Morning Mirror Smalls 334 - 12/5/2009

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1) Editorial


EDITH DULY NURSING HOME, BULAWAYO - 50 YEARS OF NURSING CARE EXCELLENCE

This year Edith Duly Nursing Home celebrates its 50th anniversary. In the intervening years, we have grown from a modest 18 bed geriatric home to 75 beds offering not only general care, but full frail care administration. Accommodations are in 4 to 6 bed male/female wards, semi private or private rooms, with or without en suite bathrooms and three double units to accommodate couples. Full boarding facilities (laundry, meals, teas) are included in the fee structure as well as 24 hour nursing care and assistance. Arrangements can be made for residents accommodated in private rooms, who wish to have their own private nurse. Although originally intended as a geriatric home, at the discretion of the Board of Trustees, Edith Duly will consider under age persons who prove the need for nursing care or assistance.

In late 1986, with the help of a number of well wishers and especially, the Lions Cub of Matopos, a Convalescent Unit was opened. Patients are admitted to the Convalescent Unit, via their medical practitioner, for a period of up to one month. This interim assistance has proved invaluable for patients leaving hospital, but who are not yet ready to return home; and to families who have needed to reorganise their own home environment when a loved one has incurred a medical trauma.

No institution such as ours could have survived the economic turmoil of the last few years without the outstanding generosity extended by the public and donors. This year we have been able to install solar geysers and lighting panels, make much needed repairs to the roofs and are thrilled at the imminent installation of an electric oven to assist our very old, though much loved AGA stove. We have also enjoyed the benefit of a state of the art computer with UPS and a wonderful industrial wet/dry vacuum cleaner. It is hoped that this year we will also be able to make the very much needed repairs to floors through-out. In addition to our regular donors who have been supplying up to 80% of our food requirements, we have received unwavering support from well-wishers in the form of staff uniforms, clothing, blankets and Christmas goody bags for residents. These donors are not only local, but many are from South Africa and Botswana. Another invaluable source of assistance has been The Morning Mirror. Advertising revenue generated has been passed on to us and we wish to take this opportunity to thank all those involved. The unsung heroes who voluntarily administrate the smooth collection of funds are cordially praised indeed!

To celebrate our 50 years of excellence Edith Duly Nursing Home is planning a fun day / open day event in September and we hope to see many of you then. We would be so proud to have you tour our Home and see for yourselves the magnificent accomplishment that is - Edith Duly Nursing Home

May God bless abundantly, all who support us with love and kindness

Leila Hunt
Administrator

2) NOTICES

BULAWAYO CITY CLEAN UP

Senators are doing it
Mayors are doing it
Doctors are doing it
Lawyers are doing it
Businessmen are doing it
Municipal workers are doing it
School children are doing it
Soccer teams are doing it
Housewives are doing it

Are YOU doing it ?

Join the City of Bulawayo Clean up.
Saturday 16 May starting at the City Hall Car Park
Registration in the Small City Hall from 7.30.
Posters will be judged during the morning.
KG IV Liyana Marimbas will be there !!
Prize Giving at 12 noon at the Small City Hall.
School children can be collected at 12.45 from the Car Park.

Trucks can be parked in the main City Hall Car Park and may be needed to ferry workers to their cleaning points, and to take bags to the city dump - (at owner's discretion)
To get to the closer municipal dumping site -drive along Khami Road (11th Ave Extension) past Tregers and just before the SPCA road which is on the left (Magazine Road) turn right into Westbury Road and there immediately on the left is a Municipal Dumping area, drop bags off there.

You will need - if possible - your own brooms and shovels (clearly marked), rubber gloves perhaps or gardening gloves, drinking water, closed sturdy shoes, masks (?) hats, strong trash bags. If you do not have these we will issue you with these.

You will be allocated your block at registration, school children will probably clean the streets, adults will probably do the alleys.

In addition the City Council will have trucks to collect most of the trash bags.
You still have time to register a team of ten if you wish !!
Call - Danielle: 0912 929580 Stella: 0912 406 686 Ceri: 011 613 855

Lets have some GOOD CLEAN FUN !!

CITY CLEAN UP SATURDAY 16 MAY

Bulawayo City Centre Clean Up is on Saturday 16 May.

We have had an incredible response from schools,municipal health workers, businesses, church groups, public bodies and sports clubs.

If there is anyone else who would like to participate, please make up your team of ten workers and phone
Danielle: 0912 929580 Stella: 0912 406 686 Ceri: 011 613 855 or e mail khumalosenate@ yahoo.com
Under the caring umbrella of the Senator for Khumalo Constituency - David Coltart and the Mayor of Bulawayo, join us for lots of civic fun. There will be prizes for various categories and our "Keep Your City Clean" Poster competition will be judged. Please remember to bring a bottle of drinking water, closed sturdy shoes, and a hat !! We will meet at the City Hall Car Park on Saturday 16 May at 7,30 and should be finished in around three to four hours. The fabulous KG V! Liyana Band will entertain us while we clean. If you are able to donate a prize please let us know. khumalosenate@ yahoo.com

The next meeting of the Bulawayo Floral Group will take place
at the Church of Ascension Hall,
on Wednesday 3rd June 2009
at 2.30pm.

Guest demonstrator will be Debbie Zammarchi who will tell us about being a florist in Saudi Arabia - should be very interesting!

Exhibitors titles are : 'Eastern Delights' and/or a Vertical arrangement. Entrance by donation - pensioners free. Tea and coffee will be served.

MTB SOCIAL RIDE

SATURDAY 16TH MAY

VENUE: CAMP DWALA

TIME: 9 AM 2 ROUTES + / - 40KM + / - 25KM PLEASE COME AND ENJOY A SOCIAL AFTER THE RIDE. BRING BRAI PACKS AND COOLER BOXES!! LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE!
Tara Teasdale
Racing Snake Cycles 23 Falcon Street Belmont Byo Ph: 09 - 474 930 Cell: 011 404 780

The Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo is proud to bring you "Exposure", a photographic exhibition by Oria Dale and Gabrielle Elkaim capturing life, beauty and dignity through the people of Zimbabwe. Official opening : Thursday 28th May, 2009, National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo @ 5.30pm Guest of Honour : Shelley LASKER

Oria Dale, originally from Canada, has journeyed the last 12 years over 4 continents.. ..studying, working and dreaming. After completing photography mentorships in Rio de Janeiro and Vancouver she has made her home in Zimbabwe where she is working hard to see the arts positively impact areas of injustice.

Gabrielle Elkaim has recently returned to Zimbabwe after 7 years abroad, during which time she studied art history, studio arts and photography. She is currently being mentored by South African photographer Eric Miller, and is doing some work with Baobab Connections, a South African and Dutch-based social justice media website.

