Morning Mirror Edition 472 - 31/1/2012




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1) Editorial


Having lived a very privileged life in Zimbabwe for many many years I had often wanted to take a rural bus trip on one of the fascinating buses with the "chickens on the roof". Being the bossy sort I could attempt to persuade the travelers not to throw their trash out of the window too.

With the demise of Air Zimbabwe (hopefully temporary ) HeeHoo sent me on an exploratory trip from Harare to Bulawayo to ascertain the potential of the long distance luxury buses which one now sees frequently in Zimbabwe.

I was most impressed at the start of the trip at the rotunda, to see the loo was marked "powder room" it was clean and there was loo paper !! Now that was an excellent start ! There was also a "powder room" on the bus although I did not venture into it although I was advised it was perfectly user-friendly and comfortable.

It was a magnificent bus, a double decker, air conditioned, reclining seats, leg rests in fact I would venture to say probably more comfortable than an airplane seat !! HeeHoo booked me into VVIP Class kindly, which was downstairs but being ultra inquisitive, I would have far preferred to be upstairs where I could see the countryside! (Not that I am ungrateful of course.)

What would the bus equivalent of an "air hostess" be I wonder? Well at any rate, he was charming, soothed us with a prayer for our safety at the commencement of the trip and then again at the end of the trip, which I wasn t quite sure how to interpret, and then played nice gospel music quietly to sooth the savage beast.

It was a fascinating trip, my companion in the seat next to me was charming too, she occupied her time by texting furiously. A young entrepreneur, she owned her own medical supplies company and worked furiously on her Blackberry on "Whatsup" as long as her battery lasted. She was a friendly young lady and was soon nestled comfortably in a deep sleep on my shoulder !!

In front of me was another even more enterprising fellow, he was vigorously servicing some sort of small electronic machine. If one has to spend five hours in a bus why waste time ? The businessman across the aisle to my left was swapping between flow charts and e mails happily on his lap top.

Upstairs in "Cattle Class" were the school kids, the Falcon and Girls College students returning from Harare to Bulawayo after an exeat weekend, wish I could have been a fly on the wall upstairs. Impeccably turned out in their "Number Ones" I am always so taken with our beautifully mannered and well behaved Zimbabwe children. They soon persuaded the "air hostess aka bus host" to change the music to something much more hip !!

Most people in VVIP Class had a laptop, a tablet, a kindle or a fancy cell phone, but I did see one man reading an old fashioned actual "book" !!! Every journey seems so much shorter when one has a cell phone and with the excellent cell phone coverage in Zimbabwe, one can download emails, potter around on the web, and I could even play "scrabble" endlessly with my "words with friends" buddies all over the world. America was asleep, but the Aussies ware awake so there was always someone willing and able to play a game with me !!

The countryside was lush and green, glorious in fact. The road was very busy and with the incidence of traffic fatalities in Zim, I was feeling a little more secure in this giant bus than I would have been had I been in a normal sedan.

We were stopped by the police road block at Selous but at least they did not do to us what they like to do to the rural bus passengers - make us all stand in a line in the sun and produce our IDs while they searched our luggage.... !! There were many roadblocks checking the cars at every single town along the way.

We were issued with a traffic fine for some obscure reason, the traffic police in Zim are having a field day at the moment. HeeHooMustFish was issued with a fine on his recent boat-towing trip back from Binga last month. He took his shirt off as he was overheating and the cops fined him for indecent exposure !!

Similarly a young lady friend of mine, on her way home from the Gym, wearing a pair of running shorts, was fined for the same heinous crime !! Then there is the classic story of the fine emanating from the driver of a 4 x 4 driving into town from his mine, he was fined for having a dirty car !!

Bus Breakfast arrived, it was a "chicken or beef" hamburger, not bad at all, and a soft drink. Thank goodness I had enjoyed a coffee at the bus terminal as no hot beverages were forthcoming. Dear Bus Host was slow in taking away the food containers (but they do that on the planes too, I am sure it is to make you stay out of their way in the aisles,) but I did vaguely think this was probably why they "chicken on the roof" travelers threw their detritus out of the window !!

The crops in Mashonaland were looking fabulous, not so as we approached poor old Matabeleland which was doing its normal "drought" thing.

They had promised non stop television entertainment for the journey but sadly a few systems were not functioning, this did not perturb me as I am too small to see the TV screen over the top of the chair at any rate.

The digital clock was running many hours behind so attention to detail was lacking, my tray table needed a mere screw to make it fully functional, but these were my only small criticisms and all in all it was an extremely comfortable if lengthy trip. However if one takes into account the time one has to be at an airport ahead of the flight, and the time it takes sometimes to get the baggage off a plane, there was not a lot of difference in the time it took the bus to get from A to B and the time it took to travel by plane on the same journey.

Its actually perfect for the businessman who can do a morning s work sitting in a bus with all the mod cons we have nowadays as far as electronic communications go. With the handy econet "dongle" and the Three G and EDGE capabilities on mobile phones and its certainly a lot safer than driving between Harare and Bulawayo.

Remind me however that I must get down to writing a booklet for air flights and bus journeys on the Elbow Etiquette expected on the arm rests of public transport. Being only "liddle", I have callouses on the outsides my elbows from having to keep them inside the armrests while the more imposing passengers hog the arm rests !!

And I can promise you there were no chickens on the roof !!



2) Notices and Event

NRZ RAIL LEISURE
invite you to join their Sawmills Special
on Sunday, 12th February
to celebrate Valentine s Day. The train will depart Bulawayo at 0900hrs and return at approx. 2100hrs STEAM TRACTION WILL BE USED A brunch will be served on the outward journey to Sawmills and on the return journey, passengers will enjoy a Candlelight Dinner.
Fares range from USD 50 to USD 100 for Adults Secure parking at Bulawayo Station. For further information, please contact Munya on 362675 or 362291 or on Cell Number 0772-616-497- or 0772-678-324. PLEASE BOOK EARLY
The NRZ Museum is open daily and visitors are most welcome...pse contact Gordon Murray on 362452 SMOKE THAT THUNDERS...A PICTORIAL RECORD OF STEAM LOCOS ON OUR RAILWAYS...available from the Museum or from Vigne Bookshop. Advert inserted by Friends of the Bulawayo Railway Museum

ADVERT
Avoid commotion on Valentine's Day by booking a candlelit dinner for you and your special someone at the Nesbitt Castle. For an evening to remember, you'll be pampered like royalty. A delectable meal, wine, chocolate. A Live Band called Jazz Invitation & music from yester year, Photo Booth, keepsakes & Lots of Prizes to be won. Surprise gifts for each couple. Get your Ticket now, Cost: US$70 per couple. Surprise for the first 10 tickets sold. Tickets can be delivered.
Info & tickets: Lorretta 0772 969 218, Mirriam on 0773 676 609. Facebook : Hella Hella Entertainment &Promotions (PVT) Ltd.Email:hellahellaent@gmail.com

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF WORLD CLASS SAFARIS
The Hide is offering a Zimbabwe Residents Special and a Visiting Friends and Family Special, 1 Foreign Resident traveling with 1 Zimbabwean Resident, at the same special deal.
Valid 11 January - 31 March 2012
USD$184 pppn sharing - Classic Tent
USD$220 pppn sharing - Deluxe Tent
Children 10-12 years pay USD$90 pppn sharing with parents in a family tent Includes: Accommodation, all meals, local drinks, laundry and upto 4 game activities per day Excludes: National Park Fees USD$5 pp day (proof of residence required) Reservations: Tel: (+263 4) 498835 Email: reservations@thehide.co.zw

'Gardens and Events'
is now open at the nursery at Pembroke Place, Hillside. Come in and see our range of quality plants, roses, and gorgeous African Violets. We will be having new stock of Handmade in Zimbabwe plant pots arriving this week! We are also now taking orders for Valentine's day bunches of roses!!! We also are the exclusive distributors of 'eyeslices' and Glitter Factory products in Bulawayo. Get your orders in now to avoid disappointment.!
Contact 0773266997 for more info!

