MORNING MIRROR EDITION 540 - 3 June 2013 MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Look out for us on Facebook! 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. Morning Mirror is a publication run solely for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home. ++++ ADVERTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAYS AT 5 P.M. ++++ Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time. - Maya Angelou - ++++ For fast-acting relief, try slowing down. - Lily Tomlin - ++++ 1) EDITORIAL A CALICO CAT It takes a brave man to make a bed with a grumpy cat in it!! She is only tiny, weighs probably under a kilogram, but that malevolent look she gives, if you dare to try and move her, is absolutely terrifying!! In addition she is lying on my dressing gown, a pre-requisite for deigning to sleep with us on a cold winter's night. 'No dressing gown at the end of the bed? OK but if there is no gown I will lie on top of you for warmth!!' So a perfunctory attempt is made at bed making, all the wile noting those beady yellow eyes and flattened ears that just DARE one to move Her Majesty. And to add insult to injury, I am freezing without my gown!! She is the last of our canine and feline offspring. One lone elderly black cat out of a brood of eight!! Four doggies ranging from a Great Dane to a Toy Pom, and four cats including two imported alley cats from Forth Worth !! Against municipal byelaws the garden is a giant Pet Cemetery carrying the much-loved remains of a dynasty of dogs and cats.... As ancient as she is, she can still catch a good rat, depositing it of course on the pale ivory carpet that we installed when the last beloved Great Dane passed away and the offspring moved to greener climes. Previously when the house was festooned with children and pets, all carpets and couches were childproof and animal-proof muddy brown floral, but now, in a fit of bravado, I have changed them all to ivory and antique lace!! It's all a ploy really, turning the home into a cream and ivory palace, daring, tempting, beguiling, that mad man 'Sod' to turn me into a Granny!! But now back to making that bed!!!!! ++++ 2) Notices and Events CBC 'S BIG BINGO NIGHT. CBC in conjunction with LIONS CLUB will be holding a fun filled BINGO evening Date: Friday 7 June 2013 Time: 6.00 for 6.30pm Where: Christian Brothers College Hall Cover Charge: $1.00 per person Bring: The Whole family from Grandparents to grandchildren Your cooler box with snacks and drinks Your marker and a louder voice COME AND JOIN US IN A WHOLESOME FUN FILLED FAMILY EVENING +++++++ Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo JAZZ CONCERT @ Robert Sibson?Jazz Concert & DELF Examinations Bonjour, the DELF/DALF French Examinations kick off this Monday the 3rd of June - Friday the 7th of June. To round off the busy week, we will be hosting a JAZZ Concert with the French Band - Trio Laurent Coq alongside Zimbabwe's Willis Wataffi. The Jazz Concert is on Friday the 7th of June 2013 Zimbabwe Academy of Music Tickets are USD8 - Available @ Academy of Music & Alliance Francaise? Discounted Fee for Alliance Members & High Students in Uniform Trio Laurent Coq is proudly transported by Pathfinder Luxury Coaches All the best to students writing their June DELF/DALF Examinations & remember the New Language Session is ON. For more details contact: Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo 09-250245 / contact.bulawayo@afzim.org / www.afzim.org/bulawayo +++++++ Bulawayo Theatre Club presents their Junior Theatre Production: "JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH ." Friday 7th June Gala Performance in aid of Sandra Jones Children's Village. Time: 6.30 pm Tickets $15.00 Tickets will be on sale at Sandra Jones Children's Village Fun Day on 25th May, or Tel: Michelle on 281384 Saturday 8th June Matinee Performance 2.00pm Tickets $5.00 Evening Performance 7.00pm Tickets $7.00 Booking at the Bulawayo Theatre from 27th May. +++++++ BULAWAYO POLOCROSSE ANNUAL 'BOWSER' MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT SAT 22nd JUNE AND SUN 23RD JUNE GAMES START AT 8.00AM TILL LATE. SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY WITH DJ FRANK FULL BAR AND CATERING ALL WELCOME NATIONAL PLAYERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WILL BE COMPETING COME AN ENJOY 'ACTION PACKED' HIGH QUALITY POLOCROSSE. +++++++ BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP - The next meeting of the Bulawayo Floral Group will be held on Wednesday 5th June 2013 in the hall at Church of Ascension, Hillside. Margaret Frame has kindly consented to come and tell us about her recent trip to India and this promises to be very interesting. Exhibitors title :- 'Dry Days' - a dry arrangement. Everybody is welcome. Tea and coffee will be served as usual. Entrance by donation - free for pensioners. ++++++ The Dance Academy The Dance Academy would like to invite you to our sixth studio production .... 'A Festival of Colour'. This spectacular show uses the mediums of classical ballet, contemporary, freestyle modern and hip hop dance to portray all aspects of the color spectrum. Exciting lighting, as well as beautiful costumes, well known music and even classical music, are combined to provide a feast for the senses. The Dance Academy students, who range from three years of age to very talented senior students will delight you with their heartfelt performances. So treat yourself and join us ...... celebrate colour! Gala Performance, Cheese and Wine - 19th June 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm Tickets $ 15.00 Thursday 20th June @ 7.00 pm - Tickets $ 8.00 Friday, 21st June @ 7.00 pm - Tickets $ 8.00 Saturday, 22nd June @ 2.30 pm - Tickets $ 8.00 Saturday, 22nd June @ 7.00 pm - Tickets $ 8.00 Bookings open on the 27th May at The Bulawayo Theatre. +++++++ BASEMENT BOOKMART 10th Ave The "Hole in the Wall Bookshop' next to Proline Tyres We have a great selection of nearly new paperbacks just in, popular authors like John Grisham, Lee Childs, Nora Lofts & Danielle Steele, all reasonably priced from $6. Mills & Boon and Ladies romance from $4.00. New books arriving weekly, or why not try our book exchange for only $1 or $2? Kindle Fires for sale almost new in the box $100 each. We also buy nearly new paperbacks and magazines. Call Ndaba or Alison 65970. +++++ TIRED OF HAVING EVENTS CLASHING..... ???? The Byo Events Calendar is changing it's profile again. Now you can send in your events information to Shelly on pooksandugs@gmail.com for her to create your event on the BULAWAYO NOTICE BOARD FACEBOOK page or if you are a user of Facebook - you can enter your event yourself. Go to Bulawayo Notice Board, create your event and put on all your information and pictures too. Don't forget to include your event in Morning Mirror as many people are still not using facebook. ++++++ Ishmael Singo I will be holding my first Solo exhibition at the National Gallery in Bulawayo on the 27th of June 2013. The title of the exhibition will be interface. It will open at 5:30pm and the guest of honour is Amrita Paul from the Canadian Embassy. ++++++++++ SUBURBS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH There will be a Suburbs Residents meeting at Bulawayo Bowls Club, on Wednesday 5th June 2013, starting at 5.45pm. S.N.W. NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!! AGENDA. 1) Welcome of residents and Invited guests by Chairperson 2) Reading of previous minutes. 3) Matters arising from the minutes, 4) Keynote address by a Member of Z.R.P. 5) Finance 6) Crime ZRP Representatives. 7) Suggestions and contributions from residents. 8) Any other business. See you all at the meeting. Ian Johnston, 75 Heyman Road, 237240, 0712 215373 +++++++ WAYNE'S BUTCHERY NOW OPEN TILL 6PM - MONDAY TO FRIDAY AND ON SUNDAY FROM 9am - 12pm Hope this will help all our valued customers! +++++++ What's Happening in the Museum in June Every Friday afternoon during the school term there will be a movie suitable for all ages screened at the museum @ 2pm. Entry into museum free but $2/person for movie. Saturday 8th June 6.30 for 7.00pm just for the Ladies we will be screening Safe Haven with wine and snacks on sale. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman's struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past...... a moving romantic thriller (2013). $5/lady Wednesday 19th June @ 1pm:- 'A decade of black and white: Hwange NP zebra' where Hiengisiswe (Siswe) Ncube Wildlife Ecologist at NUST Department of Forestry Resources and Wildlife Management will share his [National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)] 10 years of research on wild zebra in Hwange National Park. Entry my donation. Cafeteria will be open for all your refreshments and lunches. Saturday 29th June 10am-3pm Fun Fair at the museum with Drums of Peace from 3pm onwards. $10/table to sell your wares, please book your table in advance either with Moira FitzPatrick, Director 250045, 230046 or Cassandra Mudge 'Back in Time Coffee Shop' at Museum 0772 788 952. There will be jumping castle, fun activities for the kids, movies, behind the scenes tours in museum departments etc etc. +++++ we so hope you can come to our "Taste of Africa" event, at the Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare, on Saturday 29th June.(From 12 noon till dusk) "Taste of Africa" will be an afternoon gathering of four hundred people in a pristine woodland environment; lots of fun and entertainment, great food and complimentary Painted Wolf Wine, high class auctions, plus an art exhibition/ sale of over 30 photographs and paintings from many talented artists. Also there will be plenty of interaction with African wild dog experts and researchers, all in aid of African wild dog research and education programmes throughout Zimbabwe..... Tickets are great value at 55 dollars and are now available from: Veldemeers Belgian Chocolates, (Arundel) Mukuvisi Woodlands Office, and The Framing Centre, (Avondale and Borrowdale..) For more information, visit the facebook page, A Celebration of Painted Wolves. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Celebration-of-Painted-Wolves +++++++ For a countrywide list of all Centres for Registration of Voters e mail -magskriel@mac.com ++++++ DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH MINI BAZAAR WHEN FRIDAY 7TH JUNE, 2013 @ DRC HALL 13TH AVE/ GEO SILUNDIKA ST @ 5PM TO EAT BOEREWORS ROLLS HAMBURGERS ETC PANNEKOEK (PANCAKES) TEAS & COFFEE SOFT DRINKS TO BUY MELKTERT KOEKSISTERS BACON CRAZY DELICIOUS PORK PRODUCTS PLANTS AND SEEDLINGS FRESH CUT FLOWERS POTTING SOIL & LIQUID FERTILISER HAND MADE CANDELABRA AND MORE BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG AND JOIN US FOR SOME DELICIOUS TAKEAWAYS AND GOOD COMPANY THANKS TO OUR REGULAR SUPPORTERS. TABLES AVAILABLE TO SELL YOUR WARES @R100 PER TABLE. PLEASE 'PHONE HESTER ON 246634 EVENINGS TO BOOK AS NUMBER LIMITED. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH LITTLE FLOCK OF JESUS RAFFLE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THE DRAW DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THE 29TH JUNE, 2013 AT OUR ANNUAL BAZAAR. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT THUSFAR. GOD BLESS +++++++++ Mc Donalds Club - Is now available for hire, are you looking for the perfect location close to the city center to have a party, get together or something bigger like a wedding. We now cater for your needs! Contact for details. *Private party hire of bar area and immediate surrounding grounds. *Pool area hire. *Cricket ground hire for tent event setup. Ladies and Gents you are welcome to come walking around the field for morning or evening exercise at $ 5 for the month. For any Further information Please do not hesitate to contact Vanessa on 077 2 330 835 +++++++ HEAR YE, HEAR YE THE MAD MEDIEVAL BANQUET will be on the 29th of June 2013 at The Nesbitt Castle Be sure not to miss out on our two course medieval feast served by our wenches, all for a good cause! An evening of wining, dining, music and laughter 6pm for 6:30pm Medieval Dress Code or face the stocks $25 per Person Proudly presented by The Bulawayo Help Network Function in aid of our Bulawayo Pensioners Tickets available from the 1st June 2013 Phone 67085 or email byohelp@netconnect.co.zw Visit our Facebook page for more info http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulawayo-Help-Network/480746085298625?ref=ts&fref=ts ++++++ Youth for a Child in Christ(YOCIC) will be hosting a fundraising dinner on Friday the 28th of June 2013.The theme of the event is "Hope is vital don't let it die..."Proceeds will help improve the psychosocial well being of vulnerable children infected/affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Tickets are going for $20 per head. Our menu features a 3 course meal. Starter-Butternut Soup. Main Meal-Braised rice with seasoned vegetables,Chicken alaking,Beef Olives. Dessert-Apple Crumble served with Custard Sauce/Brownies with Ice cream. It is strictly a black tie event.Donations are accepted during the event. Venue:Enterprise House(Conference Room),Cnr 12th Avenue & J/Tongogara Street,Bulawayo. Time: 1800hrs-2100hrs Tickets are available at YOCIC office,Ground Floor,Enterprise House Cnr 12th Avenue& J/Tongogara Street.Bulawayo For all inquiries please contact Miss Silenkosi Moyo on 0772995155 or call the office land line (09)882228. +++++++++ 1st ANNUAL NIGHT MARKET - 8th June 2013 FREE ENTRY! Bonfires, Stalls, Hot Food, Bar, Games, Music, Lights and SO MUCH MORE!?Come and join us for a night of festivity and shopping!?Don't miss out on Bulawayo's First Annual NIGHT MARKET! STALLHOLDERS: Please contact Tanya (Below) to book your stall now - Only $15 per stall!!!?Fresh Produce, Game Stalls, Beauty Products, Clothing, etc etc ALL welcome! 8th June 2013 4:00pm - 10:00pm Southern Comfort Lodge 22 Jaywick Rd?Matsheumhlope?Bulawayo?09 - 281340 (Tanya)?0775105238 (Tanya) +++++ HEAR YE, HEAR YE!! THE MAD MEDIEVAL BANQUET will be on the 29th of June 2013 at The Nesbitt Castle. Be sure not to miss out on our two course medieval feast served by wenches, all for a good cause! 6pm for 6:30pm. Medieval Dress Code or face the stocks. An evening of wining, dining, music and laughter and draw of the BHN raffle. Tickets at $25 per person are now on sale at Bulawayo Help Network (130A J.Moyo St btwen 13-14th Ave, mornings only), Middy's Coffee Shop, Wright's Nursery by TM Bradfield and Nesbitt Castle. We can book tables of 10. In addition to the Raffle draw, there will be suprise prizes on the night so get dressed up (or down) and come do your medieval thing. Function in aid of our Bulawayo Pensioners. Phone 67085 or email byohelp@netconnect.co.zw Visit Bulawayo Help Network or Nesbitt Castle's FACEBOOK for more. ++++ PAB AND THE ACADEMY THE FIREBIRD & THE RITE OF SPRING Thursday 6 June in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m. Stravinsky's two great ballets for the 100th anniversary of the first performance of "The Rite of Spring" on 29 May 1913 in performances that re-create the original choreography as well as the sets and costumes. Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] Supper available during the interval TRIO LAURENT COQ Friday 7 June in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m. The Trio Laurent Coq plays a soft and intimate jazz, with piano, guitar and voice and should provide an excellent music evening for Bulawayo. Booking at the Alliance Francaise or the Academy. DR.NO Thursday 13 June in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m. "Dr.No" is the first James Bond film and dates from as far back as 1962. It stars Sean Connery and begins when Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the death of a fellow British agent. The trail leads him to the underground base of Dr. Julius No, who is plotting to disrupt an early American manned space launch with a radio beam weapon. "Of course, Bond takes time off from his exploits to enjoy the company of a few gorgeous women, including the bikini-clad Ursula Andress. She gloriously kicks off the long-standing tradition of Bond women who know how to please their favourite secret agent... this is Bond at his purest, the beginning of a series of movies that shows no sign of slowing down." [Jeff Shannon] All 22 Bond films will be shown at the Academy over the next three years! Admission: $3.00 [free to film members] PUCCINI: LA BOHeME Friday 14 June in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m. The pairing of one of the best loved operas of all time with one of the world's most popular operatic couples is a recipe for success. "Director Robert Dornhelm focuses entirely on his stars Netrebko and Villazon, whose incredible presence carries the film along. There's room for big emotions, powerful voices, grand opera and tremendous cinema," wrote one of Vienna's leading dailies. Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] Supper available during the Interval +++++++++++ Moore Mosaic & Art Lessons join in the fun creating your own Mosaics ! Phone Shirley Moore on 0772 254 951 for more information & to book your space +++++++++ 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES ++++ 4) CONGRATULATIONS ++++ 5) CONDOLENCES GLADYS PARKIN No more pain. A gathering to celebrate the life of GLADYS PARKIN will be held this Friday 7th June at Queens Sports Club at 2.00 pm All are welcome. Contact George on 0775931989, or land lines 242898 or 61928 ++++ VINCENT KERR Dearly loved father of Steve, Charles and Martin. Father-in-law of Karen & Jannine. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on the 8th of May 2013 in Johannesburg. Peace at last Vincent with Maureen Hamba Kahle Steve & Karen, Martin & Jannine and Charles ++++++++ SHEILA GILL nee Nieuwenhuys. There will be two celebration of life services. For anyone in Zim able to travel It will be at Hillside Methodist Church Bulawayo 29th June at 2:30 pm. Another service will be held at St Paul's Church, Norton Lees, Sheffield 8, South Yorkshire UK, 29th June at 1:30 pm for anyone who can travel to that. Ex and current Scallywags especially welcome to both services!! The services will be identical and take into account the time difference. ++++++ CONDOLENCES ESME SCOTT CLARKE Passed away peacefully on 30th May in Aldershot UK. An exceptional character noted for her dedication to nursing and the education of special needs children. Deepest sympathy to Sue, Brenda, Scott and Julie ++++++++ 6) PETS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS THANK YOU TO THE BULAWAYO PUBLIC FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO OUR SHOP. WE TAKE ALL YOUR UNWANTED SALEABLE HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING OUR KENNELS. WE TAKE ALMOST ANYTHING, BOOKS, MAGAZINES, GAMES, CLOTHES, KITCHEN WARE CUTLERY, CROCKERY, ORNAMENTS, JEWELLRY, DVD'S, CD'S ELECTRICAL GOODS DEAD OR ALIVE. REGRETTABLY WE CAN NO LONGER TAKE GLASS OR PLASTIC BOTTLES. GOODS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT OUR SHOP DURING BUSINESS HOURS. WE WELCOME EVERYONE TO POP IN BROWSE. WE HAVE A GOOD SELECTION OF NOVELS, EDUCATIONAL, AND COFFEE TABLE BOOKS ,EPNS DISHES, BOWLS ETC, SHOP HOURS MONDAY 2PM-3.24PM TUESDAY 9AM -12PM 1.45-3.15 PM WEDNESSDAY 9AM -12PM 2PM-3.45PM THURSDAY 9AM-12PM 1.30PM-3.15PM FRIDAY 9AM-12PM 1.30PM-3.15PM LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 9AM -10.45AM IF YOU SEE AN INJURED OR LOST DOG ON THE ROAD PLEASE CONTACT OUR KENNELS ON 66578/66593, YOU COULD JUST SAVE A LIFE IT IS LAW THAT ALL DOGS ARE VACCINATED AGAINST RABIES. PLEASE CHECK YOUR DOG'S CERTIFICATES AND RE VACCINATE IF NECESSARY. ALSO CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN ABOUT VACCINATING YOUR CAT. OUR VERY GRATEFUL THANKS TO ALL THE COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HELPED TOP MAKE OUR SCRUFFS DOG SHOW A GREAT SUCCESS. THE MONEY RAISED WILL HELP ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN THE BULAWAYO AREA. +++++++ Beautiful Boer bull Puppies for sale excellent watch dogs they have been dewormed and parvo injections phone (09) 249149 or 0772550346. ++++++++ PUPS FOR SALE Mother purebred Boerboel and father Golden yellow Labrador. Lovely temperaments. Outstanding parents. 1st inoculation and deworming will be done. Read to go to approved homes from the 24th of May 2013 onwards. USD $165 each please contact: 0774 767 923 +++++ German Shepherd puppies. Both parents are pure bred and were imported from RSA. Puppies are 10 weeks old and have had 6 and 9 week jabs and have been de wormed. One male and one female. $400 each or $700 for the pair. Mark MacGregor 0712864168. macgregormark0@gmail.com. ++++++ Margaret Bernard at Pet Hilton is happy to accommodate your cat, dog, or horse, whenever needed. Bitches on heat catered for and supervised matings when required. Whelping also undertaken. Domestic obedience training given to dogs aged 1 year and above. Christopher on duty to beautify your dog. All breeds catered for. Kindly phone 242979 to book or make enquiries. Dip tank open Saturdays 8.30 - 11.30. Fee $2. +++++++ 7) Guardian Angels, Donations and Wish Lists GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK:- FOOD 4 HOMES GEES FRUIT & VEGES LEZ & CRAIG HUNT KERSHELMAR MRS STEYNBURG NETCONNECT LOSCON +++++++ Friends of Bulawayo Island Hospice for Week4 of May 2013 The Trustees, Management Committee, Staff and patients of Bulawayo Island Hospice Service wish to sincerely thank the following 'Friends of Hospice' for donations and cash and in kind : Dominican Convent School Acacia Insurance All Purpose Joiners G.C. Tyres Fawcett Security C. H. Naake K. B. Davis Sedgemoore Dairies Mr Gill, Mrs Price, Mrs Prior, Mr Rix, Mrs Moyo, Miss Watson ++++++ Hi! We need help! We are a project called 'Mind the Gap-Africa', and we work under Bulawayo Baptist Church. We look after children who have been orphaned and abandoned and are trying to help other projects who do likewise. Things are tough and we need help. We need donations. . . Children's clothes ages 5 to 15 years Sheets and blankets Towels & curtains Paint In fact almost anything!! We are trying to run projects to generate income so need start up help of fencing, bricks, cement and sand to build chicken coops and hen houses. We also would really value any food donations. Please drop any items off at Bulawayo Baptist Church, cnr G.Silundika & 2nd Avenue or Jacaranda House, 57 Jason Moyo, btw 4th & 5th Avenue and tell them it's for 'Mind the Gap'. You can contact Jenny on jennyhensman@gmail.com or 0712 881323 and we can arrange to pick items up. Thank you Bulawayo community for your support for these children. ++++++ "Ok so I know this is really an odd question but does anyone out there have any contacts in Zimbabwe that could help us with a donation of Oxtail. For the past 2 years we in conjunction with the Verity Amm Soup Kitchen in Bulawayo have held a Mothers/Father's day celebration in June for approximately 100 pensioners. However Montana Meats is unable to assist us this year and we are getting really desperate. Our normal donor for the short rib is still able to help us. We are talking about 20-25kg. Even if different people are able to help with small amounts to help us get the total required. Please this is a real treat for our Golden Oldies and is one of the few really special things we can do. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted on pensupzim@vodamail.co.za or +27 796082676." +++++++ 8) Bulawayo News Wankie Colliery Mine Disaster Memories from Wankie folk of that tragic and traumatic day 6th June 1972 A few years ago I created a Group on Face Book called 'Wankie Rhodesia - 6th June 1972' and invited folk to write about their thoughts and memories of that tragic day. Here below are some of those memories. 'Morning Franky, Tuesday, 6th June 1972 started out as one of those beautiful early winter mornings in southern Africa. I was working in the hospital and about 9.30 received a call from my Mum saying that Kamandama had exploded & I should ask the medical team to get there as quickly as possible. Some people thought my Mum was being histrionic. Was the first news we received .... Glynnis Quirke was standing next to me when I received that call and she said "Oh, my Eddie". Shortly, thereafter, the phones were ringing & people arriving at the hospital needing medication - sedation after hearing the news. The world seemed to respond so quickly to this disaster .. proto teams from France & South Africa .. other volunteers who tried to go underground to retrieve friends. My Dad, and many others, landed up in hospital with methane poisoning. Food being made to feed the families waiting for any news at the top of the incline shaft. The explosion was seen very many miles towards Vic Falls .. a mini Hiroshima! There was actually very little chance of any survivors - methane gas & a fire - mercifully the brave people underground died very quickly. However, my heart also goes out to the General Manager, Gordon Livingstone-Blevins, who had to make a decision to seal off the mine. The 432 were already gone, so it was very futile to afford any other people losing their lives. A tragic time by the whole community .... but we should also remember that about 400 black people also died, and we didn't know their names. This whole thing about the beached whales at Kommetjie got me thinking. Those whales didn't have a chance .. Their 'radars' were way off beam, and some of them were actually very sick. Horrible for the people to have to decide to euthanase them. So many people were against the decision Gordon Livingstone-Blevins made about closing the mine. Someone, no matter how awful, has to decide. In the Wankie disaster there were others to consider ... All those rescue teams who came in to try help, but, their lives were also at stake if they continued going underground.' Susan Grave (Carden) - "I remember the day so well. I was sitting on my verandah at 1 Sikabala Road (bottom of Prospect Hill) with my new friend Rena Larkin and her 6 month old baby daughter. We were chatting and having tea and just getting to know each other. We heard the bang and saw people stop on the Hill and look back at something. I went outside and saw this pall of black smoke drifting through the sky. I tried to make some phone calls but got nowhere eventually we walked over to her house and met Margaret van Aardt. She was on her way to Emma's and I asked her what had happened, when she told me I could not turn around to face Rena behind me for a few minutes. Her young husband was working underground at No 2 Colliery. I will never forget that moment. One of many sad stories to tell after this tremendous disaster that happened in Wankie that fateful day. This is in remembrance of Brian Larkin. We went to every memorial service whilst we lived in Wankie, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. Ned was invited for quite a while after he left the mine. On that fateful day, Ned was a member of the Mine Proto Team, and he went down for the initial inspection, but they soon saw there would be no survivors. Ned went back to the Opencast, where they had to produce coal, coal and more coal, as quickly as possible. Ned has his own memories. Sadly we will never make the journey to Kamandama again. Our thoughts and prayers are always with those who died and their families left behind.' Heather McCoy - 'Nigel remembers watching plumes of smoke as he was on break at Thomas Coulter. Nigel, his Dad and Grandmother from England had been down 3 weeks prior to this. Therefore could not believe it, it seemed so safe. It was just so sad.... We visited it often when we lived in Wankie in the 90s.' Tracy Boad (nee Downey) - 'I remember the day very well, the ball of smoke in the air could be seen for miles, and I helped going back and forward with food etc. Was very so sad watching all those poor, wives, mums and daughters crying and the sons like Len van Heerden and Gabs Ramalho trying to put on a brave front all looking so distraught, their fathers were two of the men who lost their lives underground that day. Everyone trying to be supportive and help wherever they could but in actual fact there was very little anyone could do. A member of the proto team from SA was Angus Koen, an ex Wankie employee, they all worked long hours. The crying and the whaling of the black women is something that I will always remember.' Hazel Clarke - 'I was Receptionist at No 2 Colliery. I remember a loud thud, then 2 more. Ran onto verandah; plumes of dust and smoke pouring from the Ventilation Shaft. The Mine Manager said "They haven't got a hope" Sue Smuts stood crying. I was told to go back to my office and man the switchboard. Mothers, wives and everyone started phoning wanting to speak to someone who was still underground. It was awful. Julia v Heerden & I worked 12 hour shifts on the switchboard until she had a nervous breakdown. Her Dad was underground that day. I was only 19 but it was the worst week of my life. Julia was the Lady Tracer in the Survey Department. I could not believe that she was so brave. But the Doctor said that is what tipped her over the edge; she tried to hold it all back. Then the 'walls' collapsed and she was a shaking wreck, poor kid. I think she was about 23 then. Every day Frikkie Schoonraad would bring 4 toasted egg & bacon sandwiches to work. He would have two and then give Sue Smuts and me the other 2 which we would have with tea at 11 every morning. I think the blast was at 10 past 10. She came to me at 11 and asked if I would like a sandwich, I could not bear to even think of eating never mind Frikkie's sandwiches. We both had a cry and gave each other a hug and then it was chin up, chest out and get on with it. Sheila Papenfus used to come down to the offices every afternoon at 2 with a cooler bag with ice bucket, glass, Gin and Tonic and wait for her husband Basil to surface! She said she knew when they eventually found him the first thing he would want would be a G&T.' Louiza Frohlich - 'Remember it like yesterday. I was in our house in Cornwall Road with my youngest son Gary who was a year old, and heard banging at the side door... it was my Mom. She had run all the way from Meikles after hearing the news that Kamandama had exploded! You can imagine the state she was in knowing that her only son Graham (Doc) was down that mine!! All the lights had dimmed and I phoned the power station... as that was where my husband Graham was working at the time, to be told there was an emergency and that he would contact me!. I will never forget when my Dad arrived home from No 3 Colliery and said "Lynne no-one is coming out of that mine ever... stay near your Mom." Then he broke down and cried as I had never seen him do before or ever up to the day he passed away. 'That day and the next are a blur, but can remember sitting outside at Kamandama mine head... waiting, with the wailing of all the African mothers, wives and families getting louder and louder.... we all felt like wailing. It is something I hope I never have to go through again... trying to accept the death of my younger brother, who was just beginning to discover the joys of living... the heartache my Mother endured until her death 2 years ago, only you who have lost loved ones would understand. On the 6th June each year it was relived over and over again and always will be until the day I leave this world for a better place. God bless all who lost loved ones that day, our prayers and thoughts are always with you - we will forever be joined by this tragedy.' Lynne (nee Barclay) & Graham Lee - 'I was making loads of credit transactions at Standard Bank Ltd. while Steve Smuts guessed what I was singing... Abba or ...something else! Ian Dickson was usually party to this... remember guys? Brian Auld and Jean De Wet just rapped us on the knuckles every so often! There was a kind of hush at the bank that day... nobody knew what had really happened...whispers!!! Nobody knew who was really affected... A very sad day in Wankie for so many families and others too. God Bless you all.' Ange van Heerden - 'I was working in the clinic at No. 3 colliery when the nurses got the message to stand by. The rest of the day was one of eerie silence. No-one went out or phoned or spoke. We were all waiting for news. My son Stephen was at school (Gifford in Bulawayo) and he phoned for news in the evening. My daughter Della was in her last year at Thomas Coulter. All my neighbours lost someone in the disaster. Truly a tragic day for the entire town.' Wendy Homes - 'I was at work in the Typing Pool at General Office and we felt the tremor when the blast occurred, plus the power failed. We knew something big had happened but at that stage didn't