Margaret Kriel - Letters from Zimbabwe

Morning Mirror Smalls 332 - 27/4/2009

NOTICES

2) NOTICES

SCRUFFS DOG SHOW
SUNDAY 31 MAY 2009

ANY STALL HOLDERS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT BERRY AT THE KENNELS 66578 OR DEE AT THE SHOP 69814

GIANT BULLFROGS

I wonder if you may be able to ask your readers whether or not they have seen the giant bull frogs this recently ended rainy season. Dr Broadley and I have not seen them, they seem to have disappeared. The biggest of the two is known as Pyxicephalus adspersus adspersus, and is found around Bulawayo through the midlands (highveld). The smaller of the species is called Pyxicephalus adspersus edulis and is found in the low veld, and along the eastern border (low veld mainly).

I have been out at night in areas where I normally saw or heard their single deep "Whoop" call, repeated slowly. Nothing. The flying ants only came out once, just after the first rains, and normally the giant frogs would follow, eating them. Nothing.
Cars almost always kill them when they hunt under the Street lamp posts, nothing. Mind you most lamp posts are without lights!

It would be sad if they have given up on us, they are seriously endangered in the Transvaal, and it may be that only Botswana can boast them now. If they have left our part of the world it may be in our interest to find out why. Dumping garbage, perhaps??
Regards,
Rob Hopkins.
robron@yoafrica. com

EXTRA ! EXTRA ! EXTRA !

THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE BULAWAYO

in association with Performing Arts Bulawayo is proud to present
SASHIRD LAO
A Trio of Musicians performing Vocal and Instrumental Jazz and Urban Grooves
Straight from a Season at HIFA
On: MONDAY, 4 MAY 2009
At: 6.30 for 7.00 pm
Robert Sibson Hall Zimbabwe Academy of Music TICKETS R30

MAY FAIR

COME AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY AT THE MAY FAIR

Venue: Bata Club, Gweru
Date: Saturday 2nd May 2009
Time: 9.30am onwards
Entrance Fee: Adults R10 Children Free

Lots of Stalls selling all sorts of nice things Tea Garden Full Bar Braai Lots of Games with Prizes Jumping Castle Playground Raffles Ice Cream and Candy Floss Come And Join Us For A Wonderful Day If you would like to hire a stall please phone Bata Club on (054) 223376

The National Gallery in Bulawayo, in conjunction with Alliance Francaise and HIVOS is proud to bring you
'From Confrontation to Reconciliation' ,
an art exhibition by seven local artists on Thursday 30th April, 2009,
National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
@ 5.30pm :

From Confrontation to Reconciliation is a group exhibition of paintings and graphics by Bulawayo's dedicated artists. Comprised of Shamilla Aasha, Aubrey Bango, Sikhulile Sibanda, Khumbulani Mpofu, Tafadzwa Gwetai, Owen Maseko and Charles Bhebe. Set to open on Thursday the 30th of April 2009 at the National Gallery in Bulawayo, the exhibition seeks to be part of the healing of the nation. At the time when we, as a nation, attempt to acquire a special place in the minds of the people across the whole world, there is no better way to reach out other than through Art.

Through this show the Gallery celebrates our ability to come back to our senses and show the world that together as a nation we can rebuild and become a powerhouse once again. We can not do this in isolation. We need the help of the world and the world helps us, it is time for introspections; and to mend our ways; refocus; reconcile and move onward, forward and Godward. We celebrate the government of national unity with hope, creative energy and enthusiasm.

------- THE AMALINDA COLLECTION
will be at Indaba, Durban from 9th - 12th May 09
Stand DEC A012
Please contact Sabeena on reservations@ amalindacollecti on.co.zw if you'd like to set up an appointment with me, or just pop in at the stand. We've got so much to share with you And I look forward to seeing you there.
Sharon Stead | Marketing Director
Tel: + 263 9 243954 | Mobile: + 263 11 215 904 sharon@amalindacoll ection.co. zw | reservations@ amalindacollecti on.co.zw Skype sharon.stead http://www.campamal inda.com | http://www.ivorysaf arilodge. com | http://www.mother- africa.org | http://www.bulawayo club.com

The Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo presents to you SHASHIRD LAO, a French Jazz trio
Date: Monday, 4th of May 2009
Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Venue: Robert Sibson Hall, Academy of Music

'No harmonic instruments on stage only 3 voices, a load of mikes, 2 saxophones, a trombone, a flute, a snare drum, a darbuka, 2 loopers and various world instruments. ..

Sashird lao is an instrumental trio of vocal jazz, or something like this... "To develop their brand of nomad jazz oscillating between urban grooves, classical jazz and world music, the three had to rethink the roles of their respective original instrument (trombone for Fred, sax for the other two) and invent themselves another musical life"

Sashird lao is: Yona Yacoub: vocals, saxes, snare drums Fred Luzignant: vocals, trombone, percussion David Amar: vocal basse, saxes, flute, percussions' Tickets now available at the Academy of Music @ ZAR 30.00 per ticket

2009 - GOLDEN JUBILEE OF Z.I.T.F.
2009 sees the Golden Jubilee of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.
50 years on !! it is indeed an historic occasion when we proudly look back on 50 years of exuberance and unparalleled dedication to trade promotion and to excellence in exhibitions.

ZITF 2009 scheduled for 28 April to 2 May will be the 50th consecutive Trade Fair to be held in the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre. In May 1960 the first "Central Africa Trade Fair" was launched in this site that has been used as a venue for trade and/or agricultural shows since 1899. ZITF 2009 will therefore be a beacon of achievement.

FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSES AT ALLIANCE FRANCAISE!

Enrol now for French Lessons!! New term starts on the 4th of May 2009!

COURSES ON OFFER:
- Intensive/Extensive group language courses - Private tutorship - Conversation classes - Business French for the Corporate World - French for Tourism - Extra-Tuition for scholars - Courses for adolescents and children - Preparation for DELF/DALF (International Diplomas) 2009 session for the DELF/DALF Exams will be held as from the 1st of June to the 6th of June 2009. - Ndebele and Shona also available on request!

Expert teachers who are highly professional and flexible too will be at your service! Register now!!! DONT GET LEFT BEHIND!! For all enquiries and special requests contact Lovejoy on (09)250245 or Mr Zulu on 011 636 984. For more information visit our website www.afzim.org or e-mail afbyo@yoafrica. com

PAB and the Academy

Thursday 14 May in Room 25 at 1.10 p.m.
Floribunda - Lunchtime Talk
The first in the new series of Peter Rollason's lunchtime programmes.

Friday 15 May in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m.
A Double Bill of Mistaken Identities! - Delibes: Copplia & Rossini: Il Signor Bruschino (15 May) There will be a supper interval. Carriages: 10.15 p.m. A ballet and an opera to open the new season! Copplia is the good-humoured story of Swanilda who attempts to win the love of Franz with the help of a beautiful but lifeless mechanical doll, made by Dr.Copplius whose dream it is to create one with a living soul. Il Signor Bruschino, Rossini's ninth opera (written when he was 20!) is a one-act farce which revolves around the young lovers Florville and Sofia. Sofia's guardian has promised her to the young Bruschino but he has run up a large bill at the local inn. Florville persuades the innkeeper to lock up Bruschino until he pays his bill and intends to assume his identity and marry Sofia before the deception is discovered, but complications ensue when Bruschino senior arrives...

Monday 18 May at 5.15 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall
"Mozart", the first in a series of films in the BBC Great Musicians series narrated by Kenneth Branagh. Other dates:Monday 1 June (Wagner), Monday 6 July (Beethoven), Monday 20 July (Bach) and Monday 3 August (Tchaikovsky) .

Thursday 21 May in Room 25 at 1.10 p.m.
Lunchtime Talk: Wagner and the Ring - 1
In a series of lunchtime talks Michael Bullivant will introduce Wagner's music dramas in general and The Ring in particular. The first talk will briefly look at Wagner's earlier operas and the origins of The Ring.
Thursday 28 May in Room 25 at 1.10 p.m.
The second in the new series of Peter Rollason's lunchtime programmes.

Friday 29 May in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m.
Mozart: The Magic Flute
There will be a supper interval. Carriages: 10.00 p.m.
Mozart's last opera in a colourful production from Glyndebourne designed by David Hockney, conducted by Bernard Haitink and with Felicity Lott and Benjamin Luxon among the cast.
"What dominates John Cox's lively 1978 production of Die Zauberflöte for Glyndeboune are the sets and designs of David Hockney.... the vision is striking, with stylised scenery and landscapes in false perspective, with something of a toytown atmosphere, including a delightful dragon and oriental costumes for Sarastro's followers. That puts the production firmly on the side of pantomime rather then serious drama, but the excellent casting and the powerful conducting of Bernard Haitink ensure that this is not just a trivial entertainment. Leo Goeke as Tamino sings Dies Bildnis beautifully and the young Felicity Lott is a charming Pamina. Benjamin Luxon is a strong and positive Papageno with May Sandoz light, bright and agile as the Queen of the Night, Thomas Thomashke a well-focused Sarastro and the young Willard White is the Speaker. A memorable version." [Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music]

Monday 1 June at 5.15 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall
"Wagner", the second in a series of films in the BBC Great Musicians series. Other dates:Monday 6 July (Beethoven), Monday 20 July (Bach) and Monday 3 August (Tchaikovsky) .

Thursday 4 June in Room 25 at 1.10 p.m.
Lunchtime Talk: Wagner and the Ring - 2
In the second talk in the series Michael Bullivant will look at Wagner's musical methods in The Ring.

