MORNING MIRROR EDITION 446 12 July 2011 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com +++++++ ADVERTISERS !! Please contact magskriel@mac.com for information on how to place your advert. +++++ PLEASE DO NOT PHONE THE EDITOR UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ..... ONLY E MAIL COMMUNICATION WILL BE DEALT WITH THANK YOU ++++++ Service doesn't start when you have something to give -- it blossoms naturally when you have nothing left to take. - Nipun Mehta - +++++++ 1) DO MY STARS LINE UP ? 2) NOTICES AND EVENTS 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES 4) CONGRATULATIONS 5) CONDOLENCES 6) PETS 7) GUARDIAN ANGELS AND DONATIONS 8) BULAWAYO NEWS 9) GOSSIP COLUMN 10) PERSONAL COLUMN 11) GWERU AND HARARE NEWS 12) Wining AND DINING 13) CATERING AND FOOD 14) ACCOMMODATION OUT OF ZIMBABWE 15) ACCOMMODATION IN ZIMBABWE 16) - PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE 17) VEHICLES 18) TRAVEL AND TOURS 19) COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS 20) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED 21) SEEKING FRIENDS 22) SITUATIONS 23) SITUATIONS WANTED 24) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 25) SERVICES 26) HEALTH AND BEAUTY 27) TUITION 28) MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 29) WANTED TO BUY 30) CLOTHING AND FASHION 31) BOATS AND FISHING 32) DECOR AND HOME 33) TIDBITS ++++++++++ DO MY STARS LINE UP ? Its a matter of getting all the stars aligned in a row as to whether one can get fuel in Zimbabwe !! Sometimes, very occasionally, its as easy as it is in any other country, but then the wheels start falling off again. We have been through our whole lives hunting and gathering for fuel, and after what we have been through I suppose we should not really complain ... Remember those days of fuel queues, fuel coupons, riding bicycles to meet up with one's car in a fuel queue, or leaving a rock or a drum in your posi as surety that one keeps one's place in the queue. Remember those royal battles one would get involved in as the taxis would queue jump ? Remember needing the loo whilst sitting hour after hour in the baking heat in a queue? Hopefully those days are gone forever but why, when we are a seemingly "normal" economy, do the fuel stations often have no fuel ?? One day they have petrol but no diesel, the next day they have diesel but no petrol. And when you do find a station with diesel, there is no power so the pumps cannot operate. And then if you find one with diesel and power to pump, their system is not online or down so you cannot use your fuel card !! One does not draw into a forecourt and say "fill 'er up please" one says, do you have diesel/petrol? If the answer is yes one proceeds to the next question "Do you have ZESA?" and if that is answered in the affirmative the next question is "I have a fuel card, are you online?" Its a complicated procedure but the last thing you must do is pull ip with a swagger at a pump and just "Expect" !! There are wonderful things happening in Zimbabwe I must say. Things that First Worlders take for granted like traffic lights. Slowly but surely they seem to be almost fully functional now. Street lights ? Yes, without doubt the City Council is sorting out our street lights in a lot of areas. Potholes, yes indeed apart from the odd awful awful roads, our pothole situation is slowly improving. Water ? Hmmm not too bad I suppose, very disturbing though these sad infant deaths from diarrhea, hopefully its not water borne, and we pray it will end soon. One of the brightest stars on the horizon is the good news about the Khumalo Hockey Stadium. With the African Olympic Hockey Qualifier being hosted in Bulawayo in August, its all go at the stadium where the City Council, local firms and enterprising bodies are all working round the clock to ensure the new pitch is down in time and the grounds are ready ! The big pimple on our noses is still ZESA though. Yes I know half the worlds population is without water and electricity and I am always exceptionally grateful that we do sometimes have power. BUT !! We pay exorbitant amounts for the privileged of flicking a switch and if one pays for a service one has a right to expect it. The most galling thing was when She Who Must Sing went to the Victoria Falls earlier this year and when they tried to book at the expensive and exclusive Boma restaurant they were told it was totally booked out for a conference .. well now, who were the lucky participants ? Can you believe it cash strapped ZESA and and even more cash strapped ESKOM (The South African equivalent of ZESA) Now its certainly not cheap at the Boma but then maybe, maybe they were paying their own bills and not charging it to the company ? Oh well, enough vindictive musings, time to visit a fuel station and see if my stars are all lined up in a neat little row ? +++++++++++ The Journey When you bring a pet into your life, you begin a journey - a journey that will bring you more love and devotion than you have ever known, yet also test your strength and courage. If you allow, the journey will teach you many things, about life, about yourself, and most of all, about love. You will come away changed forever, for one soul cannot touch another without leaving its mark. Along the way, you will learn much about savouring life's simple pleasures - jumping leaves, snoozing in the sun, the joys of puddles, and even the satisfaction of a good scratch behind the ears. Your house will become muddier and hairier. You will wear less dark clothing and buy more lint rollers. You may find dog biscuits in your pocket or purse, and feel the need to explain that an old plastic shopping bag adorns your living room rug because your cat loves the crinkly sound. You will learn the true measure of love - the steadfast, undying kind that says, "It doesn't matter where we are or what we do, or how life treats us as long as we are together." Respect this always. It is the most precious gift any living soul can give another. You will not find it often among the human race. And you will learn humility. The look in my dog's eyes often made me feel ashamed. Such joy and love at my presence. She saw not some flawed human who could be cross and stubborn, moody or rude, but only her wonderful companion. Or maybe she saw those things and dismissed them as mere human foibles, not worth considering, and so chose to love me anyway. If you pay attention and learn well, when the journey is done, you will be not just a better person, but the person your pet always knew you to be - the one they were proud to call beloved friend. I must caution you that this journey is not without pain. Like all paths of true love, the pain is part of loving. For as surely as the sun sets, one day your dear animal companion will follow a trail you cannot yet go down. And you will have to find the strength and love to let them go. A pet's time on earth is far too short - especially for those that love them. We borrow them, really, just for awhile, and during these brief years they are generous enough to give us all their love, every inch of their spirit and heart, until one day there is nothing left. The cat that only yesterday was a kitten is all too soon old and frail and sleeping in the sun. The young pup of boundless energy wakes up stiff and lame, the muzzle now gray. Deep down we somehow always knew that this journey would end. We knew that if we gave our hearts they would be broken. But give them we must for it is all they ask in return. When the time comes, and the road curves ahead to a place we cannot see, we give one final gift and let them run on ahead - young and whole once more. "God speed, good friend," we say, until our journey comes full circle and our paths cross again. ++++++++ 2) NOTICES AND EVENTS A petition is circulating to object to the existence of the giant cellular network billboards that are going to be erected in Bulawayo. There is one on Leopold Takawira, one on the Plumtree Road, two outside the Trade Fair and others. If anyone would care to object please e mail duvetdown@yahoo.com +++++++++++ Counterfeit US Dollars Reported Circulating in Zimbabwe Voice of America - ?9 hours ago? 11 July 2011 Counterfeit US Dollars Reported Circulating in Zimbabwe Those spreading fake notes are buying small items with denominations of US$20, US$50 and US$100 seeking change in genuine notes Chris Gande Washington Counterfeit US dollar notes ... Fake notes flood Zimbabwean shops, highways Times LIVE Fake US dollar notes on the increase in Zimbabwe ZimDaily ++++++++ OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE $ NEW VENUE - PRIME POSITION - GREENVALE CORNER, BRADFIELD SATURDAY JULY 30th SATURDAY AUGUST 27th SPACE TO RENT - $10, bring your own tables & gazebos Meet Bulawayo public eager to buy your goods. To confirm booking call Debbie on 886296 or 0777 136 502 or Julie 465571/81 business PROCEEDS TO ROTARY CHARITIES ++++++ KGVI - Deaf Department Open Day Come and visit KGVI on Thursday 28 July at 9 am to see what our deaf classes are achieving. There will be: classroom visits; displays, sales & demos from our needlework, cookery, art & woodwork departments as well as half price hair styling in our hair salon. There will be a short show at 10.30 including sign singing and deaf dancing. We will also be demonstrating and selling the brand new Zimbabwe national sign language dictionary and giving basic sign language lessons. Come and learn all about a whole new language and culture! +++++++ Falcon College proudly presents their annual Inter-House Singing Competition Date: Monday 25th July 2011 Venue: Falcon Turner Hall Time: 7 pm No charge All Falcon boys participate in this event and it is well worth attending. Come and find out who will be the winner this year. ++++ Alliance Fran aise de Bulawayo UPCOMING EVENT Soir e Bon Vivant Join Alliance Fran aise as we celebrate Bastille Day, with fine wine, select cheeses, French delicacies & fantastique musique! This evening is proudly presented in association with the Zimbabwe Academy of Music and the Stable Winery. 7pm, Friday the 22nd July 2011 @ the Sibson Hall, Zimbabwe Academy of Music Tickets: $20 available from the Zimbabwe Academy of Music CONNECT WITH ALLIANCE FRAN AISE DE BULAWAYO: ++++++++ "GROWING IN PERSONAL SOLIDITY" a two day workshop to help you on the journey to wholeness and being fully alive. Its objective is to explore your human and material environment in relation to your growth and to discover the important realities that make up your personality in order to live with more inner peace. This workshop empowers you to take charge of your life in a way that opens up new understanding and clarity on your journey of awakening to who you really are. It guides you through your own experiences to three pathways of growth; emotional maturity, learning to follow your deep conscience ( the place for making good decisions ) and strengthening your awareness of your positive core with its gifts, and potentialities. Dates: 21st and 22nd July Venue: Centre for Adult Growth & Development Investment in your growth: $130 (includes light lunch and teas) Contact: Bernadette Terry, PRH Educator Tel 09 241224 or Cell 0772 221 443/ 0777 645 395 E-mail: cagd@yoafrica.com www.prh-international.org +++++++ SURVIVOR VIC FALLS SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMP Calling all High School Students!!! Want some fun! Need to meet new people! Want to try something different! Then you need to book for SURVIVOR VIC FALLS SUMMER CAMP. Choose a team, paint your buffs and get ready to play: 4 nights/5 days all meals included. Pathfinder Bus transport form Harare and Bulawayo Activities: Scale the Gorge, Explore the Zambezi, Shopping Challenge, Beat the Drum & Cycle the Falls. All this for US$400 Dates: 15th - 18th August 2011 - Form 4, Lower & Upper 6, 29th August - 2nd September 2011 - Form 1, 2's & 3's. Booking Deadline - 28th July 2011 Please note there is a US$30 surcharge for Harare bookings due to transport expenses. For booking forms and further information please contact: Cozim Functions Tara or Dani - cozimfunctions@coz.co.zw