Margaret Kriel - Letters from Zimbabwe

Morning Mirror Smalls 226 - 11/2/2007

NOTICES

MATABELELAND 4 X 4 - A.G.M.

Please be advised that the Matabeleland 4 X 4 Clubs AGM has been postponed to the 25/02/07. Everyone will be advised of venue. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Selborne Park Christian Church
(opp .Jaggers - the church with the green roof)

Invites you to join us for some special meetings with ---

Pastor Basil O'Connell- Jones (Highway Gospel Church, Durban, South Africa) Author of the book "Amazing Grace"

Come and hear the testimony of a life saved from death by God's amazing grace and now used as a vessel for the gospel.
WED 14th FEB - 6pm
THUR 15th FEB - 6pm
FRI 16th FEB - 6pm-Special Youth Meeting
SUN 18th FEB - 9am-Celebration Service
"Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)
ALL WELCOME - BRING A FRIEND Tel: 287693/4 Fax 287696 E-Mail selparcc@mweb. co.zw

BULAWAYO THEATRE CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS

"TIME WILL TELL"

A COMEDY BY JOHN NATHAN DIRECTED BY STYX MAHLANGA Starring Ruth van Rensburg, Julian Goddard, Pamela Gonya and Frank Malaba.
28th Feb - 3rd Mar Bookings opening shortly.

WOMEN IN MIND
Invites the ladies of Bulawayo to laugh, cry,to be inspired and encouraged. Come and watch the film "Faith Like Potatoes" at the Bulawayo Theatre in Leopold Takawira Ave on Saturday 17th February at 2pm. The cost is $3000 per ticket, which can be purchased from Floral Chique, in the Parkade Centre or at River Farm Stall near Gheko Gallery.Please note: There will be no ticket sales at the door so book early to avoid disappointment. For programme enquiries contact Deirdre Booyse on 239881 or 011 616240

With regard to the kids being arrested for wearing camo-clothing. .....don' t you think that something should be done to stop the shops from stocking the goods......? ????

It's not really the kid's fault if he has pocket money, goes in a shop, buys that camo hat he has longed for.....only to fine it is illegal..... The shops who are selling the items should be brought to book BEFORE these innocent kids who don't know any better. HEATHER C.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE - prepared by the WDP Committee of Paraguay.

DATE:- Friday 02 March 2007

TIME:- 5:30 pm - 6:30pm (tea will be served from 5pm)

VENUE:- Hillside Methodist Church ( cnr Limerick / Percy Hillside) ENQUIRIES:- Julie Caddick 246510.

ROBIN DOUST

We feel the residents of Bulawayo should know that Robin Doust our energetic and resourceful City Librarian has been in hospital in the United Kingdom since before Christmas and at this point in time seems unlikely to be well enough to return to this country. He was not in good shape when he left and soon after arrival was diagnosed with an abcess on the spine. He was moved from the hospital in Ashford, Kent where he underwent treatment initially to a specialist unit at Kings College Hospital, London where he remained for a few weeks. He is now back at Ashford in Kent where he is unable to walk and has very little use in his hands. We are keeping in close contact and would ask for prayers for Robin's recovery. Robin was involved in so many things in Bulawayo that we know he will be sorely missed.
Further information can be obtained from Charles Rickwood : 255611.

VERITY AMM SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTRE

Verity Amm, a long established Centre for senior citizens is adjacent to Coronation Cottages and provides a venue for activities for residents of the Cottages and all the other homes and cottages in the area. Last year we were made aware of the fact that, in common with everyone else, many of our Members and others were experiencing more and more problems economically and food was becoming a very big problem to them despite the SOAP parcels received by a number so it was decided to set up a Soup Kitchen to lend a helping hand. This, naturally, had its hiccups initially but is now running reasonably smoothly. We cook a meal on Monday and Thursday and on Wednesday and Friday tea and biscuits are available on the verandah from 10 in the morning. We have been lucky with volunteers from within. It is no mean task preparing a meal for 45 people as the number is now - having gone up from around 25 last year!. We would ask though if anyone can provide us with an assortment of vegetables on a weekly basis. This would help us enormously. We have had fund raising events and are in a position to pay. The residents are asked to pay $100 per meal which is costing a minimum of $1 000 a portion to provide. For tea it is a donation which means $10 or $20 generally. Those not in a position to pay even this amount are asked to give a hand behind the scenes and receive their meal free. We have been very fortunate with a wonderful donation of meat recently which has provided 3 meals and should be adequate for another 3 at least. It is unbelievable that these people who were captains of industry, teachers, railwaymen, Zesa leaders, valued farmers and the like, with very many years' service to the City and/or the country, should now be reduced to having to rely on their daily 'bread' from wherever it can come. The Soup Kitchen has provided much needed occupational therapy, has certainly improved attitudes and given the people something to look forward to which we feel is just as important as the food. So many of these people no longer have anyone here to take an interest in them but they themselves are in no position to go elsewhere for one reason or another.
It is very difficult to raise funds from within. The annual subscription is $1 000 per year and their 100 Club is $500 a month! There is a well stocked library and now video library for which very little can be charged, the hairdresser visits at intervals and a doctor calls to keep a check on things and religious groups hold services regularly. All in all the Hall is active . A fashion show is being organised for Thursday 15 February at 2.30 - entrance by donation. We are hoping that this will be well supported. The hall is well maintained and equipped, with a stage and is available for hire at a very reasonable rate for events catering for up to 100 where alcohol is kept to a minimum.
Any help which can be given in any direction will be greatly appreciated and what has been received from so many quarters is very gratefully received. Unfortunately this is an on- going exercise which we are happy to fulfil as best we can.
JULIET RICKWOOD - Chairman, Verity Amm Executive Committee.

I have managed to obtain a copy of the SI in question which, in part, reads

the fee for a concessionary licence is nil"

However, there is no indication as to what a concessionary licence is.