Friday 5 June in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.
Wagner: Das Rheingold
NO supper interval. Carriages: 10.00 p.m. The prologue to 'The Ring of the Nibelung' in a spectacular production from the Metropolitan Opera that followed Wagner's original stage directions as closely as possible with casts including the finest Wagnerian singers of the day. "In 1989 the Metropolitan Opera, celebrating the centenary of its first production of Wagner's Ring cycle, presented a new production with an American conductor in charge for the first time, James Levine. Brian Large adapted the spectacular staging by the Austrian actor-turned- producer, Otto Schenk, and added an extra dimension and sense of involvement. With lavish sets and costumes by Gunther Schneider-Siemssen, this is a full-bloodedly realistic production in the romantic tradition. For a video version there is everything to be said for this approach when the story is told so lucidly with splendid camera work. The aim was to modify the traditional approach, using all the theatrical effects available in in a modern theatre and, for example, the illusion of the Rhinemaidens swimming is very vivid at the start of Rheingold and, in the final scene of Götterdämmerung, after the Gibichung Hall has collapsed most realistically, we are briefly shown the bottom of the Rhine again and Valhalla in flames, reflecting exactly what the music tells us. Hildegard Behrens as Brünnhilde and James Morris as Wotan are both even more convincing when seen as well as heard and Siegfried Jerusalem as Siegfried makes a handsome hero." [The Penguin Guide] [The rest of "The Ring" will follow on Fridays 19 June, 3 July and 17 July]
The Academy is planning another book sale so any unwanted books and magazines will be gratefully received once the office has re-opened on Monday 4 May.

3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES AND CASSIAS

Do yourself a favour, take a trip along Cecil Avenue between Hillside Road and Old Esigodini Road. The Cassia trees are flowering absolutely magnificently.

Just drive slowly, the pot holes are quite bad, but open the window, savour the glorious smells, inhale the beautiful yellow display mother nature has laid on especially for you, its truly a treat and one you must not miss.

GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK

SAI CHILDREN
M. TROLLOPE
VIVA MARKETING
AFRICAN SALES
DEREK LANGTON
KERSHELMAR
MRS HARRIS
PRO-BAKE
FARM FRESH
FOOD 4 HOMES
NET CONNECT
CINDY SELLICK
JILL SHAW - BOTS
BAOBAB INDUSTRIES
LOBELS
GEES FRUIT & VEGES

The Bulawayo Events Calendar is a non profit newsletter which caters for two distinct groups of people:
1. Members of the public who would like to get an idea of what is happening in Bulawayo so that they can plan their free time to attend the events that are organised;
2. Event organisers who are looking to find the best date to hold their fundraisers, meeting, shows etc to ensure they pick dates free of conflicting events that would otherwise hamper the attendance and ultimately success of their own functions. Hopefully, once your date has been entered into the calendar - other event organisers will ensure they avoid that date for their functions.

The calendar does not send out general adverts that do not pertain to a 'diarised' events (such as general adverts of services and such). The calendar is not able to send out advertising attachments. This calendar is run in conjunction with the Morning Mirror so an adverts placed in the Morning Mirror in line with the donation policy will be automatically entered into the calendar.

Recently there has been a huge number of email addresses that have gone 'dormant' and so have been deleted from the system. I apologise if your address has been caught up in this 'housekeeping' . If you no longer receive the newsletter and wish to, or you would like to sign up for the first time - please email me directly with your details.

Happy Eventing!
Kirsty Fletcher
Tel: +263 9 487407 Cell: 263 11 630 591 Kirsty Fletcher - kirstyfl@mweb. co.zw

As part of our continuing efforts to get the environs of the Hillside Dams up to scratch and to provide space for the many visitors who are now coming to the Dams, we will hold our next monthly cleanup day on
WEDNESDAY 6th MAY 2009.

Please come along and join us.
If you can afford to let your staff be with us for the day or morning that would be of wonderful assistance. Advisory help also required for those who can not swing a panga.

We will meet at the Lower Dams car park at 08h00.
Please bring along any of the following if possible - panga, slasher or heavy duty rake. Also water and tea. We will provide sadza & relish for lunch. We will be there to organise the work parties.

We look forward to seeing you there. For further details contact estate@hillsidedams .com or Thelma on 242490 (Bulawayo).

I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to the following who helped in cash and kind:-
Susan McLeod (my dearest aunt, without you, this would not have been possible, thank you). A special thank you to Inky Pullen; Aunt Bloema; Veronica Stanley; Anita Jameison; Aunt Emma; Aunt Rikie; Aunt Bridget; Tanya McKop; Veronica Esof; Anne Williams; Carlin Hall; Lin Saudan; La Toya Ali-Mohamed; Meena Jinabhai; Marie Waite; Ann Riley- Hawkins; Patrina Naik; Lizzie Mack; Roseanne Williams; Luan Mellors; Mr Jamnadas Daya; Mr Naresh Rajput; Stella Sweetman; Sherry Taylor; Terri Phillips; Janine & Mrs Wynguard and Roz Thomas. Last but definitely not least, my esteemed life-long friend Genienne Gliwitzki, thank you so very much, it means so much!
If I've omitted your name please know that you have my sincere gratitude, you have all been so kind & thoughtful!

Without the love, optimism & support (both financial & mentally) from Susan, Dalz, Rory and Galvin, I would be a total wreck. Thank you guys, I love you so much! A BIG thank you and most welcomed contribution, from the Loyal Women's Guild as well as Mr & Mrs Engelbrecht, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you!

Bronwen McKop

Many thanks to all of those of you who came to the Dams over the last couple of weeks. We had record crowds over the public holidays and it is really encouraging. Clearly we are becoming a venue of choice in Bulawayo and we would like to thank you for your support of this community venture.

Our most sincere thanks go to the Dakin family for coming to our assistance with mowing the picnic area near the head of the Lower Dam.
We will now keep it under control while we are planning to add a few benches as well as a volleyball court and general games area.
Can any one let me know the dimensions of the beach volleyball court?

We would also like to thank those who responded to our lawn mower appeal and for the "throw out paint". The children's play area is looking so much better with its new coat of many colours, while we still have adequate paint for additional repairs to the various scattered benches and tables throughout the Conservancy. Special thanks to the Cottam and van Blerk families for their kind donations of enamel.

The next project is to get those public toilets up to scratch.
We are looking for any support, possibly corporate assistance like the public toilets outside the Large City Hall? However any throw out would be gratefully received from toilet seats to whitewash. We intend to start with the toilets at the Lower Dam but there are three other blocks around the Conservancy where we haven't even started reversing years of neglect and vandalism.

Please contact us if you assist in any way via estate@hillsidedams .com
It has been a cold and miserable couple of days in Bulawayo but the sun is now out and we hope to see you at the Dams this weekend.
Many Thanks
Hillside Dams Conservancy

I wondered if any of your readers might know what the latest is on TV/Radio/Car Radio Licences for Senior Citizens.
Are persons over 60 years of age still exempt?

Please reply to MM or to katsco@netconnect. co.zw

Good day to all Provincial Chairmen.

S.A. are hosting two zone 6 bank angling events in 2009. Details are as follows.
1/ Masters & Presidential / Federation Teams. Bloemhof Dam ---- 15 to 26 August.
2/ National Teams. Bloemhof Dam ---- 19 to 26 Sept.
2 days practice Sat / Sun.
3 days Zone 6
1 day rest.
2 days Tri-Nations
Anglers not in tri-nations to be used in teams against tri nations. Above is the deal ---- are we up to it.? Please forward names for selection soonest so we can get the ball rolling. I imagine costs will be around R1800 to R2200.excluding travel etc.
Best Regards, Tom. Int. Bank Angling CoOrdinator om: willfit@gatorzw. co.uk

Learn to grow your own organic Vegetables In limited space, whilst at the same time helping the environment.

DATE: MONDAY & TUESDAY 11 & 12 MAY 09
WHERE: 60 LAWLEY ROAD, SUBURBS
TIME: 8Am - 4Pm
(Refreshments will be served) COST|: US$ 100.00 per person (includes Manual, tea, lunch, & free advice via email/internet
THERE IS ONLY A LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE AT THE COFFEE SHOPPE OR CONTACT CLAIRE ON CELL 011-214541 OR ON EMAIL rescueanimals@ yoafrica. com

NEED A MID-HOLIDAY BREAK???....

PLAYDAY THURSDAY 23 APRIL
HILLSIDE DAMS
AGES 4-14
SUPERVISED PLAY WITH ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM OF YOUNG PEOPLE (AND THEIR MOMS)! ACTIVITIES*GAMES* FUN* "FUN IN THE SUN" FOR THE KIDS...AND RELAXATION FOR MUMS AND GRANS!!!

ENTRY R25 FOR KIDS INCL REFRESHMENTS LUNCH AND TEAS AVAILABLE AT REASONABLE COST FOR ACCOMPANYING ADULTS (KIDS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED PLEASE) TEL 09 242221 OR 011 630 936 OR FOR MORE INFO!

STOLEN

Stolen from The Cawston Block, Nyamandlovu one Buffalo shoulder mount. This is an extremely large trophy and it is thought to have been stolen to go to another hunting lodge. Please be advised that this trophy is very recognisable as it is damaged.
Please contact Jo Evans on 244155/242410 should you be approached by anyone trying to sell it or get it repaired.

APPEAL
Bulawayo Help Network has recently launched an appeal on behalf of Dr Alan Pugh who has been very ill and hospitalised for some weeks. He is now home and slowly recovering.
However, the medical bills are huge and despite the generous donations of several friends, the family are under great duress.
Should you like to contribute towards these bills please contact Sandy Palmer on rainier@yoafrica. com or the Bulawayo Help Network on byohelp@netconnect. co.zw or telephone 67085 (mornings) or visit our office at 130A J.Moyo St, bwtn 13th & 14th Ave.
Thank you so much.

Zimbabwe Community Radio

launches on Sunday March 01

10pm - 11pm every night
10:00 Ndebele - 10:25 English - 10:45 Shona - 11:00
Short Wave . 5935 kHz until March 28 from March 29 5995 kHz

At present we are broadcasting from the United Arab Emirates.
But we are happy to respond to the call in the political parties' agreement to return and broadcast in Zimbabwe.
Just tell us when we will be welcome home

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9) WINING AND DINING

Frangos
Pop in to 54 Park Road and enjoy an affordable meal in a beautiful surrounding... Just in case you haven't been before here's a list of meals we have available....