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.

Winter Festival
Queens Sports Club
Sat 23rd May
Pro Dee Jayz: Bynx, Barry, Kapil, & Ryan. Amazing Winter Decor Pro Sound & Lighting.

"Family Fun Day Extravaganza"
BG Hall
Sunday 24th May
12 noon till late.
"Bring It" Dancing Competition for all ages including tiny tots + kids fashion show + jumping castle. Full Bar, Braai Packs on sale. Live Music: Terence Mas, Cliff & Cal Marsh, Eugene Esof, Tyrone + Andrew on Sax. Golden Oldies music by DJs: Ivor Smith & Gary Staddon. After Party with your DJs: Kewin, Bynx, Ryan & Barry. Fantastic Sound & Lighting. Lots of prizes & give aways to be won.
Come & enjoy a spectacular event for the whole family.
All proceeds to Rhodes Jubilee Cottages.

MATABELELAND U19 & U14 SCHOOL'S RUGBY TRIALS 2009

VENUE: HARTSFIELD RUGBY GROUNDS

DATES: 23 May, 2009

U14 - B FIELD
8.10am - 8.45am Falcon vs Petra
8.50am - 9.25am Milton vs Western Suburbs
9.30am - 10.05 am C.B.C. vs Plumtree
10.10am - 10.45am Petra vs Western Suburbs
10.50am - 11.25am Falcon vs C.B.C.
11.30am - 12.05pm Plumtree vs Milton
12.10pm - 12.45pm C.B.C. vs Petra
14.00pm - 14.35pm Falcon vs Milton
14.40pm - 15.15pm Western Suburbs vs Plumtree

1ST XV - A FIELD
9.45am Bus. Enviro. Serv vs Falcon 3rd XV
11am Northlea 1st XV vs Sobukazi Select
12.15pm Cyrene 1st XV vs Western Suburbs Select
1.30pm Gifford 1st XV vs Petra 1st XV
2.45pm C.B.C. 1st XV vs Milton 1st XV
4.00pm Falcon 1st XV vs Plumtree 1st XV

Bring the whole family and come and enjoy one day full of school boy rugby. Full catering and cokes available. Bar will open at 1/2 time of final game. NO ALCOHOL TO BE BROUGHT IN.

3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES


Rotten raspberries to people who make meal reservations and do not pitch at all or cancel so late that the meal has already been prepared and others have been disappointed and turned away.
You know who you are.


ROSES TO THOSE AMAZING PEOPLE WHO HAVE MANAGED TO GET THE WEST PARK CREMATORIUM UP AND RUNNING !!

SEE MORE UNDER BULAWAYO NEWS SECTION.


LITTER LOUTS CONTINUED.

If you catch or identify someone dumping trash, telephone the City Health on they will pay a visit to the culprits who will ensure a hefty spot fine ensues. Well done to our Super Sleuths E and M who are doing great work in the suburbs identifying the fiends.
BE WARNED - some civic minded folk are starting a 'NAME AND SHAME" website .... would you like your name to be mentioned ?

If not, CLEAN UP YOUR MESS !!


In the southern end of Suburbs , near Townsend School, there are several bars, watering holes, clubs and just plain shebeens, and literally tons of empty beer cans have been dumped by "someone".

We are one of the above, but would respectfully point out that we object to be thrown into that category. We are at great pains to have our tons of rubbish removed in black plastic bags every week, at considerable expense. We have complained to the BCC about the uncontrolled dumping in the vacant land on our doorstep, (which I'm sure a lot of people just "assume" must be us). Wheel barrow loads appear every day! It is a huge problem which will not go away, until the City Council resume the services that they are being paid for.
We are behind your campaign, well done.
Kind regards,
Shaun McGovern
Lions Golf Driving Range.


4) CONGRATULATIONS

Happy Birthday Jean Tuckey formerly of zimbabwe, now of New Zealand 80 years YOUNG. A wonderful Lady who deserves many congratulations !!

ronjeantuc@clear. net.nz

5) CONDOLENCES

CONDOLENCES - JOHN KNOX

Our deepest sympathy to Caroline and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. A great friend who will be so sadly missed.

Chris, Shelly and family.

CONDOLENCES - JOHN KNOX

So sorry on your loss Caroline, wish we could be with you. John was a fine man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bruce and Jacqui UK


Marie Homan- gogo

Beloved mother of Vicki, Hedley, Sharon, Andre and Basil. Mom, you will be so missed, words cannot describe what a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother you were. we miss you so much and you have left such a hole in each and everyone of us. We love you!!

MR HOFFMAN
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ANN AND THE WHOLE FAMILY ON THIS SAD LOSS.I WILL NOT FORGET ALL YOU DID FOR ME YEARS AGO, YOU WERE A GOOD KIND MAN,I KNOW YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
KEN AND TRACEY

HOFFMAN HERMAN, CHARMAINE, CAITLYN, CLIVE AND FAMILY WE ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME OF THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
REGARDS THE FROKALIS FAMILY

HOFFMAN HERMAN, OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO CHARMAINE AND HER FAMILY ON THEIR SAD LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
REGARDS MR & MRS LOBEL, MRS LOBEL SNR


HOFFMAN HERMAN, CHARMAINE AND FAMILY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU.
FROM MANAGEMENT AND STAFF LOBELS BISCUITS.


MILO QUERL - MUCH LOVED DOGGY OF TRACEY AND MARK.

WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY STANNI, MAGGIE, BAXTER, VICKIE, AND PHOEBE,


6) PETS

One Grey & White Kitten available for a GOOD home. She is delightful, friendly and playful, 4 months old, house trained, and has a healthy appetite. She'd be a great birthday, I'm thinking of you or an I love you gift for someone special.

Call: Lisa on 011 606 336


WANTED :
A loving home awaits a female goose whose company is desperately awaited by a recently - bereaved handsome gander . Please contact him via telephone : 09 286125 .

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A JACK RUSSELL PUPPY. OUR OLD BOY DIED LAST WEEK AGED 16 AND OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN.

HE WILL HAVE THE VERY BEST AND MOST CHERISHED LIFE WE CAN PROMISE YOU THAT !!

E MAIL - tracey & Mark Querl traceymark@gatorzw. co.uk


SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Scruffs Dog Show

Caters for Rescued and Unusual dogs, with prizes for Fancy dress and Fine condition, plus Skills over an obstacle course

Do come along and enjoy an Outing for the whole family Get a delicious meal from the Stalls in the arena
Help your dog learn social skills Or just support the SPCA We want to see you there!!

The SPCA Scruffs Dog Show ---- Sunday May 31 2009 SEE YOU THERE

7) BULAWAYO NEWS

The South African Embassy is coming down to Bulawayo on 18 & 19 May, 2009.

