Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1092 - 26/11/2024


In this edition

1) Editorial
2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds
3) Congratulations
4) Notices and Events
5) Roses And Raspberries
6) Pets Column
8) Bulawayo News
9) Harare And Gweru News
10) Wining Dining and Coffee Houses
11) Property For Sale or to Rent
12) Accommodation In South Africa
12b) Accommodation In Botswana
13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe
14) Catering and Food
15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire
16) Travel and Tours
17) Computers And Electronics
18) Lifts Wanted And Offered
19) Seeking Friends
20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant
21) Services
22) Health And Beauty
23) Tuition
24) Miscellaneous For Sale
25) Wanted To Buy or Hire
26) Clothing And Fashion
27) Boats And Fishing
28) Garden, Decor And Home
29) Tidbits

1) Editorial

Statistics Show

I stand to be corrected, maths was never my strong point, but we folk on the Squash Courts side of suburbs have had approximately half of our civilised power supply for the last few weeks.

Just this last week alone, out of a possible 168 hours we had no power for 80 hours, and most of those outages were during the day. We are however allowed glorious power when we are all asleep...
Most days the power goes off at 5.25 am and returns at ten pm, eleven pm, and sometimes midnight!

The reason I have been keeping a close watch on the power this week is because our own home fail safe power method, carefully thought out by HeeHoo, collapsed in monumental way. That Zimbabwe Ghost reared its ugly head and destroyed our very existence!!!

What are the essentials We had worked out that for our sedentary lifestyle, its lights, TV, Wifi, pumps for water and fridges and carefully assembled an array of gadgets to cover all these exigencies including a generator for emergencies. But Boom !! Even the trusty generator was shaking its head in bewilderment!

Now I am well aware that we are the privileged few that are complaining about power and that the majority of women in Zimbabwe still cook over fires and draw their water from a well miles away, but this is 2024 and not the Middle Ages!!

That aside, an amusing fact that has been punted by the media, is that the USA election results can be partially 'blamed', demographically, on Middle Aged Women !!

It's hilarious but it made me feel good having always been an ardent women's libber! Musing on the disappointing ZESA figures before me I wondered if us Middle Aged Woman could possibly make a difference to the power woes in Zimbabwe! But sadly the women in my circle are well past middle age, we are indeed demographically challenged!!

So it's now up to the Middle Aged Zimbabwean Women to take the reins and help sort out this benighted country!! We have hundreds of astute, powerful, magnificent Zimbabwean women in this country, where are they Is it a socialist doctrine, reduce everyone to foraging around trying to eke out a very existence, and they will have no time to rise up and demand what is rightfully theirs

And so as I wake up before the crack of dawn, to load and run the washing machine, boil the kettle, shower and dry my hair, I wonder how the average urban Zimbabwe woman copes with this barbaric power arrangement No water, no power, children to feed before school, homework to be done in the dawn's early rays, a pile of clothing needing to be washed....

Zimbabweans have always been admired for their tolerance and lack of angry demonstrations against injustice, why Because they have no darn time for anything except trying to keep body and soul together.



WATCHDOG

The Bulawayo Theatre Club proudly presents our pantomime

'Little Red Riding Hood'

The Gala Evening will be on 6th December with
All proceeds to Bulawayo Help Network.



2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

BONETT DAVID
Remembering our beloved son, brother and father -

"When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: there will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly." -

Barbara J. Winter

Links to Bulawayo Advertisers:-

Natural History Museum Events
National Railway Museum
Bulawayo 1872
National Gallery of Zim -Bulawayo
Bulawayo City
Bulawayo Golf Club
Bulawayo News 24
Bulawayo Motoring Club
Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
Bulawayo Publicity
Bulawayo Railway Museum
Bulawayo Societies - 2010
Bulawayo Theatre Club
Chipangali
Friends of Hwange
Falcon College
Hillside Dams
Island Hospice
Matobo Conservation Society
The Bulawayo Club
S.P.C.A.
Bulawayo Shelter
Tree Society of Zimbabwe
Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe info


3) Congratulations



4) Notices and Events

BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK TRUST APPEAL

Bulawayo Help Network Trust (BHNT) has been operating in Bulawayo for 20 years.