Bring R100 and you will get:
A whole baby chicken (peri-peri or lemon & Herb) Ice-cream & Chocolate sauce Drink of your choice
OR
Deep-fried calamari rings Ice-cream & chocolate sauce Drink of your choice
OR
Prawn special (offered every Friday) - peri-peri or lemon butter Glass of wine
We also have 400g Rumps; T-Bones & Rib Eyes for "the hungry guys" available plus a whole heap more!!!!! All meals are served with chips & salad, unless otherwise requested. We offer coffees; teas & cakes all day long and are available for outside catering Call us on 230678 or 011 215 326 if you'd like to make a booking. Our kitchen opens at 9:30am and closes at 8:30 pm Tuesday to Saturday Sunday we're open until 2:30pm; closed on Mondays

MOTHER'S day special:

Spoil your Mom and take her to Big Cave Camp for a delicious Lunch on Mother"s day the 10th May, 2009. We are offering a special lunch at US 10 per head for a minimum of 4 and we can take a maximum of 20, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Big Cave is only 30 minutes from town on the 46 k peg on the Matopos/Kezi Road just before the Game Park. Stunning scenery and views, Rock Art 2 minutes from the Lodge, a pool if the weather is good. We also have a well stocked bar, and our friendly staff will assist you' so come out and relax!

Bookings: Mike Waddy - telephone 64104 or 64105 or you can message on 0912 602 849, closing for bookings Tuesday 5th May, 2009.

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TRY OUR RE INVENTED SNACK RANGE FOR ALL YOUR CATERING FUNCTIONS AT TRADE FAIR OR CORPORATE COCKTAIL PARTIES ETC

OVER NIGHT ACCOMMODATION- Mike's Cottage
Peaceful and home like surround try our two bed cottage fully equipped for self catering or full menu available to order. In secure premises. 5mins from Trade Fair Exhibition Centre. Cheerful and helpful staff to assist you
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MOTHERS DAY LUNCHEON

THE NESBITT CASTLE

Sunday 10 May 2009

Spoil your Mother this Mothers Day!! Our superb gardens are the venue this year, with a delicious lunch served under our shady Jacarandas. KIDDIES ARE WELCOME! We are changing our policy for the day! To make sure Mom relaxes - we are bringing in a jumping castle, kiddies entertainment center as well as face painting to keep your Angels occupied!! Adults - US$ 15 | Children - US$ 10 If you are on our mailing list, you would have already received the menu. Join our mailing list by emailing mailinglist@ nesbittcastle. co.zw with "subscribe" in the subject line to receive menus, news on specials and events before everyone else does!!

10) ACCOMMODATION OUT OF ZIMBABWE

PROPERTY INVESTMENT IN AUSTRALIA

Craig & Karin Bailey (formerly from Bulawayo), have been involved in property investment in Australia with Brisbane-based company, Wealth Acceleration Group (WAG), since 2002. They found property to be such a great investment vehicle that they recently opened a Toowoomba branch of Wealth Acceleration Group so that they too can offer WAG's hugely successful wealth creation strategies to people locally, throughout Australia, and to investors in southern Africa.

- Did you know that unlike the USA & the UK, Australia currently has a shortage of 200 000 homes? Therefore due to basic economics, there is a huge demand for property in Australia that will continue to push prices up. As a result property experts expect properties to boom in 2010 and 2011.
- Did you know that houses in Australia have doubled in value every 7-10 years for the past 100 years. Through wars, wage concerns, the oil crisis of the 1970s, capital gains tax, high interest rates, low inflation and the introduction of GST - all arguments against properties increasing in value over the past 5 decades - properties doubled in value every 10 years.
- Above that, real data figures from 1978 in Brisbane show an average annual growth rate of 10%. And this growth compounds each year.
We work on the basis of LEVERAGE - holding as much appreciating asset with as little money as possible -, COMPOUND and TIME. We also manage your cash flow to ensure that you have the money needed to pay your bills on your property. And we give investors advice and back up service.
If you are interested in investing in property in Australia, whether you're in Australia or in southern Africa, contact us and we'll give you the information that you need to start investing. Our website is also filled with excellent information.
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Investors outside Australia:
- Did you know that property investment helps toward your immigration requirements for Australia?
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Holiday apartment Ramsgate KZN,
2nd floor. 2 Bedroom,on suite bathroom, 2nd shower,toilet - sleeps 4-6 Kitchen, dinningroom, lounge, patio with sea view. Fully equipped and tastefully decorated DSTV available- bring your own DSTV card Covered parking.
Less than 300m form Blue Flag Beach Shopping centers close by Various restaurants within walking distance. Safe and secure grounds with swimming pool and children's play area. Please call Noelene on 0027 31 7017214 or 0027 826582213 for special rates to Zimbabweans.

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Te Kupe - Heathrow B & B.

We are situated ten mins from Heathrow Airport in a large roomy detached house with 5 double rooms, each with their own washbasin, and TV. Main room has superking bed, basin and own shower. There is a separate studio-type flat with TV, recliner, dining table and own entrance. A lovely old English dining room, big comfy lounge with Sky+, and beautiful maintained front and rear gardens.
There is ample parking in front. Upon request, airport transfers, and there are excellent bus and train links.

Rates per night are between £35 and £40 and hearty breakfasts between £3 and £5.

Please refer to M.M issue no. 328 for more detail. We can be contacted for bookings at heathrowbb@aol. com We look forward to welcoming you very soon.

"We unfortunately are unable to take up our booking for a very reasonably priced, two bedroomed, self catering flat at Scottburgh from 22nd to 29th April (sleeps max 6 people). It is in a wonderful child friendly block of well equipped flats overlooking a fabulous beach.
For more information please email Jane on dups64@gmail. com

Traveling through Polokwane (Peitersburg)
to do a bit of shopping and need somewhere to stay?
Granny cottage available in quiet residential area - secure parking sleeps 6 people comfortably, close to all the main shops, like Game, Trade Centre, Savanna Shopping Mall Limpopo Shopping Mall. Adults R100 and children R75.
For more information, please contact
Mr and Mrs Van Vuuren in Polokwane on (015) 298 8700 or bakina@mweb. co.za or Bernita in Bulawayo on 88498 or 883916.

BOREHOLE PUMP REPAIRS
The rains are nearly gone! Are you prepared for the dry season?
If not call Mike howard or Obed Sithole at Bancroft Neil & Co el 880844 /46 0912260769 or 011608724
We install and repair Borehole and Booster pumps.
Basement flooding?Call us we will pump them dry.

Party Planet
is situated on the N1 on the right hand side, just before Musina town and just past the Fire Station. Do pop in and browse for gifts, party cups, plates, hats etc. in plain colours or in a variety of themes. There are also costumes, wigs and hats as well as toys for children, adult toys and games, costume jewelry,bath luxuries, 2nd hand books, wedding bubbles and balloons, serviettes for every occasion, banners and lawn signs and everything you need for a hen night or baby shower.
You may phone Dilveen on 0027 15 534 3455 or email to partyplanetmsa@ gmail.com.

GATE AND HOME SECURITY

DON CREMER

FOR REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS OF ALARM SYSTEMS, ELECTRIC GATE MOTORS, INTERCOMS AND SWIMMING POOL PUMPS.

PLEASE NOTE OUR PHONE NUMBER HAS CHANGED TO 0913 284 909

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Contact Les Marcus on Tel:461359 / 69 Cell: 0912 433 479

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We provide repairs & maintenance for PC's, printers, networking & re-loading of software if necessary. Or if you just need advice or help on your PC.

GIVE US A CALL OR EMAIL US ON
#9 Shelduck Rd, Burnside, Bulawayo Telephone No: +263-9-240218 Cellphone No: +263-11-423 093 E-Mail Address: snsparrow@gmail. com shatam1981@yahoo. co.uk

SERVICE OFFERED
We are offering a service to the DIY woodworker. We will machine new boards & timber to your specification. We also invite you to visit our showroom to see our range of household, office furniture, fitted kitchens & hotel/chalet furniture.
Situated at 11 Wolverhampton Road Donnington. (Along the Plumtree Road turn right and the P G Timbers turnoff) Contact Tony or Sharon on 462836 or 023 423 317 / 023 423 318

Conrad is back in town and is ready to assist with all your electrical needs.
I can also do welding, burglar bars and general odd jobs
Please phone Bulawayo 886901 or cell 0912 413892

For all your ceiling repairs, house painting, plumbing, tiling, electrical installation, bath re- enameling, glazing, building and roof leak repairs contact Platin Enterprises for a free quotation and advise.
Speak to Emanuel on :

Cell # 0912322181. email ekanyamaure@ yahoo.com

Sunflower Babies
Are you looking for somewhere your baby can go for fun and interaction with other children? We at Sunflower Babies have created a safe and fun environment just for your little ones. We offer : Crafts Indoor and outdoor activities Learning time And most of all FUN FUN FUN!!!!!

Contact Raquel - 250829 / 011 617043 or Justine 257646 / 0912261016 tristsmom@hotmail. com

JK EVENT PLANNERS
We can co-ordinate any event.......
Weddings, engagements, Birthday parties for any age, Baby showers, Anniversary parties, conferences, retirements, funerals and many more

If it's an event - we'll co-ordinate.......
CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE Contact Raquel - 250829 / 011 617043 tristsmom@hotmail. com

ATTENTION GRABBER
Classic Kitchens Classic Bathrooms Classic Bedrooms Classic Flooring
Just to advise that ROMEO KITCHENS is still very much alive and kicking. We are still offering the public a service second to none, and a warranty on our installation. Should you be building or simply renovating your home, pop into our Showroom and chat to our experienced team. We are still situated at:-

18 Plumtree Road, Belmont, Bulawayo Tel: 09-72805 / 888490 Email: romeokit@mweb. co.zw or linsnel@mweb. co.zw

BRUCETRONICS

For all your electronic repairs to
Televisions ( Plasma , LCD , Projection and more ) DVDs microwaves decoders Hi Fi 's Videos Accessories for sale including remotes, batteries and leads Second hand televisions and videos for sale Lots more!
With years of experience in electronics, the professionalism is always guaranteed Contact: Bruce Van Vuuren On 09 - 245263 or 011 630 227

17) HEALTH AND BEAUTY
May Special.. Biological Facial at Slashed price only R150 Please contact Clinique Caress on 60160 or 011701277.. Mothers Day Special Spoil The Woman In Your Life
Our Eastern Magic Spa Package Value R500.. 3 Hours Pampering Bliss contact Clinique Caress on 60160 or 011701277 or Email use on inky@gator.co. zw Gift Vouchers Now Available

18) TUITION

The professional & dedicated team of Alliance Franaise de Bulawayo offers quality teaching in French language courses in a beautiful environment conducive to learning:

- Intensive/Extensive group language courses - Private tutorship - Conversation classes - Business French for the Corporate World - French for Tourism - Extra-Tuition for scholars - Courses for adolescents and children - Preparation for DELF/DALF (International Diplomas) - Portuguese, Ndebele and Shona also on offer

Registration now on! New term begins on Monday 4th May '09
For any enquiries; contact Lovejoy on (09) 250245 or Mr Zulu on 011 636 984 Alliance Franaise de Bulawayo. 61 Heyman Road, Suburbs Tel: (09) 250245. E-mail: afbyo@yoafrica. com

TIPPY TOES

PLAYGROUP REOPENING FOR TODDLERS FROM 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS. 8-00 AM TO 11-30AM .
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ANGELA ON 230280 OR 011 613 995 OR 091 3 248 600.