Venue UNICEM building 13th Ave & Main Str.


REFUSE COLLECTION SCHEDULE BULAWAYO

ONCE A MONTH ONLY

13 MAY AND 10 JUNE 2008

BELLEVUE, NEWTON WEST, HILLSIDE, BURNSIDE, ELOANA, FOURWINDS, HILLSIDE WEST, MORNINGSIDE, QUEENS PARK EAST AND WEST, KENILWORTH, KINGSDALE, NORTHVALE, MZILIKAZI, NKULUMANE 10, ENTUMBANE UP TO EMAKHANDENI.

14 MAY AND 11 JUNE 2008
BARHAM GREEN, HEAVY INDUSTRY, SELBORNE PARK, MATSHEUMHLOPE, FORTUNES GATE, RIVERSIDE, BURNSIDE, GARDEN PARK, WOODLANDS, SUBURBS, ROMNEY PARK, SUNNYSIDE. PADDONHURST, PUMULA SOUTH, SOUTH OF STREAM BARBOUFIELDS, EMAKHANDENI WEST, NKULUMANE 4 AND 5.

15 MAY and 12 JUNE 2008
MONTROSE, SOUTHWOLD, KUMALO, PARKLANDS, ILANDA, MALINDELA, ZITF, KILLARNEY, MAHATSHULA, WOODVILLE, COWDRAY PARK, LUVEVE 5, MATSHOBANA, MPOPOMA NORTH, EMAKHANDENI EAST, LUVEVE 4, NKULUMANE 11, QUEEN ELIZABETH, Z.R.P.

For all other suburbs please e mail magskriel@mac. com


WEST PARK CREMATORIUM BULAWAYO

It is almost three years to the day since a committee, initiated by a concerned group of citizens, was set up under the chairmanship of Dudley Hubbard (now deceased) to renovate the defunct cremator. Our new fully renovated cremator was "fired" on Wednesday 6th May. It has been re- built by Mark Adamson, a specialist refractory engineer, who works for Pyros Cremators in Durban.

For those of you who have had experience of working with South African companies using our communication network to arrange the manufacture, purchase and finance, transport and Border clearance of several tons of materials you will appreciate the difficulties, frustrations and obstacles involved. What has saved the project from abandonment has been the involvement, commitment in cash/kind or equipment of many people. If they are typical of our community, then I am confident that the building of Bulawayo's infrastructure is assured.

So many people have been involved that I cannot list them all but I must name the chief contributors without whose input the project would have collapsed.
The Committee - Debbie Batty (Secretary), Kathy Booysen (Treasurer), Rev Noel Scott, George Enslin (City Council) George Parkin (Fund raising), Lucky Mlilo (Abuz), Roger Insley (advice and assistance), Mike Burns/Dean Peters (fuel)
The Beit Trust - finance of all material
E. Halsted - United Spring
Dave Power - Datvest
Willie Ferns - Pyros Cremators
Johan Delport - transport Durban-Jbg
Colbro - transport Jbg-Byo)
Pro-con - Border clearance
Barry Dakin and his assistants (United Spring) - on-site input and assistance
Dunlops - guest house accommodation
Terry Wakefield/Kay Hatton - catering
Bruce Clark - fund raising
Warren King - Safe Guard
George Tzircalle - brick cutting machine and blades
Roberto Perroti - cutting discs
John Barefoot- electrical input
C Biffen - gen. Set
K Goosen - gen. set
Brian Lowe - fork-lift
All members of Bulawayo community who have made generous cash donations

By next week the cremator will be handed over to the City Council. Its operations will require the purchase of a generator - no ZESA power is available, plus regular maintenance. The Committee will be recommending that Council lease the Crematorium or enter into partnership with private enterprise, and a highly professional and knowledgeable candidate has already been identified. We hope the Crematorium will be operative in the very near future.

My personal thanks to the Bulawayo community for your tolerance, patience and the positive belief that we would finally get the job done.

Neil Todd
Chairman

I have some goldfish ponds in my garden in Malindela and I recently brought up some fantails to strengthen the genes of my existing fish, but unfortunately they introduced a virulent disease which wiped out the lot, including my original lot.
The only pet shop in Bulawayo had some fish, but were asking an outrageous price of R60 each whereas in SA they sell at around R10. Being a pensioner, this price is way beyond what I can afford, so I was wondering if there was anybody here who would have an over stocked pond who could sell me about ten smallish fish to replace my lost ones.
Many thanks and best wishes,
Adrian Lendrum (Home Tel :245079)

This is Part One on Traffic Police

This email is to inform you about the Marked and Unmarked Road Blocks, it will also give you an idea as to what fine you will receive, as soon as Trade Fair is over I will be getting the Charge Book, and that will be Part Two on Traffic Police, in which I will itemise every single Traffic Offence and its Fine / Court / Arrest.

TRAFFIC POLICE AT UNMARKED ROAD BLOCKS
- Print this and keep it in your car, I have had all of the following verified and confirmed by the Traffic Sections boss Chief Inspector Chihure,64661 if you have any problems do not hesitate to contact or The Traffic Section Co- ordinator Superintendent Mabuzi 64236, both gentlemen will be more than happy to help and assist you with your queries.

There has been so much stress and agony with these Traffic Police at unmarked road blocks, so here are a few pointers to assist you with any negativity or antagonism that you may come across. I personally have found woman cops to woman drivers are exceptionally rude and obnoxious, but just stand your ground, don't be rude and whatever you do not swear!
Before I start to give you tips on what to do and what not to do, Id like to differentiate between Marked and Unmarked Road Blocks.

MARKED ROAD BLOCKS
Marked is when you are driving along the road and you see a sign on the left side of the road that reads POLICE AHEAD, this is usually 200m before the road block and is placed on either side of the road block, so thats for vehicles coming towards the road block from opposite ends this sign is displayed on on either end. These road blocks are properly put together, black and white drums, plastic dollies on the road, and often there will be a blue light displayed flashing if it is night time, these road blocks, are usually manned by a mixture of Police Units, Metal and Minerals, Narcotics, Vehicle Theft Section, Homicide, Military Police and Traffic Section, you will be asked to produce your drivers license depending what they are looking for, you may also be asked to open your boot so that they can check. If it is night time and you are a lady driving alone, you do not have to get out of your vehicle if the roadblock is manned by all Male Police Officers, if there is a Lady Officer present you may request that she be present so that you can get out and open the boot or bonnet for them to check. If it is VTS (Vehicle Theft Section) you may be asked to open the bonnets so that they can check engine numbers and chassis numbers, they will be looking for Stolen Vehicles, Homicide is looking for armed robbers and unlicensed firearms, Military Police are there to check any Military vehicles, I can honestly say that I have not had one bad report about these road blocks, they are carried out properly and the Police Officers manning these road blocks are friendly and polite. These road blocks are protected by members from the Support Unit, therefore if someone tries to "run" or "jump" this roadblock the Support unit are positioned at long stops and are armed with automatic weapons and you will be fired upon and arrested.