I have spoken to the ZBC licensing Offices both in Bulawayo and Harare and neither can tell me what the term means or to whom it applies. I understand that Post Offices are not accepting payment for licences yet and different branches give different reasons:
1 the fees are being re-examined
2 we have no licence forms available
3 we have not received any notification of the new fee structure
Take your pick ! I am more inclined to accept the 2nd of the above as the City Council advised me this morning that they have no vehicle licence discs -"try next week or ten days"
ROGER FROM ABUZ

GUARDIAN ANGELS FOR EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK

MIKE HOWARD
CLIVE PEATT
BANCROFT NEIL
KEVIN GILLETT
JOE LANGLOIS
PHIL ROGERS
JO MACLEAN
HEEHOO ALWAYS

According to a report in today's Herald (p3), ZBH Chairman Justin Mutasa advised the following:

Pensioners are now exempted from having to purchase a radio or TV licence

Other individuals are now permitted to purchase quarterly licences as follows:
Radio $12,500 per quarter
TV $37,500 per quarter
Note: there was no indication given as to whether these changes include a licence for a car radio According to Petty Singo (471811) at the Bulawayo Licensing Office, a pensioner is regarded as anyone who has reached the age of 60 years The new ruling also applies to car radios

For some amazing reason I decided to Google Reilander this morning.. Your site popped up and I saw Johnny Reilander's name .

I am John Reilander's daughter born in Bulawayo to his first wife Jo, and step-sister to Johnny, Athol and Barbara. I am assuming you know the family and I would very much appreciate news about them.

I had lost touch with the family when I moved abroad 25 years ago.

Sincerely Phyllis stebbins86@hotmail. com

FALCON COLLEGE OLD BOYS
Please could all FOB's send me their names and email address asap my email ythomson@mweb. co.zw Rogerio Pereira wrote to Morning Mirror requesting information on Falcon as he is an Old Boy, please contact me on the email address above.

WARNING..... WARNING..... WARNING
FALCON COLLEGE "TOUR DE FALCON"
Will be held on Sunday 1st July 2007,
Start: Ascot Car Park
Finish: Falcon College Main gate
Distance: 56 km
Registration will be advised at a later date All cyclists you had better get practising for this BIG event if you were with us last year you know already how successful this event is and how enjoyable it is so hurry up and get those legs going. All ages from the little people to our favourite Old Timer Lew Watson, now, I am not going to tell you his age but let me assure you if he can do it all the way then so can YOU - and to AJWL you had better get those legs going other wise Lew will beat you to the finish and not forgetting our great supporter to Falcon - Rick the flick and Dave the wave on their two seater - who is going to win this year - is it Rick or is it Dave?????
For any further information please email me or telephone me ythomson@mweb. co.zw (H) 09-245768 or cell 011 213 945

STOLEN BRIEFCASE

Handmade Tan Leather Briefcase with dark brown straps and 2 gold combination- lock buckles stolen from my car outside Multichoice on 11th Ave. Contents include NIKON DIGITAL CAMERA Coolpix L3 Serial No. 30780314 with strap and UC-E6 USB cable in small blue/black case.

Please contact Wayne Nel on 880119/20 (w) or 463355 (h) NB: Be careful when collecting your DSTV magazine!

I read that very interesting thing on water in your most recent Morning Mirror and would like to make a few suggestions though I'm not THAT knowledgeable on this water thing, but the below mentioned may help:

We were told not to put borehole water into the pool because of the lime content. Now there's absolutely no ways residents can say 'well, I'm going to continue using municipal water in the pool and just pay the fine.' That's an extremely selfish and naughty way of thinking.
I made some enquiries, and made some discoveries of my own.
I topped up my pool with borehole water in the morning, and at midday, followed up with a good amount of acid (30% strength). This is to go in during the day, and it works on the lime content of the water apparently. After putting in acid, you actually can swim after an hour. Then each evening WITHOUT FAIL I put in just a little more than what used to be my usual amount of Chlorine when I used Municipal water. (You can only put chlorine in at night, otherwise it loses it's strength).
My contact said that lime going through pool piping would build up extremely slowly, and we probably wouldn't have to worry about it for the next 40 years!
My pool is sparkling and clear, so it's worked for me!
Drinking of borehole water - it's purer than Municipal water! But there are floaties in borehole water and I thought it tasted a bit 'dead'. So next time someone's down South, it would be prudent to invest in one of those little water purifying containers.
A lot of people have boreholes, and I'm sure they'd be willing to supply some of their neighbours if the going gets tough. Otherwise there are people in town who supply bowzers of water for a fee, if one has a holding tank.
Hope that gives some people a bit of incentive?"

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Are you downsizing or spring cleaning? The SPCA SHOP would appreciate all your unwanted items such as records, tapes, C D's clothing, newspapers, magazines, books, patterns, ornaments, pictures, costume jewellery,crockery, cutlery, kitchen items, curtains. linen, jigsaw puzzles, games, ,jam jars, purity jars, plastic bottles, material scraps, , electrical goods dead or alive. In fact anything you do not want we can use. Come in and browse, our shop is on R Mugabe Way between 14th and 15th Avenues. Telephone 69814. We have a lovely Teddy bear, two Smiths stop watches and a Yamaha key board for sale. Thank you to Bulawayo for the wonderful support. As a mark of respect to the late Mrs Helen Williams the shop will be closed on Saturday 17 February 2007 Our kennels urgently require two bottle jacks and one wheel spanner for our Nissan and Mazda 2200 and some shade cloth for the clinic kennels. if you can help please call Berry on 66578/66593

Good loving homes wanted for:
Gunyana Blue Merle GreatDane/Labrador cross spayed female Pandora Harlequin Great Dane cross spayed female Shumba Black Labrador Spayed female Sasha Black Staffie cross spayed female Kim Black and white Foxie spayed female Bobby Brown and white cross breed male All the above dogs are good with children Please contact Berry at the kennels on 66578/66593

WARNING NOTICE;
ON SATURDAY 03/02/07 AT 5.15am WE OBSERVED A GROUP OF YOUNG ( WHITE )YOUNGSTERS BREAKING THE FLUORESCENT STREET LIGHTS IN CAITHNESS ROAD, BUT LEFT BEFORE WE COULD GET OUT TO SPEAK TO THEM, ( THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE BEEN BROKEN ). THE LIGHTS DO HELP PREVENT ROBBERIES ETC, BESIDES COSTING THE RATE PAYER AT THE END OF THE DAY.