We support over 500 pensioners in retirement and private homes and if we include the high density community with a feeding scheme and an orphan educational program, we support over 600. We are a relational charity and know every one of our beneficiaries.
We assess each person and only when we are sure all other means of support have been exhausted, do we step in.
We are concerned about the well being of people residing in retirement complexes. Our staff focus on this, and we and have regular Creative Therapy Sessions in most of the homes.

In order for our charity to be sustainable and become a community project we have been encouraging business donors to commit to a monthly donation for which we are able to provide tax deductibility.
Tel - 0292267085
email - bulawayohelpnetwork@gmail.com


ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER AT 6.00 P.M. COMBINED SCHOOLS CAROL CONCERT - CENTENARY PARK AMPHITHEATRE
Bulawayo schools unite under the auspices of the Academy, the City's Rotary Clubs, the Mayor's Office and more to bring a celebration of Christmas.
Food will be available from 4.30 p.m. and families are encouraged to come together to sing and ring in the Christmas Season.
Admission free!

THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
The second in the series of films celebrating Dame Maggie Smith. A star-studded cast of British retirees (Judi Dench, Celia Imrie, Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Bill Nighy, Ronald Pickup, Tom Wilkinson) decide to outsource their retirement to exotic -- and less expensive -- India. Lured by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and imagining a life of leisure in lush surroundings, they arrive and find that the Marigold is actually a shell of its former self..
- A charming, funny and heart-warming movie ... a smoothly crafted entertainment that makes good use of seven superb veterans. [Chicago Sun-Times]
- A hilarious and touching comedy about growing old disgracefully. [ Liverpool Echo
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a true example of an ensemble piece where a group of veteran actors show that they are just as good as they ever were. [We Got This Covered]
- A refreshing, mature fairy tale with a top-notch ensemble cast. [USA Today]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Film Members]

FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. BEJAZZLED! CHRISTINE, TICH AND FRIENDS
Bejazzled is an evening of live music incorporating jazz, funk and Southern African styles and there will be popular jazz standards, a John Lennon song and some original material.
Tich Makalisa is a seasoned jazz pianist and composer who studied at the Academy under Derek Hudson but has been based in South Africa and Europe for the last two decades. Having performed at numerous festivals and jazz clubs worldwide, he has returned home and will be performing in Bulawayo for the first time since his schooldays!
Christine Nyoni, the Academy's vocal teacher, hails from Kenya and is a very experienced performer who has appeared several times at the Academy
as well as in Kenya. Her versatility is her strength and she is comfortable singing a variety of genres.
Tich and Christine will be backed by Misheck Ngorima on bass and Erastus Nleya on drums to form a quartet.
Booking at the Academy from 18 November. Admission: $5.00 [free to Red Carpet members]

THEREAFTER
Thursday 12 December The Godfather Part II [released 12 December 1974]
Friday 13 December Meet Me in St.Louis [released 28 November 1944!]
Thursday 19 December Cinderella [Lily James/Disney]
Friday 20 December Massenet: Cendrillon [Royal Opera]
Tuesday 24 December Prokofiev: Cinderella [Royal Ballet]


ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

Friday 29th November - 5pm, free entrance, wine offered
The Words Matter Show is a free-expression platform that aims to harness the power of words to break down communication barriers and foster understanding. It focuses on poetry and spoken word, as these mediums allow for deep exploration and expression of thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences.

Performances will be conducted by WeCre8te Afrika before a 1 hour open mic.

SoxThePoet, the currator of this event, is a spoken word artist from Zimbabwe.

Translation Services

The organization also offers translation services to individuals and companies from French to English and vice versa. For only $8 per page, get your documents translated and authenticated by us .Our translations are officially recognized and these can be of diplomas, marriage certificates or any official documents, also included are brochures, reports and notices. Please contact us for more details.

Our mailing address is:
contact.bulawayo@afzim.org


5) Roses And Raspberries



6) Pets Column



8) Bulawayo News



9) Harare And Gweru News

Zim Websites:-

facebook.com/EnvironmentAfrica


10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses



11) Property For Sale or to Rent

COTTAGE FOR RENT

BURNSIDE - one bedroom cottage on our property - has an open plan kitchen and lounge. Large separate bedroom with built in cupboards with large bathroom with ensuite and linen cupboard. lt is fully furnished with fridge and four plate gas stove.
Rent $480.00 per month. Rental includes lights and water, use of the laundry area, DSTV, WiFi and carport. Unfortunately no pets allowed as we already have dogs. House is near a good primary school.