TUITION ( MATHS, PHYSICS, AND CHEMISTRY) AND IT CONSULTANCY

Is your son or daughter having difficulty with O or A Level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry?

Do the A Level classes contain 30 students rather than 10? Classes this size do not allow for much individual help.

If so, I can coach your son or daughter in the above subjects, having had 35 years experience teaching these subjects. I take only one student at a time, which ensures that the student has individual attention and help. Are you having problems with expensive inflexible payrolls? If so, I can develop an extremely reasonably priced tailor made payroll system for your business, mine, farm or institution. I also offer computer courses in MS Windows operating system, MS Word word processing, MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access database, MS Project Project Design, desk top publishing, AutoCAD computer aided design, MS Outlook Express e-mail, Internet browsing and search, Corel Draw, Corel PhotoPaint graphic design and digital photography.
Please contact ColRose Consultants and ask to speak to Colin. Cell: 091 2 353 817 e-mail: colrose@yoafrica. co.zw

MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINING
Gain an International Montessori Teaching Diploma in Bulawayo or Harare. Trained Tutor - Les Crawford runs the training on behalf of the Montessori Centre International, London. Places limited, enrol now.
Tel: 242762 email lescrawford@ yoafrica. com

19) MISCELLANEOUS

ECO LOGICAL SAFARIS & TRAVEL
Colshar House (opp City Hall) 127 L. Takawira Ave, Bulawayo Tel/Fax/Ans : 263 9 61189 / 888790 / 69559

Excellent return fares on Air Zimbabwe from Johannesburg to Bulawayo for only USD 277.00 and to Harare for USD 288.00

Special Fares to London on South African Airways, Air Zimbabwe and Qatar Airways from USD 550.00 onwards. Fly to Bombay on Emirates at ZAR 4445.00 Fly on Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong for USD660 inc taxes and to Beijing and Shanghai for USD 680 inc taxes. For only USD100 p/p/p/n on Full Board basis, spend the rest of the school holidays with your family at Camp Amalinda in Matopos or Ivory Lodge in Hwange National Park. Specials to Nairobi and Dar-Es-Salaam on Air Zimbabwe. Escape to Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion Island and Zanzibar on specials with Unusual Destinations and Beachcomber packages.
Contact ELS&T for the best available airfares, holiday packages, car hire, hotel accommodations, tours and safaris.

ITEMS FOR SALE - US$
Health Walker 150 Mountain Bike 300 Massage Bed 300 TV 100 TV 100 Computer + screen + Printer 150 Computer + screen + Printer 150 Hitachi Video Deck & Tapes -with manual 100 Technics Double Cassette Deck -with manual 50

Tel - mornings 239378; afternoons 243995 Cell - 0912261330

Dial-a-Dorpe is a newly formed service outlet that is offering home delivery for all your beer requirements.

Our prices are very competitive and all our beers delivered to you cold and ready to drink.

For home delivery please call 0912 310 685 (any time , any day) or 290358 (after working hours)

Delicious Vegetable pickle and chappaties made to order.

Phone Ameira 67641 or 63782.

***NOW BACK IN STOCK***
*CARPET RUGS(PATTERNED)
*WELCOME DOOR MATS *PILLOWS : STANDARD AND CONTINENTAL *DUVET INNERS ALL SIZES

CHIPPYS SOFT FURNISHING

STANBERRA HOUSE 87 G.SILUNDIKA STR/ BET.8TH /9TH AVENUES TEL.66627 / 66630

FROM $4.50 PER METRE
CHIPPYS SOFT FURNISHING
STANBERRA HOUSE 87 G.SILUNDIKA STR/ BET.8TH /9TH AVENUES TEL.66627 / 66630

AND VOILE CURTAIN**** FROM $4.50 PER METRE
CHIPPYS SOFT FURNISHING
STANBERRA HOUSE 87 G.SILUNDIKA STR/ BET.8TH /9TH AVENUES TEL.66627 / 66630

PRINTED COTTON CURTAINING FROM $2.50 PER METRE CHIPPYS SOFT FURNISHING STANBERRA HOUSE 87 G.SILUNDIKA STR/ BET.8TH /9TH AVENUES TEL.66627 / 66630

UPHOLSTERY FABRIC NEW STOCKS ARRIVING DAILY FROM $4.50 PER METRE CHIPPYS SOFT FURNISHING STANBERRA HOUSE 87 G.SILUNDIKA STR/ BET.8TH /9TH AVENUES TEL.66627 / 66630

LITTLE BLESSINGS NURSERY SCHOOL
IN MALINDELA AGES 2 1/2 YEARS TO 4 YEARS OLD
CONTACT PRISCILLA CELL 0912 763 901 HOME 240255

For Sale Beautiful hand made 18ct gold neck chain. Weight over 2oz. Offers.
Tel 60511/69870

LAMB FOR SALE cut and packed, or whole, if desired.
Please send enquires to: ali.evans19@ gmail.com

HOUSEBOAT FOR HIRE IN BINGA.

SMALL, FRIENDLY & ECONOMICAL (HAS 2 FOUR STROKE ENGINES). TAKES 6 - 8 PASSENGERS COMFORTABLY. NEWLY PAINTED AND EVERYTHING IN WORKING ORDER! EXCELLENT COOK AND 2 BOAT CAPTAINS INCLUDED.

RATE: R 1,500 PER NIGHT (DRY) - SUPPLY YOUR OWN PETROL, GAS BOTTLE FOR COOKING, TOWELS, FISHING EQUIPMENT, FOOD & DRINKS.

TAYLOR'S KWIKSPAR, BINGA CAN SUPPLY ICE, COOL DRINKS, BEERS, KAPENTA AND OTHER BAIT. ALSO HAVE BREAD, MEAT AND BASIC GROCERIES FOR SALE.
TEL: (BINGA) 015-320 (HOME) or 236 or 316 (SPAR) EMAIL: fto@yoafrica. com

LULUBELLE
jewelry and accessories

For all types of beaded jewelry & accessories. Pearls, Swarovski Crystals, beautiful glass beads. Good Quality Silver tone & Antique Bronze Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Key Hooks, Bag Clasps, Cell Phone Strings, Studs. All at reasonable prices.

I make to order too.

Phone Chantelle on 241549 or 0912 448 221 Email rayners@yoafrica. com
Please see my collections at the following outlets : Induna Arts (next to Cattleman) Ascot Shopping Centre : New Dimensions Lavendar Bay Mona Lisa HairDresser Charmaine's Gift Shop at the large Bradfield Complex Castrol in Coventry Street Shonah (HairDresser)
MIND & BODY FAIR (May 28th)- Please keep an eye out for the advert. I will be there will lots of beautiful jewelry & accessories.

WEZ SHOP ------------ --------- -------
(Wildlife and Environment Zimbabwe)

----------NEW LOCATION - Many New Items------- -

The WEZ SHOP has Moved (a Few Meters!) We are still in the TV Sales and Hire Store. Fife St. Between 10th and 11th Avenues Now farther in and to the left - same phone - 77309

We are pleased to announce the delivery of many new Items from Harare and from local artists, including:
A Wide Range of Notelets and Various Paper Goods. Pottery, Candles and Other Craft Items. A Variety of Interesting Books Many Wildlife and Other Sketches and Prints
Weekdays 8.30 - 1.30 PM
Saturdays 8.30 - 12 N

ICE CUBES FOR SALE 4KG BAGS
PHONE 244224 CELL 023 407948 FROM 8.00 AM TO 5.00 PM DAILY

PRIVATE TO PRIVATE - TAKE-AWAY BUSINESS FOR SALE

OUR POPULAR TAKE-AWAY IS UP FOR SALE. WE INTEND TO SELL THE BUSINESS AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT AS ONE ENTITY.

THE TAKE-AWAY IS FULLY EQUIPPED AND CENTRALLY SITUATED. THIS IS A FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE WITH GOOD BUSINESS ACUMEN AND WILLING TO WORK. IN ITS TIME, THE TAKEAWAY MADE A GOOD LIVING FOR THE PEOPLE INVOLVED.

THIS EQUIPMENT IS ALL IN WORKING CONDITION. AMONG OTHER THINGS IT COMPRISES A SPACIOUS COLD ROOM, 5 BIG FRIERS, BIG CANOPY, BIG POTATO PEELER AND INDUSTRIAL STOVE WITH OVEN ETC. ETC. ETC. ALL THIS IS MADE FOR A BIG TURNOVER IN MIND.
ANY INTERESTED BUYER CAN PLEASE PHONE MISS PANY FOR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW (2 P.M. - 5 P.M, ONLY) ON TEL. :- 09-885508 OR CELL :- 023 406 749. TO VIEW STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Paddy is back and so is his delicious range of fresh fruit and veg, now being sold at Bulawayo General Supplies. Visit us at 17 15th Ave, between Robert Mugabe Way and George Silundika Ave.