PLEASE DESIST FROM THIS BEHAVIOUR BEFORE YOU ARE ARRESTED FOR IT.

We are a group of NGOs of Bulawayo and are organising a women's festival on the 10th of March to celebrate the women's day. Our aim is to celebrate and NOT fund raise. We want to run this event if possible at NO cost and ask people to participate and contribute without having to pay anything but they can benefit themselves by selling their products or presenting their work. Therefore, the stands for the craft fair do not cost anything and all the participants need to do is to bring their own equipment. Food and drinks can, also, be sold. Although people do not need to pay for the stands , they need to reserve a place by contacting CONTACT at the following number: tel 72400 as soon as possible. Since it is the first time we organise such an event we will appreciate very much the voluntary help of people who have already been involved in such activities in their communities or churches. Please, contact us again in the above number. We want the event to be a celebration of women's activities so we are still welcoming ideas for the day.

The Organising Committee

Amakhosi centre CONTACT Family Counselling Centre Musasa Project Nhimbe Trust Soroptimists, Bulawayo.

Greetings!
I am kindly asking for assistance in the form of food and toiletries to help to our evangelist working with our Natisa church for the period between February to November this year. These young evangelists are students at Teen Missions Missionary and Bible training school. There are work with us on attachment as a part of their internship program as Natisa. Please do assist us to look after them as they help with ministry at Natisa. I will be looking forward to your generous assistance bearing in mind that its not all of us who are gifted in evangelism. It is through helping evangelists and students like these that we can find our expression to God for our willingness to see the gospel spread in our communities.
God Bless
Jorum presby@mweb. co.zw - Despina Madonko Director Contact Family Counselling Centre 9,Barbour Avenue, Parkview, Bulawayo tel : + 263 9 72400 / + 263 11629305 (cell.) fax : + 263 9 883607 e-mail : contact@netconnect. co.zw

PLEASE HELP ISLAND HOSPICE

We need funds to survive these days, and we can make use of anything, that others don't use. Bottles of all sorts. toys. clothes, linens, books,magazines etc. etc. "One mans junk is another one's treasure" and we do appreciate and treasure every item given to us here.
Many thanks. Peggy Schonken Bulawayo Island Hospice Telephone 77972

Watch out for Bookey Peeks new book "All The Way Home"
in the shops in Australia and the UK shortly,

email duvetdown@yahoo. com for more information

A delightful foray into the entrancing life of a naturalist in Zimbabwe's own Matopos Hills.

CANCER CARE
gives an opportunity for anyone who has had or is being treated for cancer, to come along on the 2nd WEDNESDAY of every month, and join us for a cup of tea and chat. We meet at the Cancer Centre, which is 1A Fife Street. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please Phone Sheila Gill for further information 242486

Ad's

I would like to thank all my wonderful clients for their advice and support over the past year of operation of The Roasted Berry. It was an amazing learning experience for me and something that I am truly proud of. I will miss all the conversations and fun I had with everyone.

Thank you to the following suppliers, whose assistance in times of shortages made my buying that much easier: Sedgemore, Walters, Cheeseman, Ascot Vege Shop, Ascot Spa, Hillside Spa, Alfa (Pvt) Ltd, Lauren Kemp, Merrill Davis, Heads and Hooves, Greenvale, TM Ascot and TM Hyper. Thanks also to Margaret Kriel and the Morning Mirror.

The Roasted Berry will be re-opening soon under new management and I wish Kusum every success in her new venture.

I hope to meet old friends one day soon in Ireland.
Audra Mumford

LINE DANCING.
BEGINNER LESSONS STARTED WEDNESDAY 07/02/07 FROM 6.00PM TO 7.00PM. ALL INTERESTED PUPILS STILL WELCOME. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT; LIZ JANSEN OM 282595 (BYO).

THE GOLDEN SPUR
Twas the days of owners before, With cowboy hats, and stirrups by the door......

Owners have come, owners have gone, Some owners stuck around way too long.......

Now there's Kim and Mike, Who have changed the way and seen the light.......

The new colour is green, We promise - to eat you will be keen....... With a lick of paint, we tossed some wood, There's much more space and loads more taste..... Come and see, come to eat, Don't forget to book a seat...... Telephone 70318 or 011 614 607 or 091 215 527 And remember Valentines Day Dinner is filling up - to avoid disappointment please make a booking. We have the famous DJ Frank (Frank Reynolds) playing for us that evening

GATE MOTOR REPAIRS, INTERCOM REPAIRS AND DOMESTIC ALARM REPAIRS, INSTALLATIONS AND UPGRADES.

TELEPHONE DONOVAN CREMER 011601176 OR HOME 243019

FISHING LURES - wives - great presents for your adored Worse Half for Valentine's Day and birthday.

Drury Wickman are the distributors for Zimbabwe. We have a wide range

in stock including bass, tiger and sea lures, IGFA rated line and

fishing bags. Contact our Bulawayo office on 886884-7, 091-277991 (Fife Street extension) or Harare on 751518 or 9 (32 Simon Mazorodze Road)

CHEEKY CHOOKS EVENINGS

A casual atmosphere under the stars surrounded by lovely green grass and trees.

Play area for children.

Come and join Carlos for Portuguese chicken, chips and salad. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday evenings from 6.30 pm onwards. Please book the day before. Takeaways also available. Tel: 240939 / 245848 011 421 241 / 091 327 422

CARLOS' CATERING.

You can get Carlos and his Cooks to cater for those daunting large occasions when you would prefer to join the party than worry about the food.

Specialities are Portuguese Chickens, Kebabs and Spits.

Ideal for outside occasions especially Sports-days, Fundraisers, Fairs. Birthday parties, Business and Family get-togethers. We are available to cater at a venue of your choice or you can hire our beautiful plot for the occasion. Tel: 240939 / 245848 011 421 241 / 091 327 422

Headlines Hair Salon.