Children s Workshop on Self-Esteem
(Parents welcome) Ages: 6-18 years You cant touch it, but it affects how you feel. You can t see it, but it s there when you look at yourself in the mirror. You can t hear it, but it s there every time you talk about yourself. It s your self-esteem. Self-esteem is not inherited it is learnt.
Date: 4 February 2012
Venue: Rainbow Hotel, Between 9th & 10th Ave, Bulawayo
Price: US$ 30.00 per person. (Refreshments included) Special discount for 3 or more people at US$25.00 per person. Medical Aids accepted. Bookings in advance as there is limited space. For more information please kindly come in person to 97 J Tongogara St, Between 9th & 10th Av, Bulawayo or contact: Nombulelo T Mpofu or Chris Crocco on the following:
Landline: 09 - 77694 Cell: 0712 335 632 or 0779 250 037

Petra High School s 4th Annual T20 Cricket Tournament.
To be held at Petra High School on Friday and Saturday 10th & 11th February.
This is an invitation to spectators, Friends of Petra and anyone who would like to run a food, fun or fair stall during on Saturday 11 February.
Please come along and enjoy some exciting 20/20 school boy cricket and a family, fun-filled weekend. Contact Amanda on Tel 283326/7/8 to book a spot for your stall, the cost of which is $20.00 Gate entrance fee will be $2.00 on Saturday.
Sponsorship for this worthwhile event would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to become involved please contact the Headmaster, Crispin Eley, on 283326/7/8.

Treasure Pleasures, supporting pensioners in stress.
There are some delightful items in the shop this week :
A set of 12 golf clubs. A set of bowling woods in a case. A useful portable, metal filing case. A compartmented traveling suit bag. A beautiful pair of silver goblets. A pair of silver egg cups. An unusual glass liqueur decanter with 6 matching glasses. A magnificent lead crystal square decanter. A pewter stein tankard - Coronation QE11 commemoration Canteen of cutlery, bone handle. Original oil paintings : wildlife and scenery. Pictionary. A roulette game. A pair of ostrich eggs. A working hand spinning wheel with attachments. A very special ladies 2 piece outfit, must be seen! Size 36. For that special occasion. Victorian Christening gown.
We are appealing for small safety pins please and a shoe horn. We would be delighted if some kind sole out there has any for us.
Thank you for your support. Our shop is looking really nice and we look forward to plenty of customers! Open only on Wednesday 11am to 4pm. Still Haven, 18 Lawley Road Suburbs. Entrance on 7th Street.

2012 Calendars
Sean Labuscagne Cancer Awareness 2012 Calendar NOW AVAILABLE $10 each
Please contact Lin Dell 0772 269 338 / lin@bullredfarming.com Ceri Morgan-Davies 0712 621 723 / suburbs@netconnect.co.zw Kirsty Fletcher 0712 591 630 / kirstyfl@mweb.co.zw Janine Dell 0772 417 931 / admin@shamrock.co.zw

Song of the Carnivores Lecture Series
A series of talks to dispel myths about the large carnivores of Zimbabwe and encourage action to save them.
Robert Sibson Hall, Academy of Music, Bulawayo
Thursday February 16
Lion - Dispelling the myth that trophy hunting is bad for lion conservation.
Thursday March 22
Wild Dog - Dispelling the myth that they are cruel hunters that decimate wild prey populations
Thursday April 19
Leopard - Dispelling the myth that there are plenty of leopards, that they are simply a problem animal, and that we can continue hunting them with no problem.
Thursday May 17
Spotted Hyena - Dispelling the myth that they are lowly scavengers that impact on lions.
Please contact Michael Bullivant on music@gatorzw.co.uk for more details.

VALENTINES DINNER DANCE
On Saturday 11 February 2012
An evening of romance, elegance and charm 3 Course Dinner Music by Jimmy Brandt fro you listening and dancing enjoyment
Dress: Red, White, Black
Admission: US$ 50.00 Double
Venue: 53 Caterine Berry Drive Ilanda Bulawayo
Time: 7.00 pm
To make you bookings please call Shaun 0777 641 944

CEPHER SCRIPTURE CLASSES ZIMBABWE
Cepher Scripture Classes Zimbabwe is offering ten classes that will change your life, starting on the 21st of January - the 16th of November 2012.
We will be meeting at number 97 Josiah Tongogara Street Bulawayo between 9th Ave & 10th Ave, in the back hall. Promptly staring at 13.00 - 17:00 every Saturday.
You can contact our offices for registration or call us on the following; 0779 250 037 or landline 09 - 77694 or 65010. We as staff at Cepher are looking forward to impact the word of God to you this year in 2012, in a most interesting way. We look to seeing you at the classes in the New Year.

AGM for Matabeleland 4 X 4 Club
AGM to be held at Hillside Dams
Saturday18 February 2012
3pm
Please bring your chairs, cooler box and snax For more information please contact Cheryl Nel nels@yoafrica.com

QUEEN MARY HOUSE
will once again definitely be hosting its popular MORNING MARKET on SATURDAY 3RD MARCH 2012, at
ZONKIZIZIWE SHOPPING COMPLEX, BRADFIELD.
8am -2pm.
If you would like to book a stall please phone Maureen on Tel. 241057, 0772 246213 or e-mail donmore@gatorzw.com. Stalls cost R100, proceeds to Queen Mary House for the aged.

PAB AND THE ACADEMY
AN EVENING OF BALLET
Thursday 2 February in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
A Russian weekend begins with an evening of ballet, both on DVD and in live performance. The DVDs will include the Moscow Ballet Theatre "Osmoi Div" on tour in grand homes of England and Scotland with excerpts from "Giselle", "Le Corsaire" and other original classical ballets by Bulawayo-born Krystina Cameron Davydova as well as Act III of "Raymonda". After the interval there will be a glimpse of scenes from the newly created ballet Thunderwater to be seen in full on Saturday. Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members]
"I REMEMBER, MY LOVE, I REMEMBER"
Friday 3 February in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
An evening of Russian music and song by Boris Akimov based on the life and poetry of Sergei Yesenin, filmed at the Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow with the 60-strong Nekrassov Orchestra of Russian instruments and opera soloists from the Bolshoi and Stanislavsky Theatres. Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members]
THUNDERWATER
Saturday 4 February in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
The premi re of the new full-length African ballet created by Krystina Cameron Davydova to music by Sibelius, Smetana and Liszt. Choreographed in balletic style, it tells the romantic tale of a young hero who calls up the Spirit of the Falls and saves the people from the evil Crocodile God. Admission: $5.00 [NO concessions]
ALEXIS GOLOVIN (PIANO)
Presented by the Alliance Fran aise
Tuesday 7 February in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m. Alexis Golovin has given concerts and recitals throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, has played in numerous well-known music festivals and has recorded numerous records and CDs. His programme consists of music by Chopin and Liszt, including several of Chopin s best-known and greatest works followed by Liszt s transcriptions of six of his songs and Liszt s "Liebestraum" and "Mephisto Waltz". Admission: $10.00/$5.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers]
DAVID COPPERFIELD
Thursday 9 February in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
A BBC production of what is perhaps Dickens best-known novel and his own "favourite child". It is a book in which he revealed the most about himself and, in particular, his early life but in which he also created some of his most famous characters, Mr.Micawber, Betsy Trotwood, Uriah Heep, Peggoty, Steerforth, whom, in Chesterton s words, "we would not forget if we could, we could not forget if we would, who are more actual than the man who made them." Admission: $3.00 [free to film members]

Alliance Fran aise de Bulawayo
UPCOMING EVENT:
Acclaimed Russian Pianist Alexis GOLOVIN supported by ECO LOGICAL SAFARIS & TRAVEL.
Alexis Golovin has given concerts and recitals throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, has played in numerous well-known music festivals and has recorded numerous records and CDs. His programme consists of music by Chopin and Liszt, with several of Chopin s best-known and greatest works followed by Liszt s transcriptions of six of his songs, delightful music that should be better known:
Chopin: - Ballade No.1 in G minor, Op.23 - Two Nocturnes, Op.55 - Polonaise in A flat major, Op.53 - Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor, Op.31 - Six Polish Songs (transcribed by Liszt)
Liszt: - Three Liebestraume - Mephisto Waltz No.1
Kindly Supported by Eco Logical Safaris & Travel
7 for 7.30pm, Tuesday 7th February 2012 @ Robert Sibson Hall, Zimbabwe Academy of Music Tickets: from $5 to $10- available at the Academy & at the door.
CONNECT WITH ALLIANCE FRAN AISE DE BULAWAYO: 61 Heyman Road, Suburbs Bulawayo - ZIMBABWE Tel : (+263) 9 250 245 or (+263) 9 250 041 E-mail : afbyo@yoafrica.com Website : www.afzim.org/bulawayo++++++'BACK AGAIN' For a 'Beautiful Sunday' at Musketeers Sunday 5th February from 12.00 noon. By popular demand we are 'Back Again' with Tookie and Rudi at Musketeers Lodge on 'BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY!' - the first Sunday of the month - Buffet lunch selection and dessert with music, all inclusive $15.00 per person. Cooler boxes allowed. Booking is essential.