Don't miss out on all our opening specials! See you soon!

CANCER ASSOCIATION.
The Cancer Association is having to decrease the number of hours it can afford to keep it's office open. We would like to advise the public that the office is now open ONLY on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS, from 9am to 12 noon. TEL. 61185
Our Secretary will happily take your emergency calls on TEL. 241696 We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bulawayo Mastectomy Support Group are available for counseling or advice . Please contact : Jenny Stanley 241045 Jean Clarke 250830 Sheila Gill 242486

CANCER CARE.
Do you or any member of your family have cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment and need counseling or advise ? If so, we have a drop in at the Cancer Assoc., 1A FIFE STREET,
every 2nd WEDNESDAY of each month,
from 2.30pm onwards. Come and have a cup of tea and a chat..... we look forward to meeting you !
Sheila Gill

SPARKY'S TACKLE
HAS MOVED, PLEASE FIND US AT T.M. BRADFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE. (NEXT TO BRASS MONKEY)

We offer sales and installation, repairs and maintenance and backup services for a wide range of generators and inverters. Don't be left in the dark, come down to Sparky's and we will answer your questions regarding alternative power supplies!

GENERATORS ON SPECIAL FROM US$800 sparkys@gatorzw. com

Security and Garden Lighting? Household and office wiring? Change over switch installations for generators? Should you require a safe, neat and professional electrical job both home and industry,
please call Mark on 011601751 or (09) 888053 or (09) 67029 sparkys@gatorzw. com

Washing Machine - LG 8kg Top Loader. Brand new R5000
Defy 4 plate compact stove also brand new R3400

Please contact Bulawayo 0912 812275

HARDWARE

"HILLSIDE HARDWARE", A WELL KNOWN NAME IN BULAWAYO, UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP, PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. SPECAL OFFERS ON SELECTED ITEMS. COME AND SEE US.

CONTACT: 241376

TEAK FURNITURE

SOLID HAND MADE TEAK FURNITURE
STANDARD PRODUCTS AND CUSTOM WORK FOR HOTELS AND SAFARI CAMPS. WE ALSO CATER FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS.
PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:
MR. BRIAN SINCLAIR / MR. PETER MARUME / MRS GAIL TOMMY
TEL'S: 60319 , 881592 , 76523 CELL'S 0912 411 384 , 0912 417 939

FURNITURE FOR SALE
Dinning room suite with cane back chairs. .Beautiful solid wood. Bed room suite. Double bed base, head board, c/w side draws, dressing table and chest of draws. Coffee table and side tables Singer sewing machine model 974 c/w accessories
Telephone 285697 Cell 0912247861

PLUMBING SERVICES

ESTABLISHED FOR 18 YEARS, BATHROOM VOGUE PRIDES THEMSELVES, WITH DEDICATION, TO ALL YOUR PLUMBING, RE - ENAMELING, TILING AND HANDYMAN INSTALLATIONS. COME IN AND VISIT US AT OUR SHOWROOM SITUATED AT No. 10 SWANSEA STREET, BELMONT, BULAWAYO. BATHROOM VOGUE ! " BATHE IN BEAUTY"

PH: 09 66537 OR 09 68741.

PAINTED DOG CONSERVATION' S CRAFT WORKSHOP (IGANYANA ARTS)

IS IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF LOTS OF FABRIC SCRAPS AND BUTTONS. SIZE, COLOR, TEXTURE ETC. NOT AN ISSUE. We are located in Dete. IF you have bits lying around, please call 018 475 or email: iganyana@painteddog .org and we will arrange to pick up or provide a drop off place in Bulawayo. Ask for Wendy or Agnes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT MR. JOHN HEWITT IS NO LONGER ASSOCIATED WITH BAOBAB INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD AND OUR CONTACT PERSONS ARE: MR. PETER MARUME AND MR. BRIAN SINCLAIR. OUR TEL NUMBERS : 60319 / 76523 / 881952

TEAK FURNITURE

SOLID HAND MADE TEAK FURNITURE WE DO STANDARD PRODUCTS AND CUSTOM WORK FOR HOTELS AND SAFARI CAMPS. WE ALSO CATER FOR INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS. COME IN AND HAVE A CHAT WITH:
PETER MARUME OR BRIAN SINCLAIR CONTACT US ON: 60319 / 881953 / 76523

Shirley Mayson of INSTANT FLOWERS - Your One Stop Nursery - has moved from 14 Old Gwanda Road
to 53 Southway , (lower end of the road), Burnside - at QUALITY SANDS ,
where all your river sand, pit sand, quarry stone and cement - are also available.

CHANG FA Z5195 diesel engine with a STC 7.5 9.4kw, 14.2A, 1500rpm 380volt 3 phase generator USD 2500

CONTACT Terry / Sarah-Kate on 09 246 968

Dear Valued Customers

We would like to inform you that the old BONSA CASABLANCA has re-opened at 22 Stafford Avenue, Hillside Shopping Centre.

Our products include fresh produce including fruits & vegetables, milk and bread. We also have an extended range of quality groceries both local and imported to suit your needs.

On behalf of the Parshotam Bhikha families we would like to cordially invite you to come and shop with us and enjoy excellent service and competitive prices. COME AND EXPERIENCE TRUE VALUE FOR YOUR RAND, US AND PULA
Many thanks
Management and Staff at BONSA CASA BLANCA.

Is ALCOHOL a problem in your life,
if so contact 240338 or 011-615097.

GREYS MONUMENTAL WORKS PVT LTD

Suppliers of full range of monuments, up market and affordable

TERMS AVAILABLE

Architectural stone, flooring and paving. Information grey granite plaques Granite chopping boards Classic fire places and fire chimneys Pitching stone and stone walling (most affordable in town.) Bird baths River and pit sand available- very affordable prices. House name and number plaques Pull ups, uplifting & repairs of tomb stones
For more information on any of the above please contact EMILY, CYNTHIA & ISAAC on the following numbers (09) 67584/60691 or visit us at no. 142 Fife St opposite Kings Auctioneers btwn 14 & 15th Ave, Bulawayo.

If there are any fellow Zimbabwean's on holiday in Britain, or living in Britain, who would like to take a " Walk around the Brit Oval, " one of Britains Top Test Cricket Venue's, then give me a call.

See the Surrey Dressing Room, as well as where the England Players Sit in the Dressing Room, take a walk around the grounds, as well as visit the Away Dressing Room, which has the Wall of Cricketing Greats, autographs of Shane Warne, Wesley Hall, Gary Sobers, Richie Benoud, Graham Thorpe, Mike Gatting, Clive LLoyde, Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Jacob Oram and others.

I can be reached on 079 44895078 or by e mail bdleith@yahoo. co.uk Look Forward to hearing from you soon..., Darryl

ACOL CHEMICAL BULAWAYO AND HARARE
As bulk importers of chemicals, Acol Chemical is able to assure our customers of quality chemicals at the best possible prices.

Acol has a vast range of Chemicals, which include:

Hydrochloric Acid 30% (Pool Acid) 25kg Polycans HTH (Calcium Hypochlorite) 70% 50kg and 5kg Polycans Aluminium Sulphate 50kg Bags Caustic Soda 25kg Bags Hydrogen Peroxide 50% 30kg Polycans

For these and any other of our vast range of chemicals please contact:
ACOL BULAWAYO, 37 Plumtree Road, Belmont.
Joshua Moyo Ray Chiridza Tiffany Roberts Noel Edington Tel 09 470 481 / 5, Fax 09 470 486, Email acolbyo@acolchem. co.zw
ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie
Johnathan James Ben Ajidah Dean Griffin Noel Mangwarira Tel 04 621 401 / 4 Fax 04 621 405 Email acolhre@acolchem. co.zw

Meikles Department Store- Bulawayo

Remember Mothers Day !!!!!!!!!

New and exciting is a range of ladies Fashion, Jewellery and Cosmetics ideal for Mothers Day

Special offer on Winter Track Suits
Former Black steers Restaurant and Bull Dog now open Book now for your Lunches,weddings, and parties Phones 65101/9,75521
Meikles More Choice,More Syle,More you

PHIL'S AUTO REPAIRS
For all your auto electrical repairs, car maintenance, servicing and overhauls, including panel beating and re-sprays. For new and used Landrover spares, servicing and rebuilds. We also buy scrap Landrovers
Contact Philip on Bulawayo 880519 or cell 0912 264455 email philsauto@gator. co.zw or call in at 9 Chatham Road, Belmont (close to Swift depot)

Bulawayo Island Hospice Services.
We are appealing to the public of Bulawayo, to assist us in helping our many cancer patients, by letting us have anything that we can use.sell or donate to the less priveledged.
Old clothes, bottles, furniture, household equipment, kitchen items.jewellery, beads, toys materials etc etc. We will acknowledge your donations and wait for your calls on 77972.
Please contact Peggy Schonken . Please call us.......... ....Thank you most sincerely

TEAK FURNITURE

SOLID HAND MADE TEAK FURNITURE STANDARD PRODUCTS AND CUSTOM WORK FOR HOTELS AND SAFARI CAMPS. WE ALSO CATER FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS. PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:
MR. BRIAN SINCLAIR / MR. PETER MARUME / MRS GAIL TOMMY TEL'S: 60319 , 881592 , 76523 CELL'S 0912 411 384 , 0912 417 939

PAINTED DOG CONSERVATION' S CRAFT WORKSHOP (IGANYANA ARTS)
IS IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF LOTS OF FABRIC SCRAPS AND BUTTONS. SIZE, COLOR, TEXTURE ETC. NOT AN ISSUE. We also will take off hour hands those paint cans with left-overs in it, not enough to use. Preferably enamel, outdoor that can be used for murals at the schools. We are located in Dete. IF you have bits lying around,
please call 018 475 or email: iganyana@painteddog .org and we will arrange to pick up or provide a drop off place in Bulawayo. Ask for Wendy or Agnes.

PRIVATE TO PRIVATE - TAKE-AWAY BUSINESS FOR SALE

OUR POPULAR TAKE-AWAY IS UP FOR SALE. WE INTEND TO SELL THE BUSINESS AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT AS ONE ENTITY.