UNMARKED ROAD BLOCKS
These are solely Traffic Police, randomly positioned near BAC towards Coghlan School, by Macdonald Club, near Townsend School, between the Race Course and the Old Miltonians playing field, in town by Bulawayo Centre, they choose either the side on Main Street or by the back entrance to Bulawayo Centre, usually three Officers all in uniform
So this is what to do and what not to do when you are stopped by Traffic Police at unmarked road blocks.
Always be polite, and follow instruction or request of the Traffic Officer.
Ensure that you have your drivers license with you, failing to produce it you will be given a Form 265 which is a ticket, it is not a fine it merely indicates that you have 7 working days to produce your divers license to the Drill Hall reception where the ticket will then be stamped and you are free to go. As they do not have the Form 265 you will be issued a Z69J which is the Admission of Guilt Form, the Admission of Guilt will be cancelled by the Traffic Officer and he will write over it stating you have 7 working days to produce your Drivers License at Drill Hall - but there is no Fine for not having the drivers license on your person
At present our Traffic Department in Bulawayo does not have the Form 265 which is the ticket book, therefore you have to pay a spot fine, when paying a spot fine you will then be asked to sign a Z69J which is an Admission of Guilt for the traffic offence, if you are told you have to go to court you will be issued with a document instruction you which court to appear in and what the offence is. Arrests are not common, unless you commit an offence as stated below.

There are three Levels of Traffic Offence Fines, they are as follows:-
Level 1 Fine is US$5-00 - this is for petty things i.e not wearing a safety belt, and in most cases you should be informed and educated by the Officer on Duty as to why you need to wear your safety belt. If you are not wearing it due to medical reasons or an injury ask your Doctor to give you a letter stating the reason, and keep it in the car.
Level 2 Fine is US$10-00 - slightly more serious like being over the white line, over loading
Level 3 Fine is US$20-00 - vehicle safety features i.e. bald tyres, faulty windscreen wipers, no reflectors

Court : dangerous traffic offenses like going through a red light. Sorry Ladies this is you as well after dark, its been confirmed that you have to stop at a red traffic light at night, only time you can go through is if there is an immediate threat like an attempted hijacking. Not having a drivers license, eg have next done the driving test passed and been issued with a license so no license is straight to court, defrauding the Government by not having your vehicle licensed

Arrests : you will be arrested for hit and run, driving while drunk, misconduct and improper behaviour

Red or White reflectors can be purchased in a pack of four two red and two white for R20 from Woodlands service station and Mr Wright will kindly fit them to your vehicle while you wait.

I think if you use the above as a checklist and ensure that you have all the above in order you should not have any problems, if the Traffic Officers are awkward or rude towards you please make a note of the time and the exact location of this unmarked road block, also insist on seeing his/her Police ID and write down their names and force numbers, you can then use the above numbers to report your query to the above gentlemen. If the Traffic Officers are threatening to arrest you or are requesting you leave your vehicle and board one of their vehicles so that you can be taken to court, call Chief Inspector Chihure on his cell phone immediately.
Please do not abuse the use of the above telephone numbers, they are to be used by you for your personal incident or experience not to phone and moan and complain about what has happened to someone else. They have come under a lot of fire recently and so constructive criticism or genuine complaints will be appreciated by both gentlemen.
If you are in the wrong, accept it as being your fault, we finding ourselves in this mess because so many people have got away with Traffic Offenses by buying their way out of the problem, if we are going to stop the corruption then we have to start by following the Law of the Roads
I hope that this will assist and clarify all your traffic queries, keep safe

GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK

BOLT SHOP - BOTS
CHRIST EMBASSY
DEREK LANGTON
FOOD 4 HOMES
GEES FRUIT & VEGES
GEORGE WATSON
MRS. L HARRIS
JUSTINE CLOTHING
KERLSHELMAR MILK
LOBELS BISCUITS
PAUL AND PATTY BRISTOW
Cora Williams S.A.

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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
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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


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 privileged.
Old clothes, bottles, furniture, household equipment, kitchen items.jewellry, beads, toys materials etc etc. We will acknowledge your donations and wait for your calls on 77972.
Please contact Peggy Schonken .

The South African government formally lifted visa restrictions on Zimbabweans visiting South Africa on Monday.

People from that country will now be able to enter South Africa for three months without a visa.

Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and her Zimbabwean counterparts Kembo Mohadi and Giles Mutsekwa signed a memorandum of understanding in northern Johannesburg.

The minister said the decision to lift visa restrictions would be reviewed in a year's time.
She also agreed to accepting the Zimbabwean departure permit or border pass as a legitimate travel document.
Mapisa-Nqakula said she hoped the lifting of these travel restrictions would support efforts to rebuild Zimbabwe's shattered economy.
She added that the two countries were hopeful these measures would strengthen efforts to fight human trafficking, smuggling and other cross-border crimes.

KEEGAN LANGLEY TRUST FUND
There has been a wonderfully positive response to raising money for Keegan Langley, a Falcon College pupil who was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in April. He is still in a coma in Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg.

Peter Ward is coordinating the fundraising for Keegan in Bulawayo. Please contact him with any ideas or projects you wish to carry out. This will ensure that we all work to the same goal.

Contributions can be made to:
Keegan Langley Trust, Premier Bank, Suburbs Branch, Zimbabwe: US$ a/c 01056533010207 Rand a/c 01056533010407 : Branch Code 007 : Swift Code PRDCZWHZ or K L TRUST, Absa Bank, Rivonia (RSA) (branch code 509955) (account no. 922 4011 806) (Swift address ABSAZAJJ632005) or: Payments can be left at the Falcon College offices in either Harare (79 Bishop Gaul Ave, Milton Park) or Bulawayo (129B J. Tongogara Street)



8) GWERU AND HARARE NEWS

Message from Net One
We would like to advise our valued customers that we will no longer be sending hard copy bills. We therefore request that you kindly send us your E-Mail address at your nearest Net*One Shop or e-mail it to customercare@ netone.co. zw


9) WINING AND DINING

BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB - SPECIAL OCCASION VENUE

If you are looking for the perfect venue for your wedding, engagement, birthday party or corporate event why not pop into Bulawayo Country Club and look around the facilities we have to offer. Our very elegant hall with private bar or beautiful garden and pool area is the perfect place to celebrate your special occasion.
Give Caroline a ring on 289677 or Marion on 011608754 and we would be delighted to show you around and discuss what we have to offer. We have years of experience in specializing in functions and look forward to your call.