realise just how big. Then word came in that there was a huge explosion at No.2 Colliery Mine Shaft (Kamandama). Emma Sanderson (then Brazer) who worked in the accounts department at that time, came running into the Typing Pool in an awful state and was worried for the safety of her hubby Vic who was underground and sadly perished that day. The weeks that followed were terrible and it seemed to be the coldest winter that year. A sad chill was all over Wankie. Paddy was at No.1 Cokeworks on the day of the disaster and he too remembers it well. Never to be forgotten. So many lovely people perished that day - black and white.' Paddy & Vera Hegan - 'Remember coming back from school (Thomas Coulter) and listening to the RBC - we were all glued to the radio waiting for the latest. My family was one of the fortunate ones - my Dad, Willie Dauth came out alive. A profoundly tragic loss for the Wankie community.' Laraine Van Der Merwe - 'In 1972 I would have been tucked up in bed at Langdon House, Eveline School. It would have been winter and those hostels were really cold. I would have been looking forward to the Rhodes and Founders.' Heather Coventry (Boad) - 'Wankie Colliery Mine - Head Office. I was in Emma Brazers's office, a short distance down the passage from mine. A few of us were chatting while Emma worked on her huge machine. The lights started to flicker - not another power failure! We joked about it... I dashed back to my office to attempt to finish off the tally I was working on before we lost power. As I punched away I became aware of strange things happening... hurried steps back and forth down the passage, people were darting about, phones ringing, an abnormal drone of voices, panic, Joan Rab, my boss was in and out of our office - there was definitely something odd going on. There was chatter outside the office door... I heard a voice say 'what on earth is going on', 'No. 2 has had an explosion!' was the reply. Could such a statement be true? The past few moments were the beginning of a horrific nightmare that would change the lives of hundreds of people in our little coal mining town. My husband Des, planned to celebrate his 21st birthday the next day (7th). I remember Des returning home at the end of the longest day we could remember and said to me, 'I'm cancelling my party, I can't celebrate my birthday, we've lost Doc'. Doc Barclay, was the only appi underground that day.' He was so, so young. Franky Rumbold (Burns) - 'No 13 and the Wankie Mine Disaster 1) in 1968 there was an explosion and the mine was evacuated at 10.30 am minus the zeroes = 13 2) on May 24th 1972 the miner reported a methane gas build. This was 13 days before the disaster 3) The section where the explosion is believed to have happened was 1.12 EAST 12+1=13. The following is true but strange; 1)TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA is the fear of the number 13 2) I started work at Wankie Colliery on Monday the 13th 3) I arrived on a Saturday my house was not ready so my family and I were booked into the Baobab hotel room No 13 4) The number of people killed in the Disaster was 427 4+2+7 = 13 5) The date was 06/06/1972 added together = 31, reversed = 13 6) The year 1972, 1 from 9 =8 +7=15-2 = 13 7) The first house we lived in was in Ridge Drive No 13. D J Parsonage - 'I remember I was working in the Butchers and all the machines stopped, one of the women there had a husband and brother down the mine and we had no idea except the town went very quiet, we ended up putting some men up at the house from Zambia. Will always remember... the one man brought his wife and she looked around at the furniture and said, 'not bad for mine furniture?' Silly the daft things you remember.' Kay (Brown) Rose - If you would like the full text with photos, please mail Franky Rumbold franky0410@yahoo.com.au ++++++++ Bulawayo Novel Best Seller on Kindle Bryony Rheam's novel 'This September Sun', set in Bulawayo and first published here, this week reached the number 1 spot in the Kindle UK store, the contemporary fiction chart and the historical fiction chart - ahead of Dan Brown, The Great Gatsby.... The book was launched in 2009 at the Bulawayo Club, and a revised edition was published in 2011 by both 'amaBooks in Bulawayo and Parthian Books in the UK. It has subsequently been chosen as a set 'A' level literature text for ZIMSEC. +++++ We now have a once read and book exchange at Indaba. Please come in or contact myself for more details : robyn@rodor.co.zw +++++ Looking for someone who offers lessons in professional cake making and icing. Send text to 0772 855 707 and l will call you back or email: dean2903@gmail.com +++++++ SECONDHAND BOOKS SOUGHT Does anyone have any books on PERMACULTURE that they no longer require? We are looking specifically for books by Bill Mollison, but any books on the subject would be gratefully received. Please contact Leila Hunt at Edith Duly Nursing Home on Tel (09) 203022 am ++++++ 9) HARARE AND GWERU NEWS +++ 10) WINING AND DINING AND COFFEE HOUSES Som Thai Cuisine We first heard of Som Thai Cuuisine when they catered for the excellent Petra High School Thai evening. Then we asked for a take away of Green Curry with coconut milk and vegetables. HeeHoo had the hot and I had the medium. It was absolutely fabulous, so authentic and fragrant. Hot if you like heat and mild if you are a sissy like me !! The Hot and Spicy Sour soup too was outstanding. E mail Brendan on somthaicuisine@gmail.com or call 0772 456 456 +++++++++ 'PICCOLA ROMA' THE ITALIAN ART OF GOOD EATING ITALIAN BISTRO TELEPHONE :- 09-231246 ASCOT SHOPPING CENTRE - BULAWAYO WE HAVE CHANGED OUR BUSINESS WORKING HOURS. MONDAY CLOSED. TUESDAY TO SUNDAY; OPENING FROM 9 AM TILL 16:00 HRS AND AGAIN FROM 18:00 TILL CLOSE. COME AND TASTE THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZAS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC PIZZA OVEN. THE NEWEST AND ONLY ITALIAN BISTRO IN BULAWAYO. 'PICCOLA ROMA' PROMISES TO OFFER YOU ONLY THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND FRESHEST INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE. EVERYTHING IS PREPARED WITH UTMOST PASSION AND CARE FROM YOUR HOST AND HIS STAFF. OUR MADE-FROM-SCRATCH MENU CAN BE MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR DIETARY NEEDS. A WIDE VARIETY OF ITALIAN COFFEES (ESPRESSO, CAPPUCCINO, LATTE, MAROCCHINO, CORRETTO ETC.), AND VARIOUS TYPICAL ITALIAN SNACKS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY UP TO 4 O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON. A VAST VARIETY OF BRUSCHETTAS WITH PARMA HAM, TOMATOES, SMOKED SALMON ETC. ETC.; CIABATTA BREAD WITH LARGE VARIETY OF FILLINGS AND TRAMEZZINIS (SANDWICHES) ARE ALSO SERVED MAKING THE WHOLE PLACE IDEAL FOR LATE BREAKFAST, MEETINGS AND RENDEVOUS. LUNCH AND DINNER ARE CROWNED WITH A TYPICAL ITALIAN MENU WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DISHES FROM ROME WHERE YOUR HOST COMES FROM. WHETHER YOU ARE STOPPING FOR LUNCH OR DINNER TO SAVOR THE GENEROUSLY PORTIONED AND EXQUISITELY FLAVOURED PASTAS, MEATS, FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES CREATED FROM ORGANIC FRUITS, ETC., 'PICCOLA ROMA' IS EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ITALY FOR. ALL THE DeCOR OF THE BISTRO IS DONE WITH TYPICAL ITALIAN FLAIR. 'PICCOLA ROMA' IS LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU. COME AND TRY US IN ASCOT AND YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED. PHONE TO MAKE A BOOKING ON 231246. +++++++ 11) Catering and food CAKES CAKES CAKES - Banoffee Cake, Black Forest Gateau, Whiskey Chocolate Cake, Fruit Cake, Amarula Carrot Cake, Lemon Meringue Cake, Cupcakes, Muffins and Biscuits. Email me for price list. Contact Marina on 077-77 532 77 or email awesometastes@fastmail.co.uk +++++ 12) ACCOMMODATION OUTSIDE ZIMBABWE The Ultimate Guesthouse, Louis Trichardt /(Makhado), South Africa Tel: 015-5177005 or 0845077005 or e-mail: ultimategh@lantic.net Website: www.ultimategh.co.za Boutique Hotel and Semi & Self-catering cottages. Breakfasts & full A la Carte restaurant open from 6:30am to 9pm daily. Fully licensed. All rooms are bathroom-en-suite, have T.V.'s with 5 x DSTV channels, fridges, tea/coffee facilities, fans, heaters and some with air conditioners. Camping facilities with ablutions too. Swimming pool, boma, children's play park, 9-hole putt-putt course, pool table & 2 x walking trails. Children are welcome in our establishment and we are pet friendly. Special for Zimbabweans rates: Rooms in guesthouse: Single: R380,00 bed only Double/twin: R480,00 bed only (R240,00 p/p sharing) Family (3 to 4) R550,00 bed only Family (over 4) R600,00 bed only Semi self-catering cottages Single: R400,00 bed only Double/twin: R500,00 bed only (R240,00 p/p sharing) Family (3 to 4) R600,00 bed only Family (over 4) R650,00 bed only Two bedroom & 2 bathroom fully self-catering cottage Single: R480,00 bed only Double/twin: R550,00 bed only (R240,00 p/p sharing) Family (3 to 4) R700,00 bed only Mona The Ultimate Guesthouse 015 517 7005 084 507 7005 086 608 2491 +++++++ 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. - TV in all flats. Secure parking with remote gate and electric fence. Centrally located in Polokwane, Electronic brochure available 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 ++++++++ ACCOMMODATION POLOKWANE We invite you to make yourself at home in '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'. All units have full DSTV , are Air- Conditioned and have Mini Bars for your comfort.? ?Undercover parking and swimming pool available. Flat 'Melody' sleeps 4. Queen bed in main bedroom, Shower and toilet en-suite and 2 single sleeper couches in lounge area. Fully equipped self catering kitchen. With oven+4 plate hob. Fridge-deepfreeze. Own courtyar/braao area. Very comfortable with upmarket decor. Flat 'Harmony' sleeps 4. Fully equipped self catering kitchen. Mini stove, fridge-deepfreeze. Bath/ shower. Own courtyard and braai area.? Unit ' REST AND RIDE' 1 room has a queen bed and the other 2 twins. Common shower/toilet. Fridge/Microwave/coffee facilities in both rooms . Patio doors open on pool and braai area. 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" ?website www.overnightpolokwane.co.za Your Host:Biddy Fourie - 015 287 9761 (B) 015 293 2836 (H) (a/h) 082 410 7325 (cell) email : biddyf@absa.co.za? ++++++++ HOOPOE HAVEN GUEST HOUSE, FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG We are offering secure, affordable three star and AA highly recommended self-catering cottages and Bed and Breakfast accommodation near Fourways. Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge is a small and peaceful country guest house. ?It is just a few km away from the hustle and bustle of Fourways, Sandton, Monte Casino, Northgate Coca-Cola Dome, 4 shopping malls The guests staying at Hoopoe haven are amazed at friendly atmosphere and the size and quality of the lodge bed and breakfast accommodation, the self-catering cottages and the facilities of the guest house and lodge. It is a place in which you can actually enjoy yourself and make new friends.?Being ex-Zimbabweans we welcome guests from Zimbabwe and Botswana Our rates range from - Self-catering cottages per unit from R500 (sleeps 2). R750 (sleeps family of 2A + 2C), R980 (sleeps 4), R1100 (sleeps 6)?B&B in lodge from R320 to R390 per person sharing (B&B) or R270 to R340 per person sharing (room only)?Or single occupancy from R420 to R495 (B&B) or R370 to R450 (room only)?NEW - Luxury Tented Camp (full tiled bathroom, carpeted bedroom lounge etc) sleeping 3 Adults + 1 child at R650.00 per day for the unit. Mention that you found us thru reading the Morning Mirror and we will give you a 5% discount web site www.hoopoehavenlodge.co.za email jonesalan@hoopoehavenlodge.co.za cell Alan - +2783 314 0987 ++++++ 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 295, standard double R 450 Loerie Chalet: R 380 single, R 550 double R 150 per additional person, children under 12 pay half price. For bookings/enquiries please contact us at 27 11 460 1948, 27 84 469 4746 or 27 83 420 7779. E-mail: ebeck@absamail.co.za or info@fourseasonssa.co.zaPlease visit our website for further details, www.fourseasonssa.co.za ++++++ 13) ACCOMMODATION IN ZIMBABWE TRAVELLERS GUEST HOUSE - Royal Treatment in the City of Kings. What our clients say; 'THANKS, IT'S VERY REFRESHING TO SEE THAT LEVEL OF SERVICE IN ZIM! MUCH APPRECIATED." - Rishi, RSA For $33pp/night sharing enjoy one of our newly renovated, spotless rooms with crisp linen and a gleaming en-suite & a scrumptious breakfast with all the bells and whistles. Facilities include free WiFi, pool, braai/function area, entertainment lounge with full DSTV, meeting room, outdoor conferencing, laundry service and 24hr security. Reservations - +2639 246059/+263775763409,enquiries@travellerszim.net,wwwtravellerszim.net Like us on Facebook: http://wwwfacebook.com/pages/Travellers-Guest-House/157683630954244 Skype: travellers.guesthouse ++++++++ 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 campsites 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 15 545 Phone +263 15 286 text message +263 773 666 243 E-mail Kulizwe@iwayafrica.co.zw ++++++++ 14) PROPERTY FOR SALE, TO RENT OR TO BUY Town House for Sale Immaculate spacious redecorated 3 bedroom town house in secure complex close to town. Please contact 0774023411/ 0773064911 +++++++++ Town House for Rent Immaculate spacious redecorated 3 bedroom town house in secure complex close to town. $ 1 000 per month. Please contact 0774023411/ 0773064911 ++++++++++ 3rd June 2013. RODOR PROPERETIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. RESIDENTIAL *KUMALO - US$180,000 Brick under tile - double storey, 3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom downstairs, bic, bathroom and toilet, dining-room, lounge, TV lounge, kitchen, scullery, laundry, braai area, lock-up-garage, borehole, walled and gated. COTTAGE:- 2 bedrooms, lounge and kitchen.* *HILLSIDE - US$135,000 Brick under tile, 4 bedrooms, 3 bic's, main ensuite, onsuite, bathroom, toilet, lounge with fireplace, fitted kitchen, scullery, veranda, storeroom, double lock-up carport, well with pump, swimming pool (empty), walled with electric gate.* *SUBURBS - US$120,000 Brick under tile, 4 bedrooms with fitted cupboards, main ensuite, family bathroom, toilet, dining-room, lounge with fireplace, fitted kitchen, scullery, enclosed veranda, lock up garage, swimming pool (empty), paved driveway. COTTAGE:- 2 rooms, walled and gated.* *HILLSIDE - US$70,000 Stone under iron, 2 bedrooms fitted with cupboards, main ensues, onsite, dining-room, lounge, fitted kitchen, 3 rooms domestic quarters, garage, carport, swimming pool (empty), gazebo, 1side fenced, 3 sides walled and gated on approximately 3763 sm.* *SUBURBS - APARTMENT - US$85,000 Spacious 3 bedroom, main en suite, bathroom, fitted kitchen, dining-room/lounge combined, enclosed veranda.* *FAMONA - TOWNHOUSE - US$50,000, Brick under tile, one bedroom, with built in cupboard, bathroom, combined lounge/dining-room, fitted kitchen, veranda, walled and gated.* FACTORY. *THORNGROVE - US$250,000Brick under IBR, office, sale room, 4 cold rooms, 2 freezers, loading bay, walled and gated on approximately 1862 m² * SMALL HOLDINGS *NOORWOOD - US$150,000 Brick under tile on approximately 4,4914 Hectares of arable land (Plot) 10km from city centre, 5 bedrooms, bic's in all bedrooms, (incomplete), 1 en suite, 1 on suite, bathroom, toilet, dining-room, lounge with fireplace, study, fitted kitchen, veranda, 2 domestic quarters, double carport, 2 equipped and working boreholes, 5000lt water tank, generator, exterior security lights. COTTAGE: 1 - 2 bedrooms, toilet, bathroom, kitchen, lounge and dining-room. COTTAGE : 2 - (Incomplete). OUTSIDE: Chicken runs for 1000 birds. 4 pig sties, cattle kraals, community dam used by 3 people (equipment to pump water from dam to water vegetables), fenced and gated . * WE HAVE MANY MORE, PLEASE COME IN AND SEE US AT 5A, 9TH AVENUE OR CALL: 74581-3 AND SPEAK TO BRYAN, SHAHID , TAKURA or AARON. *LET US SELL YOUR PROPERTY. *WE ARE LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES TO SELL!! VALUATIONS WE OFFER A COMPLETE SERVICE IN ALL ASPECTS OF VALUATIONS:- *OPEN MARKET VALUATIONS *DECEASED ESTATE VALUATIONS *ANNUAL RENTAL VALUATIONS *STATUTORY VALUATIONS *OTHER VALUATIONS **CALL NIMISHA (0773 453 177) OR BRYAN (0772 238 431) FOR MORE INFORMATION** PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *LET US MANAGE YOUR PROPERTY WE HAVE TENANTS IN ALL PRICE RANGES FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL +++++++++ HOUSE TO RENT Nice house to rent as business offices or for sale. 1st Ave/H Chitepo Street Bulawayo Please contact: Hari 0772 397 737 Home: 09 - 215572 Bus: 885277/8 +++++++ House for sale in Hillside .75 acre stunning garden , swimming pool ,excellent borehole , 3 bedrooms , separate loo shower, bathroom , fitted kitchen with walk in pantry Dining room , sitting room with fire place , Outside laundry area , Garage and double carport , fully walled For app to view call kate at 244592 $ 110,000 neg +++++++ Property wanted to rent Property with stables wanted to rent - careful tenant. Long lease preferred. Please reply to variousads@yahoo.co.uk ++++++++ Available for Rent Caring tenants required for a very neat, centrally situated, three bedroom semi-detached house in Bradfield for rent - $450.00 per month plus rates etc. Please apply in writing to variousads@yahoo.co.uk including recent traceable references from previous landlords. +++++++++ House to rent in Morningside: ?3 bedrooms, lounge, dinning room, kitchen, veranda. Walled and gated. Double carport. Available 1 June.?Call: 0712973971 +++++++ www.buyzimproperty.com - Houses and property for sale from Bulawayo's Leading Estate Agents. View real estate on-line from the comfort of your home. Buyzimproperty is here to help you find your dream! Visit us for a Professional and Comprehensive Service. +++++++++ Young couple looking for house to rent:- We are a young Christian couple with a 5 year old daughter. We are looking for a 2/3 bedroom house to rent. We are currently living in a 1 bedroom flat in the CBD and have been at our flat for the past 7 years. We are looking at expanding our family and giving our daughter a house experience. We are very reliable tenants and will look after your home like our own. We are able to afford rentals between $350 -$400. Please call Viola 0775 503 687 or Michael 0771 155 301. Thank you +++++++++ TO RENT MALINDELA - secluded quiet area, 2 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms, lovely garden. Please contact: 0712 609 456 +++++ Looking for Office space or small workshop on the ground floor, with double door and electricity. In and around the CBD for rentals of between $100-200 . Please contact Hammond on 0772418163 +++++++++ Large 3 Bedroom house in Khumalo, recently painted, separate lounge, dining room, large kitchen with breakfast nook, all bedrooms room fitted with B.I.C, 1 acre garden, Water Tank, staff available. Please contact Aidan, 0777186652. Rent $800. +++++++ Neat apartment to share. Single professional lady preferred. Please call Tendai on 0735294280 or e-mail lesmsjones2012@gmail.com +++++++++ Upmarket home in Hillside. 3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - outside fourth bedroom. Lounge, Dining room, study, new kitchen with breakfast nook, oven n hob fitted. Very secure, fully Walled, electric fenced and electric gate. Double lock up garage, laundry, storeroom, veg garden, 3 bedroom domestic quarters, borehole, swimming pool, tennis court, 15 kva generator. Gardener can also remain with the house, he is extremely honest, Reliable and hard working and knows the borehole, pool etc etc The house can remain fully curtained too. For further details apply email to: mateng@yoafrica.com PLEASE no CHANCERS!!!! ++++++++ House to rent in Suburbs, Bulawayo - big 5 bedroom house in L Takawira Street. Suitable for offices/surgery/commercial activity as it is very big. It is a bit run down so the rent is low as we need a tenant that will invest on sprucing it up, and a long lease is available. Rental $700 plus all charges. Contact David 0712 204 823 or davidmouat@yahoo.fr for viewing. +++++++++ COTTAGE WANTED TO RENT Charles and Barbara Key, a returned couple from South Africa desiring to do missionary work in Bulawayo, are looking for a fully furnished 1 or 2 bed roomed cottage to rent. Please contact cell 0776 844 797 / 6 +++++ ACCOMMODATION Neat house wanted to rent by reliable and trustworthy Bulawayo based family. Good references available. Property to include swimming pool, borehole, good security and separate flat/cottage Please contact :- JJ Nel - jjnel@falgold.co.ze or cell 0712 666 615 Lins Nel - linsnel@linskitchens.co.zw or cell 0772 204 722 +++++++ 3 Bed semi furnished cottage in Fortunes Gate. $365.00 per month Tel 285646 ++++++++ OFFICE AND YARD SPACE TO LET IN KELVIN WEST a) 3 OFFICES WITH TOILET, SHOWER, KITCHEN, ENCLOSED WORKSHOP, EXTERNAL WORKSHOP, LARGE FENCED OFF YARD SPACE WITH DIESEL TANK AND PUMP. b) OFFICE SPACE WITH OWN TOILETS AND KITCHEN (approx. 