ONLY ABLE, INTERESTED AND WILLING PARTIES NEED TO APPLY.

THE TAKE-AWAY IS FULLY EQUIPPED AND CENTRALLY SITUATED. THIS IS A FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE WITH GOOD BUSINESS ACUMEN AND WILLING TO WORK. IN ITS TIME, THE TAKEAWAY MADE A GOOD LIVING FOR THE PEOPLE INVOLVED. THIS EQUIPMENT IS ALL IN WORKING CONDITION. AMONG OTHER THINGS IT COMPRISES A SPACIOUS COLD ROOM, 5 BIG FRIERS, BIG CANOPY, BIG POTATO PEELER AND INDUSTRIAL STOVE WITH OVEN ETC. ETC. ETC. ALL THIS IS MADE FOR A BIG TURNOVER IN MIND.
ANY INTERESTED BUYER CAN PLEASE PHONE MISS PANY FOR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW (2 P.M. - 5 P.M, ONLY) ON TEL. :- 09-885508 OR CELL :- 023 406 749. TO VIEW STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

LEAVING ZIMS HOUSE SALE - BEDS, T.V'S, DEEP FREEZE, SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR FALCON AND CBC AND LOTS LOTS MORE PLEASE
CALL: 470413

Fluffy toys,made from imported Fun Fur CATS,PUPPIES, AND RABBITS. Also MOUSE DOOR STOPS Will make very nice presents Made by Pensioner in Coronation Cottages
Phone June Fraser 200501

ELECTRICAL GATES & SERVICES SYSTEMS

The Strength, The Quality, The Service: Centurion Sliding Gate Operations That's the difference Automatic Gates and Manual Designs available intercoms, commax and Korcom Imported D5, D3, A5, A10 gate motors from Centurion, remotes smart, nova, classic and Sentriw. we also have Sate motors in stock electrical Fence and Razow wire, Alrams Garage doors and Burgalr and closure We have Gate Motors and Intercoms in stock We also do back-up services and repairs for all gates and other security systems and give guarantee to all New Installations. We look forward to solving your security. An excellent product is one thing, Quality support and services is another thing. We are dedicated to service and custom design. Spares available for remotes, intercoms and PC Boards for all types of gate motors 12v batteries, Hansa, Came and centurion, CP87, CP80, Double Swing.
SAME DAY SERVICE
P O Box 6151 Morningside Bulawayo Please contact EDWARD PIWA 0912 105 490 011 346 140 011 566 160 0192 857 047 0912 987 792 023 316 853

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Is there anyone who has a copy of Jock of the Bushveld for sale.
Please contact Ian Johnston on 09 237240, or cell 011215373 or jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw

Wanting a SPIT done, whether it be Beef, Lamb, Pork and sometimes Wart Hog,
contact Ian Johnston for expert advice on cell 011 215373, or 237240. e-mail jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw

Need ADVICE and HELP planning a WEDDING / BIRTHDAY / CELEBRATION?
IAN JOHNSTON is the very knowledgeable person to assist you.

For further details call IAN JOHNSTON on 237240 or 011 215 373

e-mail jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw

400 LT CAPRI DEEP FREEZE FOR SALE. EXCELLENT CONDITION. R3000 O.N.C.O.

TELEPHONE KNOX 0912985754

ANTE NATAL CLASSES

If you are PREGNANT and want to know all about pregnancy, LABOUR and what to do with your NEWBORN BABY look no further. I offer a PROFESSIONAL COURSE of 6 classes giving you LOTS of information that you'll need to know and answer your queries.

I offer a CONDENSED COURSE for "out of townwers" or women who have transport problems.

I can also be your "BIRTH ATTENDANT" / "DOULA" and be with you in hospital while you're in labour helping you to BREATHE, PANT and PUSH properly. Please contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (H) 237240 or 011 728 350 or 0912749749 or (W) 474277 or 466741 - 8 am to midday e-mail jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw

Bulawayo Morning Mirror Extra

We are looking for various stones for a school project. They are Granite, Coral Rock, Marble, Quartz and Green Stone.
If anyone has any of these stones, please could you contact Debbie Liddle. We are willing to pay for them.
Please phone 78462-3 or 78863 (office hours) if you can help. sales@llmining. co.zw
Need urgently, please, before school starts on 5th of May.
Debbie

Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles

12) VEHICLES

RENAULT MEGANE '2001' 1.6l SPORTS ENGINE. METALLIC MAROON, LEATHER, AIRCON, AIRBAGS. MAGS ETC. pristine condition. WORTH USD10000! Little problem with gear box, parts sourced in SA ASKING for USD4000 as leaving the country immediately.
Please call 011 202166 or 09 250686

Motor Bike for Sale

Kawasaki Trail Bike, 500. Offers ?? Phone 09 68591

TRISTAR MOTORS now sells GREAT WALL MOTORS (GWM) Pick Ups at UNBELIEVABLE prices.

For just USD13400,00 (including duty, fuel, clearing, etc) you can drive the new 2.8 litre, turbo diesel, single cab (manual, 4 x 2) off our showroom floor. A luxury model fitted with air-con & leather seats is also available at USD15400,00.

Call in at 11 Coventry Street, Belmont to view Zimbabwe's most affordable bakkie! An assortment of colours in stock in the country.

Full service and spares back-up on offer together with a 6 month or 20000km warranty. Absolutely perfect for company fleets/farming purposes.
Tel Ryan on 60350/3 or Cell 011406198

AUDI 500SE 1992 METALLIC BLUE IMMACULATE CONDITION FULL HOUSE,LEATHER UPHOLSTERY AND LADY DRIVEN. U.S$4000.00
TEL: VIVIENNE 247150 / 0912264416 / 011210419

1996 Landrover Defender TDi 110 In neat condition but non- runner Offers invited.
Please phone Patrick on cell 0912 568201 or (09) 63231/2 email pcbss@mweb.co. zw

FOR SALE MERCEDES BENZ E220 - 1996, automatic - good condition, white (grey upholstery), 2 owners (managing directors), full service history, CD/MP3 player. Price USD8,000 neg.
Phone Joe 0912-234 884 or 011-201 216

I am selling a 32tonner Hino tipper truck. It's recent import from Ireland. Contact Philani Mpofu +263 91 2 460 956 or 65713

FOR SALE : 1998 Model TOYOTA COROLLA AE114 Metallic Beige; Automatic; 1600cc; Alloy Wheels; Electric Windows; Alarm and Central Locking; New Silverstone Tyres; Crystal Lights; Immaculate Condition US$8 000.00

Call D. Liddle on 78462-3 or 78863 (office hours) or 252616 (after hours) or view outside work premises at L. & L. Mining & Industrial Suppliers No. 1 Grantham Road (Corner Coventry and Grantham Roads) Belmont, Byo

FOR SALE
1999 MAZDA 626 ONE OWNER ONLY IMMACULATE CONDITION WITH EXTRAS
TO VIEW PLEASE PHONE 61374/5 MORNINGS ONLY

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Toyota Avalon 3L Metallic Green Leather interior Built in CD Player 1997 106 000Km US$6 500.00

Toyota Avalon 3L Metallic Blue 1996 99 000km US$6 000.00

Landrover Discovery TDI White Leather interior JVC tape deck and CD Shuttle 249 000km US$7 000.00 Contact : Zaine (09) 478342 - 3 mornings (09) 250829 afternoon and evenings Or 011 617 043 or zainekel@mweb. co.zw

TOYOTA HILUX 2.7 DOUBLE CAB 4 X 4. A VERY RELIABLE VEHICLE, CANOPY INCLUDED. (we had advertised this vehicle before,however the person that we reserved the vehicle for changed his mind at the last minute)
PLEASE CONTACT GRAEME OR KIRSTY ON THE FOLLOWING : 011361101 / 011208897 (09) 240224 OR brookslang@netconne ct.co.zw

14ft PREDATOR BOAT WITH MERCURY MOTOR, BASS MOTOR, DEPTH FINDER, FIGHTING CHAIRS AND CANVAS COVER. IN GREAT CONDITION, (knows where all the big fish are at shashani!)
PLEASE CONTACT GRAEME OR KIRSTY ON THE FOLLOWING : 011361101 / 011208897 (09) 240224 OR brookslang@netconne ct.co.zw

FORD CAPRI MACH 3. V6 MOTOR, METALLIC BLUE WITH SILVER RACING STRIPES, BRAND NEW TYRES, A BEAUTIFUL VEHICLE THAT'S SURE TO TURN HEADS. ( very sorry to be selling it, it's our baby)
PLEASE CONTACT GRAEME OR KIRSTY ON THE FOLLOWING : 011361101 / 011208897 (09) 240224 OR brookslang@netconne ct.co.zw

VEHICLE FOR SALE
FORD BANTAM P/UP YEAR 2001, WELL MAINTAINED, VERY CLEAN C.D. PLAYER, AIR CON, ARMADILLO ROLL ON COVER OVER BACK. US$ 7000
CONTACT 230651 /2 /3

FOR SALE
Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD LX 5 door, 7 seater, Auto, Stow'n'Go leather seats Tinted Glass, Air bags, ABS, Air Con etc 2 1/2 years old and immaculate 28,000kms
Tel: 0912 411394 Email: iandjc@yahoo. co.uk

VEHICLES FOR SALE:

TOYOTA HILUX REGIUS 8 SEATER MINI-BUS 1998 4 WHEEL DRIVE, EXCELLENT CONDITION 2.7 PETROL ENGINE, TWIN AIRCON, TWIN SUNROOFS COMPLETE WITH ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (2 X TV MONITORS AND DVD PLAYER) 4 BRAND NEW TYRES, ABS

ASKING PRICE: $ 15,000

1938 CHEVROLET 4 DOOR SEDAN COMPLETE AND IN GOOD CONDITION JUST NEEDS 6v BATTERY REPAIRED. ASKING PRICE: $3,500
PLEASE CONTACT ALAN or FRANK ON: 011-618630 or 09-289318 TOYOTA REGIUS WILL BE IN BULAWAYO FROM 6th MAY FOR VIEWING EMAIL: fto@yoafrica. com

1998 Toyota Corolla AE114 for SALE
Metallic Beige; Automatic; 1600cc; Alloy Wheels; New Silverstone Tyres; Crystal Lights; Immaculate Condition US$8 000.00

Call D. Liddle on 78462 - 3 or 78863 or view outside work premises at L. & L. Mining & Industrial Suppliers Corner Coventry and Grantham Roads Belmont, Byo

Vehicle for Sale
Mazda Cronos 2.5ltr full house. Zimb assembled. 60 000km's - immaculate

Contact: Dave 67531/ 011 701 260

Employment

15) SITUATIONS VACANT/ Wanted

Young married white male looking for work.Recently returned from Zambia, experience in farming workshop and safaris. Am willing to put my hand to anything.Please if interested for more information please call on 011 310 352.