Tel: 0778124108 or 0774314664 26 on Park, Suburbs, Bulawayo Co-ordinating Zimbabwe Harare Helen - helenxenakis@zol.co.zw Tel: 0772817861 +++++++ A new concept for Bulawayo! TWA AUCTIONS Fri 22nd July - 12 Noon to 6pm Sat 23rd July - 8am to 11am Viewing from Friday 12noon at 48 Park Rd Suburbs! Deposit US$50-00 Refundable Please deliver goods for sale to 48 Park Rd Suburbs after 19th July 2010 A normal auction will run concurrently with Queen Mary House - Charity Auction Proceeds from the Charity Auction will go to Queen Mary House Goods accepted for both auctions so you can make some money on unwanted items too! We need your support - Queen Mary needs your support! Any inquiries please call Shanon on 0712411955/0733421580 ++++++ THE BOOK & BEAN Got the winter blues? Why not curl up with a good book? We have a large selection of fiction, non-fiction and kiddies books for sale. We also exchange and pay cash for good condition books. Pop in for coffee & cake. Bring your laptop and connect to broadband internet. Upstairs at Bradfield Shopping Centre, next to Headlines. Open 9am-4.45pm weekly, 9-1pm Sat. Tel: 61340 or 712404750 ++++++ Whitestone Spring Fair Saturday 24th September 10.00 am until 4.00 pm Stunning Stalls and delicious food Fun for the Whole Family! Interested in having a stall? Contact the "Michelles" Michelle Nash - 0772220791 nash@zol.co.zw Michelle Keefe - 0772272833 miche@stardelta.co.zw ++++++ A TREASURE TROVE FOR THE CHILDREN TO EAT BOEREWORS ROLLS HAMBURGERS CURRY & RICE PANNEKOEK ( PANCAKES ) TEAS & COFFEE WITH YUMMY CAKE SOFT DRINKS A PUDDING TABLE TO NOT DIET FOR. AN MUCH MORE. CALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND JOIN US FOR SOME GREAT SHOPPING, DELICIOUS TAKEAWAYS AND AN ENJOYABLE DAY. PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT BE HAVING OUR MONTHLY MINI BAZAAR ON THE LAST Friday AS WE ARE HAVING THIS BIGGIE. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR REGULAR SUPPORTERS . SEE YOU SATURDAY, 30TH JULY, 2011 AT 10AM REGRETTABLY WE WILL NOT BE HIRING OUT TABLE AT THIS BAZAAR AS WE HAVE SO MUCH OF OUR OWN TO SELL. ++++++ DRUMS OF PEACE Full Moon Drumming Tuesday 12th July at Roosters, BAC Bowls Club @ 6pm Join us for a fun evening of performance & interactive drumming around the fire. Hotdogs & hamburgers for sale. Full bar available ALL WELCOME ++++++++ BULAWAYO MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY (BMAA) 54 Old Gwanda RD Fourwinds Byo Set Classes: MONDAY - Conditioning 0900-1000 and 1630-1730 TUESDAY - Closed WEDNESDAY - Conditioning 0900-1000 and 1630-1730 THURSDAY - Open forum 1200-1300 (A chance for coaches, trainers and athletes to exchange training and diet tips) FRIDAY - Fight Specific Conditioning 0900-1000 and 1630-1730 SATURDAY - Judo juniors 1000-1100 Judo seniors 1100-1200 Ground&Pound 1200-1300 (experienced fighters only) SUNDAY - Novice/Junior Boxing 1000-1100 Intermediate Boxing 1100-1200 Kickboxing 1200-1300 Other Class available: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu MMA training and fight prep Woman's Self defence Krav Maga Submission Wrestling 1-2-1 TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR MOST CLASSES But if you know what you're doing, come use the facilities for just $2 a day or $35 per month. For details of price and class availability call Leaf on: 09 246887 after 1830 or 0774096081 during the day. The BMAA is a DRUG FREE venue, we push boundaries, not short cuts. ++++++ CHRISTIAN MEN'S BREAKFAST GENTLEMEN! DON'T MISS THIS VERY BLESSED FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN MEN, WITH OUR ANNOINTED GUEST SPEAKER: PAST WAYNE NEL. BECOME A PART OF THIS SPIRITUAL REVIVAL. ONCE AGAIN GUARANTEED TO BE A BLESSING. PLUS, A VERY TALENTED GOSPEL SINGER. DON'T MISS IT! ENJOY AN EXCELLENT BREAKFAST. COST ONLY $6 / R45. (To cover costs) ON, SAT 16 JULY, AT 9 AM. AT THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH HALL C/R G SILUNDUKA / 13THE AVENUE BULAWAYO. ALL WELCOME! PLEASE BOOK EARLY BUT NO LATER THAN, WED 13th JULY CONTACT: MARTIE ON Tel 477 356. Cell 0774 789 982 OR LIZ ON 242 456. +++ Come and enjoy music by -"Back Again" - Tookie and Rudi Contemporary Rock 'n Roll band featuring at the following Event- "BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY" 17TH July 2011 Venue: The Musketeers Lodge Time: 12 noon onwards Buffet Lunch - Cooler boxes allowed Tickets $15 Bookings 246343 +++++ Come and enjoy music by -"Back Again" - Tookie and Rudi Contemporary Rock 'n Roll band featuring at the following Events - GREEK DINNER AND DANCE Date :9TH July 2011 Venue: Hellenic Hall Time: 7.30 pm for 8 pm 3 Course Greek Dinner Tickets $20 Bookings - Lily Telephone 0772 216 749 "BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY" 17TH July 2011 Venue: The Musketeers Lodge Time: 12 noon onwards Buffet Lunch - Cooler boxes allowed Tickets $15 Bookings 246343 More to come in August ! P.O. Box 1186, Bulawayo Phone +263 9 246343 Mobile 0775168460/1 Web Site www.musketeerslodge.com http://www.musketeerslodge.com +++++++ FALCON COLLEGE TOUR DE FALCON - SUNDAY 24TH JULY Zimbabwe's largest road and mountain bike race with on and off racing for ALL ability groups. Total distance 56km's Teams of 2 or 4 riders also welcome Change over at 14km, 28km, 42km. Start at ASCOT CAR PARK 8 AM SHARP Finish at FALCON COLLEGE MAIN GATE Registration: 2 - 5 PM Saturday 23rd July at OM's Sports Club Entry: $5 per rider PLEASE NOTE -NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SOCIAL AFTERWARDS AT FALCON COLLEGE WITH FULL CASH BAR AND CATERING For further information please contact Allan Kedda 0712 203 964 or Lee McNab 0713 523 612 ++++++++ EVENTS Stonecroft ministries Women in Mind - finally representing yeah!! CHRISTMAS IN JULY 3 Course Christmas Dinner Where, when, what time, how much??? Where: Southern Comfort Lodge When; 30th July 2011 Time: 6 for 6:30 pm Cost: $18.00 per person REMEMBER THIS ONE INCLUDED YOUR PARTNERS Speaker: Pierre de Jager Feature: Fire with Paul Teasdale Dance with Blair Maseko P.S: By ticket only - Limited space, so please purchase your tickets early Call - Cathy Teasdale - 0772 252 393 Moreen Zimbudzana - 0772 382 362 Lynette Liebenberg - 0772 381 027 +++++++ Mosaics Road Show with DJ Frank, DJ Witchdokta, DJ Wolf and Gary Stanley Fri 5th August at Suburbs Squash Club ( Zimbabwe Open Squash tournament ) Sat 6th August at Lower Ncema Fri 12th August at Tin Cup, join us from 4pm for Sundowners Fri 19th August at Trade Fair Horse Arena and the finale at Mosaics on Saturday 27th August!! +++++++ EDITH DULY NURSING HOME GOLF DAY WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2011 At the BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB The format will be a 4 ball better ball stableford competition Hole sponsorship is $ 200 and this allows you to place any form of advertising on your bought hole and around the club house OLEASE SUPPORT US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF GOLF. BUY A HOLE OFFER A PRIZE, OUR OLDIES DEPEND UPON YOUR GENEROSITY. Followed by an auction as part of fund raising. All the proceeds will go to Edith Duly Nursing Home. e mail ALAN KEDDA akedda@kershelmarbyo.co.zw +++++ VALENCIA ART - BEITBRIDGE ZIMBABWE Join host, Patty Bristow and Art Teacher, Jacqui Stewart, for an Art Safari to be held at Valencia Guest House, Beitbridge Zimbabwe. Paint together in a beautiful garden, in a relaxed environment, and share ideas. This will be a beginners course, so don't be shy, come and join us! The week will begin on Sunday 14th August, for lessons on Monday and Tuesday, and then take a day off to visit the Nottingham Bushman Paintings, with a picnic lunch at the Fly Camp overlooking the most amazing Sandstone kopjies, on Wednesday. Resume Art lessons again on Thursday and Friday, and leave on Saturday morning, after having had a relaxing week. For rates and further information, please contact Patty on: Zim Cell: 0712-206-812 or on SA Cell: 082- 574-6342 Or by email on valenciaguesthouse@iwayafrica.com Or pattybristow@iwayafrica.com Spaces are limited so book now. ++++++ Everyone please note the venue change for the Winter Fest - Its now at Mosaics!***** XMAS in JULY featuring DJ YARON FRIDAY 8TH JULY: Launch party of DJ YARON at Time Bar (7th Ave, Suburbs, Bulawayo) Pre Sold tickets R50 and $10 at the door. WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY: Wild Wednesday at Jock and Saddle Ft DJ YARON (Ascot Race Course, Suburbs, Bulawayo) R50 at the door. SATURDAY 16TH JULY: WINTER FEST Ft DJ YARON at MOSAICS. Doors open at 8pm, Pre Sold tickets $15 and $20 at the door... INFO: Ilan 0777153584 Tickets at: Solomons, 26 on Park, Thee Coffee Shoppe, Time Bar, Middy's, Pembroke Place, River Cafe, Roosters, Greenvale, The Old Stable Coffee Shop (Tradepower on Khami Rd), Eskimo Hut. +++++ The Bulawayo Help Network is delighted to announce that "Treasure Pleasures "will be open every Friday at Still Haven - 18 Lawley Road Suburbs, entrance on 7th Street. We will have many items of delightful clothing on sale between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is in support of Bulawayo's Old Age Pensioners. We look forward to seeing you there. Refreshments available -coffee and cake, soup and rolls.Fresh flowers and plants. +++++++ PAB AND THE ACADEMY ELIZABETH Thursday 14 July in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. England, 1554. Under the rule of Mary I, a zealous Catholic, England has been reduced to a country racked by financial and religious instability, and even Princess Elizabeth, her younger sister and heir apparent, is in grave danger. With Mary dead, Elizabeth is crowned Queen of England and sees no reason to abandon her lover simply to satisfy protocol, but surrounded by enemies and with rebellion in her own council, her position remains far from secure. Admission: $3.00 [free to film members] THE FLAMES OF PARIS Friday 15 July in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m. - with supper interval. The Flames of Paris is an early Soviet ballet, first staged in 1932, and was a particular favourite of Stalin! Set in the French Revolution, it blends a range of musical and choreographic styles and this new version from the Bolshoi, filmed in 2010, broadly follows the spectacular choreography of the original. "The Act II dances are stunning, mixing breathtaking athleticism with sparkling joie de vivre captured in remarkable pictures and sound" (BBC Music). Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO.4 Wednesday 20 July in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. Leonard Bernstein conducts the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Mahler's Fourth, perhaps the most approachable of all his symphonies, ending with a child's vision of heaven. The evening will also include Herbert von Karajan conducting Strauss's autobiographical symphonic poem, "A Hero's Life". Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE Thursday 21 July in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. Cate Blanchett returns to the role that won her international acclaim in the story of one woman's struggle to control love, defend her kingdom and secure her position. Reunited with Geoffrey Rush as Walsingham, and also starring Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing seafarer and courtier in whom Elizabeth finds fresh temptation, the film culminates in Spain's attempt to invade England with the great Armada. Admission: $3.00 [free to film members] ACADEMY SPONSORED FESTIVAL WEEK Monday 25 July to Friday 29 July in the Robert Sibson Hall at 5.15 p.m. The Academy's Sponsored Festival Week is a fund-raising event which is held every second year. It works in much the same way as any other sponsored event: Academy students, parents and friends offer to perform at concerts held in the Sibson Hall and friends and family are asked to sponsor per minute of the performance. There will be concerts every evening at 5.15 p.m. and all will feature a wide range of performers including visitors such as Sharon de Kock and the Junior Odeion Quartet. Admission Free THE PEGGY MORRIS CHORAL COMPETITION Wednesday 27 July in the Robert Sibson Hall at 9.00 a.m. The Academy's annual competition features choirs from both primary and secondary schools. There are no set pieces and every choir will sing two items, one in English, so there will be a wide variety of music on offer. Admission Free SHARON DE KOCK (VIOLIN), PETRO ENGELBRECHT (PIANO) Wednesday 27 July in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. Sharon de Kock is well-known to Bulawayo audiences as the second violinist of the Odeion Quartet but on this occasion she will be offering a solo recital including sonatas by Brahms (No.2), Schumann (No.1) and Saint-Sa ns (No.1) as well as Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending which has been voted the most popular piece of classical music by British Classic FM listeners for several years in succession! Admission: $10.00 / $5.