Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 1107 - 10/04/2025 www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home - the Edith Duly Nursing home ++++ WATCH DOG Visit Mpilo Hospital Byo for FREE Cleft Lip Surgery & Palate Screening on Sat 3 & Sun 11 May 2025. For info contact Operation of Hope jentru@icloud.com /0772433627. ++++ Iganyana Art and Craft Centre We are kindly requesting on behalf of women in our community from willing member for the donation of potatoes and oranges empty bags. People after using the contents they tend to throw away the empty bags as garbage. Our community women have identified a way to re-use and recycle these bags making stylish carry bags. While recycling, the project also creates employment for local women by making embroidered plastic bags, clutch bags, beach bags, toiletry bags, table mats, etc. We really appreciate your efforts and trust that you can read and perhaps can pass it along to the members who wish to contribute for this good cause, anything that goes along to make the project a success will be greatly appreciated even scraps of fabric for the inside lining, button zippers, fasteners. Agnes Ncube Iganyana Art and Craft Centre Manager agnes@painteddog.org ++++ EDITORIAL I CRIED BEACUSE.. I remember clearly being 16 and wanting a pair of tartan stockings so desperately, that I could hardly breathe!! They were to go under a red dress Mom had made me for the Friday social at St Mary's Church in Famona. Fashion at age 16 was paramount, and Mum, as were all the folk after the war, was 'as poor as a church mouse!!' Mum's favourite saying, whenever we wanted something was, and I quote 'I cried because I had no shoes..and then I saw one who had no feet'.... Somehow even that saying did not mollify my longing for red tartan stockings but my Grandmother saved my life literally, and gave me the required Five Pounds to buy said stockings! Thanks to her, I survived the Social at St Marys Church!! My needs are few as HeeHoo looks after me with every fibre of his being, but Mum's quotation creeps into my head frequently. Funny - my most inconsequential and ridiculous need today was for small change!! Yes, the money sort... Zimbabwe does just not have any small change, where is it all I beg someone to tell me Change at the stores is offered in lollipops, Fredo Frog chocolates, apples, or cup cakes with pink icing! Digging around for change occupies half of the population's precious time!! I had to drive into a petrol station today, ask the attendant for ten dollars diesel, and after presenting him with a crisp new $100 bill, I skulked off with my ill-gotten gains of 4 x $20.00 notes and a ten dollar note. No such thing as single dollars! Good gracious no! Last week I had to buy some airtime from a vendor to get change!! As I said, Mum's sad saying comes to mind daily. Our country is in horribly dire straits, many of our countrymen are literally destitute. Seeing the valiant folk sitting on the muddy verges, cardboard boxes serving as their tables, selling their single sweets, single cigarettes and packets of maputi, makes my heart ache. 'I cried because I had no shoes..and then I saw one who had no feet'.... 'Cry the Beloved Country' ++++ 2) CONDOLENCES AND IN MEMORIAM ++++ 3) CONGRATULATIONS ++++ 4) Notices and Events @ Alliance Francaise of Bulawayo this April Bonjour Bonjour Bonjour ! Meet us all at ZITF From Monday 21st to Saturday 26th April Like every year, we will see you all at the Zimbabwean International Trade Fair, representing "Team France in Zimbabwe". We would like to thank the Delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe for inviting us to this event, as well as the Embassy of France to Zimbabwe, the Alliance Francaise of Harare, the Ecole Francaise of Harare and Campus France-Zimbabwe for trusting us in representing them. "Stringed Moments" with Barbs. Thursday 24th April - 5pm - free entrance, wine offered "The Words Matter Show" by SoxThePoet. Friday 25th April - 5pm - 5 USD, 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 curator of this event, is a spoken word artist from Zimbabwe. "Shades of Blue" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, delving into the complexities of mental well-being. It blends together spoken word and fashion, tackling themes of self-acceptance, societal expectations, and resilience. Bulawayo Book Club Saturday 26th April - 11am - free entrance, We are delighted to welcome the "Bulawayo Book Club" at the Alliance Francaise. 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 ++++ ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: music@gatorzw.co.uk THURSDAY 10 APRIL AT 6.30 P.M. QUARTET In the last of the series of films celebrating Dame Maggie Smith, once-popular opera diva Jean Horton (Maggie Smith) creates a stir with her arrival at Beecham House, a home for retired performers. No one feels the uproar more than Reginald (Tom Courtenay), Jean's ex-husband, who still stings from her long-ago infidelity. Most of the other Beecham residents are delighted, and try to convince Jean to join them in a performance of 'Rigoletto.' Jean, however, knows that she is long past her prime and is reluctant to sully the memory of her once-lovely voice. - Let us praise simple things, especially when they are done as well as this. [London Evening Standard] - A charming, beautifully acted character comedy that proves you're never too old to say 'never'. [Daily Express] - There is nothing startling or challenging about Quartet, but it's a delightful film that touches on themes of ageing and the enduring importance of art. [Radio Times] - It's an accomplished film that draws strong performances from very fine actors. [Daily Mail] Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 11 APRIL AT 6.30 P.M. VERDI: RIGOLETTO