HWANGE AT EASTER - 2017

It was great having the opportunity to go to Hwange Main Camp over the Easter weekend. Having not been up since December and before the main rain had fallen, it was wonderful seeing the park so lush and green with water still lying everywhere. Most of the natural pans were filled with grasses and sporting purple, pink or pale yellow waterlillies. On closer inspection, most of them also had bobbing heads of waterbirds and their young - several flotillas of whitefaced and knobbilled ducklings as well as one lot of white backed ducklings, red billed teal and little grebe chicks, three lesser moorhen chicks being overseen by a watchful mother, several African jacana chicks of varying ages, two fluffy Kittlitz's plover chicks being herded along the road by the parent birds near Nyamandhlovu, Egyptian geese with goslings and a few teenage spurwing geese were seen. All along the roads we came across coveys of game birds with varying aged young and the groups of helmeted guineafowl we saw had also bred well with lots of young birds amongst the crowd. We have never seen so many Southern ground hornbills swanning around many of the open vleis. At Makwa there were at least six black headed herons plodding about and although we saw several pairs of grey crowned crane, we only saw one youngster near Livingi. Food looks plentiful at last and the erioloba trees are absolutely LADEN with pods so we are sure that will be a big draw for the elephant herds later in the season.

We spent our first full day driving down to Ngweshla. We had a rather uneventful trip down, passing a few giraffe, a big breeding herd of elephant in the forest just before the Sinanga turn off, several zebra and impala herds, watching two large bull elephants emerge from the tree line to munch away in the Kennedy vlei, one of which had an impressive set of tusks, and admiring a black backed jackal which had dug a comfy hole for itself at the K2 pan and was sleepily catching a few warm rays. The Ngweshla vlei was surprisingly quiet, with not much to be seen although a large herd of buffalo had apparently just moved off towards the Wilderness area. Finding out from other game viewers that the road through the Mangas had been fixed up and as we had wanted to check up on the water particularly at Manga One, we returned to Main Camp via the 'back route', which has been fixed up and was pleasant going for a change.

Again, we didn't see much apart from another big breeding herd of elephant but the water at Manga One is good and the solar units there doing their bit. Jambile waterhole has filled up nicely and people staying there over the weekend ended up having lion shambling around camp in amongst their tents during their last night! One of the solar unit pumps at Dopi has been hit by lightning and is awaiting a new pump but the other unit is doing a great job and the pan is nice and full. We had heard that a leopard cub had been seen at Caterpillar in the morning but didn't expect it to be still hanging around as we arrived at Caterpillar in a bit of drizzly rain. To our great surprise, there was the young cub walking along the road and on seeing us, it went off into the grass on the side of the road. After coming very close to the vehicle and inspecting us with a yellow glare, it shambled off to take cover from the rain under one of the ebony trees. What a beautiful animal with a magnificent coat! We felt sure that it was waiting for its mother to return and although several other vehicles came and went, it didn't seem too perturbed. We were rewarded after about an hour when the cub started moving off towards the teak forest on the far side of the pan and we finally saw the mother wedged motionlessly in a tree, obviously having called to the youngster who was now bumbling through the long grass and weeds towards her. We soon lost sight of both of them but oh, my goodness, what a treat! Getting back to camp, we had an armada of eight giraffe sail past our lodge just on the other side of the fence, their long necks and heads silhouetted against the last of the evening light.

The following day we had another fairly uneventful morning driving down to Boss Long One. The new solar unit there is pumping into a small pan while the large natural pan at the back is full of water. Over a cup of coffee, we watched two combating giraffe having a necking session, a small herd of zebra with one very pregnant looking mamma and two black backed jackals loping around before settling down in the sun. On our way back just before the Nyamandhlovu turn off, we came across a lovely Roan female looking a bit nervous and only realised as she moved off that she had a very young calf with her - in the long grass, we could just make out the long ears bobbing along close behind her. At Nyamandhlovu there were always zebra, wildebeest and impala present as well as a growing herd of waterbuck, one of the dams had a really small baby that spent a lot of the time nursing. And we got to see an incredibly beautiful boomslang (if snakes can be 'beautiful'!!) draped motionlessly in a batch of blue bush right next to the road.