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers] THE ODEION JUNIOR STRING QUARTET, PETRO ENGELBRECHT (PIANO) Friday 29 July in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. The Odeion Junior Quartet, like the Odeion itself, is all-female and is made up of outstanding students. They will be performing at the Stellenbosch Festival just before their visit to Bulawayo and fly to Amsterdam for a concert in August. Their programme will include music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Arnold van Wyk and a piano quintet by Fibich. Admission: $10.00 / $5.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers] +++++++ "Matsheumhlope Wildlife Education Centre We have a selection of snakes, birds, fish, poultry among other displays in a desert garden setting with a swimming pool and braai area for your viewing pleasure. We also offer a party venue. Why not visit us at No. 123 Edenfield Rd, Matsheumhlope, second turn left after CBC college. Open 08:30am to 12:30pm Monday to Saturday. For more information Phone (09) 286603 or 0772 933071" ++++++ BULAWAYO EVENTS CALENDAR Make sure your functions do not clash ! CONTACT Kirsty Fletcher Strindo Chickens Tel: +263 9 487407 Fax: +263 9 487977 Email: kirstyfl@mweb.co.zw ++++++++ 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES A raspberry to ZESA who are not sticking to there schedules They seem to have a new plan which I call Random Selective Load Shedding. Random because there is no pattern to the cuts. Selective because certain areas do not get cuts at all Come on ZESA share the outages equally Peter Evans ++++++++ 4) CONGRATULATIONS ++++++++ 5) CONDOLENCES Baileh Bloch beloved husband of Eric for 50 years died in Bulawayo on 7 July 2011. Our deepest sympathy to Eric and family on the loss of such a special person, wife and mother. ++++++++++ 6) PETS "Pankwa" a lost African grey parrot belonging to Ken Brady went missing Thursday morning 07/07. In the Ellenbogen Road area of Ilanda. A year and a half old, light gray with red tail feathers. Please contact Ken Brady on 09-62804 (W) or 240598 (H) or 077-2126-010 (W) or Tiffany on 077-2323-772. Reward offered for safe recovery. +++++++ PLEASE DON'T SHOOT HAWKS! If you have a problem with a hawk around your garden, please do not shoot them - they play a vital role in the food chain. We will come and capture and re-locate them. Contact : Mike McAllister - 0772 127 115 or Craig Eddy 0772 218 556 Thank you. ++++++ Have you joined Bulawayo Birds yet? If you are a bird owner, or want to become one, Bulawayo Birds can help. We can also help with wing / beak / nail trimming / baby sitting, all for FREE! To subscribe, email byobirds@googlemail.com Your email address will NOT be given out to any third parties. +++++++ Chipangali is still alive! We are desperate for help though to cover the day to day costs, and to rebuild Chipangali into the haven it once was. Please help by joining the Chipangali 100 Club, where companies donate $ 100.00 a month which will go into the rebuilding of Chipangali. Alternatively, families can join the Family 50 club, and donate $ 50.00 a month. Why not pay us a visit, and see the new exciting developments taking place! To join either club, please send an email to mark.laing@chipangali.com ++++++ Margaret Bernard at Pet Hilton happy to accommodate your pet whenever you need. Bitches on heat catered for, and supervised matings when required. Domestic obedience training given. Christopher on duty to beautify your dog, shampoo, dip, brush, and clip, etc. All breeds welcome. Dip tank open Saturdays 8.30 - 11.30. Fee R10 per dog. Phone 242979 to book or make enquiries. ++++++ 7) GUARDIAN ANGELS ,DONATIONS AND WISH LISTS Edith Duly Nursing Home would like to acknowledge Neil and Barbara Dacombe who now live in the UK. Neil and Barbara think of us every single month. We thank them so much for their kindness and generosity, We are also greatly indebted to Paul and Margie Mason from the UK and their talented Choristors who never for get us !! FROM ALL OF US AT EDITH DULY NURSING HOME +++++++ SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICE FOOD FOR HOMES BULAWAYO RAFFLE The winners of the generator raffle are as follows: 1st Generator - D. Demetria 2nd Asaki Mini Kitchen - F. Mitchell 3rd Wine gift pack - J. Nortje The Trustees of SCS on behalf of the Pensioners would like to thank the following sponsors: Rob Adlam for the generator Lyle Watridge for the Asaki Mini kitchen Southern Comfort Lodge for the Gift Pack of wine For sale of tickets: The Gift Shop, Barons Motor spares, Pembroke Place and Tanya Hunt. And of course you the public for your support for a very worthy cause. Thank you! +++++++ GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK Zimbabwe Pensioners Support Group bless you all what would we do without you ??? Gina Lee Wilson who recently moved to London Town - special. Karin and Craig Bailey - OZ FOOD 4 HOMES GEES FRUIT & VEG HEWING WOOD KERSHELMAR LABEL CLOTHING - MRS. RENSBURG LOSCON S.D.A CITY CENTRE MRS. STEYNBURG NETCONNECT TEAK AFRICA DR S WILLIAMS ++++++ We, the Zimbabwe Pensioner Supporter Fund have supplied this kitchen that provides cooked meals to many people in Bulawayo with an industrial size 3 plate gas cooker and two large gas containers. We are unable to keep the containers full and cannot bring gas through the border with the food that we regularly bring into Zim for the pensioners. What is ideally needed is four or more persons to make up a team that will coordinate the filling of the bottles on a rotation system where each one knows who is next to refill. We are doing our bit from SA and would really appreciate someone there to take a role with us in this. Once you have a team together please contact Ann at Verity Amm and she will assist with any further information. Another appeal we have had is Maureen Krasser is looking for a friend of hers Jill Wylie ( Rhodesian Author of various books) who she has lost touch with and has heard she may be in one of the "Homes" in Bulawayo. Anybody who has any info concerning Jill can email us on thebothas2@telkomsa.net Thank you for your newspaper, we really enjoy it, a work well done! Blessings. Pastor Attie Botha. for ZPSF ++++++++ 8) BULAWAYO NEWS As you know this is the 100th year of the Ford dealership in this country. Dulys is one of the few companies outside of The United States to achieve this.Dulys the company itself is older than this being founded in 1895. The first Ford to come into Rhodesia was imported by F.Issels, a good friend of Charles Duly, in about 1905. No doubt Charles Duly could see a great future for the automobile in this country.The vintage and classic car club of Bulawayo will be celebrating this mile stone in the countries history with some exciting events planned for later in the year. I hope the information below will be of interest to you and your readers. This is only the first part of the story, there is more to follow on the history of Dulys and motoring in this country. Part 1 Charles Duly born in 1870 in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Charles' father was an engine driver and his grandfather was an ostler, so transport was in his blood from the start and was set to shape his life and the future company that still bears his name more than 100 years later. At the age of 5 his family moved to Southampton. His father died when he was only 11 years old, leaving the family far from well off.Charles was sent off to find work, he found a job as an office boy in a bookshop and attended night school. It is believed his Sunday school teacher suggested he should turn his attention to mechanical engineering as his office job held out little future. He was fortunate to secure a position in the workshops of the London and South Western Railway Company,when he was only 14 years old. He loved anything mechanical and built, with his own hands, a penny farthing bicycle.It was about this time that Charles produced an outstanding mechanical drawing of the Railway Company's "four-wheeled coupled bogie locomotive,No 580,.It is adorned with the company's coat of arms and bears the inscription "Drawn from actual measurements by C.Duly.Which he later took with him to South Africa. Charles was transferred to a Southampton engineering firm to complete his apprenticeship training which he did at the age of 20, in the year 1890 This was a most important year in the history of this country. This was the year that the immortal Pioneer Column made its epic journey into Mashonaland to settle in Salisbury and bring civilization to the lands beyond the Limpopo.The opening of Mashonaland was all the news in the tabloids of the time and was to ignite the fire of adventure in the young Charles Duly. I will send part 2 in due course if you find the information of interest. Kind regards and happy motoring Martin Sherfield. on behalf of VCCM. Hayley and Martin Sherfield sherfieldoutspan@netconnect.co.zw +++++++ HOCKEY ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE PRESS RELEASE 3 KHUMALO HOCKEY STADIUM, BULAWAYO In response to a call from the Matabeleland Hockey Board, approximately 60-70 people arrived at the Khumalo Hockey Stadium on Saturday 2 July 2011. About 20 of these were labourers from Petra School, Burger & McBean, and Precast Concrete Products. The other 50 were made up of hockey players, parents of hockey players, and members of general public. The Hon Minister of Education, Sport, Art and Culture, Minister Dave Coltart arrived to lend his support, whilst both current and former National and Provincial Hockey players were also present. There was a front end loader which was loaned from Premier Engineering - free of charge, and an operator from Burger McBean. The Mat HB had sourced a donation of fuel, and this machine was essential in the removal of the last few strips of the old turf, wrecked cars, and an incredible amount of waste. PPC Zimbabwe loaned a truck which moved the waste from the KHS to a registered dump - some 21 tons of rubbish left from SRC sanctioned events at the KHS in the past five years! The work that was done was to remove rubbish that had been stored in the corporate and broadcasting boxes of the KHS, and then clean the dirt from the rooms. At the same time work was done mainly around the B field in terms of removing weeds and dirt from the drainage ducts and the pavement surrounding the fields. On the A field people were involved in removing of cut grass, removing grass from the pavement surrounding the pitch, and cutting down of invasive trees. It was a good response from both the Bulawayo Hockey fraternity, and the general public as well, with a fair amount of work done. The grounds of the KHS are simply not recognizable from the state they were in just one month ago! A few of the volunteers have indicated they would like to do the same again this weekend so as to "get the job done" and the Mat HB will be arranging this accordingly. Any members of the public who want to participate, or want more information should contact Mr James Watson M.H.B Project Coordinator A.O.Q. Marketing Manager Email: mhb.projects@gmail.com Cell: 0713608238 +++++++ Found in Suburbs. A gents bicycle. Contact Ian Johnston on 237240 or 0712215373 or jicsjohnston@yoafrica.com. If it belongs to you