GOLDEN SPUR STEAK RANCH

YOUR HOSTS .....VIAN, ANGIE AND LAURA INVITE YOU TO TRY OUR FANTASTIC MEALS.......

85 ROBERT MUGABE WAY (BETWEEN 8TH AND 9TH AVENUE), BULAWAYO

EXCELLENT FOOD AT COMPETITIVE PRICES :
OPENING TIMES :
LUNCH : MONDAY TO FRIDAY 12 noon TO 2 pm
DINNER : MONDAY TO SATURDAY 6pm TO 9pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS.
DON'T FEEL LIKE COOKING ? TRY OUR DELICIOUS RANGE OF TAKEAWAYS !! WE ALSO CATER FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND PRIVATE FUNCTIONS AT OUR PREMISES. TEL : 70318

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

MIKE'S KITCHEN CATERING & COTTAGE
TEL: 240086 THOKO TRY OUR RE EVENTED 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
Telephone 240086 Thoko


10) ACCOMMODATION OUT OF ZIMBABWE

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.


Seychelles :
Self catering beach cottage to rent on La Digue Island Seychelles:
Email : terry@netconnect. co.zw Tel : 263 9 241224 (h) Cell : 011 257 157


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.

11) ACCOMMODATION - HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES

Montana Gardens Town House for Rent

Main bedroom en suite 2 smaller bedrooms with a separate Bathroom Large lounge/dining room/kitchen area. Veranda/small garden area Double lock up garage(in a secure complex) Located in Hillside near to CBC

Please contact Joe on 74130 / 74377 / 0912233416 / 011616235 "

R.E.D PROPERTY & AUCTIONS
Chartered Surveyors (Formerly Holland & Redfern Byo)


1. PROPERTY - Selling residential, commercial & industrial properties throughout Bulawayo. Every sale now in forex, top prices being negotiated and plenty of property on our listings. We really do try harder to achieve a sale to satisfaction of both seller & buyer.

Also VALUATIONS of your property for all purposes - market value, insurance, deceased estate, balance sheet, finance by qualified Chartered Valuation Surveyor.

2. AUCTIONS - Weekly Wednesday auctions of every household good available - furniture, electrical, smalls, kitchen / garden utensils, tools, building materials, clothing. Out of hand sales daily, and we will sell anything on wheels. We achieve the highest possible prices and account to sellers every Monday. And...... we're honest.
Phone 886013 / 4 to arrange collection, or deliver to 14 Luton Street, Belmont (opposite Webb, Low and Barry)

N.B. We have a small showroom of quality items - china, porcelain, dinner services, antiques, relics, collectables, whatever, plus quality furniture at 98A Samuel Parirenyatwa Stree (Between 9th & 10th Ave). Call during business hours - it's all good stuff !

NEW ON OUR BOOKS

Double Story in Kumalo Executive/Company house has everything for the discerning buyer.

Malindela 3 Bedroomed family home, fully walled, electric gate, wonderful entertainment area with thatched Gazebo which has built-in cane bar, swimming pool plus change room with toilet shower etc., borehole.

Hillside Another lovely family home, 4 bedroomed, bathroom-en- suite, lovely carpeted lounge, sep. dining room, fitted kitchen with hob and oven, swimming pool with gazebo - fully secured and alarmed. Please give us a ring and we would love to give you more information about these houses. Sales Negotiators: Aisha, Helene and we welcome on board Georgie.
John Pocock & Co. Tel: 70753 E-mail: pococksales@ yoafrica. com

To Let
Suburbs, very close to town. Golden oldie, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, newly painted and clean
Contact; 0912 235155

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


WANTING TO TURN A PROFIT FROM DAY ONE?

This is the ideal business opportunity. Very busy food outlet in central city location, fully equipped with small number of trained staff willing to stay on. Owner wishing to retire. For further information please telephone (09) 885508 or cell 023 406 749 or 011614587 or 203022.


HOUSE FOR SALE

Small 3 Bedroomed brick under tile home in Paddonhurst. Set on 1/2 Acre with a swimming pool (not in use). 1 x 1 bedroomed staff quarters. To car ports. Tarred driveway, gated walled with electrical fence on two sides all bedrooms have built in cupboards. All floors are parquet, security enclosed verandah. This is free standing home not semi detached. Area very quite Close to the shopping centre where basic commodities can be obtained

CONTACT Number 201285

Cottage for rent in sauerstown,
lounge,kitchen with fitted cupboards,bathroom and toilet tiled, very big bedroom. Receipt number 37853 paid r50 at datvest my contact number 216372


TO LET

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

Available 1 May 2009

Telephone Ismail on 78306

House For Sale

5 Bedroomed House, Brick under Tile. Main Bedroom wall to wall carpeted. Separate Lounge, wall to wall carpeted Diningroom, wall to wall carpeted Fitted Kitchen Separate Scullery. Bathroom Separate Shower. Separate Toilet Built in cupboards in all bedrooms. Fully Burglar Barred Through out. Security Lights Lock up Garage. Staff quarters. Two Carports. Swimming Pool - Empty. Walled and Gated. No power cuts.
Tel - 242554


HOUSE FOR SALE
Small 3 bedroom, brick under tile home in Paddonhurst, set on 1/2 an acre, with a swimming pool (not in use). All bedrooms have built-in cupboards. All floors are parquet 1 x 1 bedroom staff quarters. Two car ports, tarred driveway. Gated and walled, with electric fence on two sides. Security enclosed veranda. This is a free-standing house, not a semi-detached. The area is very quiet. Close to small shopping centre where basic commodities can be obtained.
Please phone (09) 201285 for further information


12) VEHICLES

NISSAN SUNNY JAP FOR SALE

TEL: CELL: 0912414172 WORK: 60511


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

Toyota Solina 1500cc Sedan (Silver)
Year: 2001 Mileage: 80,000km Full Hse US$6500 Neg.
Contact 0912217370 or (W) 474710/475027

Advert: New Opel Corsa 1.4i Utility R96 000.00 + US$ 3 600 Duty In Stock Now

Isuzu KB 280 Double Cab 11 400km good condition US$14 000 Contact Dai-Ichi Auto 011 631 827 / (09) 62281

Mitsubishi - RVR - Station Wagon (1992) very good, very neat. Good condition. 59,000km. Dark Green and bronze in colour, Power windows, Central locking, Air-con. US$7,500 Interested to phone 09-241077 (after hours) 011617280 or 011631019 (day) All prices are negotiable

VEHICLES FOR SALE

TOYOTA CAMRY 1997, SA assemble, 151000KMs, Alarm, Gear lock, Radio and Tape with CD shuttle, leather seats, Air con, Power steering, Electric windows, original condition. PRICE USD$5200neg

MAZDA 323 1983 Good run around, economical, reliable PRICE USD$2000

TOYOTA HILUX 4 X 4 1992 2.4D excellent work horse mechanically sound, PRICE USD$5500 NEG

16 FOOT WAVEMASTER boat & trailer with 85 HP Yamaha motor with power trim depth finder Showroom condition. PRICE USD$5500 neg CONTACT - 0912684850, 09-240390

3,5 Ton Truck for hire with driver, anywhere anytime very good rates
Phone Fuzzy Walker 240338 or 011-633828.