3 Stylist, a Barber and a Beautician, who is offering a new Regima Face Peel, from South Africa.

Bradfield Shops

To Book Phone 67904

HANDY MAN

ODD JOBS DONE IN YOUR HOME ELECTRICAL & STOVES, GEYSERS ETC CAN FIX MOST THINGS.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! - QUICK SERVICE

CALL RICK 023 422 025 OR 67427

VALENTINE SPECIAL

Spoil the love of your life with a beauty spa treatment. She's worth it! Clinique Caress Telephone 60160

Ph: + 263 9 881797-9 (w) Ph: 283042 (h) Fax: +263 9 76475 Cell: +263 91406018 Email: sean@stardelta. co.zw

Phone Roy's Paint Centre on 70042 or come in and see us between 13th and 14th Avenues on Jason Moyo Street. We have cash specials on White PVA, White Gloss and Undercoat. All Automotive, Industrial and Decorative Paints are sold at factory prices. We also have a range of abrasives and masking tape.

BEAVER TREE-FELLING
Reliable, responsible and professional tree felling service offered. Please telephone Mr Hajat on home 476569 or cell 023 896 375.

GRAVE MAINTENANCE
Have you left Zimbabwe? Are you planning on leaving? Do you have family graves in Bulawayo Cemetery? If your answer is "YES" to any of the above questions, you may need my services. Regular, reliable grave site maintenance service. Call me, Mr Hajat on home number 476 569 or cell 023 896 375.

KITCHENS, BUILT-IN-CUPBOARDS, PUBS, TEAK FURNITURE, WINDOWS & DOORS
Contact : Trevor or Mike McAllister at WOODSTOCK MANUFACTURING 8 Stoke Street, Belmont Telephone : 78525 or 881176

INNSIDER INFORMATION

FOR NEWS ON INNS OF ZIMBABWE Website Our website, www.innsofzimbabwe. co.zw, gives you a detailed INNsight into each of our units and also links you to our affiliates, " Friends of the Inns", in planning your holiday within Zimbabwe and for Zimbabweans wishing to holiday in South Africa, too. For more details on any one of our Inns and affiliates here in Zimbabwe and South Africa, contact me on info@innsofzimbabwe .co.zw

Please view our updated website www.innsofzimbabwe. co.zw

We look forward to your continued support for the Inns and our affiliates on your travels INN and around Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The Tea Garden at Inn On Louis Trichardt is now open seven days a week for the convenience of travellers visiting the Inn en route to and from SA. On Friday evenings the Tea Garden is open till 9.00 pm for dinners, ideal family outing The Garden wing is now air-conditioned as is the dining room, along with televisions being installed in all rooms for your comfort. Internet service is available - free of charge, too.
For reservations telephone South Africa (15) 5177020 / 88 or 0829012370 or e-mail iolt@iafrica. com

A solution to Zesa power cuts - an inverter power box complete with battery... Competitive Prices! Don't miss your favourite soap - keep your computers or tills operating when there is no Zesa!

Contact us on 67300 or 60824

HAVING A PROBLEM WITH YOUR WATER

Then you need to come and see the New Range of Domestic Water Filters that we have to offer at Bateman Water Zimbabwe.
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Filter Cartridges PAC-10 10" Activated Carbon Wound Cartridge Filters Dirt, Rust and Improves Taste P10-100MC 10" Wound Cartridge Filters Dirt and Rust Ultracarb OBE Cartridge Bacteria ,Cysts,Chemicals, Heavy Metals,Taste Odour, Dirt and Rust Melltblown 10" Cartridge Filters Dirt and Rust Crystals Recharge (For Descaler) Crystals Recharge (For Descaler) Desaclers (Includes Housing and Crystals) Suspends Hard Water Case Klorman Cartridges (Cartridges 16 /case only) Chlorination Klorman Housing Chlorination
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate in contacting the undersigned or come in and see us at the following address
Bateman Water Zimbabwe Suite 703 7th Floor Pioneer House Cnr 8th Avenue / Fife Street Bulawayo Phone : (263) 9 60374 / 60438 Fax : (263) 9 884235 Cell : (263) 91 236 326 e-mail : bwwds@zol.co. zw Many thanks
Wayne de Swardt PROJECTS ENGINEER BATEMAN WATER ZIMBABWE

Jock And Saddle

Gives u Valentines Ladies Nite 16 February 2007 Host: Sean Rensburg DJ: Durall 3d & t.j.Nash & Dlyza Door: Men $5 Ladies all nite

PATTERN-MAKING LESSONS OFFERED
FOR THE HOME DRESSMAKER. Learn to make your own patterns which need no pinning or adjusting, in a variety of styles, the easy way. Patterns and all training material are supplied.
Times: Monday and Tuesday mornings - 10am - 12 noon.
Saturday: 3 - 5 pm.
Cost: $ 8,000 per lesson. Length of course: approx. 4 lessons. Phone: Mrs. B. Wisselo 245319 ( 10-12 noon, 3-5 pm only).

Vinegar Vinegar Vinegar
The best in town.... Orders.... Contact: 886507 011 612 878

WATER TANKS:
Plastic 5000Liter, 2500-litre, 1000-litre and 260 litre(ideal for domestic quarters). tel 011631846, 011623837, 09 207379.

A.T.C. At the cross
Christian Literature and Gifts Shop 4, Ground Floor Haddon and Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo Tel : 011 613 771

We LEAD, others TRY to follow .......... The Leaders in Christian Literature and Gifts !!!

GREEN DOT SALE NOW ON !!!!!!! Any merchandise marked with a Green Dot, get less 10 % !!! AMAZING NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED !!!!!!!!!! A Wide variety of Mens, Ladies and Kiddies Christian Caps now in ............ ......... ..... Our Cd and Dvd catalogue is now complete and available on E Mail. Our Book catalogue will be available shortly on e mail, please be patient !!! If you would like to be on our Christian E Mail Newsletter, please write to jack@zol.co. zw or true2life@zol. co.zw and you will be added automatically.

PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THE CROSS IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY OTHER SHOP THROUGHOUT ZIMBABWE, WHO IS SELLING CHRISTIAN LITERATURE !!!