Elderly white male looking for work. In any line of work. Has done stores, sales lodge work.
If interested please call on 011 314 671.

Young lady aged 27 seeks position as PA / Girl Friday contact Sandy on 011614584 or (09) 243118

Young lady aged 21 seeks position as Girl Friday / Bar Manager
please contact Dawn on 0912 550559 or (09) 245256

27 Year old married woman seeking employment with 9 years overall experience as personal assistant and some managerial experience in sales. Computer literate and good communication skills with the public. I have a valid Zimbabwean passport and drivers license.
Please contact me on 237286 (Kerrie)

I am a 28 year old, English speaking male wishing to move to Bulawayo from Harare as soon as possible for personal reasons. So I am looking for a job in an electrical company in Bulawayo. I am very reliable and trustworthy with experience in this field. I can produce good references.
Please contact me on 091 2 870 249 or email willbev0881@ yahoo.co. uk

RELIABLE CAREFUL DRIVER AVAILABLE. REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE.
Please call or sms Knox on 0912985754 OR E MAIL magskriel@mac. com

I have extensive experience in workshop and sales administration. I have a clean driver's license. I have worked in the automotive industry in management, sales and administration. I am diligent, pleasant and honest.

I am available immediately,

Telephone Basil on 0912338518 or 011 918 290 or e mail basilharry@yahoo. com

Mature, lady in late 30's seeking a vacancy as a personal assistant of manageress.

Very responsible, trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, with 9 years experience in this field.

Looking for:

good salary housing perk transport some medical arrangement cover
please contact 472981

SITUATIONS WANTED

Efficient bookkeeper looking for job. Experience in company secretarial returns, tax and final accounts.
Call 023 303 481

Maid Wanted:-

We are needing a reliable maid. She must come highly recommended, preferably from someone leaving the country and looking for a good placement for their maid. Must be mature, honest and trustworthy goes without saying, must be good with infants and children and must love dogs. Cooking would be an added advantage. Accommodation for one person provided.

Tel: 242552 hillside

TO ALL COMPANIES - IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO EMPLOY SOMEONE WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING:

1. WORKSHOP ASSISTANCE
2. BAR & RESTAURANT MANAGER
3. SALES ASSISTANT
4. DISPATCH MANAGER
5. CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
6. SALES REPRESENTATIVE

I AM A 31 YEAR OLD MAN, MARRIED WITH A ONE YEAR OLD BABY. I AM CURRENTLY SELF EMPLOYED BUT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A STEADY INCOME AND PREFERABLY, A COMPANY VEHICLE. I AM AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW AT ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE CONTACT WILLEM ON 011 312 130 C.V. AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

16) SERVICES

STAR DELTA HANDYMAN SERVICES.
CONTACT US FOR ALL YOUR HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING REPAIRS.

WE CAN GIVE YOU THE MOST EFFICIENT SERVICE AT THE MOST REASONABLE COST. YOU WILL NOT ONLY BE SATISFIED WITH OUR SERVICE BUT YOU WILL ALSO HAVE THE ADDED SATISFACTION IN KNOWING THAT YOU ARE NOT BEING "RIPPED OFF" CONTACT US AT OUR OFFICE NO.2A BRISTOL RD SOUTH,BELMONT or phone us on NO.{09} 71524 or 881797- cell{BEN} 091-2272250.

AMYOT ACCOUNTING REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
PHONE NOEL AMYOT TEL: 230198

MileStone Vehicle Log.

Can you afford not to manage your company vehicles and fuel stocks?

A tried and tested professional home grown management database to control and monitor your company vehicle fleet fuel usage and abuse. This is a fully menu driven package which enables you to easily capture all fuel inputs and maintenance bills. The reporting facility gives you comprehensive management reports on all vehicle mileages, consumptions, running costs, fuel usage, repair history, service due warnings, supplier reports, top ten users and abusers and license, insurance, permits expiry due dates.

There are two packages available, MileStone which offers all the above, and the MileStoneX version. The MileStoneX version offers all the MileStone features plus a fuel stock module to manage your on-sight fuel stocks. For further details, or to arrange a free "no obligation 21 day trial package" contact Coglyn Data Pro at coglyn@yoafrica. com

For Sale

Pentium 2 computer with e-mail modem, microsoft word & microsoft excel Ideal for home use - R1200

Epson colour & black & white printer - R300

CBC rugby jerseys - R60

CBC jerseys - R40 Glass fish tank large - R300 Convent High School Skirts - R30 Convent High School blouses winter & summer - R40
Telephone 882347 or 75127 Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Mega Milk - 133 Herbert Chitepo - 880673
As from 27/4/2009

Milk - R 8.00 per Kg Yoghurt - R30.00 per Kg Amasi - R30.00 per Kg

Please bring own containers.

For Sale

Falcon Uniform - 3 blazers Shorts Shirts Jerseys

Brass fire extinguisher

Budgie cage and stand - large
Phone - Wendy Howard 0912 418 001

18) FOR SALE

25KVA Millat Generators for Sale.

3 Cylinder Perkins 240 Diesel Motor. Electrice/Manual Start, 2 Year Warranty, comes complete with Distribution board, and Cover. We offer a full back up of spares and servicing.

Viewing at Matabeleland Services, 72 Robert Mugabe Way, Byo Tel: 75318 Don or Barbara

FOR SALE!!!

CHUBB SAFE. 70cm*93cm. HEIGHT 150cm's.

IF YOU HAVE VALUABLES THAT YOU NEED TO KEEP SAFE, THEN WE HAVE THE SAFE FOR YOU.

VERY AFFORDABLE. PLEASE CALL ON: 09-79084.

Houses/Flats/Offices

11) ACCOMMODATION - HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES

HOUSE TO RENT - WOODVILLE, 3 BEDROOMED HSE WITH 2 LOCK UP GARAGES, AVAILABLE 1ST JUNE. USD 300.
0912 852 205 NOMSA

I have Trade Fair accommodation in town available now. USD40.00 per head. Breakfast on request, there is an added charge of USD10.00.

Contact 0912 779 005 or 0912 974 853 anytime of the day for more information.

Houses For Sale.

SUBURBS... TOWNHOUSE (SOLE AGENTS).
Conveniently located to Girls College Milton High, Ascot and walking distance to town this..... immaculate Brick under Tile spacious Town house (carpeted throughout) in a small secure complex.Comprises an open plan lounge cum dining, 3 bedrooms all with B.I.C, main en suite family bathroom with shower, fully fitted kitchen which owner loves so much.

Single staff accommodation/ laundry, double lock up garage, little garden for veggies/flowers water tank, paved driveway walled with electric gate.This is Ideal for people who travel alot or live half the year abroad or out at farms as one just locks and goes no need for house-sitters garden workers...

HILLSIDE...Mediterr anean Style
Brick/ tile with high ceilings, has 4 bedroom all B.I.C, en suite with dressing area and loads cupboards for him and her, family bathroom with loo, guests sep loo, lounge with f/p, dining room, bar area, sun lounge, library, fitted kitchen, scullery.The passage area and kitchen are gwayi tiled, bedrooms and lounges carpeted. Other improvements- are Double lock/up garage with a pit, Dbl staff accommodation (electrified) , all weather tennis court, swimming pool with 2 changerooms, Borehole 5000 litre water tank, paved driveway, walled with electric gate..Area of land approx 1.8acres

SELBOURNE PARK- (SPANISH DESIGN) - MUST BE SEEN!!!!
Conveniently located to most Petra, CBC, Masiye Schools, Nust, TTC.. This unusual design well built and maintained B/T home- The Builder was from 'Old School' .Open plan kitchen/ lounge/diningroom, kitchen fitted with hob and oven, 3 bedrooms main en suite, family bathroom with slasto, freezer room laundry room. The Sparkling swimming pool and well used entertainment braai area is between the house and a granny flat, dbl staff accommo, borehole, orchard.Developed garden, carport. Walled and sliding gate.

FAMONA
A solid brick under tile home with 3 bedrooms B.I.C, bathroom sep loo, sunken lounge f/p, dining room, kitchen, pantry. Carport, storeroom, single staff accommodation, prolific borehole walled with razor wire walled and gated.

HILLCREST...
A starter home on a corner stand and in a good neighbourhood with 3 bedrooms,bathroom sep loo, lounge f/p, dining room, kitchen. lock/up garage, staff accommo, walled with razor wire and solid sliding gate.

KUMALO
Conveniently located to schools shops the Hospital a Brick under tile face bricked on 1 acre, 3 bedrooms, en suite, family bathroom sep loo, lounge dining room, sun lounge, brentwood kitchen. S/staff accommodation, lock/up garage, dbl carport, borehole, swimming pool walled and gated. We have other houses reduced this week in areas like Queens Park West, Norhend, Montrose, Burnside, llanda. NB: WE ARE SHORT OF EXECUTIVE HOMES FOR 3 OF OUR POTENTIAL CLIENTS ABROAD AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES TOO..
Please contact our Professional Sales Team for an efficient confidential service.
ANITA ISMAIL ; 0912 212 625 / 011 323 362 VENUS BULMAN ; 0913 056 221 Mobiles can be a problem our office Tele/Fax - 09/64368 Email are@mweb.co. zw or pop in at our offices - 802 8th Floor Fidelity Life Centre Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

THIS DELIGHTFUL 'GOLDEN OLDIE' EVEN THOUGH ITS RETAIN ITS CHARM IE PRESSED CEILINGS, OREGON PINE FLOORS, IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO THE 21ST CENTURY IE FREE STANDING JET MASTER FIREPLACE ETC. IT HAS 2 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, LOVELY KITCHEN, DINING ROOM LEADING ONTO LOUNGE - RECENTLY PAINTED - LOVELY FOR A YOUNG COUPLE AS A 'STARTER PACK' OR A RETIRED COUPLE - NOWADAYS ITS ALL ABOUT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION AND THIS GEM IS LOCATED IN SUBURBS.