100sqm) CONTACT BYRON 0712 400 866 ++++++++++ DREAM COTTAGE FOR RENT (VERY SPACIOUS) COMRPISES VERANDA, LOUNGE COME DINING ROOM, KITCHEN. BIG BEDROOM WITH BATHROOM EN SUITE. SET IN GARDEN WITH WATERFALL. AVAILABLE TO NGOS OR THE LIKE OR FOR SHORT STAYS ON BUSINESS. CALL 0733 896 375 OR 476569 +++++++ IMMACULATE, EXECUTIVE KUMALO HOME FOR SALE 4 BEDROOMS B.I.C./ BRASS FINISHES. MAIN BEDROOM/AIR CON/PRIVATE LOUNGE & BATH EN SUITE OVERLOOKING SPARKLING POOL. FAM BATHROOM/ SHOWER, SEPARATE TOILET. STUDY, WELL FITTED TILED KITCHEN, TV LOUNGE/ FITTED CABINETS, SEPARATE DINING ROOM. MAIN LOUNGE, FIREPLACE, FITTED CABINETS & SLIDING DOORS OPEN ONTO VERANDAH OVERLOOKING STUNNING GARDEN/ LUSH LAWNS SERVICED BY PROLIFIC BOREHOLE. EXCELLENT STAFF QTRS, DBLE LOCK UP GARAGE/ 5 CARPORTS. PAVED DRIVEWAY, ELECTRIC GATE, HIGH WALLS. PRIVATE, QUIET, TRAFFIC FREE. EXCELLENT SECURITY/FULLY ALARMED. GENERATOR RUNS LIGHTS AND TWO 5,000 LT WATER TANKS INCLUDED. Us $ 200 000 PHONE MRS. WHITTAKER L/L 230962 OR CELL 0772 307184 PRIVATE CASH SALE, NO AGENTS. X 1 ++++ 15) VEHICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE Honda Fit for sale needs slight attention. Please contact: Shushi 0773 410 077 +++++ For Sale : Opel Corsa 130I , 1997. Company Owned. If interested please call Mpume Work Tel no: 09 -74130 Cell : 0774 568 967. ++++++++ Vehicle for sale 2008 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab for sale. Silver with canopy, leather seats and long range tank. Immaculate condition. Please phone 0712217418/09 281360 +++++++ Venter Trailer for sale Please phone 0712217418/09 281360 ++++++ Vehicle for Sale A Clean 1999 Madza 323 Familia (Sedan) with low mileage - $4,750.00 o.n.c.o. Please contact us in writing:- variousads@yahoo.co.uk and include your contact details. ++++++ CAR FOR SALE............................BMW 318i white 2001 - one lady owner with no accident damage - perfect condition full service record from top garage - 79 000k's. Serious enquiries to 0733 406 737 or 0772 282 657 ++++++++ CAR FOR SALE VW Golf Diesel, mk 2. High mileage. Single owner. A sound runabout, very economical and in good mechanical condition. $3000 onco. Phone 0772 126 549 or 250188. +++++++ CAR FOR SALE BMW 318i white 2001 - one lady owner with no accident damage - perfect condition full service record from top garage - 79 000k's. Serious enquiries to 0733 406 737 or 0772 282 657 ++++++ 21 SEEKING FRIENDS 'I am trying to find anyone who has any information on JOHN ARTHUR CARTER MOFFAT who was an Architect in Bulawayo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) in 1938. There may still be a living relative of his in Zimbabwe. I can be contacted on e-mail : lynwood@netconnect.co.zw. or Telephone (09) 289672 Cell No. 0712422576 - Louise.' ++++ 16) TRAVEL AND TOURS MATOBO HILLS LODGE FATHERS DAY SPECIAL SUNDAY 16 June. It's coming up to Father's Day, once again If you' want to spoil Dad why not spend a relaxing week end in the bush. Dinner Bed and Breakfast at $80 OR Full Board at $100 PER PERSON per night Children 6 and under free pay for meals 50% / 12 years and under pay 50% of adult rate OR Book for Father's Day Lunch $20 for a 3 course meal. Reservations: Must be pre booked and paid by 1200 on Friday to confirm your booking / No walk-ins. Contact: TRAVEL AFRIKA: Tel 67449 Mobile: 0772 104 028 / 29 ++++++++ 17) COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS COMPUPRO - HEART OF TECHNOLOGY ASUS MeMO Pad $335.00 - Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean - 7 '' display with 10-finger multi-touch (1024x600, 169 PPI) - 7 hours of battery life for all-day computing - 358g light and 11.2mm thin with colorful design - Front HD camera to stay connected with online chatting - Micro-SD slot with support for up to 32GB extra storage - ASUS Web Storage to view, edit and save Microsoft Office files online ASUS Fonepad $467.00 - Full 3G phone functions - Elegant metallic finish - 7" IPS display with wide viewing angles - New Intel Atom™ CPU for up to 9 hours battery life - Micro-SD slot for up to 32GB expandability. ASUS MeMO Pad Smart 10" $582.00 - NVidia quad-core CPU, best performance in entertainment - 10.1' IPS Panel--Ultra-bright 170° Viewing Angle Sonic master Technology - HDMI 1.4a for full 1080p output - Stereo speakers and incredible sound effects - Incredible Beauty - Stylish colors with a stunning vibrant look -Sharp and sensitive 5MP auto-focus camera Price is valid whilst current stocks last. Offering Free Swift Delivery Throughout Zimbabwe (terms & conditions apply) Also Available: Laptops & Accessories Desktops Printers, Scanner & Projectors UPS & Inverters Sollatek Surge Protection Networking Accessories Phone: (09) 889643/45 E-mail: info@compupro.co.zw Skye: info.compupro Address: 130A S.parirenyatwa Street Between 13th & 14th Avenue Bulawayo OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.compupro.co.zw/CompuPro +++++++ ELITE COMPUTERS PVT LTD Suppliers of computers, printers, stationery and cartridges MAY SPECIALS - Brand new INTEX CPU $300.00 Brand new Compaq Laptop $550.00 Windows 7 Ultimate $50.00 ALL HP AND CANON Cartridges PLUS! Professional computer repairs - free collection and delivery within Bulawayo area ELITE COMPUTERS - Office 107 Garden Court, 14th Ave/R Mugabe Way Cell: INNOCENT - 0777 161353 Email: elitecomps01@yahoo.com ++++ 18) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20) SITUATIONS WANTED AND VACANT Domestic maid required for full time position. Mature, experienced good cleaning and laundry. Hard working and honest with basic cooking skills preferably. To start immediately and live on premises. Tel 0772961189/474546. References added advantage. +++++++ SITUATION WANTED Looking for a Sales Repping job, with reputable company. Vehicle needed. Trained in Jhb and Cape Town. Please call 0738043485 +++++++ I am looking for a position in retail. I have had experience and have references. Ruth Barke 0773 875 523 ++++++++++ Seeking employment as a sales lady or a waitress. I am energetic and presentable. Pride Matunga 079 956 555. +++++++++ Sikhanyisiwe Ndlovu is available immediately for employment as a maid or in any position that requires honesty and a capable, reliable person. Mobile 0713 098 904. +++++++++ Tsitsi is seeking employment as a receptionist. Telephone 073 3684 536. +++++++ Experienced domestic with traceable references required. Cooking ability not needed, but could be an asset. Single accomodation on site (sorry, no children). Must be good humoured and cheerful. Please phone: 241840. +++++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a housekeeper/cook. Can do all house hold duties except looking after young children. Willing to stay on the property. Please contact: 0773 661 313 ++++++++ HOUSE/GARDEN WORKER AVAILABLE TWO/THREE DAYS PER WEEK Good Worker Phone: 61236 bus241 990 res +++++++++++ Excellent gardener looking for employment. Has references, also has a class four driver's licence and many years of experience as a nurseryman. Mobile 0776105842 ++++++++ Sales Representative We are looking for a Sales Representative with at least 3 years experience in fast moving consumer goods. Clean driver's licence essential and must be available immediately. Please send your cv and traceable references to variousads@yahoo.co.uk +++++++++++ Vacancies We are looking for a Warehouse/Distribution Manager. Duties to include Supervision and Stock control, customer liaison and planning of distribution of goods. Previous experience in a similar position will be an added advantage. Please reply in writing and include your cv and traceable references to variousads@yahoo.co.uk +++++ Wanted Driver for 3.5 tonne truck - full time work. Needs to have a class 2 licence and experience. Please contact Halga on 09-74992/3 or email C.V's to halgaismail@yoafrica.com Wanted Salesman/Merchandiser - Need a full time salesman/merchandiser. Must have a minimum of 2 years sales and merchandising experience. Looking for a self- motivated, hard working individual who has good communication skills. Please contact Halga on 09-74992/3 or email C.V's to halgaismail@yoafrica.com ++++++++ CAREERS/ NURSE AIDES Retired nurse aide seeks employment as a companion, nurse aide. She was worked in Mpilo hospital for 29 years. Can look after the elderly, bed-ridden patients and children. Available immediately Please contact: Landline: 09 - 402205 Cell: 0775 902 636 +++++++ Urgently looking for Domestic worker, between 40 - 50 yrs - should have experience in all domestic housework, basic cooking skills and child minding. Must be willing to relocate to Mozambique so must have valid passport. Domestic quarters will be provided on site and all travelling expenses will be paid. Interview will be held in Bulawayo. For more info please email humela@teledata.mz or phone/sms to 00 258 84 6869696. +++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a housekeeper. Can do all household duties except cooking. Can look after children and infants. Please contact: 0773 411 039 +++++ Mature energetic, responsible man seeking a position as a driver, factory superintendent or supervisor. Good references, well spoken, and reliable. Wonder Mpofu - Mobile 0776105842 ++++++ My name is Amanda Purtschert and I am interested in working in the hospitality industry in South Africa, Botswana or Zimbabwe for some months, ideally about 6-12 months. I am about to finish my degree in Tourism and Hotel management at the Swiss Tourism University in Bellinzona, Switzerland. I have double nationality, Swiss and Ecuador and speak fluently English, Spanish, Italian and German. I am keen in adventure tourism and have worked in the Galapagos and also in other adventure holiday firms in Germany (mountain marathons and biking adventures) as one can see from my CV. Please contact in the first instance joaquin.schoch@SAFRIPOL.COM ++++++++++ Advert: Mature and responsible young male aged 25 seeking employment, with experience in graphic design, CCTV installation and shop management including stock control, delivery. I am Loyal, hard working and a fast leaner with a valid drivers license Please contact Roger Scott on : 0773 951 206 +++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a housekeeper. Can do all household duties including cooking and child minding. She is currently looking after her grandson aged 9. We found her to be very good with animals and children. Employers leaving. Please contact: 0772 676 952 +++++ 21) SERVICES ELECTRIC SLIDING GATES & INTERCOMMS REPAIRS AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENCE Fault-Finding & Repairs 1.Done speedily 2.Using factory supplied & guaranteed Spare Parts, 3.By experienced and trustworthy technicians, 4.Who are supervised, 5.By competent, trustworthy, technical personnel Spare parts - ex Stock, Bulawayo Customer satisfaction guaranteed Also available 1.Genuine guaranteed Centurion spare parts. 