Please contact 0777 470 252 for viewing


FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE TO RENT

Quiet, peaceful neighbourhood. Good security.
$400 per month including water and laundry service.
Electricity usage not included.
Whatsapp Linda on 0772282077


COTTAGE FOR RENT

BURNSIDE - one bedroom cottage on our property - has an open plan kitchen and lounge. Large separate bedroom with built in cupboards with large bathroom with ensuite and linen cupboard. lt is fully furnished with fridge and four plate gas stove.
Rent $480.00 per month. Rental includes lights and water, use of the laundry area, DSTV, WiFi and carport. Unfortunately no pets allowed as we already have dogs. House is near a good primary school.
Please contact 0777 470 252 for viewing


PROPERTY FOR PRIVATE SALE

AVAILABE IMMEDITATELY - KHUMALO, BULAWAYO

COMFORTABLE, SPACIOUS HOME COMPRISING 3 BEDROOMS WITH MAIN EN-SUITE, 2ND BATHROOM AND GUEST TOILET. LARGE BENTWOOD KITCHEN WITH SCULLERY, SEPERTATE DINING ROOM, MAIN LOUNGE WITH FIREPLACE AND 2ND BAR/ENTERTAINMENT LOUNGE.
SITUATED ON LARGE GROUNDS WITH BOREHOLE, SWIMMING POOL, DOMESTIC QUARTERS AND DOUBLE LOCK UP GARAGE

WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING CENTRES.

ALL THIS FOR $155,000.00 NEGOTIABLE CASH SALE!

PLEASE CONTACT WHATSAPP 0773 028812 FOR ARRANGEMENTS TO VIEW


RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO

PROPERTIES FOR SALE
DONNINGTON: This 2-acre property in Donnington includes a warehouse, living quarters and a working borehole. The warehouse is partitioned and measures 775 square metres, complete with office space and restrooms, while the living quarters measures 55 square metres. The property is securely walled on three sides and has two gates. US$310,000-00

WILLSGROVE: This 2-acre plot includes an unfinished house and a cottage featuring a lounge, kitchen, shower, separate toilet, a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and built-in-wardrobes. Additionally, there is a large workshop, two unfinished staff quarters, a storeroom, and separate staff quarters with two rooms. The property is fenced and gated. Reduced to US$60,000-00 for quick sale.

PARKLANDS: This brick-under-tile home is located in the peaceful suburb of Parklands, close to Parklands Shopping Centre and a short distance from Ascot Shopping Centre. The property features 4 bedrooms, 3 of which have built-in-wardrobes, a bathroom, separate toilet, combined lounge/dining room with a fireplace, front veranda, unfitted kitchen, garage, and a storeroom. The property is walled and gated, measuring 1,404 square metres. Reduced to US$85,000-00 for quick sale.
----AND MANY MORE !!!!-------

SALES, VALUATIONS AND ESTIMATES
Want to sell We can assist you with an estimation of the value of your property. We are registered with the Valuers Council of Zimbabwe, and offer a complete and efficient service of Property Valuation for any purpose.
We have properties for sale in Bulawayo, Harare, Beitbridge, Binga, Hwange, Mlibizi, Mutare, Redcliff, and Plumtree. High/ low density, residential, commercial, and vacation homes. Ranging from US$25,000 - US$1,400,000. For these, and other properties for sale, Phone (029) 2274581/3 (Landline). Call: Tino: 0776592440/ Probity: 0782119972/ Bryan: 0772238431/ Jenny: 0774394041/ Crystal: 0788470663. Email: tino@rodor.co.zw Visit Our Website: www.rodorproperties.co.zw.
For Valuations, phone (029) 2274581/3 (landline) or email tino@rodor.co.zw/ probity@gmail.com/ bryan@rodor.co.zw/ jschoultz@rodor.co.zw / crystal@rodor.co.zw

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Our Property Management staff will be happy to assist you in securing suitable tenants for your property, and managing it thereafter.