Vehicle for Sale:

Toyota Solina 1500cc Sedan (Silver) Year: 2001 Mileage: 80,000km Electric Windows, Central Locking Vehicle as been looked after, in very good condition US$6,500 Negotiable.
Contact 0912217370 or (W) 474710/475027


For Sale
Hilux Vigo Extra-Cab 4x4 D4D many extras Landcruiser H Diesel Series 45 - refurbished Contact : Terence 09-473391 or 011 630 553

For Sale
Techno Gas Gas / Electric Stove - large
Phone: 09-473391


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

Contact: Dave 67531/ 011 701 260


Mazda 3 for Sale
Immaculate condition Full House US $ 20 000 NEGO
Phone Chris / Jason 091 2 323 720 091 2 981 787

FOR SALE
FORD BANTAM WITH CANOPY
1994 Model - good condition Licenced and insured until September 2009 Serious offers $5000, no terms but transfer acceptable
Please call 0912 514 223 or (day) 880 729) Or email : rita@ardansafaris. com

Looking for a car. Must be in good clean condition! Ideally a small van but will consider a sedan also.
011 708544 0912 903075


13) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED

A lift is required for one lady wanting to go to Mahalapye or Francis town. As soon as possible.
Please contact Peggy Schonken Bulawayo Island Hospice Telephone 77972 or cell 0912370262.

LIFT OFFERED TO JOHANNESBURG

DEPARTING BULAWAYO AM WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE. DOUBLE CAB - NON SMOKING. SHARE EXPENSES.

CONTACT DON. TEL. EVENINGS - 282296 CEL. 0912333747


Lift offered from Bulawayo to Harare on Sunday 10th May. Don't know return date, it could be up to 3 weeks away. Just looking for company on the trip.
Please call Tara on 09-41259.


LIFT WANTED

Lift wanted to Grahamstown from 29th May. Willing to share traveling expenses.

If no-one is going as far as Grahamstown, a lift to Johannesburg would be a big help.

Tel: 233897 Cell: 011614273

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 .


14) SEEKING FRIENDS

"Salim Ishmail (MacNamara)PSE contact Linda on BYO 65061/4"


15) SITUATIONS VACANT/ WANTED

ANNETTE IS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS A DOMESTIC WORKER. SHE HAS REFERENCES. TELEPHONE 230481


Male aged 40yrs, seeks employment as long distance driver around Zimbabwe, Class 4, 20 yrs experience.
Tel: Moideen on 09-63584.

Male aged 40 seeks employment stores, stock control or sales, 20yrs experience.
Tel: Moideen on 09-63584

Lady aged 28 years looking for position as PA/Accounts Insurance Broker (has Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe Certificates) . Has 8 years working experience in mentioned fields. Available immediately
contact Lee anne on 469343 any time.


Energetic, enthusiastic School leaver with excellent Matric results looking for interesting position during her gap year.

e mail magskriel@mac. com


16) SERVICES

SATHIRE & VISION now at 3 ALBERMARLE ROAD BRADFIELD BULAWAYO
TELEPHONE 882882/67088.

For all your satellite installations, repairs and maintenance, and decoders installations repairs and maintenance. Over 23 years experience. Please contact George Boswell at the above address and telephone numbers.

SL Syle Label Specialist in School Name Tags and Garment Labels

Prompt service, quality and efficiency Tel 230787 cell0912 972 778 email Leoz@zol.co. zw Find us at 27a Heyman Road, Suburbs

The names are printed on cotton tape, in various colours.


HARDWARE
Come in and see our new range of fishing equipment, including fishing reels. We also have a large assortment of vehicle accessories and for these chilly nights, coal and charcoal Open 7 days a week
Tel (09) 241376

Come im and see our new range of fishing equipment including fishing reels.A large assortment of car accessories and for these chilly nights coal and charcoal.

Open 7 Days a week.Tel: 09 241376.

36111 Plumbing and general property maintenance

With 18 years experience in Bath,Basin and Toilet re-enameling which carries 12 month warranty. We also do all plumbing,painting, tiling,carpentry and electrical work. For all your enquires please contact us on the following numbers. Tel: 09 68741 or 09 66537 Cell: 0912 323138 Sean or 0192 216998 Dion. email: fixit@netconnect. co.zw

PLUMBING AND GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
We have 18 years experience in the re-enameling of baths, basins and toilet. All work carries a 12 month warranty. We also carry out plumbing, painting, tiling, carpentry and electrical work
Telephone (09) 68741 or 66537 Cell 0912 323138 Sean Cell 0912 216998 Dion email fixit@netconnect. co.zw

THE COMPUTER SHOP
For all your computer hardware, software and servicing requirements please contact either our sales or technical team. For in house repairs our technicians will come to you!
We offer:
Sale of new PC's / upgrade of old PC's Fix hardware and software problems Remove viruses Install anti virus software Printers Cartridges Laptops Keyboards Mice
103A FIFE ST, BYO / Tel:881242 / 66263 / compshop@yoafrica. com


ZiminsureOnline :
In US Dollars all Commercial & Private Covers, Motors, Fire & Accident. Claims paid externally if required. All arrangements completed on line With minimum fuss.
Contact us at our website WWW.ziminsure. Com or email Info@ziminsure. Com or phone 09 883081 / 4

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

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

17) HEALTH AND BEAUTY

While cleaning up outside your premises please consider cleaning the kerbs as well. The weeds and grass (and even trees !) cause damage to the structure so removal helps in the long term!

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE'S DRINKING ?

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

Are you confused, depressed and nervous ?

Are you losing sleep ? Are fears overwhelming you ? Do you feel sorry for yourself ? Do you refuse invitations to family and social functions ? Do you take your frustrations out on others ? Are you resentful ? Do you lie and try to cover up the drinking problem ? Are you ashamed of your situation ? There is help available for you in AlAnon
Phone 011 218 314 PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE AND TIME. WEDNESDAY lunchtime 1 pm (or as near as) Main Street Methodist Church , corner of 11th Avenue (entrance in small gate to the house), Bulawayo

STRESSED OUT? LOOK AFTER YOUR HEALTH.