2.Replacement gate motor batteries 3.Remote transmitter batteries & other spares 4.Also sales direct to the end users. Contact Tony or Mike at KEEBROYD TRADING, 45 Cecil Avenue, Malindela, Bulawayo. Telephone 245 138 Mobile 0712 606 818 e-mail - keebroyd@netconnect.co.zw +++++++++ RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL REPAIRS for 1ELECTRIC GATE MOTORS 2GATE INTERCOM's 3BURGULAR ALARM PANELS AND SYSTEMS 4ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGISERS 5MUNICIPAL WATER BOOSTER PUMPS 6BACK-UP BATTERIES, CHARGERS AND INVERTERS 7BOREHOLE PUMP MOTORS AND CONTROLLERS 8SWIMMING POOL PUMP MOTORS 9ELECTRIC GEYSERS 10GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL REPAIRS Contact Tony or Mike at KEEBROYD TRADING, 45 Cecil Ave, Malindela, Bulawayo Telephone 245 138 Mobile 0712 606 818 e-mail - keebroyd@netconnect.co.zw +++++++++ Services SECURITY PEOPLE **SUPPLY CENTURION D5 EVO GATE MOTOR KIT{Motor,Rack,2 Remotes &Battery} @ $550.00 only *Garage Doors & Openers *Sliding Gates & Swing Gates * Audio Intercoms & Video Intercoms *Alarm systems, CCTV *Electric Fence, Game & Farm Fence & Razor wire *Energizers *Batteries,Remotes,Doss Kits,Cards,Gate Wheels ,Gate locks etc **FREE QUOTATIONS** 20 Coventry Road,Belmont Call : 09-887714-5 0772803067, 0772803091,0712552224 anyday & anytime s.people36@yahoo.co.uk +++++++ FLAGSHIP ENTERPRISES First impressions are vital. At the office, on the telephone, in the shop front. We can teach your staff just how important it is to be customer friendly. Zimbabwe is set to go forward, so make sure your staff is groomed immaculately in both appearance and conduct. It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you and your company based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanor, your mannerisms, and how you are dressed. Your staff reflects your business ethic and ability. Make sure your personnel are trained to be the best and to offer the best service. Our service is vibrant, creative, enigmatic and vital to the growth of your business. Email us on Flagshipenterprises9@gmail.com for more information on this valuable service. ++++++++ WATER DELIVERIES 4000L - $45.00 CONTACT - SANDY 0772 284 775 09-885361 ++++++++ SERVICES 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 215 306 / 0712 366 197 +++++++ SERVICES Milder Brand Investments (Pvt) Ltd t/a Wheeler Diesels Newly formed company in Bulawayo specializing in the services and repairing of all pumps and injectors. We guarantee the quality of our workmanship. Mechanical governed pumps welcome. We are situated within Willsgrove Pottery premises at: Number 1 Birkenhead Road Belmont Bulawayo Contact: Glenn Wheeler or Shannon Cell: 0773 336 943 or 0774 221 444 ++++++ LIFT YOUR SPIRITS and brighten up your winter! PAINT WORLD, 14th Ave./George Silundika close to Fife Street can help you with colour choices!!! We have an extensive range of colours which we can make on the DULUX Colour Meter System. Competitive prices and specialist advice. Telephone: 64104/5 ++++++++ LUCKY STAR DRIVING SCHOOL ?OFFICE 12; PEPPERMINT PLACE, CNR 11TH AVE / G. SILUNDIKA.?CELL: 0773280248 TELL: 09-73285 Are you tired of failing ? ? Try your luck with us. ?Class 2 and 4 driving lessons,oral lessons and retests.?For the best and quickest results We also go to Plumtree for road tests ?(Ex vid instructors). +++++++ Services SECURITY PEOPLE **SUPPLY CENTURION D5 EVO GATE MOTOR KIT{Motor,Rack,2 Remotes &Battery} @ $550.00 only *Garage Doors & Openers *Sliding Gates & Swing Gates * Audio Intercoms & Video Intercoms *Alarm systems, CCTV & Sensors *Electric Fence, Game & Farm Fence & Razor wire *Energizers *Batteries,Remotes,Doss Kits,Cards,Gate Wheels ,Gate locks,Rails etc **FREE QUOTATIONS** 20 Coventry Road,Belmont Call : 09-887714-5 0772803067, 0772803091,0712552224 anyday & anytime s.people36@yahoo.co.uk ++++++++++++ CARE @ HOME THE "A" TEAM Because people get better @ home Our kind caring ladies all have caring experience ,most of them in the uk with reputable care agencies . We offer our services for your elderly and not so elderly relatives and friends on an hourly or daily basis or whatever suits the situation. All nursing and personel care given , general household duties, cooking , shopping, any medical procedures attended to by a trained nurse. For further information please phone ALI MC NAB @ home on BYO 241466 OR cell O712070840.OR e mail mcnabalison@rocketmail.com ++++++ R. D. Parmar Watchmaker We do watch repairs, have a wide range of batteries, watch accessories & novelties. We do engraving, car remote repairs and lots more. We also buy and sell good quality second hand watches. Brand new boxed Seiko 5 Automatic $400 Open weekdays 9am - 12pm 125 J/ Tongogara and 13th Ave 882162 / 0712 708544 ++++++++ SERVICES Cant do DIY? Call in the handyman at STEELWORKS / ROOFERS OF BULAWAYO Ladies for all your home improvement needs - plumbing, electrical, brickwork, guttering, house re-wiring etc including painting and conversions. Let us renew your chipped garden furniture with powder coating to look as new. And while in the garden, let us refurbish your swimming pool! We also do walling, paving, security gates, outdoor lighting , potholes and construction work. Contact Ed Sales on: 09 - 474881 or cell 0773 569 849 Email: rogersales@comone.co.zw +++++++ CHARISMA - DESIGN AND MARKETING AGENCY Charisma is a Bulawayo based Design & Marketing Agency offering world-class logo design, branding, web design + hosting, corporate gifts, photography and marketing solutions. Our thorough & holistic approach enables us to offer you design & marketing solutions that are cutting edge, that maintain a professional corporate image and effective in reaching your target market. View our portfolio on www.charismaagency.net or get in touch on 09-883398, 0775547271, info@charismaagency.net +++++++ MY BULAWAYO - BULAWAYO'S LEADING ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Browse Bulawayo's leading online business directory to find companies, products or services. Visit www.mybulawayo.com today. My Bulawayo is Bulawayo's leading online business directory with thousands of companies listed for FREE! Each entry is dynamic giving you the opportunity to post announcements or promotions as well as giving you the opportunity to publish your product offering to a storefront. A storefront is a categorised catalogue of products and services, allowing visitors to your profile to interact with you directly by making enquiries or placing orders. My Bulawayo also ranks highly with Google so being listed on My Bulawayo makes you visible via search engines and also helps your website rank higher with Google and other search engines. Register your company today on www.mybulawayo.com or get in touch on 0775547271, info@mybulawayo.com +++++++ SMS 4 AFRICA - SEND TEXT MESSAGES TO MOBILE PHONES Visit www.sms4africa.com to send text messages to mobile phones. Registration is completely free! Send to as many numbers as you like all at once. Good for companies, NGO's, educational institutions, churches & ministries, clubs & societies and individuals. Define your sender profile. Keep names and numbers in your address book. Organise contacts into groups. Unlimited number of contacts in each group. Upload contacts from your mobile phone. Access your account via email. Corporate account allows you to set-up controlled sub-accounts for your departments. We can also advise you on your SMS Campaigns. Visit www.sms4africa.com today to register for your account or call us on 0775547271 or info@sms4africa.com. +++++++++ SERVICES General House/Factory Maintenance. Bathroom Vogue. You have tried others,now try the the experts in Bathroom installations,Bath and Basin re-enameling,tiling,painting,plumbing,electrical,carpentry and general repairs. Tel: 09 68741/ 09 66537 or Sean 0912 323 138 or Dion 0912 216 998. THE MAN WITH THE PLAN Electrical - all things electrical - pressure geysers, solar installations, Rob is the man for you. Call the man with the plan. He is fast, efficient and exceptionally competent. He has done our electrical work for many years. He is also a dab hand at anything to do with plumbing. Bathroom suite installations. Burst pipes, blocked drains, borehole installations and repairs GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS Domestic and industrial repairs Repairs to leaky roofs. JoJo tank installations and pumps for houses without water. Mobile 0772 230 551 0733 894 793 ++++++ Green Security - established in Zimbabwe for many years Home guards, commercial security. Investigations undertaken discreetly and efficiently. Telephone 0712883668 or 09-886331 or e mail greensec@ecoweb.co.zw +++++ 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 ++++++ 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 none Caustic Soda 25kg Bags 38.00 Hydrogen Peroxide 50% 30kg Polycans Coconut DEA 5kg Dodigen 5kg NP6 5kg sold out NP9 5kg Pine Oil 4kg Sulphonic Acid 5kg 21.oo no stock For these and any other of our vast range of chemicals please contact: ACOL BULAWAYO, 37 Plumtree Road, Belmont. Lionel Wolfended 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 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 ++++++++++++ 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, ASBESTORS ROPE &TAPE, CORK PRODUCTS, FLEXOID. 112A J\TONGOGARA ST 885106\7 OR 0772 234539 & 0712 616418. BYO. HARARE,754662. +++++++ 22) HEALTH AND BEAUTY For professional bridal make-up and alternate reiki and radiant heart blending therapy. Contact Kokila Rana on 0772 368 353 ++++++ YOGA WITH ANGELA AS FROM MONDAY, 3RD JUNE 2013 AT STILL HAVEN Address: 18 LAWLEY ROAD, SUBURBS, BULAWAYO. Cnr Lawley Road, Entrance on 7th Street. DAY: TIMES: MONDAY 9:00am - 10:30am 3:00pm - 4:30pm TUESDAY 1:00pm - 2:00pm 5:30pm - 7:00pm (Men's Class) WEDNESDAY 9:00am - 10:30am 3:00pm - 4:30pm THURSDAY 9:00am - 10:30am 1:00pm - 2:00pm FRIDAY 3:00pm - 4:30pm Stacey Davis P & R Hydraulics / Elcona Imports / CR Ranching Cell - +263 772 306 508 Landline - +263 9 74475 Skype : stacey.lynn.davis +++++++ 23) TUITION +++++++++ 24) MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE IMPORTED WEDDING GOWNS FOR SALE Bridal Gowns Maid Of Honor Dresses Petite Sizes Plus sizes White & Ivory Brand new and Second Hand All the above from as little as $50.00 PRICED TO GO!!! Contact 0772 718 712 +++++++ For Sale: 1 x home mincing machine, new $150 1 x home mincing machine, as new $100 George Forman very large grill, as new $120 Water Cooler, as new $130 Food processor/liquidiser, as new $130 Bissel carpet shampooer, vgc $140 Dyson vacuum cleaner, vgc $75 Telephone 077510 3589 ++++++ We have in stock right now: Ladies fleece winter gowns in different colours - all sizes available Ladies winter pj's and nighties - lots of big sizes in stock too! Slippers - limited stock Bras by sloggi, triumph and jockey in amazing styles and colours - wide range of sizes Thermal underwear for men and ladies Jockey men's briefs/trunks/vests Jockey ladies French cut/bikini/gstring/full briefs from small - 5xl Jockey ladies no panty line promise pants in gstring/French cut and knicker shorts Jockey cotton crop tops and knicker shorts Pay us a visit for that personal service Body basics Shop 26 Ascot piazza Bulawayo Telephone 2639250656 +++++++++ FOR SALE; 1) Helicoil/Threading Business. Working Joblot. $ 25 000 ONO 2) Assorted Vintage/Classic Motorcycle Spares Joblot $ 25 000 ONO 3) Garage/Workshop Equipment Everything required to start & run a Motorcycle or Vehicle workshop Complete JobLot $ 80 000. ONO Contact Basil Snook Tel Byo (09) 241350 +++++++ Guns for Sale: 1. Dynamit nobel 12 gauge Shotgun, choke - Impr.cyl, mag. capacity 4 shells, barrel length 26', weapon in good condition, with small chips on the butt stock. 