The Musketeers Lodge
P.O. Box 1186, Bulawayo
Phone +263 9 246343 Mobile 0775168460/1
Web Site www.musketeerslodge.com


BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP.
Greetings to you all. Our first meeting of the new year will be held at our usual venue, Church of Ascension Hillside, at 2.30pm on Wednesday 1st February 2012. Mary Friend and Dawn Brown will take us Back to Basics which we hope will refresh your memory, and inspire you to do great things with flowers this year!
Tea and coffee will be served. Entrance by donation - free for pensioners.
Please come and join us for a relaxing and informative afternoon and have fun with flowers. See you there!

3) Roses And Raspberries
To the Gweru traffic people, sis on you for fining a mine vehicle $10.00 for being dirty!! What are they supposed to do if the mine roads are dirt roads? Tow a bower behind them? What's next?

A whole heap of rotten raspberries to the ZBC for their exorbitant licencing fees.
US$80 for a company vehicle radio licence
US$50 for a T.V. licence
US$30 for a personal vehicle radio licence
FINE for not having a licence US$20 then 7 days to produce the licence.
How do they justify such outrageous prices when the people can hardly afford to feed themselves.
If they are so bent on charging so much, why cant they introduce monthly payment terms for those less fortunate and not demand the whole amount up-front if we can afford such appliances, we can afford the licences.

4) Congratulations

Kev and Marilyn Shraga have been blessed with the arrival of their first grandchild, Charlotte Joy, a daughter to Cindy and David Owens in Bunbury, Western Australia on 25 January 2012.
Shragas shragas@msn.com

GOLDEN WEDDINGS

BOTWRIGHT-JUBBER (PLUMB): On Friday, February 3, 2012 Peter and Denise will have been married for 50 years! Can t believe where the time has gone. We remember, on that day, our family, our friends - old and new and pray God s blessings upon you. For me, my dearest wife, Denise, how you ve put up with me for half-a-century, I ll never know. I love you very much and I pray the Lord will continue to bless our marriage and keep you in His care

5) Condolences/In Memorium/Wreath Funds

PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS FOR CONDOLENCE MESSAGES PLEASE TO EDITH DULY NURSING HOME edithduly@netconnect.co.zw

Dave Chalmers, beloved husband of Nerine, father of Shirley and Bruce, Nigel and Ivana and Bumpa to James and Kate, passed away in Songdo, South Korea on the 28th January after a long illness. Sadly missed by everyone but at peace.
Ian & Denise Glover

Mabel Elizabeth Anderson ( nee Fisher )
Dearest most beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother - passed away 19 January 2012 at the age of 85. Your artistic flair, glamour and creativity will never be forgotten and you will live on in our hearts forever. Always and forever - Laurel,Aruschka,Phillip and great-grandaughter Zarah.
e-mail laureljane@iafrica.com

CONDOLENCES

Anderson - Mabel Elizabeth (nee Fisher)
Beloved mother of Callum, Grandmother of Rebecca Victoria and Duncan, Great Grandmother of Talia and Jade Passed away suddenly after a short illness in her Johannesburg home on 19 January 2012 surrounded by her whole family. She lived life large and was a Remarkable woman in Bulawayo and her legacy lives on in her art work, her involvement in the early days of Television and her love of fashion. She will be greatly missed for the Guidance and comfort she shared with her family.
Soar free as you were 'Strictly for the Birds' Mom, and have gone to join your beloved Malcolm. Rest in Peace. Your heartbroken Son and family.
cmvd@iafrica.com

ANDERSON - Mabel
An amazing woman who made such an impact on our lives. Gone so suddenly. Deepest sympathy from us all to the whole family
Mary, Elizabeth, Don, Wendy Christopher Caitlin (Naisby) Penny and Susan (Small)
Maureen and Laurie Bond and all the Sangers

Condolences.

SHEPPARD - DEIDRE.
Our dear friend, gone to rest. Her kindness to others, and cheerfulness in all circumstances, will always be remembered by the Williams and de Caila families. Our condolences to her three wonderful daughters who have supported her so well during her illness, and to the whole family - BRIDGET.

Deidre Sheppard. Our dearest friend who passed away in the early hours of Monday 23rd January. You were such a beautiful person who gave so much to others. A true friend. We will remember all the good and happy times we shared together. We loved you so much and we are going to miss you always being there for us. Debs, Charmaine and Michelle our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Love Brenda, Kevin, Brett, Keith and Dennis Thomas.

CONDOLENCES
RAJPUT; Naresh and Usha
To the families of Naresh and Usha, we extend our heartfelt sympathy on the untimely and tragic loss of your loved ones. We have lost the love and care of two wonderful, caring and compassionate people and they will be sorely missed.
Edith Duly Nursing Home Residents and Management

6) Pets

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.

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
OUR 12 CU FT DEEP FREEZE HAS COME TO THE END OF ITS LIFE. IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO COULD DONATE A WORKING FREEZER TO US OR SELL ONE TO US AT A REASONABLE PRICE.
CONTACT BERRY 66578

Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been donated. Please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books, magazines, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewellry, used cards, electrical appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you do not want we can make use of. We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert Mugabe Way. Tel 69814 Thank you for keeping our shop going. We have a small selection of Rhodesiana Books ,a very old wireless 1920-1932 Model 128 Super Heterodyne, a small exquisite selection of Coffee table books, a vehicle canopy, a small outboard motor and a lovely selection of Valentine gifts.

SHOP HOURS
MONDAY - 2PM - 3.45PM
TUESDAY - 9AM - 12 NOON 1.30PM - 3.15PM
WEDNESDAY - 9AM - 12 NOON 2PM - 3.45PM
THURSDAY - 9AM - 12 NOON 1.30PM - 3.15PM
FRIDAY - 9AM - 12 NOON 1.30PM - 3.15PM
LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 9AM - 10.45AM
If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593

We have a number of unclaimed dogs at the kennels, please contact Berry on 66578 if you have lost your dog. Also we have cats and kittens looking for good homes.

Clinic hours as follows:
Monday and Friday 9.30am - 1 pm 2pm - 4 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 2 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 9.30 am - 12 noon
Wednesday vaccinations only

HELP US TO HELP ANIMALS by not buying puppies on the streets and at shopping centres. By doing so you are encouraging this awful trade as most puppies are smuggled across our borders with false papers. We have beautiful puppies looking for loving homes at our kennels. PLEASE give them a chance contact Berry on 66758/66593

Our grateful thanks to the following for their donations Zietsmeats Halstead Bros Mr Ken Goosen

FOUND: ON 16 JANUARY ON 23RD AVENUE FAMONA A FEMALE GOLDEN COCKER SPANIEL AND A MALE BROWN/WHITE/BLACK JACK RUSSELL WERE PICKED UP BY THE SPCA. WILL THE OWNER PLEASE CONTACT BERRY ON 66578/66593 Mrs Hogeman All so generously donated goods to our shop

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS On behalf of the Bulawayo SPCA I would like to thank all the caring, responsible people who reported and helped the many stray, injured and traumatised (due to fireworks) animals over the Christmas/New Year period. God bless you all - Berry - SPCA Bulawayo Tel 66578.

