.co.zw

FOR SALE
Glen's removals boxes - used but in good condition - $500,000 each ( $1.2 million new! ) or $6,000,000 for 15 boxes Wardrobe - Imbuia ball and claw - antique style 2 door with drawers inside - $20 million Baby Cot - antique style pine - $8 million Hoover vacuum cleaner - $1 million Hand push lawn mower - needs attention - $1 million email patriciaa@zol.co.zw

PINE BEDS FOR SALE 2 x matching single pine beds with headboards for sale at $5 million each o.n.c.o. To view please contact Leanne Evans Tel. 230568 or cell 023 415 631

Archery anyone? 1 Long bow with all the trimmings and 14 arrows in its box, for sale US$ 300.00 or nearest offer
Phone 230482 O91 301 569

FOR SALE
1 x Sunbeam Bread making machine 1lb/2lb $11.5 M 1 x Mercer wheel mouse (brand new in box)$ 900 000 1 x 3 drawer desk $4.3 M 1 x Dixon Tambourine $ 1.5 M 1 x Queen size solid oak/dralon bedroom suite $ 100 M 1 x Metal 4 drawer filing cabinet - lockable $ 14 M 1 x wall mounted lockable safe 400mmx400mmx300mm $4 M 1 x Jetmaster Built in Braai Rotisserie motor 220V $ 3M 1 x Garden Hose Reel $ 2M 1 x Electric blanket - dbl $5M 1 x 9 cu ft fridge with separate freezer compartment $ 18 M 1 x Dstv 660 decoder $ 8 M 1 x Commax gate intercom (New) $11 M 1 x Pine desk and chair $ 3M 1 x Teak Kist $ 9 M 1 x teak chair $ 4 M 1 x P2 Computer 20 gig hard drive full multimedia Samsung 410b screen $ 28 M 1 x LX300 Printer $ 18 M 1 x Acer Scanner $ 16 M 1 x Black & Brass Fire screen $ 2 M 1 x Prestcold fridge (old shape) $ 14 M 6 x Barbie Dolls and 2x Kens 1.5 M

Aviary Birds Cockatiels / love birds

Telephone 245520 or e mail gromark@mweb.co.zw

FOR SALE
Jetmaster Fire Place wall mounted unit complete $60m onco Free Standing Bar unit with Four Bar Stools - $15m onco Rear Louver for Mazda 323 Hatch Back - $10m onco Contact - Dave 246294 Home, 75789 Work, 011-862177

For Sale
2 packets "Depend" Adult Fitted Briefs Qty 15 in packet One packet sealed, the other has only had one brief used. Contact Nadine 241795 or cell 091 341 493

For sale : Large double door fridge. Phone 240213 or 011422170.

For sale : Mountain bike 21 speed. Phone 240213 or 011422170.

For sale : Beautiful lounge suite, dining room suite, washing machine, stove, fantastic 'Aristocrat' pieces of furniture - half moon table, drum table, server, and corner unit. Phone 240213 or 011422170.

For Sale:
Lounge Suite - 2 x 2-seater and 2 large armchairs. One 2-seater requires recovering. HCOs Teak Outdoor Set - 2 Folding Tables, 4 Folding Chairs and 2 side tables. $25 000 000.00 Pine Bedroom Suit - Queen Size Bed Base and Mattress, Dressing Table, Chest of Drawers and 2 bedside cabinets. HCOs Oak Tea Trolley Noritake Heritage 6 place Dinner Service plus tea set - Offers? Graco Cirrus Pushchair $15 000 000.00 2 x Cot Duvet Sets $1 000 000.00 each 2 x Waverley Double Comforters (new - still in bag) $5 000 000.00 each 2 x Single Quilted Airoloft Duvet Inners - $1 500 000.00each 1 x Queen Lynden Export Quality Duvet Inner $3 000 000.00 Several Lengthy Pieces of material - most bought for curtaining but never made up.
Phone Nadine 091 341 493 or 241795 (after 5pm)

FOR SALE

Dinning room suit, antique, with tapestry on chair backs, and seats. Seats 8 can close up to seat 6. 2 side cabinets to match, 1 with 3 draws, 1 with 2 draws and 2 cupboards. Also a tea trolley to match, and a display cabinet with 4 shelves (glass front) and a small cupboard. All for $100 000 000.00 Phone Rita 463355

FOR SALE

Pot plants, large variety of palms, ferns, lilies, plus a variety of other plants, anthirriums,bonsai baobab, wild fig ect All well established plants nice and big, from large pot size to small. Also very large STAG HORN fern, established on tree stump (very beautiful) Contact Rita on 463355 or 011612482

SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Petra high school uniforms 2 blazers (size 34) $1 500 000.00 each 2 waistcoats (34) $150 000.00 each 6 shortsleeve shirts (34 + 36) $250 000.00 each 6 long sleeve shirts (34 + 36) $250 000.00 each 5 skirts (34 + 36) $ 300 0000.00 each 5 trousers (34,36,38) $ 450 000.00 each 4 culottes (34 + 36) $ 200 000.00 each 2 Hats $150 000.00 each all good condition, and available from end of 1st term Contact Rita on 463355 or 011612482

1x Colour gameboy with 2 games. 1x Sports Safeway Discman. 1x Swingball Game Sims 1 expansion packs various ones
contact details 011 608 088

SHOP FITTINGS FOR SALE
Glass display counters , glass shelving units , wooden counters. Large selection in good condition. Visit COUNTRY COTTAGE at 119B Fife Street (Between 12th / 13th Ave) Phone 63788 or 74087