2.Remington 1100 semi-automatic Shotgun, action semi- automatic 2 .75' shell, barrel length 24', choke modified, extras - extended tube magazine, used slightly worn, stock in fair condition. 3.E. Dumoulin Deleye Herstal Model Safari Caliber .375 H&H Rifle, Octagon Barrel, Mauser action, Made in Belgium. Jewelled bolt and custom engraving, Deluxe grade walnut, folding leaf sights, Elaborate work around base of sights, excellent checkering, two cross bolts in stock, shadowline cheek piece, Pachmayr 'old English' butt pad, Heavy load magazine capacity, Barrel length 25', beginning of bolt to end of barrel 33', Detachable Swarovski Optik Habicht 4 x 32 A, Gen in excellent condition, not more than 50 rounds shot. All of the above specs are in pristine condition. 4.Ruger M77 30-06, Tang safety, 20" barrel , 4 rounds internal mag, BSA optic 1.5 - 6x 5.44 Magnum Smith & Wesson, 6' barrel, 6 shot drum, silver in colour, Great condition, hardly shot, wood grip in good condition. 6..357 Magnum Smith & Wesson, 4' barrel, 6 shot drum, Blued finish, Great condition, slight barrel ware, wood grip in good condition. Contact Gavin: SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY Cell: 0776779966 Cell: 0712213526 +++++ LIFT YOUR SPIRITS and brighten up your winter! PAINT WORLD, 14th Ave./George Silundika close to Fife Street can help you with colour choices!!! We have an extensive range of colours which we can make on the DULUX Colour Meter System. Competitive prices and specialist advice. Telephone: 64104/5 +++++++ Items for sales Wooden boat Numerous shade loving plants and palms Cricket bags with, pads and bats Gazebo 3 drawer desk One office chair Assortment of kids toys Triton Workers Center 3 New Series with attachments, Saw Stabilising Bracket, Jig Saw Mounting, Folding Plate, Router and Jigsaw Table. Please call us on 281360/0712217418 ++++++++ FOR SALE Electronic Oil-Filled Radiator Heater$65- Samsung Gas Hob 4 Burner - Brand New$350- Phone:61236 bus241 990 res ++++++++ 1. Kitchen tables with 4 padded chairs each 2. Three piece silver and black steel cupboard 3. Silver and black glass table 4. Three piece set side tables oak 5. Sunbeam oil heater 6. 3 x interior doors with locks 7. 2 x chamber and cistern set with fittings- brand new 8. 8 x pvc water pipes unused from halsteds 9. kitchen utensils new and used at giveaway prices For viewing call 0772 896688 or 0713 996627. Goods almost new +++++++++ LABEL ALL CHILDREN'S CLOTHING WITHOUT THE FUSS. Clothing Stamps - Instant easy application - fully washable, with child's name and contact number on stamp = $36 NO sewing NO scratchy labels Replacement Ink Pads available. STATIONARY & SCHOOL ITEMS VINYL LABELS Reduce the time it takes to label your child's stationary and other school items. Vinyl Labels - 60 labels (100 x 20mm) = $19 Vinyl Labels - 60 labels (50 x 20mm) = $17 Pencil Labels - 50 labels (40 x 5mm) = $10 Shoe Labels - 10 pairs (marked 'right' + 'left' - 40 x 40mm) = $11 Bag Tags - (40 x 40mm) = $6 each A large variety of fonts, colours + icons available to choose from to personalize your labels. For more info contact Nikki - 077 925 3688 (after 5pm) or by mail - nikki@iwayafrica.com ++++++++ 1) Workwear - 2) Water softeners / Lime De-scallers 3) First Aid kits - Mining, factory or vehicle 4) Security uniforms & Equipment 5) Mining safety kit All safety equipment and a whole lot more Call in or contact OVER-ALL PROTECTION AND FILTRATION Tel -: 09-472502 or 479809 +++++++++++ Bell Minor Grinding Mill For sale 10 HP Electric Drive as new $6 000.00 or any nearest offers Please contact George 0772 616 002 ++++++ 1 VERY LARGE SNOOKER TABLE - OFFERS BIG FRIDGE $300. SMALL FRIDGE $200 BAR LOUNGE SUITE $400 TV JVC 32' $75 TV PHILLIPS 39' $75 STEREO TECHNICS $350 GLASS DISHES $25 EACH (5) 2 PLATE STOVE WITH OVEN $250 DVD LG $25 ALL ITEMS ARE NEGOTIABLE CONTACT 0772239325 +++++++++ FOR SALE L G twin tub washing machine in immaculate condition $500 Exercise bicycle in good condition suitable for physiotherapy $60.00 Please contact: 09 - 241037 or 0773 698 431 ++++++++ BUY ME !! 20KVA DEK GENERATOR WITH SOUND PROOF CANOPY STILL NEW FOR $7000 CALL ME NOW ON; 0772335266 /0772775473 +++++++ PINS 'N' NEEDLES Shop No 2 Salamaat Mews, 9th Avenue between R.Mugabe Way & G. Silundika Street Bulawayo. Tele 09-885400 Just unpacked Reactive fabric dye for cotton fabric. Available colours - Navy, Orange, Red, Deep Black, Golden Yellow, Turquoise Blue and Primrose Yellow. Compressed batting and Elle knitting wool in stock Come and see us for these items and lots lots more !!! ++++++++++ FOR SALE Household and Restaurant/Catering equipment - Silver and black steel kitchen cupboard - 3 piece almost new - glass table with four chairs (silver and black) - 5 x table with four chairs (Monarch) - 18 litre chips fryer (almost new) - Gas stove - four plate - Chest freezer - Defy - LG home theatre - 2 x counters for shop use - Baine Marie - give away and other catering equipment Please contact: 0772 896 688 / 0713 996 627 ++++++ MISCEALANEOUS FOR SALE 2 copper, gravity fed geysers with thermostats and elements. 100 litre geyser for $150 and 150 litre geyser for $200. 1 long, deep cast iron bath. Needs re enameling. $200 . Phone 0772 126 549 or 250188. +++++++ Budgie show cages $25 or nearest offer Portable metal panels made from round bar and covered in small mesh. Size 9ft x 6ft Fit together to make ideal chicken enclosures or for cage bird (parrots, budgies, cockatiels etc.). Includes gates. Approx $240 per double cage or offers Ph. Martin Evenings only 236181 Sewing machines Electric Janome - table model - $250 Electric Brother Machine in cabinet - $300 Non-electric treadle Singer machine in cabinet - ideal for rural trading store or Womans Club group.- $300 All machines in good working order recently serviced. Phone Lynne 0712 703 431 or evenings 09- 236181 Knitting machine Double bed Empisal Machine in working order. Prepared to donate to Womans group. Please contact Lynne 0712 703 431 ++++++++ TENDELE CRAFTS River Estate Cnr. 12th/Oak Ave.( Look out for Lime green wall!) Suburbs. BOOKS We have a large range of 'Books of Zimbabwe', Gold and Silver reprint series from a private collection. These are rare and sort after books on the history of Zimbabwe from the late 1800's. From $20 each. Also a selection of Food of the World coffee table books with attached recipe book. Selling as a set $15. We are also stockists of Amabooks. We have copies of Peter Godwin's books and Antony Lawrence's Elephant Whisperer and the Last Rhino. We look forward to seeing you in the peaceful surrounds of River Estate which offers safe parking and play area for children. Open weekdays 9am - 4pm. and Sat mornings. Lynne and Martin Wilkins Cel : 0712 703 431 / 0772 355 882 ++++++++ 25) Wanted to Buy ++++++ 26) Clothing and Fashion +++ 27) BOATS AND FISHING PONTY HOUSE BOAT - BINGA - ''LIVING THE DREAM'' Experience a holiday of a life time aboard the Ponty House Boat. Friendly, hands on staff to cater for all your needs. Relax and we do the rest. Binga is absolutely beautiful in Winter. It is the perfect time of the year for a house boat vacation. HOUSE BOAT HIRING: PONTY SELF CATERING : $600 a day includes fuel, Ice and fishing boat with 20 litres of fuel a day. Chef, deck hand and captain. PONTY CATERING : $600 a day plus $50 a head includes 3 full meals a day plus afternoon tea and bar snacks at sunset. Excludes drinks. Drinks can be catered for at an extra cost. Houseboat sleeps 12 very comfortably but can accommodate up to 17 people and the 3 house boat staff. Enjoy the Sengwe, Elephant Bay. Breath-taking sunsets. The call of the Fish Eagle. Bird watching, wildlife and exciting fishing experiences - bream and tiger. Paradise on the Zambezi. Come and live the Dream. The Ponty offers trips of 1 to 10 nights. Family groups, Boys fishing trips, breath taking views and sunsets, bird watching and game viewing. She is a very family friendly boat which can cater for all your needs with a wonderful staff of 3. A Captain who will drive the house boat and tender boat which comes with the Ponty for fishing, sundowners, game viewing etc. The tender boat (Little Ponty) seats 6 people. The Ponty comes with a chef to cook all your meals. Deck hand to clean and care for all your needs and a captain to drive you safely around the Zambezi. FLOATING LODGE : As the Ponty is moored right infront of our home we can cater for visitors just wanting to stay on the boat as a lodge. Charges are $30 per head. Includes gas braai, gas stove, fridges, hot showers. Catering can be provided at an extra cost. Please ask for our Menus. An extra charge of $50 per day for food which includes three meals, tea and snacks. We can offer fishing on the little Ponty which is a pontoon which seats 6 people. This will be at an extra cost. SUNSET CRUISES: Sunset Cruises $200 for a party of between 2 and 20 people. Over 20 people $10 per head. Snacks can be provided at an additional cost of $15 per head. (3pm to 6pm Winter. 4pm to 7pm Summer) LITTLE PONTY (TENDER BOAT) HIRE PER DAY This will include our licenced skipper to drive the boat. $100 a day. This price includes one tank of petrol and 2 stroke oil. (25litres) FISHING ROD AND TACKLE HIRE We have a small showroom at the house to hire rods. $5 per day. $50 deposit. This will be returned on good condition of rods. Safe, free parking for your motor vehicles at the house. Step out of your vehicle and onto the Ponty. Enjoy the sound of the fish eagle and frolicking hippos right in front of our property, on the Zambezi. HIRING FOR THE TIGER FISHING TOURNAMENT: Looking for a house boat to hire for the Tiger Tournament, look no further. CONTACT: WAYNE : Cell (+263) 772 316 602 CHERYL : Cell (+263) 773 281 029 STEPHANIE : Cell (+263) 773 281 030 Email - coombes@iwayafrica.co.zw KAREN : Cell (+263) 772 231 819 Land line (+263 9) 244990 (Bulawayo Zimbabwe) Email - afspec@yoafrica.com +++++ 28) Garden Home and Decor INSTANT FLOWERS NURSERY Instant Flowers Nursery Shirley Mayson Telephone: 09 - 240169 Cell: 0772 217 024 53 Southway (Lower End of the road on right) 2nd Road after Whitestone Way where Whitestone School is - also on left going up Burnside Road Your One Stop Nursery specializing in: Flower seedlings Hanging baskets - new in teak any baskets and pots redone Gift potted flowers Autumn/Winter/Spring Spring seedlings all available now - tall and low - assured to give you lots of colour. Many varieties of Petunias, Pansies and Violets. Petunias available @ $0.60, Pansies @ $0.40 and $0.50 each. Vege seedlings in stock @ $0.40 each Winter Herbs and other, display pots for you to view seedling varieties Gwaii Pots Various ++++++ 29) TIDBITS 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. +++