HOUSES TO LET
NEWTON WEST: Stunning, 6 bedroomed home with a borehole, Rent US$900-00/ month, gardener included. Immediate occupation. (commercial use considered)
BARHAM GREEN: 3 bedroomed home, Rent US$450-00/ month, available 1st December 2024.
ELOANA: 3 bedroomed home, fitted kitchen, lounge, walled and gated, Rent US$600-00/ month, available 1st December 2024
HILLCREST: 3 bedroomed home, fitted kitchen, lounge, walled and gated, Rent US$600-00/ month.

COMMERCIAL SPACE TO LET
SUBURBS: 5 offices, Rent US$2,000-00/ month, ideally located along Leopold Takawira Street. Immediate occupation.
FAMONA: 5 offices, Rent US$2,000-00/ month, ideally located 23rd Avenue. Immediate occupation.

CBD OFFICES: 5 offices, Recently renovated with modern finishings, Rent US$2,000-00, Solar backup. Immediate occupation
CBD WAREHOUSE: 190 square metres warehouse space with a kitchen, shared ablutions, located along George Silundika Street, Rent US$900-00
THORNGROVE WAREHOUSE: 1,000 square metres warehouse space with 3 offices, kitchen, staff ablutions. Rent US$2,000-00
DONNINGTON WAREHOUSE: 2 offices, factory space, ablutions, Rent US$1,500-00

For more information on properties available for renting, or if you wish to place your property on our letting list, you are invited to contact us on (029)2274581/3 (landline), e-mail to reslet@rodor.co.zw or rentals@rodor.co.zw, or visit our offices at 5a 9th avenue, between Robert Mugabe Way and Josiah Tongogara Street.

HOURS OF BUSINESS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8A.M. - 4.30P.M.
SATURDAYS 8A.M. - 11A.M. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
WE NEED PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO RENT FOR REGISTERED BUYERS AND TENANTS. ALL VIEWERS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF.


Adie Iron Cafe
'WELDING DREAMS'
BED BASES AND HEADBOARDS, WATER TANK STANDS
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES, GATES, BURGLAR BARS, BRAAI STANDS, GAZEBOS
For all your steel products at affordable prices
0772983346 or 0713885428


Eversharp Painters

0772112748 / 0718094209

Excellent, very neat, reliable and professional.
Bulawayo Estate Agents:-
Anita's Real Estate
Rodor properties Pvt Ltd
Ian & Co. Real Estate
R.E.D. Property


12) Accommodation in South Africa



12b) Accommodation in Botswana

Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe:-

Four Seasons, J'bg
Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge Fourways, J'bg
Avoca Vale Country Hotel Louis Trichardt


13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe



Some places to stay in Zim:-
Matopos:-
Maleme Rest Camp www.zimparks.org
Big Cave Camp
Granite Park Lodges
The Musketeers Lodge 9km on Matopos Rd
Matobo Hills Lodge
Byo:-
Burnside Cottage
Churchill Hotel
Rainbow Hotel
Southern Comfort Lodge
Travellers Guest House
Eastern Highlands:-
Frog And Fern In Chimanimani
Kariba:-
Kulizwe Lodge Binga - shores of Lake Kariba
Kariba Accomodation
Hwange:-
Miombo Lodge Dete Situated Hwange National Park/Dete Rd
Hwange Safari Lodge
NEHIMBA living with the Elephants
Lake Mutirikwi (Kyle):-
Norma Jeans Lakeview
Ghonarezhou game reserve:-
www.facebook.com/ChiloGorge
Vic Falls:-
Victoria Falls Hotel



14) Catering and Food


A few places to eat in Bulawayo:-

Arizona Grill House in the Holiday Inn
Banff Lodge Coffee cafe
Book and Bean caf at Bradfield Shopping Centre
Bulawayo Club
Bulawayo Golf Club www.golfzone.co.zw
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel
Camp Amalinda
Cattleman - 12th Avenue
Deja-vu
Country Club www.golfzone.co.zw
Frangos- 12th Avenue
Friar Tucks
Gallery Coffee Shop - Fort Street https://nationalgallery.co.zw
Garden Restaurant - 54 Park Rd
Granite Ridge - Matobo Hills
Hillside Dams Tea Room
Hillside Bowling Club
Holiday Inn - Arizona Grill House
Horizon Restaurant & Bar - Pioneer House, Fife Street
Hotel Rio, Old Esigodini Rd
Hunt's Boma 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope
Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar
Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent
Maxies Massimo's - Ascot Shopping Centre
Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club
Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue
New Orleans - Banff Road
Pergola Restaurant 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope
River Cafe -12th Ave
Deja-vu

and more !!