REFLEXOLOGY - REIKI - INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

R100 FOR ONE HOUR TREATMENT. CHILDREN 1/2 HOUR & 1/2 PRICE.

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE. PHONE JANE DAUTH ON 240626 FOR APPOINTMENTS.

18) TUITION

Computer lessons for adult's who are not computer - literate and for those adults who would like to become more proficient in computers.
For further information please contact: Vanessa on 255716, 091 2 330 835 or 011 648 316.

DELF (Certificate of French studies) and DALF (Advanced Certificate of French studies) are certificates of French as a Foreign Language awarded since 1985 by the French Ministry of Education. 6 independent certificates are available which certify 6 levels of competency in the French Language: 4 Levels for DELF (A1, A2, B1, B2), 2 Levels for DALF (C1 and C2). DELF and DALF certificates are available for all non-French citizens who wish to improve their French language skills, whether for professional or personal purposes. Each exam requires a different level of knowledge. They are not based on a particular course of study but test competencies in French.

Registration: from 04 May 2009 to 30 May 2009

Exams: from 01 June 2009 to 06 June 2009

Enquiries and registration: Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo, 61 Heyman Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo. E-mail : afbyo@yoafrica. com Tel: (09) 250 245

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

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

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.

FOR SALE
Plasma TV Panasonic 42" Brand New (in box) US$1800
Interested to phone 09-241077 (after hours) 011617280 or 011631019 (day) All prices are negotiable


COMPUTERS FOR SALE

TOSHIBA LAPTOP P4 Duo, 1 gig ram, 100 gig hard drive, DVD writer Modem, Blue tooth, LAN, USB ports, onboard sound, All software, Carry bag, PRICE P6500 NEG

DELL P2 COMPUTER COMPLETE SET PRICE NEG

MONITORS / SCREENS 17 Inch, Dell, IBM & Compaq etc, ivory in color. All in Good condition R280 negotiable CONTACT - 0912 684850, 09-240390
CLOTHES FOR SALE
BRAND NEW Clothes for sale.
T SHIRTS from R40, SKINNY JEANS from R100, LADIES TRACKSUITS from R120, JERSEYS from R80, SKIRTS from R80, KIDDIES TRACKSUITS from R50 TAG SAFARI AND LEISURE WEAR FOR SALE At factory prices CONTACT ; 09-240390 / 0912 684850

I am pleased to inform that I have received another load of baby clothing, some brand new - please note that these are NOT from bales, these are from mothers leaving this country or needing a little income.

Baby Clothes - These range from 0 - 12 months - some absolutely brand new. New baby growers in all the overseas colours - oranges, lime green etc. Baby Monitors - Plug in the wall with night light for baby Books - A few children's books have arrived -Pinnochio (1946 edition),Black Beauty (1989), The Tin Woodman of Oz (1981), Boys Stories (1985), Little Women, Gumnut Factory Folk Tales, The Trans Former, etc. plus various Calvin and Hobbes. - Good birthday present gifts. Breast Pumps - New ones have arrived in - all manuel Camp Cots - One in Pale Blue. Car Seat - There is a wide range of baby car seats - these are cheaper than any where else in the SADCC! Cots - Two Pine Cots and One painted white cot Cribs - One Moses Crib and One Grass crib but big enough to be a cot on the floor. Girls - Lovely longs, blouses, dresses and t-shirts from 7 to 12 years old all from SA Gyms - Baby gyms Mothers to be - Books for new Mothers Pushchairs - Various kinds including one for twins! Snug and Safe - Quite a few have come in and are in excellent condition. Tender - Baby Tender in pine - 1st one to come in, in good condition with drawers and bath tub etc. Toys - Loads of baby toys, fluffy toys, lego and action men with all their accessories, miniatures soldiers and also cowboy and Indian camps sets, dinkies, girls dolls, handbags. Various - Teddy Bear print curtains with single and baby duvet covers and pillow cases. Clown curtains with ornaments.

NEW OPENING TIMES: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY mornings up to 12 and various afternoons only 2 pm till 5 pm.

Call Tracey on 243938 to make appointments.

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


BEARINGS & ALLIED PRODUCTS

Need to go fishing and the trailer bearings are history? Need to go on a trip and the wheel bearings are singing to you? Give us a call!!! For all your bearings, industrial timing belts, O rings, Seals, needle rollers etc give us a call on 243841. If we don't have it, we will try and find it for you!!

Telephone 09-243841, or on our cell 0912560241, or 0912301661, or 0912560294

MUTTON/LAMB FOR SALE

US$150.00 per sheep/lamb. Approximate weight 20Kg.
Tel 243841 for orders. Delivery Saturdays.

BUSINESS PREMISES WANTED

Small bearing business looking for office and storeroom to rent in the industrial area. Willing to share. Please contact 011631699

BRAND NEW UD90 FOR HIRE

Need to transport your goods back to Zimbabwe? Looking for a reliable transporter? Why not contact Matobo Teak Products; we have a recently purchased UD90 truck available to bring your goods from either Johannesburg or Pretoria to either Bulawayo or Harare. Our vehicle has the following carrying capacity Length 7.9m Width 2.4m Height 2.445m Cubic Capacity 45.5m2 6.5-ton weight

For further details please contact Matobo Teak Products Tel 0838-206 (Landline & Fax) / 0838 216 (Landline) 011 863 126 (Albert) 011 885 726 (Gift) 011 422 127 (John) Email: teakpro@mweb. co.zw

WANTED

I want to buy a plastic baby high chair in very good condition plus a plastic table big enough for four toddlers/children.
Please contact shearing@yoafrica. com

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 jewellry,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.

Going Fishing ? lovely worms available, order now.

Trevor Townshend, 64a Napier Avenue, Hillside

Tel 241470 0912 243156

WANTED

I want to buy a plastic baby high chair in very good condition plus a plastic table big enough for four toddlers/children.
Please contact shearing@yoafrica. com


COMPLETE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS FOR SALE:-
FRIDGE, FREEZER, BEDS LOUNGE SUITE ETC.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE TELEPHONE 091 2 368904, 091 3 042079, 091 3 254470 OR (09) 474 496


Wiseowls Publications after an absence of more than 10 years have published a Puzzle Book again.

Now available at:

Bonsa Casa Blanca, Stafford Avenue. Hillside Shopping Centre.

Stationery Express Fife Street (near 12th Avenue).
Stationery Express Ascot Plaza
Cards and Gifts Haddon & Sly Building Fife Street
Solomon's Supermarket Fife Street (4th/5th Aves.)
Vigne Bookshop Fife Street (near 12th Ave.)
Morningside Supermarket M'side shopping centre, Greystoke Way
Book Mart G.Silundika St. (10th - 11th Aves.)
Stockists/Distribut ors wanted in Harare. wiseowls@gatorzw. com

CALLIGRAPHY LESSONS

Need to improve your handwriting ? Wishing to make greeting cards, sign boards, name tags etc. ? Then learn calligraphy (the art of beautiful writing).