ROSES ROSES ROSES

WIDE VARIETY OF BUSHES BUT NOT CUT FLOWERS

Good old fashioned but expert advice on all things to do with roses

Roses Roses Roses Fiona Winch Cell 011622117 telephone or SMS Standards, shrubs, climbers hybrid tea, floribunda all varieties

Seans Shop
With tyres for all your needs, any sizes good new and/or second-hand tyres, also good used furniture pop in my shop on 52 Fort St,or call Sean on 011 714 830 or 474117

S.A Thomas Transport, call us for transport around zimbabwe on 011 862 813 or 218873

I will help you with all your vehicle needs, inc servicing and general repairs and maintenance call Swinton on 218873 or 011 862 813

FOR ALL YOUR AUTO ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

PRESSURE TESTING CYLINDER HEAD RECONDITIONING HEAD AND BLOCK SKIMMING RE SLEEVING RE-BORING LINE BORING

TEL: 888129/ 888133/ 888134

BRIAN CELL: 011 201 122 CLINT CELL: 091 245 582 CUTHBERT CELL: 011 203 169 MAC'S AUTO ENGINEERING CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK SPECIALISTS 15 CHESTER CRESCENT BELMONT BULAWAYO

CAPE TO CAIRO
under new ownership VALENTINE'S DAY MENU Starters:
Fish Cocktail or Cupid's Spear Main Meal: Chicken Kiev or Beef Cordon Bleu Dessert: Chocolate Mousse or Ice-cream with Jelly Hearts

PLUS PLUS PLUS!!! 23rd FEBRUARY 60's PUB NIGHT WITH GARRY STANLEY. SECURE PARKING

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL: 09-885088

WEIGH - TO - GO
Want to lose weight? Come along and join us at our slimming club and lose those unwanted kgs. Our most successful member has already lost 19kgs and looks fantastic ! So if you have made that NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION to be slim in 2007, please phone Sheila, for more information . Tel: 242486

We are a private successful company which due to unforeseen circumstances has had no option but to relocate to Bulawayo from Harare.

We specialise in

Burglar Bars (guaranteed burglar proof) Security Screens Carports All Mild Steel Fabrication (no job too small) All domestic refrigeration service and repairs

We travel to all areas, Zambia now also being considered We try our best to keep our prices as low and affordable as possible Our work is fast and efficient and we pride ourselves in perfection. Kindly contact Ron Levy on 091 333 860 or 09 67768 09 68591 Calls accepted all times including weekends. Thank you for taking the time to read this advertisement and we look forward to serving you with gratitude.

HOLLAND & REDFERN AUCTIONS

SPECIAL TOY AUCTION

SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2007

HUNDREDS OF NEW IMPORTED TOYS, INCLUDING BARBIES (OVER 20), EDUCATIONAL, BATTERY OPERATED, MOBILES, RATTLES, SOFT TOYS, DOLLS, TEDDY BEARS AND MUCH MUCH MORE AUCTION STARTS 9 A.M. SHARP ITEMS ON VIEW FROM TUESDAY 13TH 5 CHATHAM ROAD, BELMONT TEL 886013 / 4

BATHROOM VOGUE

BATH RE-ENAMELLING, PLUMBING, TILING, CARPENTRY, BUILDING, PAINTING, ELECTRICAL AND WELDING WORK.

16 YEARS EXPERIENCE, FREE QUOTATIONS. CONTACT SEAN ROETS AT BATHROOM VOGUE ON 66537/68741

email fixit@netconnect. co.zw

CARDS & GIFTS
Your one stop Card and Gift shop all under one roof . We stock the largest range of Greeting Cards & Gifts for all occasions. For the latest in DVD`s, we also stock Jewellery, Frames, Natural Paper products, Teak Clocks, Scrap Booking, Kitchenware, Glassware, Candles, and much, much more ............ ......... ......... ..... If you wish to be on a DVD Mailing list please reply to E Mail address below. Please pop into CARDS & GIFTS, the Friendliest and warmest service in town. Shop 3, Haddon and Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo, Tel 09 - 76333 E Mail : jack@zol.co. zw

STATIONERY & GIFTS
The largest Range of Children's Toys. Office & School Stationery all under one roof. Largest Range of Stationery all under one roof. We offer discounts to Schools and Businesses on large quantities !!! Please come in for a FREE quotation .
Haddon and Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo Tel 09 76333 E Mail : jack@zol.co. zw

FOR ALL YOUR SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES, PRESENTS AND ANYTHING THAT POPS UP. SHOPPING DONE IN BOTSWANA FOR YOU HASSLE FREE.
CONTACT OLGA 011411596 OR FONZ 011613189

COOKING LESSONS - For chefs who want to improve their skills, interested persons and domestics. Please contact Esme
241091 or cell 091 723 177

February - "Specials" Rechargeable Lanterns & Torches (Ideal for ZESA Blackouts).

Now in Stock - Workshop Tools Rechargeable Lanterns and Torches Brand new 26L and 50L Air Compressor as well as Air Line Hose 12V H/Duty Mini Air Compressor Kit comes in case (Ideal for 4x4) 4 1/2" Bosch and 9" Ryobi Industrial Angle Grinders - Fragram Jigsaws 13mm and 16mm Bosch, Black & Decker Drilling machines including drill bit/masonry drill bit sets Rechargeable 3,6V Screwdrivers & Kits Battery Load Tester 0-16V - Battery/Alternator Tester 12A H/Duty Battery Chargers , Mini Engraver Kit Steel cutting and Grinding disc's Pneumatic grease guns, spray guns(High, Low & Gravity Feed, Water Trap & Regulator), die grinder kit Welding machine 140A, 1 and 2ton chain blocks, tap and die sets 6-24mm 2ton to 50ton Bottle Jacks 4piece micrometer set and vernier callipers Spanner/socket sets 3/8'',1/2'' and 3/4''dr, Pipe and shifting wrenches Engine & Brake cyl-hone, tubeless tyre repair kits, Multi-meters, Screwdriver sets, Pliers and Allen keys sets e.t.c High Voltage 110-750V Wibretest Testers Panel Beating Kits in Case 3/8"dr. Torque Wrench 6-30nM, 1/2"dr. Torque Wrench 42-210nM 4ton Elasticised Tow Rope Various Size Cable Ties, Insulation Tape, Workshop Assortments in cases eg. Split pins, copper washes, Fibre Washes, Machine screws etc 5pce. Quick Coupler Sets And Much Much More