Verdi's Rigoletto is, of course, the opera that features in Quartet so it seems sensible to show it the following evening! The opera was based on Victor Hugo's play Le Roi s'amuse and in a letter to his librettist, Piave, the composer describes it as 'the greatest drama of modern times'. He saw the character of Rigoletto as one worthy of Shakespeare, and from Verdi there was no greater compliment. The traditional production comes from the Met and features Placido Domingo, Ileana Cotrubas and Cornell MacNeil in an outstanding performance which was highly enthusiastically received. - What can I say This is a five- star de luxe production! [Amazon] - Few have ever sung a more moving denunciation of the courtiers [than Cornell McNeill] or a better Vengeance Duet with Gilda. His was a great Verdian interpretation. [New York Post] - This is a very good production. The costumes and sets are absolutely lovely, the video directing is interesting. The soloists are outstanding and the orchestra are precise and clearly very passionate, likewise with the conducting of James Levine. [IMDb] Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL AT 6.30 P.M. INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY: TICH MAKALISA AND FRIENDS ZaRae, a popular Bulawayo-based guitarist/vocalist, will be performing folk music before the interval. Tich Makalisa will be joined by Sisonke Xonti, an outstanding South African saxophonist to perform jazz standards as well as original material. Admission: $5.00 - no pre-booking [free to Red Carpet members] THEREAFTER - Thursday 8 May The Man with the Golden Gun [James Bond 9] - Friday 9 May Alice in Wonderland - Royal Ballet - Thursday 15 May Gladiator [released 4 May 2000] - Saturday 17 May Sibson Hall 50th Anniversary Concert: Girls' College & Whitestone Choirs, Eisteddfod performers - Sunday 18 May Sibson Hall 50th Anniversary Concert: [repeat] - Monday 18 May Concert: Elizabeth French (piano) plays Chopin, Schubert, Liszt, Mendelssohn and more - Thursday 22 May The Tunnel: Vengeance - Series 3: 1 - Thursday 29 May The Tunnel: Vengeance - Series 3: 2 - Friday 30 May Marimba Festival (10.00 a.m.) Bizet: Les Pecheurs de perles ++++ 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 WORKSHOP AVAILABLE TO RENT Belmont area close to town and very secure. Available 1st April 2025 Viewing by appointment only Rental to be discussed during viewing Email: masterstouchconsultancy@gmail.com ++++ Two bedroomed cottage wanted in any area. Budget is USD$150 to USD$200. Please WhatsApp Ms Reid on +263779705702 with details of your cottage. ++++ RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE WORRINGHAM: This 6-hectare (14.83-acre) agricultural property is located near the main Bulawayo to Gwanda highway. It features a traditional family farmhouse with four small bedrooms, a main bathroom, separate toilet, shower, fitted kitchen, two pantries, lounge with a fireplace, dining room, front veranda, and a large enclosed veranda. Additionally, there is a one-roomed staff quarters, borehole, braai area, double car port, water reservoir, an animal feeding trough, and a vegetable garden. The property is fully fenced, with the main house having an additional security fence and two gates. With its excellent agricultural potential and promising long-term prospects due to its location near the main road, this property offers significant value. US$80,000-00 NEW ON THE MARKET!! COWDRAY PARK: This is a brick under asbestos house featuring 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. It is walled on two sides, and the property covers an area of 200 square metres. US$14,000-00 NEW ON THE MARKET!! 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$270,000-00 REDUCED 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/ Bryan: 0772238431/ Jenny: 0774394041/ Crystal: 0788470663. Email: tino@rodor.co.zw Visit Our Website: www.rodorbyo.co.zw For Valuations, phone (029) 2274581/3 (landline) or email tino@rodor.co.zw/ 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 FORTUNES GATE: Attractive home on 5 acre stand, Rent US$1,200-00/ month. Immediate Occupation NEWTON WEST: Stunning 6 bedroomed house with a borehole, Rent US$900-00/ month, gardener included. (commercial use considered) Immediate occupation. SAUERSTOWN: 2 bedroomed flat, Rent US$380-00/ month. Immediate occupation. QUEENS PARK WEST: 3 bedroomed house, Rent US$300-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. RICHMOND: 3 bedroomed house, Recently built, Rent US$650-00/ month. Immediate occupation WATERFORD: 3 bedroomed cottage, Rent US$400-00/ month. Immediate occupation GUMTREE: Small holding, 17.5 acres, 4 bedroomed house, chicken run (12x12), Rent US$550-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. WOODVILLE: 3 bedroomed house, Rent US$400-00/ month. Immediate Occupation BURNSIDE: 4 bedroomed house, 2 bathrooms. Rent $800-00/ month. Available 1st May 2025 CBD FLAT: 2 bedroomed flat on the first floor. Rent US$500-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. BURNSIDE: 3 bedroomed house, Rent US$600-00/ month. Immediate Occupation MALINDELA: 3 bedroomed house, Rent US$550-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. FAMONA: 2 bedroomed townhouse, Rent US$685-00/ month, Inclusive of rates and levies. Available 1st May 2025 WATERFORD: 3 bedroomed house, Rent US$600-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. COMMERCIAL SPACE TO LET FAMONA: 5 offices, Rent US$1,800-00/ month, ideally located 23rd Avenue. Immediate occupation. THORNGROVE WAREHOUSE: 850 square metres warehouse space with 3 offices, kitchen, staff ablutions. Rent US$1,200-00/ month. Immediate Occupation CBD COMMERCIAL: Rent Negotiable US$24,000-00/ month (Inclusive of rates). Available 1st April 2025 QUEENS PARK COMMERCIAL: Butchery and Sports Bar, Rent $4,300-00/ month (Inclusive of rates). Available 1st April 2025 BELMONT FACTORY: 1,300 square metres, Rent US$3,500-00/ month (Inclusive of rates). Available 1st April 2025 DONNINGTON FACTORY: 450 square metres, Rents US$1,000-00/ month. Immediate Occupation. 