Phone 245319


SPARKY'S TACKLE

ALL BABY PRODUCT PRICES HAVE BEEN REDUCED.

DO YOU H AVE A BABY SHOWER TO GO TO?

WONDERFUL RANGE OF COSMETICS AND GREAT GIFT PACKS NOW AVAILABLE. Pampers Disposables, Bennetts Cosmetics, Avent Bottles and Soothers,NUK Bottle Brushes and Soothers, Full Range of formula
YOU WILL FIND US AT THE NEW SHOPPING COMPLEX IN BRADFIELD, NEXT TO TM.
(09) 888053 or (09) 67029 sparkys@gatorzw. com

SPECIALISTS IN SPORTING GOODS

TELEPHONES: 63273, 65871 FAX: 61408 P.O. BOX 2495 82 JASON MOYO STREET BULAWAYO E-mail: townbuch@mweb. co.zw

DIRECTORS: P. C. LEONDIOS S. LEONDIOS

NEW ARRIVALS!!! ALL YOUR SPORTSWEAR AND MORE!!! COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!!!
WE HAVE:
SWIMMING TRUNKS FOR BOYS & GIRLS, ALL SIZES & COLOURS. SWIMMING CAPS, ALL COLOURS. GYM TIGHTS, ALL COLOURS. SWIMMING GOGGLES. GOLF T-SHIRTS, ALL COLOURS. CRICKET BATS. TENNIS & SQUASH RACKETS. HOCKEY STICKS. BASKETBALL KITS & BALLS. RUGBY BALLS. HANDBALLS. SOCCER KITS & BALLS GALORE. TABLE TENNIS BATS & BALLS. DART BOARDS & DARTS. ALL YOUR FISHING EQUIPMENT. MANY UNIQUE AFRICAN SCULPTURES. AND MANY MORE!!! COME IN & HAVE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES EITHER VIA E-MAIL OR GIVES US A CALL...

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


EXQUISITE TOP QUALITY TEAK FURNITURE
AVAILABLE AT FACTORY PRICES DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC. WE HAVE A RANGE OF OVER 400 PRODUCTS TO CHOOSE FROM AND WE ALSO CUSTOM MAKE FURNITURE TO YOUR. FREE DELIVERY WITHIN THE GREATER BULAWAYO AREA.
CONTACT RICHARD ON 011 217216


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

1. FOR HIRE
3-5TON TRUCK WITH DROP SIDES. DAILY RUNNER TEL 09-887336/7 BUS HRS OR CELL 011608393 1-TON VAN WITH CANOPY TEL 09-887336/7 BUS HRS OR CELL 011608393

2. FOR SALE TOYOTA LANDCRUISER VX STATIONWAGON, 80 SERIES, FULL HOUSE TEL 09-887336/7 BUS HRS OR CELL 011608393 TOYOTA HILUX 2.4 WITH CANOPY NEAT CONDITION TEL 09-887336/7 BUS HRS OR CELL 011608393

BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE MAIDS UNIFORMS NOW AT SPECIAL PRICE OF R80 AND OVERALLS AT R100. ALL COLOURS AND SIZES AVAILABLE. PLEASE PHONE
011 402 852 to order.

INSTANT FLOWERS NURSERY REMINDING CUSTOMERS THAT WE HAVE MOVED TO : 53 SOUTHWAY BURNSIDE (LOWER END ROAD ON RIGHT) PHONE : 240169 CELL 091 2217 024
OPEN MON TO FRI FROM 8am - 5pm
SATURDAY 8am - 1pm
HYBRID PETUNIAS GALORE & SEASON'S ANNUALS NEW STOCK BUSH & STANDARD ROSES INCLUDING ICEBERGS HERBS , VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS & BABY SPINACH BOUGAINVILLEAS , HANGING BASKETS ETC
SHIRLEY MAYSON

Wanted

A set of the big five hunting knives that were made by Pon Burger.

Please phone Adrian on 011404987

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE :

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

A unit with two swings , a trapeze , and a seesaw . In excellent condition . Highest cash offer secures . For viewing details , please telephone : 09 - 286125 .

$$$$$$$$$$$
WANTED :
A loving home awaits a female goose whose company is desperately awaited by a recently - bereaved handsome gander . Please contact him via telephone : 09 286125 .

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 privileged. Old clothes, bottles, furniture, household equipment, kitchen items. jewellry, 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


SEEING IS BELIEVING!!! !!!
YOU WILL BE SORRY IF YOU DON'T!!!!!!! ! MAKE CHIPPYS YOUR FIRST STOP AND SEE OUR RANGE OF PRINTED COTTON AND BARKWEAVE CURTAINING!! !!!! OVER 100 DESIGNS AND COLOURS!!!!! !!!!! FROM $2.50 PER METRE CHIPPYS SOFT FURNISHING STANBERRA HOUSE 87 G.SILUNDIKA STR/ BET.8TH /9TH AVENUES
TEL.66627 / 66630


Delicious Vegetable pickle and chapatis made to order.

Phone Ameira 67641 or 63782.

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

Photo Printing done at a give-away price of R10 per 10x15cm print A4 photos at R25 per print Visa photos at R25 for 6 prints Printing done from disc, phones (usb required), memory card or flash All work done the same day

Contact Gaeynor on 09-242949 or 091303 2815


For Sale

20" WRS Colour TV Satellite Dish / LNB Multi Choice Decoder 2 X Bicycles 10 x 4m x 2" Steam Pipes Welding Machine 140amps Block and Tackle 1 Ton with legs Up Right Vacuum Cleaner - Needs Bag Kitchen Table Bench Grinder Sensor Lights x 3 6ft Shakespeare Rod & Reel Push Lawn Mower 120Y Leaf Springs Tea Trolley 120Y Starter Motor 2m x 500mm - Double Door Steel Kitchen cupboard with shelves Steel Workbench / Record Vice 6" Ajax Grease Gun Fishing Box Nebuliser Kit Aluminum Collapsible Wheel Chair Pellet Guns Star Pistol with spare magazines and ammo Minolta x 370 Semi automatic camera / Lenses Piano - Upright Kist - Ball and claw Upright Deep Freezer Toolbox - 5 Tray Various Stamps, First Day Covers and coins Sea Shells Magazines Various Household goods

Tel - 242554

3,5 Ton Truck for hire with driver, anywhere anytime very good rates
Phone Fuzzy Walker 240338 or 011-633828.


16) TIDBITS


Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.
--Denis Waitely



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."