Helene Ruck 011-219-779 ( Home 281066) Aisha Esat 011-731-970 (Home 246765)

John Pocock & Co Bulawayo Zimbabwe Tel: 263--9-70753 Fax: 263-9-74093 Email: pococksales@ yoafrica. com Website: www.pocockforproper ty.co.zw

'Lovely old farmhouse brought into the 21st Century.' 'Situated in Hillside (near Nesbitt Castle) on an acre.

MAIN HOUSE consists of three large bedrooms, main bedroom has not only a full bathroom en-suite a dressing room and its own summer lounge, guest bathroom with sep. Toilet/Hand basin. Large dinning room, bar lounge and formal lounge - Kitchen with island hob/oven, walk-in pantry plus scullery - lovely swimming pool all enclosed in a courtyard area. 3 staff quarters - prolific bore-hole - workshop etc etc. COTTAGE (2nd HOUSE) consists of 2 bedrooms, open-plan kitchen, dining room, lounge (with Jet Master fireplace) study/TV room and enclosed courtyard. Ideally we would like to sell it furnished.

ziwadi@netconnect. co.zw

I acre stand for sale in Burnside on corner Circular Road and Burnside Road.
Contact Philani Mpofu +263 91 2 460 956 or 65713.

House For Sale:

Bulawayo; Bradfield Neat, safe and secure semi- detached home for sale. Walled and gated.

Tel Piet 09 882789 or 091 2 856907

COTTAGE for rent. HILLSIDE (near Churchill Arms) US$100 per month plus bills.

Walled, gated. No domestic quarters, small garden, low maintenance. Unfurnished. Kitchen, dining-room, bar area, large lounge, main bedroom en-suite, 2nd bedroom. Outside shed, small car shelter. Nothing fancy! Comfortable & homy. Suit elderly couple, singles or small family.

Phone Richard at work on 67333 or Cell 0912 275 762 or Email castrolb@yoafrica. com

TO LET

A wonderful Christian family is coming to Bulawayo from Sat. or Sun. JUly 4th or 5th. and will stay until Sun. Aug. 2nd.

They do so much for the underprivileged in our community and have done so for many years now. Would anyone like them to house sit for them over this period. (Of course, they will pay for all utilities, house workers, etc.)

Excellent references are available. e mail magskriel@mac. com

Executive office in CBD with option to take over 300sq mt shop. Prefer NGO or established business.

Available 1 May 2009

Telephone Ismail on 78306

TO LET

3 bedroomed house in Park Road. Can convert into business.

Available 1 May 2009

Telephone Ismail on 78306

House For Sale Situated in Old Ilanda in cul de sac opposite green belt. Central to schools, shopping centres,hospital and sports clubs.

3 Bedrooms brick under tile. Main ensuite leading onto small atrium. Separate bathroom and shower. Fully carpeted Double lock up garage Single D/Qtrs Storeroom Borehole Swimming Pool Alarmed 5000 ltr standby water tank c/w booster pump pressure system plumbed into mains Security lighting Security gates fitted to front & back doors Satellite dish and cable connection Walled all four sides and gated

Contact: Dave 67531/ 011 701 260

LOOKING FOR SHOP SPACE AROUND 100 SQUARE METERS FOR A GIFT SHOP .
PREFERABLY IN TOWN, BRADFIELD OR ASCOT .
PLEASE CONTACT ANGELA ON 230280 OR 011 613 995 OR 091 3 248 600.

Pets

6) PETS

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been donated. Please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books, magazines, bottles, plastic bottles, HTH bottles, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewelry, used cards, electrical appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you do not want we can make use of.

We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert Mugabe Way. Tel 69814, shop hours 9am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm except Monday mornings, and last Saturday of the month 9am - 10.45am Thank you for keeping our shop going. Why not pop in and browse. We have brand new ballet and tap shoes size 7 and bottles of coloured bath salts and bath salts and soap in packs ideal for Mothers Day gifts. We have an urgent appeal from our kennels for old newspapers..

If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593

SCRUFFS DOG SHOW SUNDAY 31 MAY 2009
ANY STALL HOLDERS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT BERRY AT THE KENNELS 66578 OR DEE AT THE SHOP 69814 .

7) BULAWAYO NEWS

LETS CLEAN UP OUR CITY !!

Keep Saturday morning 16 May free to help the schools clean up our city.

Bring your spades, your trash bags, your trucks, your sense of humour and your city pride. In this regard please contact one of the three below.
Danielle: 0912 929580 Stella: 0912 406 686 Ceri: 011 613 855
ALL SUBURBS RESIDENTS.
All residents of Suburbs there will be a Neighbourhood Watch ZRP Security meeting, to be held at B.A.C Sports Club at 5.30 pm for 5.45 pm on Wednesday 29th April 2009.
Your members of the Neighbourhood Watch will be in attendance as well as members of the Z.R.P. The matters to be discussed are the high rise in serious crime in our area and the action that needs to be taken to stop the onslaught of our innocent residents.
It is important for you to attend so that positive action can be taken as soon as possible. Your committee looks forward to seeing you there. Mr John Staal will be present.
Neal Leach, Senior Warden. Suburbs Neighbourhood Watch. Please pass on to Suburbs residents who you know do not have e-mail. Flyers will be in your post boxes soon.

Pets food and economy mince available for R10 for 500g -
Contact Zaine at Beefeaters (09) 478342 - 3 / 011 614 620 zainekel@mweb. co.zw

Other
GOOD BYE!
ROB AND LYNE HARRIS (NEE SPELLER) WOULD LIKE TO SAY A FINAL FAREWELL TO ALL THOSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO SEE BEFORE THEY SET OFF ON THEIR TRAVELS TO SETTLE IN THE UK, ON MAY 1ST, 2009

SPECIAL THANKS TO MAGS AND LEILA WHO HAVE BEEN SO HELPFUL IN ASSISTING US SELL OUR GOODS. ALSO, TO CINDY AND HOWARD FOR ALL THE CHAOS AND HARD WORK WE HAVE PUT YOU THROUGH LATELY.

WE WILL MISS YOU ALL. LOVE ROB AND LYNE

14) SEEKING FRIENDS

Ken and Jennifer Harmer who have Krazy Nut Farm - Tuli Road area
please contact magskriel@mac. com

thank you

Wanted

I've been trying to trace a book called "Never a Dull Life" by JHR Savory(the father of Allan Savory).
It's a small book about his days as a surveyor in S Rhodesia.He worked for various depts and in his time surveyed the Okavango Swamps,a railway line from Lion's den to Kafue via Chirundu,as well as being one of the main surveyors on the possible siting of a Hydro Electricity Scheme to supply S Rhodesia and the Copperbelt. Have you by any chance come across this very readable book I wonder?

Geoff Crimes

From: slackytambo@ yahoo.co. uk

13) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED

Urgent Lift Wanted to Pretoria
If there is anyone traveling to Pretoria/Johannesbu rg from Byo on any day from Monday 27th April to Wednesday 29th April and has space for my 18year old son,
please could you contact me ASAP. Salie Goddard Home: 09-285364 or Cell: 011619144.

Lift Wanted to Pretoria
Travelling on 27, 28 or 29th April. Share expenses.
Please phone: 285364

LIFT NEEDED URGENTLY

Pensioner looking for a lift to SA, as close to PMB as possible. I have recently moved here to be closer to my grandkids, but am needing to collect the balance of my things in SA. Need to be out of the country by the 2nd of May the latest. If you can help
please contact Candace on 0912981305 or email her on candace@yoafrica. com .

GARDEN PARK WANTED
Garden Park are looking for a plate/food warmer for the residents dining room
Please contact Mr T.Widdows - Manager Tele No 254049 e.mail - garpark@gator. co.zw

GARDEN PARK -
Accommodation waiting lists - INFORMATION UPDATE - Persons registered on the Garden Park cottage and board and lodging accommodation waiting lists are advised to immediately update their personal information and their accommodation requirements, before the end of April 2009 otherwise their names will be removed from the waiting lists
Please contact Mr T.Widdows -Manager - Tel No 254049 - e mail - garpark@gator. co.zw

WANTED

BOXER PUPPY OR FEMALE ADULT FOR BREEDING PURPOSES

CONTACT: ALAN WHEATLEY - TEL. 011-618630 or (BINGA) 015-320, 476, 316 or 236 EMAIL: fto@yoafrica. com

I AM LOOKING TO BUY THE FOLLOWING JOHN GRISHAM NOVELS: THE ASSOCIATE; INNOCENT MAN; LAST JUROR; THE APPEAL; PLAYING FOR PIZZA; THE BROKER; THE PARTNER & TIME TO KILL.
CONTACT R. ROBERTS AT kbdavies@mweb. co.zw or jedimasterfrodo@ gmail.com.

Looking for books
CONTACT 1 and 2 By John Lovett and Selous Scouts
Willing to pay
Contact : Raquel 250829 / 011 617 043

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MIRROR CAN ONLY DEAL WITH E MAIL QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN YOUR ADVERTS AND QUERIES... ONLY E-MAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED

ADVERTISERS !!Do you need to advertise? Are you struggling to get hold of cash? Would you like to help Edith Duly Nursing Home? Then please give Leila a call on 203022 or 205825 as we have a number of needs that you may be able to assist us with, in lieu of cash donations Thank you to the wonderful public of Bulawayo for their ongoing kindness and support. email - magskriel@mac. com for information on how to place your advert."