or if you know of anyone who has lost a bicycle. Thanks. Ian ++++++++ Do you have a Alcohol or Drug problem (even over the counter drugs) there is help phone ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS or NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS on 0773 217277 ++++++++ I have heard that the Bulawayo chronicle is archived and on the internet. Have you any idea where I may find it? I am doing my family tree and I know most of my family started in Bulawayo and I have cuttings of death notices from the paper but no exact dates. I am hoping to get the site to search for the papers as I have approximate years. magskriel@mac.com ++++++ STOLEN MOUNTAIN BIKE PLEASE BE ON THE LOOK OUT OF A "SPECIALISED" MYKA FSR LADIES LARGE MOUNTAIN BIKE. COLOUR - METALLIC GREY AND WHITE WITH A BAMBOO DESIGN ON THE FRAME. IT HAS RACING PEDALS, STUBBY BAG, PUMP AND A LADIES WHITE SADDLE. IT HAS DUEL SUSPENSION WITH A PINK BRACKET FOR THE BACK SHOCK. STOLEN ON SUNDAY 26TH JUNE FROM A HOUSE IN SUNNINGHILL BULAWAYO, SUSPECT BELIEVE TO BE OF A LIGHT COMPLEXION. ANY INFO PLEASE CALL LORI 0712413093 OR 289318 +++++++ BEWARE OF THESE TWO WELL SPOKEN/DRESSED CONMEN TALL, WELL BUILT, LAST SEEN WEARING GREY FLANNELS AND NAVY CHECKED JERSEY +- 50 YRS, GOES BY NAME MR. MOYO & SHORTER, DARK SKINNED, LAST SEEN WEARING BLACK TROUSERS, LIGHT GREY/BEIGE TRACK TYPE JACKET, 35 - 45 YRS GOES BY NAME ZENSO, SOMETIMES JABULANI OR NDLOVU OFFERING GRANITE STONES, BRICKS, TOBACCO DUST & PAVERS. IF ANYONE ELSE HAS LOST MONEY DEALING WITH THESE TWO PLEASE CONTACT EMMA WHITTAKER L/LINE BULAWAYO 230962 TO ASSIST WITH AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION. ++++++++ ANY FELLOW ZIMBABWEANS ON HOLIDAY IN BRITAIN, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A WALK AROUND THE KIA OVAL, HOME OF THE ASHES, I WILL GLADLY TAKE YOU AROUND. I CAN BE CONTACTED AT bdleith@yahoo.co.uk OR YOU CAN TEXT ME/CALL ME ON 079 44895078. LOOK FORWARD TO SEING YOU SOON, DARRYL ++++++++ 9) GOSSIP COLUMN ++++++++ 10) PERSONAL COLUMN +++++++++ 11) GWERU AND HARARE NEWS Forthcoming Public Hearings on Human Rights Commission Bill The Portfolio Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs will be holding public hearings on the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Bill in Chinhoyi, Gweru, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Mutare and Harare, probably during the week commencing 18th July. Venues, dates and times will be circulated as soon as they are available. ++++++++ Public events The members of the ZAVSAP Network cordially invite you to their second Processed Products Fair Where: Harare Showgrounds - Nelson Mandela Hall Date: Friday 15 and Saturday 16 July 2011 Time: 10am till 4pm Exhibitors: Caritas Chinoyi Cluster Agricultural Development Services (CADS) Community Technology Development Trust (CTDT) Centre for Total Transformation (CTT) Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC) Kajiwa Development Coordinating Association (KDCA) Kufunda Learning Village (KLV) Lower Guruve Development Association (LGDA) Zimbabwe Women's Bureau (ZWB) For more information: Email: fair@zavsap.org Tel: 04 776707 Website: www.zavsap.org Free Entry! Come and (re)discover known and less-known products processed by smallholder farmers from the Mashonaland provinces: dried fruits, vegetables and herbs, peanut butter, honey, sunflower oil, sweet potato juice and jam, tomato jam and chutney, cassava bread, cowpea sausages and pies, small grains flour, soya coffee, soya fritters, wild fruits jams and biltong, and much more! Small-scale food processing equipment will be on show too. Or come and enjoy a traditional tea (soya coffee, Makoni and Resurrection teas, soya milk, sweet potato muffins, etc) or lunch (goat stew, roadrunner chicken and biltong in peanut butter with sorghum, rapoko or millet sadza and indigenous vegetables and mushrooms) with family and friends! ++++++++ 12) WINING AND DINING Fondue.... fondue.... fondue... fondue...fondue!!!!! How's this for a great deal?? Have a 3 course meal, eat as much as you like for $18 per person.. This is how it works! Starter: cheese fondue Bowls of delicious melted cheese, shared on the table with an assorted tray of snacks such as cucumber wedges, carrot sticks, toasted breads, crisps and savoury biscuits. Dunk them into the cheese and enjoy! Main course : Oil fondue You will get a pot of sizzling hot oil to cook from. There is a selection of foods from which to choose off the buffet table. Cubed and marinated beef, chicken and pork, spiced potatoes, butternut, baby marrow, crumbed mushrooms and haloumi cheese - everyone's favourite! A fresh green salad is prepared for your table as well. Dessert : Chocolate fondue Do u need convincing??? Marshmallows, banana's, strawberries... everything tastes good dipped in chocolate, lets face it! The Melting Pot is open EVERY day of the week...Monday to Sunday, 7pm. Available for Birthdays, Christmas parties, Anniversaries, or just a great night out with your friends and family. Food vouchers as gifts are also available. By booking only Please call Lauren on 0712207508 or Trav on 0772515140 The Melting pot 11 22nd ave Famona Bulawayo ++++++ 13) CATERING AND FOOD CAKES CAKES CAKES ... Need a special cake for that special occasion? - Wedding, Anniversary, Novelty or Birthday. CAKES made to order. Heart-shaped, square or round. Options include - Chocolate Truffle Gateau, Granadilla Syrup Cake, Custard Layer Cake with Coffee and Liqueur, Strawberry Sponge Cake, Famous Fruit Cake, Amarula Carrot Cake and Winter Health Rusks. Contact Marina 077 77 532 77 or email awesometastes@fastmail.co.uk ++++++++ 28 Miscellaneous for sale FOR SALE 1996 HONDA CRV $8000.00 Dining Cabinet $200 Pink Dresser $200 Oak Dresser $250 Single Oak Bed no Mattress $200 Fridge $300 Samsung Top Loader Washing Machine $360.00 2 Armchairs and 3 Seat Couch $450 3 Seat Couch $250 Stove $390 Dressing Table $350 Queen size bed with new mattress $390 Large coffee table $400 TV Unit with old Radiogram $200 5 Bar stools $100 Russell Hobbs Cappuccino Machine $500 Telephone : Mobile 0773 495 428 +++++++ The Egg & Chicken Shop "Fresh Out on 14th Ave" Tel 885732 On the corner of Robert Mugabe Way & 14th Avenue - opposite Chair Crazy and the SPCA Shop Once a month, this shop treats 8 old people from Garden Park to a Sunday at Maleme Dam in the Matopos and pays for their transport, National Parks fees, catering and drinks. Next trip is Sunday 17th July. Please help support this worthy cause by supporting us. Thank you. All stock in the shop is in closed chest freezers to ensure it stays frozen, fresh and hygienic. Whole Chicken (product of Matabeleland and very fresh) $3.43 a kg Fresh Eggs $2 a doz. $5 a tray. Chicken Punnets Mixed portions punnets 500g $2.90 Stir Fry punnets 300g $3.85 Breasts punnets 500g $3.40 Liver punnets 500g $1.90 Chicken mince punnets 500g $3.40 Wings punnets 500g $3.20 Chicken Sausages Chicken breakfast sausage 400g $2.30 Chicken breakfast sausage 500g $2.53 Chicken sausage 500g $4.00 Sweet chilli chicken sausage 500g $4.00 Chicken cocktail sausage 500g $3.80 Chicken packets 500g 1kg and 2kg Mixed Portions 1kg $3.45 Mixed Portions 2kg $6.90 Single portions (Wings, thighs & drumsticks) (kg) $4.80 Breasts (1kg) $6.60 Breasts (500g) $3.30 Heads (1kg) $1.50 Necks (500g) $1.70 Feet (500g) $1.70 Liver (500g) $1.70 Offal (1kg) $1.50c Gizzards (clean) (500g) $2.00 Mini pack 250g $1.10 Value pack (500g) $1.50 Pork Lines Wiltshire Pork Sausage, Italian Cabanossi Kameeldoring boerewors, Vienna sausages Bacon, Loin pork chops, Shoulder pork chops All $3.30 for 500g Pork cocktail sausage 400g $3.80 Imported Lines Chicken Legs $3.00 a kg Whole Fresh Bream $2.50 a kg Braaiwors $3.50 a kg Chicken Backs $2.16 a kg For your pets Pets' chicken mince 500g $1.27 Mixed poultry grain per kg - 55c Mixed poultry grain 50kg - $27.50 PAWS dog cubes per kg - 80c PAWS dog cubes 50kg - $40.00 ++++++++ 14) ACCOMMODATION OUT OF ZIMBABWE ACCOMMODATION POLOKWANE Biddy and Gerhard invite you to make yourself at home in their "Affordable Self Catering Overnight Accommodation", which is situated in a beautiful secure garden and ideally based for visitors passing through Polokwane or shopping here. ( photos available) Undercover parking and swimming pool available. One flat "Melody" Sleeps four. DSTV in Lounge. Has a shower on suite. Air-conditioned. Fully equipped, self catering kitchen with oven + 4 plate hob, fridge/deepfreeze. Mini Bar. Own courtyard and braai area. Other flat Harmony" Sleeps four. DSTV, fully equipped self catering kitchen, mini stove/mini bar/fridge-deepfreeze. Has a bath and shower on suite. Own courtyard and braai area, Where to find us: 13 Woodbush str Ladanna Polokwane Close to bypass to Mall of the North. Opposite : old Trade Centre/Metro/Makro and near Gateway International Airport, just off N1 - GPS: S 23*52.582 & E 029*27.369 If you are here for work or pleasure and you are looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay, book your accommodation here! Your Host : Biddy Fourie - 015 287 9760 (Bus) 015 293 2836 ( H) (after hours) 0824107325 ( cell) email : biddyf@absa.co.za ++++++ Our Place", Overnight Accommodation, Louis Trichardt .......for comfort, tranquility and affordability. Winter Rates for the month of July only......R350 double, R200 single. Self-catering with Braai facilities 15 kilometres from Louis Trichardt on the N1 south, turn right into Airforce Base Road and 1km down, "Our Place" signpost on the left. Contact: Derek and Margaret Henning Landline: + 27 15 516 5706 Cell phones:+ 27 73 9390773/+27 82 8631116/ + 27 82 5108004 Email: ourplace@xpress.co.za dandmhenning@gmail.com ++++++ FOUR SEASONS SELF-CATERING COTTAGES, FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG Sleeping from 2 to 8 pax per unit on a large property with ample parking within a secure country estate. 5 chalets in total. Rates: Standard single: R 250 Standard double: R 400 Loerie Chalet: single R 350, double R 500 R 100 per additional person, children under 12: half price We also offer budget accommodation Units are serviced daily, TV, pool. We are close to Broadacres Shopping Centre, Fourways Mall, Fourways Crossing, Cedar Square, Montecasino, Northgate Shopping Centre with Coca-Cola Dome, Lanseria Airport, Fourways Hospital, Olivedale Hospital, Riverside Rehabilitation Centre. Address: 34, Woburn Avenue, Chartwell North Estates, on Cedar Road, Fourways, 2055 Tel: 27 11 460 1948 Cell: 083 420 7779 E-mail: ebeck@absamail.co.za ++++++++ 15) ACCOMMODATION IN ZIMBABWE ACCCOM IN ZIM Have you ever been horse riding in the cool, lush, soft, green Chimanimani Mountains ? WELL FROG AND FERN ARE IN BUSINESS AGAIN. DEE AND JANE ARE BACK IN CHIMANIMANI SEE THEIR NEW WEBSITE Phone 0775920440 www.thefrogandfern.com janedee2009@hotmail.com +++++++ CALLING ALL CAMPERS AND CARAVANERS KULIZWE LODGE BINGA A little paradise on the shores of Lake Kariba. Beautiful shady camp sites virtually on the edge of the lake. First class ablution and laundry facilities. Also 8 basic equipped fisherman's chalets, each sleeping 4 people. Swimming pool, large outdoor conference facility ideal for NGO's. and weddings. e mail kulizwe@mweb.co.zw or phone +263 15 545 or +263 15 286 or message +263 773 666 243 e mail Kulizwe@iwayafrica.co.zw ++++++++ 16) - PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE TO LET House with 3 bedrooms, 2 lounges, dining room, 2 bathrooms, borehole plus 1 bedroom cottage House hold goods for sale as well. Please contact Landline: 09 - 247140 Cell: 0772 333027 ++++++++ House wanted to rent South African family looking for a house to rent in the following areas: Hillside, Burnside, Matsheumhlope, Suburbs, Kumalo Preferable size: 4- 5 Bedrooms, and/ or outside cottage Will care for your home as if it was our own! Please contact Somien at 0775 581 656 or Wessie at 0775 581 661 ++++++ RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED PROPERTIES FOR SALE COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL. *We have a number of properties for sale lised below. Belmont. US$160,000 Donnington. US$380,000 Kelvin West. US$450,000 Steeldale. US$100,000 Thorngrove. US$110,000 Thorngrove. US$200,000. LAND. * DEVELOPER'S DREAM. Your chance to develop 158,9155 Hectares of surveyed land for residential and commercial purposes adjoining Cowdray Park. Offers invited. STANDS *We have potential purchasers for stands. Please get in touch with us if you have a stand to sell. WE HAVE MANY MORE, PLEASE COME IN AND SEE US AT 5A, 9TH AVENUE OR CALL: 74581-3 AND SPEAK TO AARON, AARON, NIMISHA, SHAHID AND TAKURA. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. *Our letting department have a good number of commercial properties available. We also manage properties and have a very proficient team on hand to assist. Please call Dagmar, Renee or Lorraine on 74581/3 or call at 5A, 9th Avenue. +++++++++ Cottage wanted to buy Prudence Mabhena of Liyana Band is looking for a small, cheap(!) house or cottage or plot somewhere not too far from KGVI. Maybe edge of Kumalo North, north Suburbs or Parklands? Anyone with any ideas please contact her on 0772684746 or Inez on 255323 ++++++++ PREMISES WANTED WE ARE LOOKING FOR SUITABLE PREMISES TO OPEN A CONTINENTAL COFFEE SHOP. CALL 255408/0712614587 ++++++++ SHOP WANTED: Well established Business over 30 years, very reputable requires a shop 80 to 100 sq. Meters in the area between 10th Avenue and 15th Avenue, bounded by Main Street and Parirenyatwa Street. Any offers to: The Advertiser, P.O. Box 88, Bulawayo - or Text 0773 - 870 - 868 +++++++ Ian & Co. Real Estate (Registered Valuers, Estate Agents, Auctioneers & Property Managers), ground floor, 10 Westbourne suites, Josiah Tongogara, btwn 8 & 9 ave (next to medical centre). Bulawayo. Tel. 2639 886626 2639 886256. Email: cyian@iwayafrica.co.zw For Sale Commercial and Industrial: C.B.D. Shop and offices can be converted into warehouse / church C.B.D. 2 Restaurants with 1 big open bar/nightclub, big yard with cold rooms and borehole. C.B.D. Kaufman Building Double storey -shops ground floor / offices 1st floor located in the middle of town. Belmont- 2 adjacent factories offers. Kelvin north factory $38000 Plumtree supermarket/shop- US$55 000 Esigodini Industrial Factory- US$20 000 Queenspark Butchery & Supermarket- US$ 120 000 Houses: B.U.I Matsheumhlope- US$60 000 B.U.T Khumalo Double storey- US$120 000 B.U.T Newton West- US$40 000 B.U.I Paddonhurst- US$45 000 B.U.T Khumalo Double storey- US$250 000 B.U.I Suburbs, Borehole, swimming pool- US$185 000 Suburbs- 3 bedroomed US$95 000 B.U.T 5 bedrooms Famona- Offers Famona- Flat at fairspire 3 bedroomed Famona- at roof level 4 bedroomed, well and walled- US$ 47 000 Glengarry cottage on acre- US$40 000 Barham Green- US$65 000 Cowdray Park - 3 Houses $15000-$17000 Magwegwe North- $13500 Mbundane -$7000 Nkulumane 3 houses- $16000-$25000 Njube 4 bedroomed- $25000 Mganwini- offers For Swap: Kelvin North factory/workshop for a House Nkulumane 6 roomed for a house in Thorngroove or Entumbane Stands also available in CBD & various areas. Lobenvale 2 acres- US$18 000 Kensington 4 acres- US$14 000 Newton West 1 acre- US$13 000 Robert Mugabe (opposite Hartsfield) Insiza farm 200 acres US$100 000 For details, contact: Ian- 0712 871 455 / 0775 306 392 or Lloyd- 0777154091 Ian & Co. Real Estate (Registered Valuers, Estate Agents, Auctioneers & Property Managers), ground floor, 10 Westbourne suites, Josiah Tongogara, btwn 8 & 9 ave (next to medical centre). Bulawayo. Tel. 2639 886626 2639 886256. Email: cyian@iwayafrica.co.zw +++++++ ADVERT Two Factories To Rent In PRIME BELMONT AREA 1. FACTORY 352 M2 PLUS 108 M2 OF YARD COVER PLUS 211M2 OF YARD UNCOVERED 2. FACTORY 607 M2 STOREROOM, OFFICES AND TOILET FACILITES FOR BOTH PHONE 67731/2 ++++++ House for Sale House - Binga Large house, 3 expansive bedrooms all ensuite. Open plan fitted kitchen, lounge, dinning room, swimming pool, large boat shed and storeroom, servants' quarters, outside laundry. Situated on 4 acres with magnificent view of the Lake. Will sell partly furnished. Contact: 0712 603 502 ++++++++ Property for Rent Industrial property for rent. 900sq meters. Belmont Light Industrial Sites. For details: Contact: 0712 603 502 ++++++++++ Accommodation House for rent in Khumalo, double storey, secure - walled, s/pool, garden, 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath, 2 lounge, large verandah, 4 car carport, with cottage, option of fully furnished. email sweetman@iwayafrica.co.zw Cottage for rent in Khumalo, 1 and a half bedroom, self contained. email sweetman@iwayafrica.co.zw ++++++++ MIDDLE AGED SCHOOL TEACHER LOOKING FOR TWO BEDROOMED COTTAGE TO RENT IN BULAWAYO IN SECURE AREA. PLEASE CONTACT in the first instance magskriel@mac.com +++ Looking for accommodation to rent, either cottage or flat to she near University of Zimbabwe, Harare for Veterinary students. Please contact Neita Bhikha 09 65051 / 09 67431 (Work) Cell 0772 350 660 or home 60518 +++++ ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE Coronation Cottages has single flatlets for Senior Citizens only Please contact: 09 - 205856 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM +++++ Conveniently situated double story gem in Hillcrest with the following features: Brilliant borehole & underground irrigation system - established garden and lawns Established and developing fruit trees (best ever avo, orange, lemon, lychee, guava, mango, fig, fantastic bananas, paw paw) and vegetable garden Walled, with electric fence all round and electric gate Swimming pool Triple car port Lock up garage / workshop - powered Office / storeroom - powered Garden shed Double servants quarters with own kitchen, bathroom, toilet MAIN HOUSE Excellent build quality, brick under w/i Three bedrooms with BIC's Ceiling fans in master bedroom and lounges Upstairs bathroom with bath, basin and toilet Downstairs toilet and basin Two large lounges, one fitted with excellent Jetmaster fireplace Separate dining room Kitchen and adjoining scullery with separate geyser - double sink in each Large, secure and lockable veranda Internal security system, can be linked to Safeguard (currently not in use) ADSL broadband connection established COTTAGE Excellent build quality, brick under w/i Large bedroom, with BIC's Shower, basin and toilet House and cottage exterior, including roof, recently re-painted. All buildings in excellent condition. BEST OF ALL - great power supply - end of Mater Dei line - very few cuts! As a precaution, house is generator and inverter ready - system set up. Asking USD 170 000 Contact: Iain 0772 413 452 Isla 0712 393 298 +++++++ Accommodation needed for female student doing O'Levels. Must be secure and controlled environment. Monday to Friday Weekends our daughter will be at home. Please call Geraldine Meyers on 0712 952 491 +++++ PLOT FOR SALE Burnside 1.998 acres with 2 bedroom cottage, kitchen, shower and toilet (electricity and water). 2 room out building with toilet and shower. Slab level, spacious house (drawings). Price USD50 000 negotiable. Telephone Jack on 478309 / 077 5 102 539. ++++++ STANDS: Looking for a 3 acre(+-) piece of land in a Bulawayo residential area, with some character, nice trees or a view. Please contact me on 0712 456 414 / 230225. ++++++++ 1 Bedroom flat (partly furnished) for rent in Arlington Court, Ascot. Suitable for single person. Available immediately. For further information please kindly contact 0772 476 517 (evenings) or 0775 900 845 (office hours). ++++++++ We are looking for a 2 bedroomed cottage or flat to rent in Bulawayo. We are a christian couple with no children. Call : 0713 105 593, 0772 774 046 +++++++ House for Rent Kumalo, Bulawayo Well kept 4 bedroom home. Main bedroom en suite. Lounge. Tv lounge. Dining room. Fitted kitchen. Laundry Room. Double lock up garage, double carport. Swimming pool. Borehole. Electric fence and electric gate. Alarm system. Careful tenants needed for long lease. Offers invited. Contact: popscarwash@gmail.com or 00 27 76 447 1637. ++++++++ Looking for a 2 or 3 bedroomed securitised house/cottage or semi detach in hillside-malindela-ilanda-bradfield-suburbs or in areas nearby. preferably where dogs are allowed. please contact lee-anne on 0773682854 ++++++++ 17) VEHICLES FOR SALE A DREAM CAR FOR THE COLLECTOR, DISCERNING AND SOPHISTICATED PERSON. MERCEDES BENZ 280 SE 1972, 6 CYLINDERS, FUEL INJECTION. GOOD VINTAGE CAR FOR THE CONNOISSEUR. PHONE 255408/0712614587 ++++++ Toyota Vigo Double Cab 4x2, 2006 in immaculate condition leather seats, Roll bars, canopy, tow bar, done 45,00km, U$34,000 onco Tel Trevor : 0712 623723 or 241871 ++++++++ Mazda 626 for sale ..Give away price. Call - 0712 960 829,0713105593 ++++++ For Sale $35000,00 or nearest offer. ex-UK 1989, 51 Seater Volvo B10M coach, 9600cc Manual six gear. white in colour Serviced recently. good runner. Has been on road in Zimbabwe for less than a year. has 6 months fitness, road tax/ licence until December 2011. We are only selling it because its difficult to manage from far away. Valid Radio licence. if interested email: kflow4hart@gmail.com +++++ 2008 white Mazda 3 immaculate condition low mileage ,tinted windows ,mags contact Sharon 0712413467 +++++++++ 1 X HONDA XR 600 RE. CAN BE MADE ROAD LEGAL $1200-00 1 X HONDA QR 50 EXCELLANT CONDITION $500-00 1 X SUZUKI 160 QUAD BIKE $1500-00 CALL RICHARD 0772 275 762 ++++++++ 18) TRAVEL AND TOURS ANTELOPE PARK - GWERU Antelope Park - chosen as one of Southern Africa's "most intriguing destinations" - as seen on Animal Planet - KARINA - WILD ON SAFARI Antelope Park is also home to ALERT- one of the world's leading conservation programmes to help save the African lion from extinction. ALERT is now the subject of a major award winning wildlife documentary - LION COUNTRY - viewed by over 3 million people in the UK every week. At Antelope Park we offer you a variety of activities. To name a few: Walk with lions Our exclusive night encounter offers a truly amazing, close up experience of lions hunting in their natural environment Ride through the wilderness on elephant or horseback, or take a leisurely carriage ride, viewing the abundance of wildlife Canoe or take a sunset boat trip on the scenic lake teeming with bird life. We have an array of en-suite lodges and river tents, campsites and beautiful self catering accommodation to choose from. Day visitors are welcome, and if you come for our Sunday lunch roast, please be sure to book your table ahead of time. Where else in the world? Innsider cards accepted. Contact us on tel: +263 (0)54 251923/13 /251949 Cell: + 263( 0)712362220/(0 )778 354002 email: antelope-reservations@africanencounter.org website:www.antelopepark.co.zw ++++++++ 19) COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS COMPUTER WITH ACCESSORIES FOR SALE WINDOWS 98 - P2 COMPUTER WITH PRINTER AND INTERNET MODEM FOR SALE. EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION. CALL 255408/0712614587 ++++++++ 20) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED ++++++++ 21) SEEKING FRIENDS I have been trying to locate the Cremer family Ann,Barry,Allan,Shirley,or Rosemary who were our neighbours near Wilsgrove/Gumtree Old Essexvale road area ? If he could either email me or write to Alan Smith ,2 Tolcarne Close ,St Austell, PL25 4SJ ., UK . Sincerely Alan Alan Smith tigerfish79@yahoo.com +++++++ I have heard that the Bulawayo chronicle is archived and on the internet. Have you any idea where I may find it? I am doing my family tree and I know most of my family started in Bulawayo and I have cuttings of death notices from the paper but no exact dates. I am hoping to get the site to search for the papers as I have approximate years. As you are in Byo I hoped you may have heard of the site? buzzandmyles@cmsafaris.com ++++ STONHAM Family We would like to make contact with any of the STONHAM family members. Their one daughter was Patricia Ann. They did at one time reside at No 11, Oxford Avenue, (Newlands) Highlands, Harare, in the 1950-1960's. Kind thanks Thomas Vallance ACIArb Executive Director Arbitrator & Commissioner of Oaths PARADiGM TRUST SERVICES Trust Executives & Administrators Telephones: (M) 0772-227 473 / 0714-268 760 PO Box HG750, HIGHLANDS