7) Guardian Angels, Donations and Wish Lists

GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK
MR ESAT
KERSHELMAR
GEES FRUIT & VEG
LOSCON
NETCONNECT
SONDELANI
MRS STEYNBURG
MR LEE - ZIMBABWE/BOTSWANA CHRISTIAN MISSION


8) Bulawayo News

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

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

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10) Personal Column



11) Gweru And Harare News



12) Wining And Dining

Lunch time specials at Banff s Coffee Cafe
: Sesame seed coated chicken schnitzel, beer battered fish and chips, creamy chicken and mushroom pasta, barbeque ribs, sirloin steak, egg and chips, beef and bacon pie. Gourmet sandwich special : creamy shrimp and ham. Cake selection : Amarula carrot cake, apple ginger cake and our speciality American cheesecake. Roast lamb and roast pork complements our menu on Sunday.
Reservations 243176. e-mail-banff@yoafrica.com Tel: 09 243176 Faz 09 244402

A few of the places to eat in Bulawayo:-

Arizona Spur Restaurant in the Holiday Inn
Banff Lodge Coffee cafe
Book and Bean caf at Bradfield Shopping Centre
Bulawayo Golf Club
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel
Cattleman - 12th Avenue
Country Club - Esigodini Road
Frangos- 12th Avenue
Friar Tucks
Gallery Coffee Shop - Fort Street
Garden Resturant - 54 Park Rd
Golden Spur - Robert Mugabe Way
Granite Ridge - Matobo Hills
Hillside Dams Tea Room
Hillside Bowling Club
Holiday Inn - Arizona Spur
Horizon Restaurant & Bar - Pioneer House, Fife Street
Hotel Rio
Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar
Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent
Massimo's Genuine Italian Restaurant - Ascot Shopping Centre
Maxies - Ascot Shopping Centre
Mojo Bar, Lounge and Cafe (B.A.C)
Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club
Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue
New Orleans - Banff Road
Pappas - Robert Mugabe Way
Parrot Lodge in Valeview Road, Riverside
River Cafe = 12th Ave
Southern Comfort Lodge and Cafe
The Berry - 22 Haddon Ave
The Bulawayo Club
The Melting Pot
Thee Coffee Shoppe
Wes and Janes - Pauling Road


and more !!

13) Catering and Food

CAKES CAKES CAKES .... Date Loaf, Apple Cake, Gogosaurus Spice Cake, Amarula Carrot Cake and That Chocolate Cake, etc. Email me for the list. Contact Marina 077 77 532 77 or email awesometastes@fastmail.co.uk

14) Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe

CAXTON MANOR
Two lovely double rooms have become available in Cape Town for the period of the Cape Argus Cycle race. 9, 10 and 11 March.
Alan and Anet Barnard +27 (0) 21 712 9910 www.caxtonmanor.co.zamailto: info@caxtonmanor.co.za

Ruther s Place, 97 Jorissen Street, Polokwane

Looking for affordable and safe self catering accommodation in Polokwane on your travels? Pat & Hylton would love to welcome you. Offering three self catering fully furnished, serviced flats. -

Flat 1 - Double bed , en-suite shower/toilet, kitchenette.
Flat 2 - Double and Single bed. En-suite shower/toilet, kitchenette.
Flat 3 -Double and Single bed with space for mattress if needed. En-suite bath/shower, separate toilet, kitchenette.
TV in all flats. Tea/Coffee/rusks supplied in all flats. Secure parking with remote gate. Outside Jacuzzi/pool (not heated) in garden. Centrally located in Polokwane, close to all amenities, shopping centres, restaurants, medical centres. Close to Mall of the North and Makro . Electronic brochure available on request. Cot on request.
Contact: Pat on 083 225 3818 / Hylton on 082 658 2971 Pat (W) 015-2914722 E-mail: patr@polka.co.za / patr@finlay.co.za

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

ACCOMMODATION POLOKWANE

Biddy and Gerhard invite you to make yourself at home in their 'Affordable Self Catering/Overnight Accommodation', situated in a beautiful secure garden. Ideally located for visitors to Polokwane, due to the close proximity of a bypass to the new 'Mall of the North'. (Photo s available upon request)
Undercover parking and swimming pool available. Baby Stroller and camping cot available on request. 'Melody' flat sleeps four with DSTV in lounge . Shower en-suite. Air-conditioned with fully equipped self catering kitchen. Own mini bar, courtyard and barbeque area. 'Harmony' flat sleeps four. Air-conditioned, DSTV, fully equipped self catering kitchen. Bath and shower en-suite. Own mini bar, courtyard and barbeque area.
New Addition:' Sleep and Go' 2 rooms sleeping 4 - DSTV/Aircon/Fridge/Microwave - separate toilet and shower. More affordable!!
Where to find us: 13 Woodbush str. Ladanna Polokwane Close to Macro and Gateway International Airport, just off N1 - GPS Coordinates: S 23º 52 35.1" E 029º 27 22.2" Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure and looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay, book your accommodation with us!
Your Host: Biddy Fourie - 015 287 9761 (B) 015 293 2836 (H) (a/h) 082 410 7325 (cell) email : biddyf@absa.co.za

"Our Place", Self-Catering Accommodation, Louis Trichardt
Planning a trip South.. Christmas shopping... holidays?... Looking for accommodation, providing comfort, tranquility and affordability?
Try "Our Place" - 15 kilometres from Louis Trichardt on the N1 south, turn right into Airforce Base Road and 1km down, to "Our Place" signpost on the left. Bookings appreciated in advance.
Contact: Derek and Margaret Henning Landline: + 27 15 516 5706 Cell phone:+ 27 73 9390773 Fax line: +27 86 519 7435 Email: ourplace@xpress.co.za

15) Accomodation In Zimbabwe

Valencia Guest House - Relax, Unwind and Enjoy

Valencia Guest House is situated on a working citrus farm 50km from the Zimbabwean and South African border post, in Zimbabwe. This is a recently renovated farmhouse, positioned on the banks of the Umzingwani River, offering a tranquil green garden which is home to a variety of birds.

Valencia Guest House will offer leisure and business travelers alike, the luxury of a guest house combined with the warmth and hospitality to match a classic and comfortable farmhouse lifestyle.

Situated conveniently close to: Maphungubwe Trans-frontier Park Sentinel Dinosaur fossils Beitbridge Border Post Citrus Orchard Tours Diverse Wildlife Fishing
For any enquiries or arrangements to be made, please contact Patty 00-27-82-574-6342, 00-27-71-078- 5233, 00-263-712-206-812 E-mail: valenciaguesthouse@iwayafrica.com or pattybristow@iwayafrica.com

BULAWAYO ACCOMMODATION OFFERED ; TWO FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT IN LOVELY HOME IN KUMALO. OWN BATHROOM AND LOUNGE, SHARE KITCHEN - SUIT YOUNG SINGLE PERSONS. CALL: 0775-107207 OR 0777809134

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 +++++ THE IDEAL PLACE FOR A WEDDING OR CONFERENCES FOR N.G.O.S IN THE BINGA AREA KULIZWE LODGE BINGA http://www.kulizwelodge.com/ Swimming pool, large outdoor conference facility ideal for NGO s. and weddings. 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 6 very basic equipped fisherman s chalets, each sleeping 4 people. Phone +263 15 545Phone +263 15 286 text message +263 773 666 243 e mail Kulizwe@iwayafrica.co.zw

Some places to stay in Zim:-

Frog And Fern In Chimanimani www.thefrogandfern.com
Kulizwe Lodge Binga - shores of Lake Kariba
Miombo Lodge Dete Situated Hwange National Park/Dete Rd
Sondela Lodge on Leopold Takawira Ave
Southern Comfort Lodge - luxury chalets & camp ground www.southerncomfortlodge.com
The Musketeers Lodge - 9km on the Matopos Road