Tell 09-280576, cell 011 885 682 or 091 227 359 e-mail mactech@gator. co.zw

Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles

Mazda 626 Sedan - excellent condition
Year 1991 Petrol - Ivory colour Price - US$5 500.00 Vehicle must be seen Contact Byo 880976/70974/ 70602 (mornings) or Cell No's 091-322624 or 011-214954

Vehicle for sale. Mazda B2500 single cab pickup. White colour, with many extras like: CD-Radio with bass speakers, front bar with additional lights, long reach tank (220 litres all together), etc. Well looked after always serviced. Build is 1996. Take a look at Jenson Motors in Stoke street. Contact Frans or Uwe Phone 09-61806 and 011-215379 or 011-639022.

FOR SALE;

Offers are invited for 1 x White Mazda 323, 1992 model, mileage 129,000

To view please phone 60861 or cell phone 023-258-134

VEHICLES FOR SALE.

Madza B1600- Petrol 1989 Model, - Toyota Corolla - Petrol 1994 Model, Both in mint condition. Contact Tel : 293152 or Cell 023 406 331 / 011 418 183

Wanted is an old model vehicle (eg mini, renault 5, datsun 1200 etc) It doesn't have to be in wonderful condition but it must move and not fall apart or even one that is standing but has most of the parts available. Willing to pay around $500,000.00 to $700,000.00. Please contact Alvin on 091 701 288 or 888 713

R 5 Non runner Price $3,000.000 neg. Please phone 231267.

1. For Sale:
White Mini Austin 1972 Model - Good Condition Please contact Freddy : 091 227 359 or 246177 evenings For n.c.o. No Chancers

2. Wanted: Family Sedan of any make. Must be a runner. Willing to spend up to US$3,000. No Chancers

Vehicles for Sale

Pajero Mitsubishi Exceed 2.8 Turbo intercooled Diesel Silver and Blue in colour Year: 1994 Mileage: 86 000km Automatic geerbox 4 wheel drive, tow-hitch Tyres all good condition Temp control air-con Cruise Control CD & Tape player Electric windows Spot lights DRINKS HOLDERS....! !!

Price: Please call me as is negotiable.

Mazda B1600 petrol Colour: Capri Blue Mileage: 98 000km Engine sound Few small dents on the body and a little rust by the tailgate Price: Again call me as is negotiable. Contact details for both vehicles above are 011 209532 or 09 215844 Em: chez@mweb.co. zw

Employment

Young, outgoing woman looking for a position preferably in the hotel, catering or travel industry ( although any position considered). Has experience in all three as well as in sales and reception. Computer literate - Microsoft Office, Internet, email, Coreldraw, very basic Pastel invoicing. References and CV available on request.

Contact Kirsty 09-246990 091 323 307

HARARE POST
Junior required to do Windows administration and has got at least one year experience, They will be trained on Navision on the job, but knowledge of Navision is not a requirement.

e mail kiri@kiri.co. zw

A Bulawayo based company is currently looking for a Debtors/ Data input clerk, to preferably to start ASAP.
Applicants should have 5 O'levels, be computer literate, must know MS Office and have some accounting knowledge. Please email CV attention Admin Director to training@forward. co.zw or fax to 79882

HONEST GARDENER / HANDYMAN REQUIRED - CONTACT-ABLE REFERENCES AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE A MUST. SINGLE ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE

PHONE 011 609768

Wanted-

Female domestic worker. Well paid, live in position at Douglasdale near Waterford.

Tel 67300 or 60824

We are looking for an energetic ,outgoing lady to man our front office , Must be computer literate and have some experience in dealing with ,petty cash ,purchasing ,stock control and other day to day duties including taking full control of a busy reception,phones ,faxes and emails. Must be able able to deal professionally and efficiently with the public,and other members of staff. Please contact me during working hours on 091 303 779.

MONTESSORI TEACER TRAINING:

STUDY PART-TIME FOR AN INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI TEACHING DIPLOMA, RECOGNISED WORLD-WIDE. 1 YEAR COURSE. (ACCREDITED TO THE MONTESSORI CENTRE, LONDON). OR 2 WEEK TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED. PLEASE EMAIL LES CRAWFORD: lesford@mweb. co.zw or phone 242762

Looking for a Maid to work in the Hillside Area. Mature person required. Single accommodation only. Good salary and perks offered to the right person. Please contact us on 246247.

A.T.C. At the cross
Suppliers in Christian Literature and Gifts We lead, others follow .......... Shop 4, Ground Floor Haddon and Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo Tel : 011 613 771

SHOP ASSISTANT NEEDED URGENTLY.
Looking for a mature Lady or Gentleman to assist in running this business. Please e mail me your CV if you may be interested in this awesome position. Thanking you. P.Barow ( 011 613 771 )

MAID WANTED With traceable references or employer recommended. Cooking skills not needed as I will teach her as we go along. Contact Esme 241091 or cell 091 723 177.

GARDENER WANTED One day a week to assist my gardener who has been in the family for about 40 years. Contact Esme 241091 0r cell 091 723 177.

Young gentleman seeking employment. Has experience as a salesman, kitchen manager and stores manager. Is hard working, loyal and honourable, striving to do the best at all times and very willing to learn. Self motivated and a peoples person. Please contact Fazil Abdul on 011 537 692.

SUPER GRAN SEEKING POSITION IN YOUR DYNAMIC COMPANY
GRANNY FRIDAY,CAPABLE OF MULTI-TASKING BOOKKEEPING 2 TRIAL BALANCE,ALL ADMIN ASPECTS, CATERING,MARKETING, STAFF CONTROL,-U NAME IT SHES DONE IT! RETURNING MID-FEB CAN COMMENCE IN MARCH -BEEN GLOBE TROTTING FOR 9 MONTHS CONTACT HER DAUGHTER PERI 09 245703 / 011613401 E.MAIL brynperi@ecoweb. co.zw

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature, Reliable and Honest Lady, recently relocated to Bulawayo, Seeking Employment. I am computer literate and would suit something in the Administration / Secretarial lines. However, I do have a wealth of experience in various other duties.