Email:[paradigm@zol.co.zw] +++++++ My name is Charles Hadfield and I live in Australia. I am trying to track down a person MFL Stuart, as I have some mail from the pension office in Bulawayo for them. I have looked in the Australian phone book and phoned several people from it but this person may live anywhere now. The return address is a box in Bulawayo but I would rather fwd it on to their current address. Plus it would be quite nice to see if they live near by and we could have contact as I'm a Bulawayo Boy myself. If you could publish this for me or put me in touch with someone who might be able to help I would be most grateful. Cheers and thanks. Keep up the good work I enjoy reading your paper immensely. Charles Hadfield Charles & Jacqui Hadfield cahadfield@optusnet.com.au +++++++ Maureen Krasser is looking for a friend of hers Jill Wylie ( Rhodesian Author of various books) who she has lost touch with and has heard she may be in one of the "Homes" in Bulawayo. Anybody who has any info concerning Jill can email us on thebothas2@telkomsa.net ++++++++ 22) SITUATIONS VACANT Mature Male or Female Domestic help wanted. Good understanding of English please. Tel 241840 ++++++++ 23) SITUATIONS WANTED Seeking Employment Mid-aged lady seeks a position as a Book Keeper. Has experience in payroll, monthly returns to Zimra, NSSA, PAYE and is able to do the books to Trial balance. Please contact me on the following number: Cell 0778 494 214 Landline 09 - 468009 Email theesofs@gmail.com +++++ POSITIONS WANTED:- GIRL FRIDAY TYPE POSITION FOR A MATURE LADY, EITHER FULL-TIME OR MORNINGS ONLY. HAS OWN TRANSPORT AND CAN START IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE CONTACT LINDA ON 0712057098. +++++ Employment Sought Jack of all trades Mature gentleman of sober habits and background n technical and mechanical applications seeks employment. Formal training in Telecommunications. Last 8 years management positions dealing in installations, maintenance and repair in a wide variety of technical and mechanical installations such as factories, farms, building contacting and abattoirs. Please contact: 0777753326 or John 0773107199 ++++++ Urgently required GARDENER for large property in Burnside. Applicant must have solid, traceable references and previous experience with pools and vegetable gardening. The position is a live-in one. Good working conditions and remuneration. Please call 0775 539939 ++++++++ ABATTOIR / FEEDLOT MANAGER REQUIRED We are a well established cattle company looking for an Abattoir / Feedlot Manager in the Matabeleland area. Please email CV to agri@yoafrica.com ++++++++ 24) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ++++++++ 25) SERVICES WAGES, SALARIES, MONTHLY RETURNS AND BOOKKEEPING EXPERTLY DONE Two dynamic ladies are offering a specialised and professional service. - Private bookkeeping up to Balance Sheet. - Calculation and payment of: * Zimdef * NSSA * NEC * AIDS Levy * PAYE and other monthly returns - Calculation of wages and Salaries on either a monthly or a weekly basis. Together we hold Pitmans qualifications in Bookkeeping, with over 20 years of experience, and an HR degree with Honours and 3 years experience in payroll systems, statutory returns and other company admin. Contact us on: 0712 630 937 0772 324 420 or e mail us at skid@yoafrica.com +++++ STEELFORCE HOLDINGS - Manufacturers of high quality steel, mesh and brick reinforcement, gabions, hard drawn wire, annealed (baling) wire, barbed wire, razor wire, game fencing, nails, roof/rock bolts, open grid flooring, mesh pallets, ballustrading, decorative ironwork and spiral steel reinforcement. 9 Bilston Street Donnington Bulawayo Tel: 474676 Fax: 470650 e-mail: sales@steelforce.co.zw ++++++ Finelist Investments (Pvt) Ltd We are specialists in the following business Consultancy Services; Shelf companies ( Over 220 names to choose from) Private Business Corporations (PBCs) Tax Clearance, Tax Returns , QPDs,Tax Planning and VAT Registrations Year- end Financial Statements Bookkeeping and Accounting Services Annual Returns, CR14 (Change of Directors) Share Capital Redenomination to US$ Trading licences eg for shops , security companies , liquor etc Payroll Preparation Project Proposals and Cash flows Moneylending shelf companies and license applications 2011 TAX CLEARANCES BEING PROCESSED MICROFINANCE LOANS AND ORDER FINANCE FOR BUSINESSES ALSO AVAILABLE Business Brokers - Are you buying or selling a business we link business buyers with Sellers and vice versa.We also link business people looking for joint ventures/partnerships and equity finance Construction services -Renovations, walling , tilling, painting, extensions,durawalls , plumbing,electrical, paving,landscaping and new building structures Contact us at at:- Suite 203 second Floor Charter House Corner L. Takawira / Fort Street P.O. Box 3128, Bulawayo Tel:- 09-884777/8 Fax - 09 -884778 Cell - o772 850 705 Email - finelist@iwayafrica.co.zw, website - www.finelist.biz.tm ++++++ FENCE-AFRICA (PVT) LTD We manufacture, supply and install : - Alarmed electric fencing; Alarmed electric panel/fence protection; diamond mesh; security fencing; internal partitioning; razor wire; palisade fencing; pool fencing; gates; barbed wire; farm & game fencing; (Mains/Solar). We also do repairs, maintenance, upgrades, breakdowns and after sales service. Tel / Fax : 09 - 61476 / 60331 / 60352 / 880217 Mobile : 0712 366 197 / 0712 215 306 Email : fenceafrica@mweb.co.zw +++++ SECURITY PEOPLE Pvt Ltd * Gate and Garage Door Automation * Custom -Made Gates and Garage Doors * Centurion Gate Motors - D3,D5 Evo in stock * Centurion D2 Turbo * Intercoms and Remotes * Video Intercoms * Alarm Systems and Infra Red Beams * Electric Fence * Screen Doors * Palisade Fencing And Pool Fencing * Razor wire * CCTV Camera * Game And Farm Fencing * All types of Gate Motor Repairs & Services** * Anti - Theft Gate Motor Cages * All Household Electrical Repairs & Supplies * *BEWARE OF UNTRAINED TECHNICIANS & GO FOR THE BEST** CONTACT DETAILS 810, 8th Floor Chrysolite House Parkade Centre Cnr Fife St. & 9th Ave Bulawayo TEL 09- 887714 or 5 AFTER HOURS----- 09-281190 Cell 0712 552 224 or 0772 803 067 - CALVIN securitypeople@cooltoad.com ++++++ GENERAL INSURANCE Please contact us for good sound service for all your insurance requirements, be it business, your home or your car. Situated at 63 Heyman Rd, Suburbs, Byo. Tel No. 09 230708, 09 231091 & 09 231193 or e mail us on dwala@netconnect.co.zw. ++++++ For all your PLUMBING / ELECTRICAL / REFRIGERATION installations, maintenance or repairs - domestic or industrial. Contact Rob Sinclair on Byo 226188 or cell 0772 230 551 email chtommy@mweb.co.zw +++++ GATE AND HOME SECURITY DON CREMER FOR REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS OF ALARM SYSTEMS, ELECTRIC GATE MOTORS, INTERCOMS AND SWIMMING POOL PUMPS. Also building services, small to medium projects and alterations. Brick and block walling. PLEASE NOTE OUR PHONE NUMBER HAS CHANGED TO 0913 284 909 +++++++ BANCROFT NEIL BOREHOLE PUMP REPAIRS, INSTALLATIONS, WATER RETICULATION, WATER TANK INSTALLATION AND BOOSTER PUMPS WE CUT PVC PIPING TO YOUR SPECS ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER REPAIRS AND PROCUREMENT. Call Mike howard or Obed Sithole at Bancroft Neil & Co el 880844 /46 0772260769 or 0712608724 We install and repair Borehole and Booster pumps. We also sell gas and Cadac products but not gas. +++++++ Bathroom Vogue Specializing in Plumbing, tiling, carpentry, electrical, Bath re-enameling and painting with 20 years experience. Tel: (09)66537/68741/0772323138 email: fixit@netconnect.co.zw ++++++++ 26) HEALTH AND BEAUTY COMING SOON TO BULAWAYO... Your favourite cosmetic brands L'OREAL - MAYBELLINE - RIMMEL WATCH THIS SPACE !!!! +++++ KARLS GYM : PERSONAL TRAINING BY A QUALIFIED REEBOK PERSONAL TRAINER Enjoy an hours gym session in a clean, up-market gym overlooking green lawns and pool for R75 or R50 per person sharing. Strength and core training, fitness and flexibility and weight loss programmes all available. The salon provides massages, G5, and ladies treatments all at R100 per hour by a qualified therapist. Cell : 0775107207 or e-mail chezwalt@mweb.co.zw for bookings. ++++++++ 27) TUITION English lessons over school holidays : Senior School English Language and Literature lessons from Form One to A level offered by experienced and qualified teacher : Cynthia Taylor Phone 242321 ++++++ DAY CARE CENTRE Tom Thumb Day Care Centre Opening soon Venue: Sharon Tabernacle Church North-end Bulawayo For more information please contact Mrs. Adams Landline: 09 - 200618 Cell: 0773 489 625 +++++++ PRIVATE LESSONS OFFERED If you think your child/children are struggling with reading and writing and they are in Grades 1, 2 or 3, Contact me for help and I will guide your children in the right direction before the situation worsens. I am a qualified Montessori nursery school teacher and the Montessori apparatus can be used to help your child develop the necessary skills that he/she needs to read and write. If the basis of your child's reading and writing skills have not been developed these extra lessons will help them develop those skills that will assist them in latter school years. Lessons available from 4th July, 2011. Bookings can be made now, flexi times. For further information, contact Chantelle on 0772 418 167 or 230459 ++++++++++ 28) MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE 1x 45hp 4pole motor (1440 rpm) 1x 5hp 4pole motor (1440 rpm) 1x 60hp mercury boat engine (needs Attention) 1x 3.5hp mercury boat engine 1 x old steel bench and vice Cell:0774102701 +++++++ FOR SALE FOR THE DISCERNING SOPHISTICATED PERSON THAT REALLY LOVES TO GET INVOLVED IN HIS/HER OWN DINING/KITCHEN TO CREATE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL. WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING (S/H) ITEMS FOR SALE. JUST TO REMIND YOU THESES ITEMS ARE NOT FROM CHINA. - ITALIAN SPAGHETTI MACHINE - CHEESE BOARD - FONDUE SET - KENWOOD FOOD PROCESSOR - SILVERWARE - DINNER SET - KITCHEN EXTRACTOR FAN - WAFFLE MAKER - HAND MINCER - SNACKWICH MAKER - ORNAMENTS - HOT TRAY - TOASTER - BRASS SCALE - FAMILY AND BAR SODA STREAMS - ORIGINAL PAINTINGS - ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE - HOT DOG COOKER - COFFEE PERCOLATOR - CUTLERY - DOMESTIC DEEP FRIER AND MANY MORE. CALL 255408/0712614587 +++++++ Brand new Sun lounger bed-navy blue and white(made in Turkey)$200 , Original L.G dvd players - $75,Cereal dispensers(holds 1kg cereals) - $50each, Lovely Picnic bag -$45,Good second hand Nokia E71- $160,4 seater plastic chairs and table- a must see(made in Turkey) strong hard plastic $100(brand new). Assorted beautiful ladies jewellery. Mazda 626 for sale. Call- 0713 105 593, 0772 774 046. Email- shandie3@lycos.com +++++++++ ''DABEC FISHING - Exciting new stock just arrived. Well worth a visit and you can find us at:- 38 Samuel Parirenyatwa Street, 2nd Avenue, Bulawayo, Tel No. 881593.'' ++++++++++ Hewing Woods Manufacturers of Exclusive hand made teak furniture and suppliers of hard wood timbers. We have over 48 years of experience in the Hard Wood Industry. We meet the needs of the Hospitality Industry, as well as your private requirements. Specialising in custom made work. IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN MAKE IT!!! Visit us: 26 Wolverhampton Road, Donnington, Bulawayo Tel: J Hewitt 0773 254 462, M Spring 0774 400 852 E-mail: hewingwoods@yoafrica.com ++++++++ Items For Sale; 1 x 8 cu ft Imperial Deep freeze 1 x Empisal Companion Deluxe 400E Overlocker - 4 thread, 1 x tumble dryer ( needs fan belt) 1 x Oak telephone Table / seat 1 x Oak Writing Bureau 1 x Card / Bridge table ( folding legs) Call anytime; 0772 348 548 09 230 731 +++++++ 'RUSTEAK COTTAGE' Come and have a cuppa while you browse around our new showroom.Very unique Ilala palm and teak furniture. TV stands, headboards and bedside pedestals, bathroom accessories loo seats etc, laundry boxes, blanket boxes, picnic benches, bar tables and stools. Very compatible prices. Thats not all. We have beautiful hanging baskets and lovely pony tail palms for sale