16) Property and Real Estate

C.C.SALES 128 J.TONGOGORA ST REGISTERED ESTATE AGENTS
J/MOYO ST 3/4 BEDROOMED HOUSE BOREHOLE IDEAL FOR OFFICE CONVERSION UNDER OFFER
CIRCULAR DRIVE THATCHED 4 BEDROOMS BOREHOLE SWIMMING POOL REDUCED PRICE
MONTROSE NEAT 3 BEDROOMED HOUSE - 1 ENSUITE BOREHOLE GUEST COTTAGE SWIMMING POOL
MORNINGSIDE 4 BEDROOM - 2 ENSUITE BOREHOLE SWIMMING POOL THATCHED ENTERTAINMENT AREA SOLD
MATOPOS ROAD 3 BEDROOMED HOUSE - 1 ENSUITE BOREHOLE DEVELOPED GARDENS NEAT GUEST COTTAGE WITH SWIMMING POOL
KHUMALO 4 BEDROOMS-1 ENSUITE SWIMMING POOL GUEST COTTAGE
THORNGROVE 2 X FACTORIES
CALL FOR MORE DETAILS OF SIMILAR PROPERTIES ENQUIRIES TO CHARLES RUNDLE: 880976/70602 OR PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - NATASSJA: 0773866786 / NICKY: 0712 606 752

TOWN HOUSE ASCOT MEWS FOR SALE

2 bedroom with en suites, lounge com dinning room, fitted kitchen and guest toilet. Lock up Garage and outside laundry. Serious buyers only please. $ 140 000 onco. Tel 887278.

HOUSE FOR SALE
Barbour Avenue, Parkview. 2-3 mins from city centre. Ideal office/doctors surgery (subject to consent) On double stand, walled and gated. Large garden. Swimming pool (non functional) good well with pump (no motor) Double car port Three outbuildings/staff quarters Brick under iron Large carpeted lounge with fireplace
Two bathrooms, one en suit, sep w.c. Four/five bedrooms, large walk in linen cupboard, Scullery, Laundry, Right opposite Carmel School, House needs both internal and external decoration Price $ 120.000.00
contact numbers : 0972229 or 0775544868 or 0733406672.
e mail timfromzim@yahoo.com

Anita's Real Estate
802, 8th FLOOR FIDELITY LIFE BULAWAYO
Burnside B/T - Neat 3/broom, family bathroom, lounge, d/room, fitted kitchen, secured parking, b/hole, walled & gated USD105 000.00.
Kumalo 'New on market' B/T - 3 b/room, main en suite, b/hole on 2982 m² USD120 000.00.
Kumalo 'New on Market' Outstanding home - B/T 4 b/rooms, main en suite, dressing room, 2 lounges, fully fitted kitchen, sparkling s/pool, b/hole, electric fence & gate on 2684m² POA.
Malindela Corner stand BUI - 3 b/room, family bathroom, lounge, d/room, kitchen, staff 'S, walled & gated OFFERS INVITED
Rangemore 10 acres homestead, fenced with barbed wire USD80 000.00. WATCH THIS SPACE!!!! Well located Commercial Property on corner stand will be on sale soon.
Contact: Anita - 0772 212 625/0712 323 362 Daphne-0772 307 176 09/64368 Email - are@mweb.co.zw

Young family with 1 child and 1 on the way requires requires house to rent in Bulawayo. Minimum of 3 bedrooms, good security, borehole, staff quarters.
Contact Brett and Elsa Sparrow on 077 959 0011

HOUSE FOR SALE - KHUMALO
BUT, 4 bedrooms, main en-suite, air conditioned, 2 lounges, one with fire place, fully tiled and fitted kitchen, swimming pool, very good borehole, walled, electric gate and fence, alarmed, triple domestic quarters, paved drive-way, 4 x car port, garden shed, panel protection on wall. Price negotiable. Call 256073 or 0712618671.

Single, employed young lady recently relocated to Byo urgently seeking a one/two bedroomed affordable flat to rent Will take exceptional care of your property Please email, text or call Claire on 0735727996 and cjmlindley@gmail.com Low density areas and close to town

17) Vehicles

CARS FOR SALE
NISSAN SUNNY - IN V. GOOD CONDITION CALL JENNY ON WK 465581 OR HOME 247166

CAR FOR SALE :
1965 MGB Roadster. This two seater sports car is in immaculate original condition. Wire spoked wheels, red in colour, black upholstery, soft top and various manuals. Pleas email Keith Stewart at caroles@gatorzw.com for photos and more info. Selling due to illness.

VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRANSPORT: 4,5 TON DROPSIDE TRUCK AVAILABLE ALSO WITH CATTLE SIDES FOR CATTLE MOVEMENT CLOSE BY. 8 TON BOX BODY TRUCK WITH TAIL LIFT. SUITABLE FOR MOVING GOODS INTER --- TOWNS OR CITIES. PLEASE PHONE CELL :0712 213749 OR 09242456

CAR FOR SALE
1988 Ford Ranger Sedan, V8 motor, Petrol. Reasonable condition. Telephone Chris on 0775284438 or work 09-77731

CARS FOR SALE
NISSAN SUNNY - IN V. GOOD CONDITION CALL JENNY ON WK 465581 OR HOME 247166

SUZUKI AX 100 SPECIAL
This bike is like BRAND NEW. Mileage 1063 kms (NEW PRICE US$1600.00) Equipped with delivery box. OFFERS INVITED. Phone 09 469983, 09 478369 Work or 09 285908 Home

18) Travel and Tours

NEHIMBA - HWANGE
VALENTINE SPECIAL VALID FOR ZIMBABWE RESIDENTS FROM: 13 - 26 February 2012 MINIMUM 2 NIGHTS STAY
RATE: $200 PER PERSON PER NIGHT CHILDREN: 50% under 12 years!!!!!! OPTIONAL: Return transfers $25 per person PACKAGE INCLUDES: Accommodation All Meals 2 Activities daily Drinks: Beers Wines Soft Drinks Excludes: Park entry Fee $5 Drinks: Spirits
For Reservations: email: reservations@nehimba.com Tel: 73039 67449

19) Computers And Electronics

Are you tired of listening to the same old music on your ipod? I have a large selection of music through the ages to upload onto your ipod or mp3 player for $20 per gig. If your laptop or desktop is slow or just giving you a headache, I also solve general pc software problems and provide upgrades if necessary. Contact Gary Stanley on 243677 or 0712410915

20) Lifts Wanted And Offered



21) Seeking Friends

Seeking:-
Rob, Lyne and Craig Harris ex Malindela, who we believe are living in the UK. An email address will suffice or giving them our email for them to contact me if you are wary of sharing information. Thank you.
Julie Caddick juliebruce.caddick@gmail.com Anyone with information of Mrs Cheney or any of her family who used to live at 42 Duncan Road Suburbs MANY MANY YEARS ago! She used to supply a food parcel to folk in the UK after WW II and then contact was lost but her kindness remembered by remaining family. Julie Caddick.
juliebruce.caddick@gmail.com

22) Situations Vacant

Cook/domestic worker wanted for company house. This is a live-in position. References essential. Please reply stating experience and giving references to: P.O. Box 9299, Hillside, Bulawayo.