For further details please contact:-

Email: c/o linsnel@mweb. co.zw Cell : 023 514878 Phone: 09-240864 (Afterhours)

EMPLOYMENT WANTED Young single man seeks employment. I am willing to do anything, am good with my hands and have a clean class 4 drivers licence. Ph 011 409 169

I am a young lady recently back from London and interested in some part time work of any sort preferably two /three days a week, am computer literate, can keep books,admin etc, call Anita on 218873 or 011862 813

For Sale

1) FOR SALE FROM GIRLS COLLEGE REDUNDANT TEXT BOOKS

PATTERN OF HISTORY - BOOK 1 PATTERN OF HISTORY - BOOK 2 WELL USED BUT STILL USABLE!

SUITABLE FOR C.B..C. PUPILS FORMS 1 AND 2 PRICE - DEPENDANT ON CONDITION

PLEASE PHONE GIRLS COLLEGE ON 258118 / 9 OR EMAIL headsec@girlscol. co.zw marked att: MR D. HARLEY

BRAND NEW PROFESSIONAL WOODEN CABINET & KITCHEN MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE

1 PORTABLE COMPRESSOR "EINHELL GLOBAL EURO 8/24" 1.5 KW 2,0 PS 220 VOLT. COMPLETE WITH 2 OUTLETS, 2 GAUGES, 2 HOSES 2.5 METRE LENGTHS. 1 COMPRESSED AIR SPRAY GUN. 1 COMPRESSED AIR "APACH" NAIL GUN 15-50MM. ( with nails) 1 ELECTRIC "MAKITA" JIG SAW WOOD (65MM CUT), MILD STEEL (6MM CUT), SPARE BLADES. 1 ELECTRIC "MAKIKA" HEAVY DUTY 2 SPEED HAMMER DRILL. 1 ELECTRIC "FESTOOL"CIRCULAR SAW WITH 1 1/2 METRE GUIDE RAIL, SPARE CIRCULAR BLADES. 1 LARGE TOOLBOX COMPLETE WITH; SET CHISELS, SET SCREW DRIVERS, FILES, HAMMER, HACKSAW, JIG CLAPS, SQUARES, LEVELS, SPARE DRILLS , 100 SCREWS & RAW PLUGS, 6 SILICONE UNIVERSAL 1001 TUBES WITH DISPENSE GUN 1 BLACK& DECKER GENERAL PURPOSE DRILL. SELLING AS A JOB LOT AT COST!, DUTY PAID CASH SALE PRICE US $ 3,500:00 Contact Gary. 236380 09193766 011630957

FOR SALE

GENUS GAS BRAAI- with oven cover and heat dial, hardly used PINE WORK BENCH - with wood vice, as new WOOD LATHE - only used twice If interested please phone Nick or Dawn 241269 - After 5pm 886502 or 886513

HUMMER GOOD YEAR WRANGLER 37 x 12.50 R16.5 LT M+S

ANTIQUE SHIP LANTERNS CRIFFITHS & SONS LTD BIRMINGHAM (PORT Y325) & (STARBOARD Y329).

NISSAN SUNNY 1.5 + - 45 000 km Very Neat

Phone: (09) 244630. Cell: 011 643 389

HORSE BOX FOR SALE
USD1500.00 2 Berth + Groom Dep Double axil Good condition

Contact Sean:

FOR SALE; MEADE TELESCOPE
AUTOMATIC STAR FINDER WITH REMOTE CONTROL TELEPHONE: 011 614 OR 091 215 527

EPSON LX 300 FOR SALE
Open to offers, like new Call 0910903075

FOR SALE

Dell Pentium 3 (Box only) Epson LX300 Nikon Digital Camera HP Palmtop Samsung Fax Machine Sony Xplod 12" Sub Panasonic Car Radio (Mp3) Sony Xplod Car Amp (250w)

Anyone interested please call 091903075

FOR SALE

Pellet Gun with scopes and +/- 500 pellets USD 35 /GBP 20

Philips Stereo Cassette Deck USD 120 /GBP 65 CD/Tape player with remote (Brand New - still in box)

Small portable radio (with SW) USD 40 /GBP 25 (Morphy Richards) Technics sound system (separates - being sold as one): USD 950 /GBP 510 - CD Player SL-PG560A - Stereo integrated amplifer SU-A600 - Stereo Cassette Deck (2 decks for tape-to-tape recording) - 2 x Speakers Chest Freezer (IMPERIAL Derby) USD 500 /GBP 270 Very good condition; 3.5 cubic metre capacity external measurements: 66x84x114 cms internal measurements: 50x70x100 cms For viewing please contact 280532.

FURNITURE FOR SALE.
3 PIECE CANE/BALL & CLAW LOUNGE SUITE $750,000.00. TO VIEW CONTACT 282595 (BYO).

HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE

Everything must go to view please call 293152 or Cell 023 406 331 or 011418183 to view.

Household furniture for sale:-

4 pce Stylerite bedroom-suite - $500,000.00 1 foam covered red headboard with wall fittings - $80,000.00 1 large carved Mahogany kist - $150,000.00 1 double Economy base set as new - $300,000.00 3 matching wall units - $150,000.00 (each) 1 long bookshelf - $150,000.00 3 pce chocolate lounge suite - $2,000,000.00 1 display & radiogram & radio - $1,800,000.00 1 TV cabinet as new - $600,000.00 1 bookcase with Encyclopaedia - $200,000.00 1 damaged fire screen - $8,000.00 1 large office desk - $200,000.00 3 drawer wooden filing cabinet - $40,000.00 1 steel & wood computer stand - $30,000.00 1 steel & wood printer stand - $15,000.00 1 large royal blue carpet - $100,000.00 (neg) 2 Poodle rugs - $5,000.00 (each) 2 beige carpets - $150,000.00 1 small plain kist - $120,000.00

For further details or to arrange for viewing, please phone 215415.