1x Colour gameboy with 2 games. 1x Sports Safeway Discman. 1x Swingball Game

From: garson@mweb.co.zw

FOR SALE BRAND NEW AND BOXED

1. SOUTHERN CROSS ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER SX2200 2. PANASONIC FAX INK FILM KX-FA136A

Tel: 011-617414 / 011-618903 or 240710

Houses/Flats/Offices

I am looking for a house in the following areas to buy Hillside Lockview Matsheumphlope Khumalo Surburbs The property must cost in the range of 5 to 6 billion I am looking forward to some great responses. Kind regards
Lord Manonose lordma2002@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Looking for a Home to buy

Single elderly gentleman looking to house sit - Bulawayo. Very honest and reliable.
Please contact Len McAllister on 023515669

Looking for single domestic quarters, to pay rent,anywhere in Suburbs ,Kumalo,Paddonhurst,Bradfield.
call 011 413 036

ONE BEDROOM FLAT TO LET,WITH SECURITY PARKING SAMUEL PARIRENYATWA RD. IMMEDIATE OCCUPATION
CONTACT E-MAIL liltin@zol.co.zw

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
Two offices in excellent location (forrest Mews complex- 130 A Josiah Tongogara Ave) + secure storage available + one secure parking in the complex. Possibility of sharing costs in the reception area. Ideal for small business requiring prestigious accommodation.
Reply to Dave Joubert, daj.ezanzi@absamail.co.za or call Midge Joubert on 085 284 , portwe@mweb.co.zw . A message can also be left with Gay Wilde at the office, Monday/Wed/Friday before 1200hrs

Pets

Urgent appeal for a loving home for Sarah, a spayed 4 year old medium size cross breed. Please contact Berry at the kennels telephone 66578 o

Black Lab / cross Ridgeback puppy (bitch), five months old. All inoculations already done. Looking for a loving home with a family who will be able to spend time with it. Please phone George Lee-Bell at Falcon College on 088 229 or 674. Must go soon.

Extract from YOU magazine

In the past many experts recommended cat and dog owners add garlic to their pets' food to get rid of fleas but new research indicates this may not be such a wise idea. Garlic contains thiosulphate, a substance so poisonous to pets it can result in a red blood cell abnormality called Heinz body anaemia. Onions can also be toxic, particularly to cats.

PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHER PET OWNERS

Other

MRS MAUDE EVANS - Please phone me on 246043 - your phone number is constantly engaged/perhaps out of order - I urgently require your services. Thank you.

THE BIGGS FAMILY

CAPETOWN ACCOMMODATION
To share with 22 year old Bulawayo female who owns her own 2 bedroom secure, neat flat in Upper Wynberg, close to University and colleges. Ideal for student or young working female . R2500-00 per month. Contact Leigh-ann in Cape Town on South African cell 0844667054 or her parents in Bulawayo on 247662

LOOKING FOR FRIENDS

Looking for a lady in Bulawayo. Her name is Theodora Wilson. If any one knows of this lady and her whereabouts please contact:

Rene'e on 091841885 or 285333(byo)-

Lovely to see Byo again after many years,bringing back good old memories. We lived in Byo up to 1978. We now live in Italy. Would like to hear from old friend's.
Name: STEVE & ANNE TUDINI. Email: TRABBIA@MSN.COM

Betty and Andrew Petrie want to thank friends in Bulawayo for helping them in the last few weeks before they left. Especially Sandy, Norman, Doreen, George, Scottish Country Dancers, Scots Forever.We are settled in Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. Our address is 11 Central Ave., Kingsway, Wellingborough, NN8 2ET, U.K.Our telephone number is 01933227307 landline.
Thank you Jane Petrie.

Wanted

I am desperately looking for a second-hand "Baby-born" doll as well as a portable CD player. I can be contacted on 241878, 091 851 609 or, via e-mail, on violettezim@hotmail.com.

Does anyone out there have a copy of the book "CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER" by Karen Kingston. I Loaned mine to someone who kindly loaned it on and promptly forgot to whom !!! Mine has my name written in it,Frances Stanbury. Would love to have it back . phone 242696 email frantics@zol.co.zw

Looking for swimming pool fencing to fence off our fish ponds. Will need 30 - 40m, any condition will be fine. Tel Nadine on 284075

WANTED - LAWN MOWER in good condition for small garden - electric, petrol or even the good old 'push' mower. If you have one to sell pse contact me on tnicolle@mweb.co.zw Thank-you!

LIFT WANTED TO JOHANNESBURG OR CAPE TOWN MID-MARCH ONWARD - SHARING COST OF FUEL
MILFORD FIRTH - TEL: 25506

I need to get a box of books to Cape Town and, if possible, two collapsible desks. They pack down very flat. Is there anyone going to Cape Town by car who would be able to take either of these for me? Tel. 233741 email: sajuda@netconnect.co.zw

WANTED: 26 Inch Girls Second Hand Bicycle.
Please phone Monica: 466444

Looking for a 3/4 bed in good condition.
Please phone: Karen on 460575

IM LOOKING FOR A STRONG DIGITAL DECODER SILVER IN COLOUR. IF YOU HAVE ONE PLEASE CALL:- 091 710 104. WILLING TO PAY CASH

I am looking for a pool table for my boys. Please if anyone is selling - would love to buy. Contact Mrs Mellett tel: 887278.

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