QUEST AFRICA - ASSISTANT WANTED

Energetic young man (23 - 30) with interest in an out-door career wanted to assist on Quest Africa Programme 2012 beginning February. Ideal candidate will be sober, fit and energetic and have strong people skills as well as a reasonable knowledge of wildlife. Some practical experience in workshop management and/or hunting would be an advantage. In return Quest will offer a reasonable salary, full board, lodging and travel expenses as well as exposure to a wide range of skills and involvement on expeditions in both Zimbabwe and the Eastern Cape Coast. Please send letter of motivation along with CV in the first instance: Att. HA Leared on admin@acumenafrica.com or phone 788145/788161/2 For more information on Quest Africa please visit www.quest-africa.com



23) Situations Wanted

WANTED Young lady seeking employment in the field ofReception/Secretarial/Administration.10 years experience. Hard working, efficient, reliable, honest and apeople s person.
Please contact me on TEL: 244235 or CELL 0772775379

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT I am a young lady seeking employment as a PA / HR Administrator / Girl Friday.have over 10 years working experience in diverse organizational cultures. excellent in IT, communication and customer service skills across all levels and work well individually or in a team.
Please contact 0772 638 533

We re Looking for a MATURE domestic worker (male or female) who can live on site (sorry no children) . Someone who knows the difference between Handy Andy and Cobra Polish. Simple cooking would be an advantage, but is not necessary. References are essential and also a good understanding of English.
Please phone:0774 659995.

Young lady seeking employment. Secretarial/receptionist or any suitable position. Available immediately please call 0774 013 687.

Mature lady with extensive experience in administration seeking permanent or temporary employment as a personal assistant, secretary or for general office and clerical work. References and CV available on request. Recently returned from the United Kingdom so available immediately.
Contact Debbie Teasdale on debzzim2011@gmail.com or 0779570155

EMPLOYMENT
Mature lady with 30 years accounting experience seeks interesting and challenging position. Able to work under extreme pressure with very little supervision. User friendly, people friendly, very versatile, excellent in debt collector. Would prefer mornings only but would be happy to slot into full time. Available from the 1st of March 2012
Please telephone 09 - 203817 or 0773 700 543

Looking for responsible Manageress and two waitresses for an upmarket Bulawayo Restaurant. For enquiries, please call 0772221692

Cook/domestic worker wanted for company house. This is a live-in position. References essential. Please reply stating experience and giving references to: P.O. Box 9299, Hillside, Bulawayo.

Mature lady with extensive experience in administration seeking permanent or temporary employment as a personal assistant, secretary or for general office and clerical work. References and CV available on request. Recently returned from the United Kingdom so available immediately. Contact Debbie Teasdale on debzzim2011@gmail.com or 0779570155

LOOKING FOR A FULL DAY OR MORNINGS ONLY JOB.
My Name is Johanna, have done books up to trail balance on pastel and wages and VAT and PAYE returns. NSSA and ZIMDEF returns Have also managed a small company for several years. Am 47 years old.
Please contact me on my email address: johannagrenfelldexter@yahoo.com. Honest and hard working.

Young lady seeking employment in the field of Reception/Secretarial/Administration. 10 years experience. Hard working, efficient, reliable, honest and a people s person.
Please contact me on TEL: 244235 or CELL 0772775379

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
I am a young lady seeking employment as a PA / HR Administrator / Girl Friday. have over 10 years working experience in diverse organizational cultures. excellent in IT, communication and customer service skills across all levels and work well individually or in a team.
Please contact 0772 638 533

Diesel mechanic, honest and hardworking, looking for a job closer to home.
Contact number 00 258 822167307

Advert Mature Lady Accountant / Finance etc available. 15 years experience in private industry and NGO . Seeks anything part time or permanent. Available immediately.
Cell: 0772 463 135 email: eusmay@ovi.com or papmarketing@yahoo.com

I am a mature at heart female. l am looking for employment in the field of Receptionist/Secretary or a very efficient Girl Friday.
Please contact me for any further information you may require on 0772 306 508

35 year old presentable and professional single male with 15 years hands on experience in all aspects of business/marketing management seeks long term interesting position preferably within the hospitality industry. Serious opportunities only please.
Contact: Darrin Thomas. Cell 0774 646326. Or email; trombas.darrin25@gmail.com

POSITION AVAILABLE FOR TRAINEE MACHINE TECHNICIAN IN BULAWAYO
For interview contact the following: Email: ashcomp@live.com Mobile: 0712 760 509

WORKING AS TEMPORARY ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT FOR CONNECT AFRICA OUTSOURCING & BONSA CASABLANCA.. BASED AT BONSA CASABLANCA. SEEKING MORE STABLE & SECURE POSITION. CREDITORS; DEBTORS; MONTHLY & DAILY RECONCILIATIONS.
CONTACT R. ROBERTS. B 241346. C 077-3700-462. E jedimasterfrodo@gmail.com Skype rowlandr64. CV Details available on Facebook & LinkedIn.

24) Business Opportunities

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 Vendor number and State Procurement Board Registrations. 2012 TAX CLEARANCES PROCESSING 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- We have a bakery business in our books for sale and small scale miners looking for investors/partners - contact us for further details. Construction services -Renovations, walling , tilling, painting, extensions,durawalls , plumbing,electrical, paving,landscaping and new building structures.Also available for hire construction and mining equipment.

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 ++++++++25) SERVICES ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS,REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. WE SERVICE YOUR HOME,SWIMMING POOLS,BOREHOLES AND GENERATORS.AS WELL AS YOUR BUSINESS,FROM OFFICE FAULTS TO MACHINERY INSTALLATIONS.SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY RELIABLE,QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS. FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CARL 0714235386 OR KEVIN ON 0772681548.

25) Services

For all your proposal writing for funding, concept notes, report writing, work plans, budgets, project monitoring and evaluation, website management.
Please contact 0772 811 259

WASTE AWAY - HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL
Up to your WAIST in WASTE?? Contact WASTE AWAY.
Having trouble getting rid of your refuse?? Are you battling rats and cockroaches?? Put an end to all your worries with Waste Away refuse removals. For an affordable price of only $15 a month we offer a reliable weekly collection. Please phone to find out What day your area collection is.
The areas we collect are:- Hillside Matsheumhlope Selborne Park Riverside Burnside Garden Park Kumalo Parklands Hillcrest Woodlands Suburbs Bradfield Donnington/Belmont Ilanda Famona Morningside Malindela Montrose
REFUSE refuse. If you are interested call Richard on 282051 or 0712 311 554 or 0774 658 375 to sign up!

FUNCTIONS VENUE/PLANNING
For all your function requirements Catering/Decor/Planning l have facilities to host small functions (120 pax maximum) For weddings, birthdays, parties, celebrations
Please call Shaun on 0777 641 944

MICKAELS ELECTRONICS

For all your: - Satellite installations - Room extensions - Missing channels (Signal problems) etc

Expert electronic repairs to all : TV s, LED, Computers, microwaves, HiFi s, DVD s, inverters, Play stations etc
For Professional service please contact Mickael on the following; 0772 710 104

SECURITY PEOPLE {Pvt}Ltd
* Gate and Garage Door Automation * Custom-Made Sliding Gates and Garage Doors * Centurion Gate Motors - D3,D5Evo, DTS & HANSA Motors * Intercoms and Video Intercoms & Remotes * Alarm Systems and Infra Red Beams * Electric Fence,Game Fence & Farm Fencing * Screen Doors * Palisade Fencing And Pool Fencing * Razor wire * CCTV and Sensors * All types of Gate Motor Repairs & Services * Anti - Theft Gate Motor Cages * *BEWARE OF UNTRAINED TECHNICIANS & GO FOR THE BEST**
CONTACT DETAILS Chrysolite House Parkade Centre 6th Floor Tel:09-887714-5 Cell 0712 552 224 or 0772 803 067, 0772803091 - CALVIN securitypeople@cooltoad.com

TECHNICAL SERVICES AFRICA (TSA)

Nematicides Fumigation Chemicals Fumigation Plastics & Equipment, Insecticides & Acaricides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Growth Regulants, Public Health Products.
Contact Casper Masvikeni and his team for all Agricultural Chemicals
ACOL HARARE, t/a TSA, 670 Leyland Road, New Ardbennie
Technical Services Africa (TSA) contact numbers are 0712604643, 0712605651, 0772765967, 04-2925306/13, 0772233037/8, 0772232440/1 - You could also add internal sales numbers for our 4 sales guys upstairs viz 0733422346 (Mapfumo) 0733422347 (Washington), 0733422348 (Jonathan), and 0733422349 (Joseph) Email tsa@acolchem.co.zw

CODE ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Security at its best 44 Shetland Drive Queens Park East Bulawayo Cell: 0772 870 201 Email: richardbngura@gmail.com
- GATE AUTOMATION AND REPAIRS complete gate motor installations, supply of gate motors, CENTURION D5, D5EVO, GEMINI, SUPER 500. reliable gate motor repairs, remotes
- ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZERS SUPPLY, REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS Wizard, Sting ray, stafix, Cathode, Merlin, Meps, Barrett, code etc Incomparable quality repairs and service -FRESH ELECTRIC FENCING Installations, farm and game electric fence installation, repairs, servicing of existing fences. -INTERCOMS -ALARM SYSTEMS
Please contact us for QUALITY GUARANTEED services at const effective prices.