15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire



16) Travel and Tours

Bulawayo Travel Agents & Tour Company's:-

African Wanderer
Antelope Park
Big Cave Camp
Black Rhino Safaris
Eco Logical Safaris & Travel
Greyhound Coach Service - Byo to Joburg


17) Computers And Electronics

Bulawayo Computers:-

Internet at Netconnect.co.zw


18) Lifts Wanted And Offered



19) Seeking Friends

I have just posted a message on a blog from 14 years ago, hoping to be able to contact Rosemary Williams after many years.

I was aware that she had moved to Melbourne but never had any contact details.

Would you be able to inform of my email

I have plenty of family data to confirm that l am genuinely interested in contacting her again.

Dave Pethybridge
davebp73@gmail.com


20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

Mature man in good health with experience in National Parks, safari and wildlife work; some experience with cattle. Mechanical ability. Lots of hands on, practical experience.

Seeks employment in or near Bulawayo.

Contact Cell & WhatsApp 0714 012760 or Cell 0776 092064


Lady with Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Bookkeeping & Accounts level 4. Computer Literate in Microsoft programs.

15+ years experience in Accounting & Secretarial Departments.

Please contact: 0773 935 738 or
071 947 6038

Kupe T


Am a girl aged 26 looking for any type of a job at the moment. I am also a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Sociology hence a job as a graduate trainee will do or any social sciences post.

My contact details are as follows: +263 712 172 078 / + 263 772 939 945.


Lady based in Pretoria, RSA. for at least 6 months - 1 year. Graduated with an LLB Degree at the University of South Africa in the year 2023. Looking for a temporary/partime position for work experience and willing to learn within that period. Has high recommendations. Please kindly assist me with any contacts/referrals in South Africa.

WhatsApp : 263 774 357 652.


21) Services

Dstv installations
Open View installations
Signal problems
TV repairs etc
Contact 0783539337


The Plumbing Doctor.

For all your plumbing.
Blocked drains, burst pipes, leaking geysers, toilets, taps, drain laying.
Solar Geysers installation.
Borehole pumps installation and repairs.
Jojo tank installation.
Washing machine installation.

Call Rob 0772230551


Adie Iron Cafe

'WELDING DREAMS'

BED BASES AND HEADBOARDS, WATER TANK STANDS
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES, GATES, BURGLAR BARS, BRAAI STANDS, GAZEBOS

For all your steel products at affordable prices

0772983346 or 0713885428


Nobility Gas servicing and maintenance

We do repair ,maintenance &installation of all gas appliances
Stoves, Brasilia, heaters and tanks

For more details +263774534948


BEAUTY TREATMENTS

PROFESSIONAL MASSEUSE

Tired tense why not relax with massage and tone muscles leaving you with a renewed energy. This can all be done in the comfort of your home. Please contact 2260498


Adrian Bolze is a professional tree cutter.

His team is excellent, fast and reliable.

Mobile 071 240 4987


ANTE NATAL CLASSES AND BABY VACCINATIONS
I teach a set of 4 classes covering pregnancy, labour, baby care, breastfeeding and other information. I also do a "crash course" for out of towners. These classes are valuable even if you're having an elective CAESAREAN SECTION!!Please book early.(I work part time at my BABY CLINIC doing vaccinations and growth monitoring :-)
Appointments are essential.For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on 0292466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Frior 0292237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com or janfjohnston8@gmail.com
Bulawayo Services:-

Acol Chemical Bulawayo
Bulawayo's Online Business Directory


22) Health And Beauty



23) Tuition



24) Miscellaneous For Sale



25) Wanted To Buy or Hire



26) Clothing And Fashion



27) Boats and Fishing

Bulawayo Water Activities:-

www.ChaseMarine.com


28) Garden, Decor And Home

JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST
BLACK GOLD
99% WEED FREE
EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS.

WILL DELIVER 5 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY.

CONTACT JILL AT 2246688 OR 0778495599


29) TIDBITS


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