ranging from $3 to $20 and some very different things to put in your garden, plant wall hangings, penny farthings with plants. Our address is: 2 FLEMING DRIVE, BURNSIDE, BULAWAYO We are situated in a lovely tranquil garden. Next to Whitestone School. Turn left into Whitestone Way off Burnside Rd. Just before Whitestone School Turn left into Lourie Rd First right Hoopoe Hollow Rd First left Fleming Drive Number 2, please hoot. Opening hours Mon to Frid 8am to 5pm Saturdays 8.30 to 1pm Phone 242744 or cell 0772 316602 or 0773 281029 +++++++ 6.5 METRE LONG INSULATED CONTAINER STAINLESS STEEL INSIDE. IDEAL FOR COLDROOM. USD5000.00 ONCO. TEL:- 0712-209787/70632 +++++++ HP Pavilion DV6-3085EA Gaming Laptop: $1000 neg. 4GB DDR3 RAM ATI Radeon HD5650 (1GB GDDR5) AMD Phenom P920 Quad Core processor 15.6 inch HD Led Display 500GB Hard Drive Illuminated keyboard Fingerprint reader Direct X 11 Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit Ms office 2010 pro As new, bought in England, Plays black oops on full resolution without freezing. Selling as need the money. Please call 0775 539939 for more information +++++++ Quality Fire Wood for Sale at $2.50 a bundle. Contact Andy Olver on 0773887779 (cell) or 289915 (home). +++++ CORREGIDOR ENTERPRISES (PVT) LTD 12 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD DONNINGTON BULAWAYO TEL: 09-465605 / 09-478271 EMAIL: brc@yoafrica.com MANUFACTURERS OF INDUSTRIAL PREMIXED TEA OUR TEA COMES PACKED IN CASES OF 20 X 1KG PACKETS EACH 1KG PACK CATERS FOR 45 STANDARD MUGS OF TEA BOIL 12 LITRES OF WATER ADD 1 KG WAIT FIVE MINUTES AND THE TEA IS READY TO DRINK. THE TEA CONSISTS OF FULL CREAM MILK POWDER,TEA LEAVES AND SUGAR THIS PRODUCT IS IDEAL FOR USE IN INDUSTRY,SCHOOLS GROUND STAFF,MISSION'S, MINES ETC WE ARE ABLE TO DO DEMONSTRATIONS ON HOW TO MIX THE ABOVE MENTIONED PRODUCT. WE ALSO HAVE 8O X 25KG BAGS OF QUALITY FULL CREAM MILK POWDER AVAILABLE ANY ENQUIRIES ON THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT TERENCE ON THE ABOVE LISTED NUMBERS. +++++++++ TEXT BOOKS FOR SALE: Master Additional Mathematics (Forms 4 & 5) new Syllabus 4037 Darshan K. Gendah @US$50-00 Chemistry for 'O' Level JGR Briggs 3rd Edition @US$60-00 Physics 2nd Edition for 'O' Level (See Tho Weng Fong. Loo Wan Yong @US$60-00 (HAVE SEVERAL COPIES AVAILABLE) CONTACT : MRS TAYLOR 0772405819 OR L/LINE 474701 ++++ IRON 'N' STUFF No 133 Jason Moyo / 14th Avenue Bulawayo Unique Handcrafted Designer Wrought Iron Furniture & Curtain Rods for Home, Restaurants, Lodges and Hotels. We also do Security Gates and Burglar Bars. Tel / Fax : Gary Staddon on 883964 / 5 or 0772 332 356 email address : angelamaystaddon@gmail. com GAMEKING Shop 5 Bulawayo Health Studio, 9th Avenue, Byo Across Byo Centre (Next To Africa.com) Cell : 0712 393 330 / 077 2 332 356 Printer Cartridge Restoration Resurfacing of CDs, Games and DVD Games Console (Playstation , Xbox) Sales and Repairs Play Station Xbox, PSP Play Station Arcade Aircraft for Sale 1958 Cessna 182A Skyline Registration : Z-MIN Airframe TTSN : 2907 Hours Engine Hours SMOH : 840 Hours Engine Life : 1500 Hours (+ 10% extension) C of A Due : 20th March, 2012 Propeller : 982 Hours (1500 hours) 5 Year Inspection : 26th November 2012 Paintwork : Fully re-sprayed 2007 (9/10) Upholstery : Complete refurbishment 2007 (10/10) Tyres : New all round 2009 Braking system : C206 Disc system fitted 1996 Damage History : None Current requirement : Check 2 (to be discussed & agreed) Compass swing New Battery King KY 55 Nav-Com 2nd VHF fitted Transponder ADF VOR Dual altimeters This immaculate aircraft, though old, is in impeccable condition and will do its new owner(s) proud. It is currently hangared at Charles Prince Airport in Harare. Alan ADDISON is contactable through the Mashonaland Flying Club Office at Charles Price Airport and can arrange access to the hangar and aircraft. Asking Price : US$ 42 000-00 (ONRCO) Contact : robynm@yoafrica.com Happy to discuss payment plan after a substantial initial payment, subject to FC insurance being carried and ceded. ++++++ TEAK AFRICA WE HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF EXQUISITE HAND-MADE TEAK FURNITURE,KITCHENS,DOORS & ACCESSORIES SUCH AS TOILET SEATS, CUTTING BOARDS, LAUNDRY BASKETS, POT HOLDERS ETC. AVAILABLE AT EXCELLENT PRICES! WE CAN CUSTOM MAKE FURNITURE,KITCHENS & DOORS TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS. YOU'VE TRIED THE REST, NOW BUY THE BEST!!! OUR QUALITY IS SECOND TO NONE! WE HAVE SOME STOCK ON HAND TO PURCHASE AT ALL TIMES! PLEASE CONTACT RICHARD ON 67732 OR 0772 126 755 OR EMAIL richard@teakafrica.co.zw FOR PERSONAL ATTENTION TO YOUR FURNITURE NEEDS, or come to 9 JOSIAH CHINAMANO ROAD, BELMONT (Opposite Aimes) DON'T DELAY, COME AND SEE US TODAY!!! +++++++++++ KAPP - JACK No. 56 R MUGABE WAY (BETWEEN 4th. & 5TH. STREET) YOUR "UP TOWN" WHOLESALER TELEPHONE: 65935 or 65889 BEST PRICE BULK SAVINGS A1 SPECIAL MAIZE MEAL 12.5kg - $4.70 BABY SOFT TISSUE PAPER 9's - $8.00 BOKOMO CORN FLAKES 500gm - $2.75 JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL WHISKY 750ML - $18.50 KUDU MATCHES 10'S - $0.45 LAYS CHIPS ASSORTED FLAVOURS 36gm - $0.40 MARA PILCHARDS 155gm - $0.55 PHOENIX BEER 24 x 330ml - $15.00 TEACHERS WHISKY 750ml - $14.50 TRADING HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8.00am to 5.00pm, SAT. 8.00am - 1.00pm ++++++ General Engraving Manufacturers of Badges, Shields, Key Rings, Trophies, Medals, 21st Keys, Mugs and Safety Signs, Brass plaques, corporate gifts and more... All types of engraving and screen printing. We specialize in many ceremonial and award items and have over 50 years experience. Other products include; Teak Lamps and Lamps shades, including service of recovering. Chrome bathroom fittings Chrome door security fittings Teak and Mukwa clocks Grandfather Clocks Kitchen spice rack clocks *We now have a new range of trophies and TEAK floating shields!!! For any inquiries please call. Cell: 0775508454/0772356651/0712761844 or come to our premises at 95 Plumtree Road Belmont. Email: genengraver@gmail.com ++++++ NEW LAUNCH OF KONKA T.V'S NOW AVAILABLE FROM GEORGE BOSWELL - SOLE AGENT - AT NO. 3 ALBERMARLE ROAD BRADFIELD BULAWAYO TEL: 67088/882882 FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 8A.M. TO 4.30P.M. CLOSED DURING 1P.M. TO 2P.M. 32" LCD KONKA T.V AT US$ 765 42" LED KONKA T.V AT US$ 1800 ALL ABOVE T.V'S COME WITH ONE YEARS GUARANTEE, WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS AND STANDS. FREE DELIVERY OTHER MODELS ARRIVING SOON. GEORGE BOSWELL NO. 3 ALBERMARLE ROAD BRADFIELD BULAWAYO TEL: 67088/882882 FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 8A.M. TO 4.30P.M. CLOSED DURING 1P.M. TO 2P.M. We provide Professional services in: * Satellite Installations * Extra View * Missing channels * Home theater installations * HD PVR Installations etc Full range of all Multichoice approved satellite equipment including decoders Contact George Boswell for professional and affordable services. Multichoice Accredited Dealer. In the business for over 40 years. +++++++ GLOW INC Now open. Come light up your Life with a new experience. The new decorative lighting shop in town. For all your glamourous chandeliers, light fittings, designer home finishings and your One Stop Gift Shop for all occasions. Stockists of :- - Superb lamps and lampshades - Charming children's lamps - Attractive wall, ceiling and outdoor lights - Glamorous chandeliers - Amazing gift corner - Relaxing essential oils Directors : GLOW INC 15th Avenue and Robert Mugabe Way (by the big Rhino) past Famona Post Office next door to Rubber Stamps Contact : Robyn on 077 2 394 248 Email : doytona@yahoo.com ++++++ STOKIS GALLERY 100 MARIMBA ROAD MATSHEUMHLOPE TEL : 286628 We are now open in the evenings Wednesday to Saturday for your viewing. A fantastic selection of paintings by local artists. +++++++ FRIDAY SPECIALS AT LIQUOR SUPPLIES From Friday the 24th of June, Liquor Supplies will start "Friday Specials", where a different product will go on promotion every Friday! Selected Friday Specials will include sample tasting, the perfect way to start off your weekend! If you would like to find out more, please contact Ash or Carol on 473866 or 470384 or come and visit us at 1 Ironbridge Road, Belmont. ++++++ ACOL CHEMICAL, YOUR ONE STOP CHEMICAL SUPPLIER NOW HAVE IN STOCK YOUR FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHEMICALS:- ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, SODIUM CYCLAMATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM METABI-SULPHITE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE. JUST TO NAME A FEW. Please contact the following in Bulawayo : Noel Edington 0712601832, Ray Chiridza 0712605141. In Harare contact: Ben Ajidah 0712200875 +++++++ 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 SLEZ 5kg Polycans NP6 5kg Polycans NP9 5kg Polycans Sulphonic Acid 5kg Polycans For these and any other of our vast range of chemicals please contact: ACOL BULAWAYO, 37 Plumtree Road, Belmont. Ray Chiridza 0712605141 Tiffany Roberts 0772323772 Noel Edington 0712601832 Tel 09 470 481 / 5 Fax 09 470 486 Email acolbyo@acolchem.co.zw ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie Johnathan James 0733422348 Ben Ajidah 0712200875 Dean Griffin 0772324765 Noel Mangwarira 0712603495 Tel 04 621 401 / 4 Fax 04 621 405 Email acolhre@acolchem.co.zw +++++ TECHNICAL SERVICES AFRICA Agricultural Chemicals Fumigation Chemicals, Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Growth Regulants, Public Health Products. Casper Masvikeni and for all Agricultural Chemicals ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie Technical Services Africa (TSA), and contact numbers 04-2925306/13, 0772233037/8, 0772232440/1, 0712604643, 0712605651, 0772765967.Email acolhre@acolchem.co.zw or masvikenic@acolchem.co.zw ++++++ 29) WANTED TO BUY Wanted; 2 single beds and curtaining Contact Clive 0712 208 157 or Bernie 0712 221 443 +++++ 30) CLOTHING AND FASHION Are you feeling cold - we have in stock thermal underwear for men, women and children. Also in stock a large variety of winter pj's and gowns for the whole family. Plug-in hot water bottles also in stock now - so don't get left out in the cold - pay us a visit at: Body Basics Shop 26 Ascot Piazza Bulawayo Telephone - 09-250656 +++++++ 31) BOATS AND FISHING DABEC FISHING - Exciting new stock just arrived. Well worth a visit and you can find us at:- 38 Samuel Parirenyatwa Street, 2nd Avenue, Bulawayo, Tel No. 881593.'' ++++++ FOR SALE 1x 45hp 4pole motor (1440 rpm) 1x 5hp 4pole motor (1440 rpm) 1x 60hp mercury boat engine (needs Attention) 1x 3.5hp mercury boat engine 1 x old steel bench and vice Cell:0774102701 ++++++ 31 Boats and fishing Piranha Executive Fisherman (grey) on trailer with 115hp Mariner $7 500. Power trim. bilge pumps, aerated live well, two new Garmin depth finders. foot control bass motor, 2 fishing stools, spare wheel, winch. Excellent running condition. Includes ski pole, 2 sets water skis, new ski tube. Cell 0712 209 517 Piranha Executive Fisherman (red) on trailer with 115hp Yamaha $7 500 Power trim, bilge pumps, aerated live well. Excellent skiing and bass fishing combo. Includes ski pole, 2 sets water skis, new ski tube. Cell 0712 209 517 Excellent boat for commercial operators on the Zambezi and Kariba. 16ft sturdy hull, high bow, self draining deck, three huge dry storage compartments. New 40hp 3cyl 3 carb hand control Yamaha. Superb condition. $5 500 Cell 0712 209 517 Fibrecraft Cossack on trailer with 80hp mercury. $2500 Fibrecraft Cossack on trailer with 75hp Yamaha $3000 Predator with 60hp Mariner $2500 2 x Yamaha 30hp long shaft motors $1500 each 1 x Yamaha 30hp short shaft $1 000 1 x Suzuki 28hp short shaft $1200 1 x Johnson 60hp with power trim $1500 1 x Arrow water ski boat on trailer $1000 Cell 0712 209 517 Large assortment of kayak and canadian canoes from $300 to $500. Cell 0712 209 517 ++++++++ 32) GARDENS, DECOR AND HOME LAMPS AND LAMPSHADES! Ideal for homes, lodges or hotels. Can be made to any specifications you require e.g. colours and sizes. We also offer the service of recovering of worn or faded lamp shades. SPECIAL NOW ON! Standard solid teak lamp supplied with shade, switch and energy saver bulb. $25.00USD FOR 1. $45.00USD FOR A SET OF 2. For any inquiries please call. Cell: 0775508454/0772356651/0712761844 or come to our premises at 95 Plumtree Road Belmont. Email: genengraver@gmail.com ++++++ TENDELE CRAFTS River Estate 12th Ave.