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

BATHROOM VOGUE

Bath re-enameling, plumbing, tiling, building, carpentry, electrical and welding services with 20 years experience. Tel : 09 66537/68741 or Sean 0772 323 138/Dion 0772 216 998 or visit us at 10 Swansea Street Belmont.

For all your building hardware supplies i.e cement, bricks, timber, nails, pit or river sand, galvanised and PVC gutters, window panes, putty, ceiling boards, galvanised flat sheets for flashing, window and door frames and many more.
Please contact us for a quote and we deliver to your door step.
Jason 0772 312 320 or 09 - 226473 Emmanuel 0772 322 181 or 09 - 203209

GATEMAN
Agent for Centurion. Gate and Garage Door installations, automation, repairs and upgrades. Supplier of roller, shutter and sectional garage doors and motors.
Telephone Don Cremer 0773 284 909

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 Coconut DEA 5kg Dodigen 5kg NP6 5kg NP9 5kg Pine Oil 4kg Sulphonic Acid 5kg
For these and any other of our vast range of chemicals please contact:
ACOL BULAWAYO, 37 Plumtree Road, Belmont.
Manfred Esof Ray Chiridza Dave Meggitt Tiffany Roberts Noel Edington Tel 09 470 481 / 5, Fax 09 470 486, Email acolbyo@acolchem.co.zw
ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie Land lines in Harare are 04 2925306/16. 292 5316 is the easiest to get through on.
Switch board 0772 233 037/8 and 0772 232 440/1 Johnathan James 0733 422 348 Mapfumo Marerwa 0733 422 346 Ben Ajidah 0712 200 875 Dean Griffin 0772 324 765 Lisa Rheeder 0772 247 861 Precious Bara 0712 601 675 Email acolhre@acolchem.co.zw

PERKINS SEALS
For all your Oil Seals, Mechanical seals, "O" Rings & "O" Ring cord requirements.
Perkins Bulawayo Sales :- 09 - 79415 E Mail :- perkseal@mweb.co.zw 29 14th Avenue Bulawayo
Perkins Harare Sales :- 04 755440 / E Mail :- perkhre@mweb.co.zw Bay 1 32 Simon Mazorodze Rd. Harare
For all your Oil Seals, Mechanical seals, "O" Rings & "O" Ring cord requirements.

LEATHERSEALS
5212A WAKEFIELD STREET BELMONT. Telephone :- 09 - 880844 - 881074 Fax :- 09 - 78213 e mail address :- bancroft@mweb.co.zw
We are able to manufacture the following seals for your requirements :- Borehole cups Booster Pump High Pressure -- Hydraulic Jacks / Pressure Rams Pneumatic Air Brake Boosters and Hat seals
Perkins Seals Harare stock a good range of Leather cups for Leather seals. DETAILS are :- Perkins Seals Bay 1 Simon Mazorodze Road Harare. Telephone :- 04 755440 / 749023. They are also able to take bulk orders for manufacture by Leatherseals in Bulawayo.

STAG FLUID SEALING
IN STOCK, GLAND PACKING, SHEET JOINTING, SEMI-METALLIC GASKETS, ASBESTOS ROPE &TAPE, CORK PRODUCTS, FLEXOID.
112A J\TONGOGARA ST 885106\7 OR 0772 234539 & 0712 616418. BYO. HARARE,754662.

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.
BANCROFT NEIL
5212A WAKEFIELD STREET Telephone :- 09 - 880844 / 881074 Fax :- 09 - 78213 e mail :- bancroft@mweb.co.zw
Contact us for all your Borehole Capacity Testing. WE also do Electric Motor Rewinding.

26) Health And Beauty

For all your Counseling Needs
Contact Marc in the strictest of confidence to arrange an initial assessment. 0775 940 143 marcmccay@hotmail.com
Dip. Integrative Humanistic Counseling. UK Accredited.

VALENTINE PROMOTION DURING FEBRUARY.
KISS KISS COSMETICS ARE REDUCING ALL STOCK, INCLUDING NEW ARRIVALS BY 15% DURING THE MONTH OF LOVE......BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU!!!!!
COME AND VISIT OUR BOUTIQUE STORE AT PEMBROKE PLACE, HILLSIDE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL DISCOUNT TO STOCK UP ON ALL YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND NAME PRODUCTS.
WE LOVE TO SEE ALL OUR OLD AND NEW CUSTOMERS AND WELCOME YOU ALL AT PEMBROKE PLACE, 13 PEMBROKE RD, HILLSIDE TEL: GAIL 0772287429 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE : www.facebook.com/kisskisscosmetics ++++++MAINTAIN YOUR BODY'S NATURAL HEALTHY EQUILIBRIUMBY HAVING REFLEXOLOGY, REIKI or INDIAN HEAD MASSAGEUS$25 for one hour treatment. Children half an hour US$15.PHONE JANE DAUTH 240626/0775184619 FOR APPOINTMENTS.GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE for BIRTHDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS.+++++ Mathilda at Highfield Pharmacy will ensure you professional manicure and beautiful acrylic nails. Call in at Mathilda, Highfield Pharmacy Ninth Ave, Robert Mugabe Street, Bulawayo. Telephone 67641.

DWALA INSURANCE SERVICES
HEALTH INSURANCE
If you are interested in quality, reliable and most importantly sound Health Insurance, please contact us. We deal with Health International, Multimed, Good Health, Interglobal and other off shore Medical Insurance providers. Situated at 63 Heyman Rd, Suburbs, Byo. Tel No. 09 230708, 0772 211156, 0172 202231 or 0772 126 573 or e mail us on dwala@netconnect.co.zw.

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

O Level English Language and AS English language: Lessons offered with experienced teacher, starting immediately. Tel 0772851609

Private English lessons offered in Language and Literature from Form 1 to A Level by experienced and qualified teacher. Phone 242321 Cynthia Taylor -

MATHEMATICS TUITION
Maths Tuition offered by very experienced teacher, conveniently situated in Suburbs, very close to Girls College. Can take pupils from Form One through to Upper Six. Please phoned 0772 126 549 to make a booking.

Art Class
Adult art classes at $30 per lesson Everybody has artistic talent and can be good at drawing or painting, you only have to tune into the creative, intuitive and artistic side of the brain. Create artwork for your home, and for commercial purposes. Painting is therapeutic, and it is a great way to relieve tension, stress and anxiety. With over 40 years of teaching experience, we are offering flexible times to suit your schedule, at an affordable price. Evening classes: Monday to Thursday from 5.30pm - 8pm Morning classes: Monday to Friday from 9am - 12pm Afternoon classes: Monday to Friday from 2pm - 4.30pm
Contact Stoki on 0712 448980, 286628 (studio), 281664 (evening), or come and visit our studio at 100 Marimba Road, Matsheumhlope.
Kiddies art Classes Build your child s confidence through art. Afternoon classes Monday to Friday, 2pm to 4pm Saturday mornings from 9am to 11am Lessons cost $20 and all materials are included.
Mia Stoki s Synergy Center, where anything is possible... Come treat yourself to a session and watch your world expand. I offer - spiritual healing, intuitive healing and counseling - cosmic teachings aided by Ascension tools - a wide variety of meditation bouquets to experience For further information, contact Mia on 281664 (5pm-7pm) Ananasha