Good second hand 4 plate stove for sale(Old but strong). Needs slight attention. Price: $750,000.00 or nearest cash offer. Contact Alvin on 091 701 288 or Leslie on 77956/ 66972.

1 Sunbed with ultra violet lights.

contact for more information,

Marilyn. 09 236380 011630957

Houses/Flats/Offices

HOUSE FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL HOME, NEAT 3 BEDROOMS,BIC BATH SEPARATE TOILET DINNING ROOM/LOUNGE CARPORT,LOCK UP GARAGE COTTAGE SWIMMING-POOL 2 BOREHOLES 2ACRES FENCED WALLED AND GATTED

CONTACT 240394 79016 011411596

FLAT FOR SALE
2 bedrooms lounge bathroom big kitchen sunroom/veranda and many extras

contact olga 09 240394/ 011411596

HOUSE FOR SALE(Burnside)
4 BEDROOMS 2 LOUNGES BAR STUDYROOM BIG KITCHEN ENSUIT BATHROOM BATHROOM 2TOILETS 3 COTTAGES SWIMMING-POOL

LOTS AND LOTS OFF BEAUTIFUL EXTRAS THAT MAKES THIS A HOME TO BE PROUD OF!!! CONTACT OLGA 09 240394/011411596/ 011203451

HOUSE FOR SALE(Hillside)
Thatch house 3 bedrooms lounge dinning-room kitchen bathroom big attic room flatlet consisting of bedroom shower ,toilet lounge a cottage consisting of kitchen walk-in pantry lounge,fireplace bedroom shower and toilet lots of extras. quick sale contact olga 011411596 or 240394

LOOKING FOR OFFICE SPACE OR FACTORY SPACE I HAVE SERIOUS BUYERS ON HAND PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 240394 OR 011411596

Urgently looking for a two to three bedroom flat, townhouse or small secure house for one of our executives, to rent in the following suburbs - Famona, Ilanda, Suburbs, Kumalo or Hillside. Must have secure parking. We will look after the place as if it were our own. Please phone Karen on 460575

HOUSE FOR RENT IN KILLARNEY.
Set on an acre with landscaped garden, 3 large bedrooms, Main Ensuite, Dressing Room, Walk In Closet, 2 bathrooms,. Spacious Lounge, Dining-room, Fitted Kitchen, Double Garage, 2 Servants Quarters and Storeroom, B/hole, very secure with Electric Fence, Braai area and Gazebo. - To view please call - 293152 or Cell 011 418183/023 406 331 to make and appointment.

Cottage/Flat wanted to rent

Mature professional couple looking for a 1 - 2 bedroom flat or cottage to rent in Suburbs, Ilanda, Woodlands, Malindela or Kumalo as soon as possible.

Please contact Gladys on 011 435478 or Simon on 011 423766

A respectable 30 year old Christian man is looking for a cottage/room/ single flat to rent preferably in the Borrowdale area or close vicinity. Need to move by mid month April.

Please contact Juliet on 011 879682, email: juliet@ddhm. co.zw

For Sale:
Delightful, secure 3 bedroom, one ensuite, walk in dresser, bathroom, toilet, lounge, dinning-room, fitted kitchen. lock up garage with store room and laundry room. Servants quarters. Large orchard with beautiful garden and fish pond with a swimming pool pump all set on 3/4 acre. Offers? Please Call on 202620 or 011 612 422

Accomodation required

Young single man requires basic accomodation (cottage, flat, room) urgently. I do have two small dogs which will have to come with me. Ph 011 409169

SECLUDED ONE BEDROOMED COTTAGE, AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATELY OCCUPATION IN HILLSIDE AREA WITH CAR PORT, SERVANTS QUARTER AND LIMITED BOREHOLE WATER. SUITABLE FOR KEEN GARDENER. PLEASE PHONE 246688 OR 023407651

Pets

Good loving homes wanted for:
Gunyana Blue Merle GreatDane/Labrador cross spayed female
Pandora Harlequin Great Dane cross spayed female
Shumba Black Labrador Spayed female
Sasha Black Staffie cross spayed female
Kim Black and white Foxie spayed female
Bobby Brown and white cross breed male
All the above dogs are good with children
Please contact Berry at the kennels on 66578/66593

WANTED GOLDEN LABRADOR PUPPIES
PLEASE CONTACT: ESME' DEVILLIERS PHONE: (WORK) BYO 400715/ 403242 (HOME) 244335 ( CELL) 011 405949 EMAIL: micki@mweb.co. zw

Emigrating seeking loving caring home for our 2 pets, both have been together since pups and would be great if they both can find a home together , but can go separately. Tyson a pure Boerbull 5 years old, good guard dog Scrafrils a cross Fox Terriers loves children.
Both every active around the property. Please call John on 293152 or Cell 023 406 331 - 011 418 183.

Other
CAN ANYONE HELP
In the late 1950s - early 1960s our house in Bulawayo was struck by lightening. The story made the front page of the daily newspaper. I would very much like to find the article. I have been in touch with Fortune Mbizwo from the Chronicle archives, who said he went through all the newspapers from 1958-1964, searching for the article, based on details I provided him. According to him, he was unsuccessful. Do you know if there was another newspaper at that time? Do you have any suggestions as to how I could proceed? We left Bulawayo in 1977 and are now living on a kibbutz in Israel. It would mean so much to my 84-year old mother, my brothers, and me if I could get my hands on that article.

I look forward to your reply, Best regards,
Bernice Keren (Fleisch) From: bernice@naan. org.il

Wanted

2) REQUIRED BY GIRLS COLLEGE

ADJUSTABLE TABLES WHICH CAN BE USED FOR BEDRIDDEN PATIENTS FOR USE IN THE GIRLS COLLEGE "SICK BAY"

URGENTLY WANTED ANY BOOKS OR MAGAZINES TO DO WITH WEDDING CAKES AND BRIDAL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS /DECOR

PHONE: (WORK) BYO 400715/ 403242 (HOME) 244335 ( CELL) 011 405949 EMAIL: micki@mweb.co. zw

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