( Opp. Polytech) and at Pembroke Place 13 Pembroke Rd. Hillside. Wonderful crafts suitable for gifts locally or for presents to take overseas from all corners of Zimbabwe. Come and browse around and see what a wonderful range of quality products are made within our borders including many made right here in Bulawayo. I am very proud of what Zimbabweans are still producing, we are a leading nation in the craft world. Textiles, Pottery, Carvings, Bead & wire crafts, jewellery, baskets, re-cycled products, glassware and much more. Both our shops are set in beautiful surroundings so please do make an outing of your visit and bring a friend or visitor to Zimbabwe. We look forward to seeing you. Open weekdays 9am - 4pm. and Sat mornings. Lynne and Martin Wilkins Cel : 0712 403 431 ++++++++ 33) TIDBITS Chairman's Mid-Year Statement Zimbabwe Power Company 3rd July 2011 As Chairman of Zimbabwe Power Company, whose raison d' tre is to provide power to the nation, I believe that it is important, from time to time, to keep all stakeholders and customers informed directly. This statement builds on information already given in my earlier r sum of January 2011. I urge readers to remind themselves of what was said in that statement. CURRENT STATUS (3 July 2011) Over the past few weeks ZPC's generation has been fairly stable and at levels we consider will be the maximum for the next year or so - around 1,400 MW. In other words, until the circumstances allow us to add new units at Hwange Power Station, the generation output will remain (short of unexpected outages) at recent levels. Of the 12 large units (six at Kariba and Hwange respectively) there have been 11 operational. In addition between 80 and 100MW are being produced from the "Small Thermal Stations" (Harare, Munyati and Bulawayo). I must stress, however, that our main focus is now on trying to achieve stability of production. The generation forecasts can be thwarted by aging pumps, pipelines, boiler tubes etc. at any moment. At the time of writing this statement (3rd July) we took Unit 5 at Hwange off-load to attend to a pump on Friday night (1st July) and intend bringing it back on Monday (4th July). In addition we lost two units (3 and 5) at Kariba at 1021 and both were back by 1152 on Saturday (2nd July) due to grid surge from Cabora Bassa. Considerable work remains to be done to the units and support infrastructure at Hwange, and the station remains fragile and unpredictable. Planned unit-by-unit outages will resume from August through to the middle of next year to attend to this ailing infrastructure - funds permitting. On a more positive note the momentum gained in recent months is very encouraging in spite of having to manage the business on a strict cash flow basis. At Hwange Power Station the relining of the two large raw-water reservoirs is nearly complete, replacement of the 3 km ash-disposal pipeline is underway, ash-disposal pumps are on order, the water treatment works for the boilers is nearing completion and tenders for overhauling the precipitators have been awarded. Please note that the daily generation status is updated every week day on the home-page of the ZPC website: www.zpc.co.zw Our stations are extremely vulnerable to regional grid swings. We lost Hwange Power Station completely on the 16th May due to a surge from Cabora Bassa and again on the 23rd May 2011 due to a surge from Kafue. The last being a loss of two units at Kariba, on the 2nd July, due to a system surge from Cabora Bassa. TARIFF I must now draw your attention to the critical issue of our suppressed tariff and the serious ramifications to ZPC's operations if an increase is not approved. In the absence of an increase to the tariff, ZPC has now had to slow down its efforts to stabilise and optimise power from its existing power stations. In addition efforts to raise capital for adding generation capacity (a four to five year process from when funding is secured) will be thwarted. Load shedding will remain a way of life and overall economic growth will be stunted until generation capacity is expanded to fully support households and business needs. The ZPC tariff (which is the approved price that is charged by ZPC to our sister company ZETDC) I believe is the lowest hydro/thermal blend tariff in the region. The thermal element of this tariff, I am reliably informed, is one of the lowest, unsubsidised, tariffs in the world. The tariff was set in February 2009 and 28 months later we still await approval of a "cost reflective tariff". Over this two and a half year period ZPC has had to absorb all cost increases. The main cost-driver increases have been : coal 51%, diesel 44% (a major cost component of Hwange Power Station) as well as spares and components imported from non-US$ countries against a US$ which has weakened against most global currencies. Our efforts continue to improve efficiencies and productivity as we know there is still room for improvement, but these efforts can in no way compensate for over two years of cost increases. In the meantime the only way to compensate for a sub-economic tariff is to cut back on maintenance and ongoing refurbishment. This is clearly not sustainable and if the situation is not addressed urgently, the lights you have from time to time today will go out tomorrow! It is my understanding that at a recent stakeholders meeting there was full support for a tariff increase. I therefore urge Government to give this matter urgent and positive attention. I take this opportunity to thank the Ministry of Finance for their fiscal contribution towards 50% of this year's refurbishment programme. Sadly in the absence of a tariff increase ZPC will be unable to fully match the funding that is required to see this programme implemented to a satisfactory level. INCREASED GENERATION CAPACITY I reiterated that load shedding will remain a way of life until we expand generation at Hwange and Kariba. New investment and private sector funding into generation capacity will not be forthcoming while our tariff remains sub-economic and in the absence of a long-term tariff formula. Meanwhile ZPC, with the help of its technical partner (HATCH), is well advanced in updating feasibility studies for the expansion programmes at both Hwange and Kariba. We will be calling for "Expressions of Interest" in the next two weeks and (tariff and funding permitting) will be in a position to go to tender in September/October this year, Following the award of a tender by State Procurement Board, ZPC has finalised an agreement to secure the services of KPMG Consortium who will assist and address all aspects of the financial process for this capital raising programme. SMALL THERMAL STATIONS In consultation with the mining industry, the small thermal stations have been brought back into partial service. Due to their distance from the coal fields and the age of the technology the power from these stations is more expensive. The power from these stations is matched, on a 1:1 ratio, with power from the grid and sold to major customers at a blend price. Only those companies who have dedicated lines and who are prepared to comply with stringent payment conditions are eligible for this scheme. This arrangement should have no negative impact on the load shedding of ordinary customers as those companies who have, voluntarily, joined the scheme were already getting their share of power from the grid - their top-up power comes from the small thermals at a higher price. CONGRATULATIONS TO KARIBA POWER STATION The team at Kariba in line with their mission statement committed themselves to high standards and undertook to achieve ISO rating. This resulted in their being awarded ISO 9001/2008 in March this year. Well done to Mr. J. Chirikutsi, the General Manager of Kariba South Power Station and his team at the station! COAL INTO THE FUTURE ZPC has managed to rebuild its strategic stock to capacity and now receives coal for immediate consumption purposes only. I wish to thank our coal suppliers for their support. I hope that over time, as they increase their markets of other coal products, they will be able to invest in infrastructure such that the "mine-mouth" cost of coal is aligned to regional benchmarks. ZPC have applied for an extension to their grant for the Western Coal Fields as this grant is a central component of its expansion programme for units 7 and 8 at Hwange Station. There are ongoing improvements in environmentally responsible technology in the thermal arena. Further there has been a loss of confidence in nuclear powered stations in any seismically unstable counties. These two factors may imply a long term future for thermal power. I urge the authorities to be mindful of the global pressure for coal over the next century. It would be shortsighted to issue concessions on all the coal fields around Hwange now as these will get mined concurrently. Much of this coal would be exported, and while this will be of benefit to our economy in the short term, I am concerned that this concurrent depletion of our coal reserves will leave our children, and future generations of Zimbabweans, with a coal challenge. This can be avoided by formulating the correct policies around preservation and optimal use of this strategic resource at this stage. ALTERATIVE POWER SOURCES ZPC have identified a suitable location in Zimbabwe for a bulk solar power station but the capital costs of such an installation remain prohibitive. Wind power is not an option for bulk electrical power but localised opportunities exist and these should be exploited by smaller independent power producers. ZPC, some years ago, applied for a CBM (Coal Bed Methane) grant but still await a decision from the authorities. WELCOME I take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Joshua Chifamba to ZESA Holdings as Group Chief Executive Officer. He worked for ZESA as a post graduate trainee up to Board Member after which time he then joined Lesotho Power Utility in 2006's as their CEO. This was followed by a period where he mentored the present incumbent in Lesotho before returning to Zimbabwe this year. We look forward to his leadership during this exciting and challenging period that lies ahead. THANK YOU'S I take this opportunity to thank Honourable Ministers: Mangoma, Nyanhongo and Biti for their respective support of the energy sector. In addition I thank the Permanent Secretary, Mr. J. Mupamhanga and the Director of Power, Ms. F. Chikonye for their administrative and technical support. I thank fellow ZPC non-executive board members: Mrs. G. Chela, Mr. D. Matete, Mr. V. Gapare and Mr. T. Zengeya for their diverse and incisive contributions to the business. Executive directors, management and staff are well aware of my confidence in their ability, both current and latent, to improve their individual contributions towards implementing our agreed strategies. I thank them for their efforts to date and in anticipation of them reaching their full potential. IN CLOSING I remind you all that power cannot match demand in the medium term and hence everyone of us needs to take full responsibility for using it wisely. In addition, like any other fuel, it has a cost and hence needs to be sold at an economic price. Payment of your bill on time is crucial for the future of electrical power in Zimbabwe. With winter on us we will all feel the impact of an increase in load-shedding. Let us pull together - by switching off a light you do not need you are lighting up someone else's life. Thank you R. Maasdorp Chairman Zimbabwe Power Company Please direct all routine queries or suggestions to pr@zesa.net ++++++ The content that is published in Morning Mirror does not necessarily reflect the editor's opinion. Morning Mirror reserves the right to refuse any advertising or content. ++++