Dolfi Stoki
AFC www.natureartists.com/dolfi_stoki.asp STOKIart 118 Marimba Road Matsheumhlope Bulawayo Zimbabwe +263 9 281664 +263 772126621 Skype: dolfistoki Messenger: dolfistoki@hotmail.co.uk

28) Miscellaneous For Sale

FOR SALE
Heavy Duty Drilling Machine $ 100.00 Buffing machine $ 100.00 Mellareware bread-maker $ 120.00 Firbe Optic Christmas tree 2m $ 500.00 Camping Tent 6 man $ 400.00 Brass Double Bed $1, 500.00 Chest of Drawers $ 500.00 4 Piece Lounge Suit $600.00 3 Piece Chair Set with lovers couch $ 1, 000.00 4 Steel Tables $ 60.00 each 1 Drum Set $800.00 Defy Compact Stove $600.00 Weed Eater (Petrol) $120.00 2 Petrol Plastic Jerry Cans $ 70 .00 each Electric Cooler Box $100.00 2 Sleeping Bags $ 30.00 each Steel Braai Stand (Legs dismantle) $80.00
Please contact 09 - 239970 Home or cell 0773 430 524

FOR SALE
20 KVA Single phase generator. $3,500 ono Contact Charlie (09) 244622

Furniture for Sale
Lounge Suite, green draylon with gold sketch on fabric, 2 x 2 seat, 2 chairs, excellent condition, Offers, call 0772 307 176

GOODS FOR SALE
Household goods for sale Deep buttoned chair with ottoman Queen Ann Display Cabinet Aristocrat Display Cabinet Assorted Brass, Silver ornaments Silver tea set, glassware, dinner plates 3 x Princess tray with ornaments Assorted mirrors Bookshelf Please contact: 0773 715 032 or 0772 436 979

FOR SALE:
Wii PLUS TWO GAMES TEL: 0775-107207

Grinding mill for sale Contact 0733314536 AFTER 2PM

FOR SALE
For all your scrap and second hand requirements at- PROCTERS M M
1.) Electric Motors (1/3 hp - 200 hp/ 380v - 550v) 2.) Gear Boxes (3/4 - 10 + Fenner 9) 3.) Crown Wheel Shafts ( 4,5,7,& 10) 4.) Bearing Housing ( various sizes), Welding machines, S/Hand Bearings, Taper lock bushes, pipe fittings, Bolts & Nuts 5.) Also Ball Mills ( 1 16" x 8" and 1 10" x 5") 6.) Cast iron and scrap. 7.) Water Treatment Plant - suitable for treating water from rivers and dams - ideal for Lodges, Schools, Clinics - capable of treating 10 000 L an hour ( includes pumping unit, filtration unit, tank and switch gear)
TELEPHONE 462203/4

FOR SALE
1.) Mazda 2.5 diesel manual engine, plus extras - head and turbo. Plus spares for 2.5 Diesel automatic engine. 2.) 4 x 17" Mag tyres and rims, low profile. 3.) 4 x 13" Nissan March tyres and rims, plus 1 spare. 4.) 1 x Chicken Plucker. No Motor. 5.) Chicken Feed Bins ( 2 bins plus steel structure stand & ladder)
CONTACT BULAWAYO LAND 462203/4 (bus) OR CELLS 0712 421 339/ 0712 413 082 & 0772 830 340

FOR SALE
2 x Orthopedic beds adjustable in 3 places. Up and down, brakes, on and off wheels, cot sides Portable landline telephone Gas stove and 90 kg cylinder Almost new Russell Hobbs blender Money detector 2 x New mattresses for beds Please contact 0773 383 412

FOR SALE!
200L Steel Drums @ $10.00 ea. available Contact our stores at Kershelmar Dairies and speak to Mr Isaiah Phiri or Mr Francis on Bulawayo 09-461352/59.

2 X BIKES (BRAND NEW) $100 EACH CALL JENNY ON WK 465581 OR HOME 247166

HEWING WOODS
MANUFACTURERS OF CUSTOM, HANDMADE TEAK FURNITURE And SUPPLIERS OF ROUGH SAWN TEAK QUALITY HAND CRAFTED TEAK FURNITURE MADE TO YOUR OWN INDIVIDUAL STYLE AND TASTE SIT DOWN WITH JOHN HEWITT AND DESIGN YOUR OWN HAND CRAFTED TEAK FURNITURE
Furniture for: Dining Rooms Lounge Hallways Bar Also available: Custom made office furniture
Visit our Showroom at: 26 Wolverhampton Road Donnington Bulawayo Or Contact: Mark Spring: + 263 9 470242/0774 400 852 John Hewitt: + 263 9 470194/0773 254 462

29) Wanted To Buy

Desperate for 4 used oxygen cylinders 2 text books Form 2 - French Tricolore Total2 History - Focus on History Book 2 Contact or sms Mohammed 0712203181

30) Clothing And Fashion

JUST OPENED - DESERT ISLAND
(NEXT TO CAPTAIN JACOB SHOE & BAG REPAIRS) 14TH AVENUE R. MUGABE WAY LOVELY CLOTHING FOR NEWBORNS & OLDER BABIES TEDDIES, DOLLS, BATTERY OPERATED SOFT TOYS & THE COOLEST REMOTE CONTROL TOYS IN TOWN!!! BOYS & GIRLS AGED 3 TO 14YRS - SHOES, TACKIES IN BRIGHT SUMMER COLOURS & SUMMER WEAR, BRIEFS, BOXERS & PANTIES
LADIES - SEXY & LIMITED LINGERIE WITH THE CUTEST NEON THONGS, SWIMWEAR BY JUICY COUTURE, CHRISTIAN ADIGER, VICTORIA SECRET & VARIOUS OTHER BRANDS, SHOES, SANDALS, STOCKINGS IN VARIOUS COLOURS, LOUNGE PANTS, LEGGINGS & A WHOLE LOT MORE AT GREAT PRICES.

31) Boats and Fishing



32) Decor And Home

GARDEN AND HOME
BIG G's
1. PURE ORGANIC COMPOST 2. MUSHROOM COMPOST (New Product) 3. POTTING SOIL

1. Made from the best quality ingredients 2. Using the 'hot process' method. 3. Weeds seeds and harmful pathogens are thus eliminated. 4. No chemicals (fertilizer etc.) added 5. No soil added. 6. 99.5% weed free. Available from 1. River Farm Nursery, Suburbs 2. Hillside Hardware, Hillcrest Shopping Centre 3. Plantland Nursery, Suburbs 4. Tropica Nursery, Glencoe 5. Other selected horticultural nurseries and retail outlets.
Also available from
KEEBROYD TRADING,
57A R Mugabe Way, Bulawayo. Telephone 75251 or 77032 Mobile 0712 606 818 e-mail - keebroyd@netconnect.co.zw Trade enquires welcome

ELECTRIC SLIDING GATES & INTERCOMS
REPAIRS AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Fault-Finding & Repairs Done speedily Using factory supplied & guaranteed Spare Parts, By experienced and trustworthy technicians, Who are supervised, By competent, trustworthy, technical personnel Spare parts - ex Stock, Bulawayo Customer satisfaction guaranteed
Also available Genuine guaranteed Centurion spare parts. Replacement gate motor batteries Remote transmitter batteries & other spares Also sales direct to the end users.
Contact Tony or Mike at At KEEBROYD TRADING, 57A R Mugabe Way, Bulawayo. Telephone 75 251 or 77 032 Mobile 0712 606 818 e-mail - keebroyd@netconnect.co.zw Trade enquires welcome


TROPICA NURSERY
4 Gibbs Road Glencoe Tel: 288873
We have received our first consignment of plants for this year which include some very different and unusual plants. We have two new lavenders, a cream and green liriope, variegated Tulbaghia, three different types of Basil, Acalypha Ceylon and some lovely hibiscus.
Our ferns and bromeliads are looking great too!

33) TIDBITS


Your task is not to seek love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. - Rumi -


Life is no "brief candle" to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations. - George Bernard Shaw -


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