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) or +263772425228 (WhatsApp). E-mail to resrents@rodor.co.zw or letting@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. ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa ++++ 12b) Accommodation in Botswana ++++ 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 This may be the biggest long shot but I am trying to trace a family that lived in Rhodesia back in the 1940-1964 period by the name of Ambrose. I wondered if there is someone in your collective that is into Geneology /family history in Rhodesia that might be able to help Specifically, I am trying to 'rediscover' a Peter Ambrose born c. 1945 in Rhodesia who left for the UK around 1964 with his sister, mother and I believe his father. I have no first names for them! Peter came to work at a company called Atlas Copco (a mining equipment supplier) in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK. We were workmates and socialised together for 12months in 1967, until Peter moved away..and we all lost touch. Now his mates are all in our 80s and we often wonder what happened to Peter. Did he go home, did he stay in the Uk..is he still alive ! I've taken it on myself to see if I can find out anything about Peters past like his sisters name, any marriages that might produce children who might be able to tell us more of Peters movements after 1968. By getting knowledge of his past family history it's hoped we might uncover connections and clues as to what happened to him later. Someone did some research that showed the daughter of a Martin Nix Ambrose married a James Edward McHugh. The family tree also showed a son for Martin Nix Ambrose as well..but neither child was named, so cannot say if the Peter we knew was a son of Martin Nix Ambrose. So I am hoping there may be someone 'out there' that has bits of information, who is interested and willing to communicate with me Can you help, please Many thanks Eric Field (Norfolk UK) photofx@btinternet.com ++++ 20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant Mature lady. Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Computer Literate in latest Microsoft Word, Excel, and Sage Pastel versions. Experienced in Secretarial & Accounting Departments. Please contact: app 0719 476 038 Calls 0773 935 738. Landline 0292 212174. ++++ A Class One chef is seeking employment. With a good deal of experience in the catering industry Loice can be contacted on mobiles +263 77 458 1709/+263 71 816 5004 ++++ Pensioner desperately seeking employment with a liveable income. Anything secretarial, general office work, reception even online work. Hard working, honest, reliable. Willing to learn new tasks. Please inbox or call/whatsapp 0772287214. ++++ Justine Clothing is looking for a recently graduated Marketing and Sales Assistant. Reporting to The Head of Sales your ability to work with existing clients will advance you to Local and Regional Travel to firm up leads. You must be fully computer literate and active and adventurous. Whatsapp or email your CV to + 263 712 204 823 or justclo@mweb.co.zw We will consider an intern position.Justine Clothing ++++ LOOKING FOR A JOB Salaries Administrator Mature lady, looking for a position in the Human Resources, Salaries Administration. Highly experienced in all aspects of HR and salaries administration. NSSA, PAYE, ZIMDEF, SI and Non SI deductions. Belina Payroll will prefer mornings only unless otherwise What's app or call 0772 896 688 ++++ Lady seeking office position or any suitable job. Computer literate and willing to learn different duties. Even as part time/ temp. Preferably close to CBD or near town. Contact : 0774085599 ++++ Man aged 42 seeking Human Resources/Administration or related position. Holder of a MSc Degree. Over 10 years' experience. Contact +263771939291 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady looking for employment. Good with children, infants and pets. Able to cook. Please contact 0777 285 205 ++++ 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. ++++ 21) SERVICES Nobility Gas servicing and maintenance We do repair, maintenance & installation of all gas appliances Stoves, Brasilia, heaters and tanks For more details +263774534948 ++++ ADDY'S 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 ++++ Introducing StarFire Internet Tv Box. 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His work is amazing and he is most professional. Mobile +263 77 370 0415 ++++ Four Steel Civils and Design Projects have just completed an amazing work of structural engineering for us. They certainly know their business and are willing to go 'above and beyond'. 4scdprojects.zw@gmail.com Mobile+263 78 297 4772 ++++ 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 ++++ 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 Lavender Salon Lavender is now at the BAC Sports Centre, entrance on Park Road and 12th Ave. Lavender offers a most professional service including an excellent massage, waxing, facials, manicures, pedicure, tinting and exfoliation. Home visits available too. Contact Lavender on 0775901464. ++++ 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 Fri or 0292237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com or janfjohnston8@gmail.com ++++ 22) Health And Beauty 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 ++++ 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 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 07784955 99 ++++ 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. ++++