We also saw the Martial eagle on the nest near the turn off and she is obviously incubating at the moment. Along the loop road we came across the smallest baby steenbok we've ever seen, standing on wobbly legs in the middle of the road. We only had a fairly fleeting glimpse of it before a panicky mother shot out of the long grass and shepherded her youngster back into cover. In the afternoon we went down to Makwa in the hopes of seeing lionesses with half grown cubs that had been seen on and off over the previous few days but had no luck. According to one of the guides with his group of tourists, we apparently missed seeing a pack of 14 wild dog seen at Sinanga where we had just been and seen nothing!

On the Monday we decided to go lion hunting again to see if those illusive lion would come to light. On our way through the gusu, a side striped jackal ran along the road ahead of us for some way, obviously reluctant to go off into the long wet grass. In an open area just before Makwa, we came across a herd of sable with calves - one of which was very young - along with a small herd of zebra and two black backed jackals. Arriving at the main Makwa pans, we were greeted at the baboon spa as the primates sat in the early morning sun, preening and gleaning with rapt expressions on their faces while some of the youngsters got up to mischief. A couple of giraffe glided past as a large herd of impala came out of the scrub along with two wildebeest. A dainty mother warthog with two youngsters trotted across the road in front of us and later we saw a grumpy old boar with a HUGE set of tusks. One of the crocs was out on the bank sunning itself, the pans were bustling with waterbirds and game birds while a group of seven ground hornbills were perched at first in an old dead tree, having a good preen before setting off with their doop, doop, dooping around the place.

The place was teeming with activity but...no lion! Not that we were disappointed - we had a brilliant and entertaining morning. In the afternoon, we went along the Whitehills road to check out the water along that route. Mabuya Mabena was looking great and although the pan is fairly grassy, there was a lovely batch of waterbirds hustling and bustling. Again, we didn't see an awful lot but it was a very pleasant drive. We were sad to see that the Guvelala platform was once again in a tatty looking state with one of the doors ripped off. However, the pan was nice and full although devoid of any game and very little in the way of waterbirds.

On our final morning, before packing up to return to Bulawayo, we took another drive down to Makwa. This time, the pan and surrounds were pretty empty of any game but we did have a honey badger scuttle across the road in front of us. While having coffee up in the platform, a small group of impala emerged reluctantly and took to standing on a high point, nervously looking about before finally settling down. We thought perhaps the dogs had been about with the lack of animals around. We thought we'd try our luck again and travelled back past Caterpillar and Dopi but saw nothing much except a duiker.

It was fabulous being back in the park and wonderful to see it so flush. We were astounded at all the youngsters we saw - both animals and birds. It was also great to see so many families with children enjoying the park, it being school holidays as well as Easter. There is still a lot of hard work going on in the background and once again, we should like to thank all the folks responsible for the sponsorship, donations and continued support.

John and Jenny Brebner

BULAWAYO WATCHDOG.

Greetings from Pietermaritzburg,

I'm an avid reader of your Bulawayo Morning Mirror so thank you.

The Zim slang was really funny & the 'skate' had me in stitches.

Before the bashers we had revolting brown hats which, when cycling to school from Montrose, was scruntched up on the handlebars. Without fail Mrs Dawes ( the music teacher at the time), used to catch me & dish out detention. Then came THE BOATER! You had to hand on to them for grim death else they flew off onto the cycle track. The whole idea was to hold them on with elastic under the chin.
Cycle past Gifford Tech with a hat or basher held on by elastic ... Never!

'Wimpy' (Miss Powell) & I had a love hate relationship for the 5 years 1963 - 1967 which improved dramatically after leaving school to the extent that she offered my 1 year old daughter a china cup & a slice of chocolate cake on her lounge carpet. Eish! what a mess and Wimpy not turning a hair, Bless her.

I was probably the most hated Prefect and House Captain (Welsh ) of all time. In retrospect a lot of apologies are due.

On that note, have an enjoyable day & best wishes for the continuance of the Mirror.
Christine McEvilly (nee Shepherd)
macevilchris@gmail.com

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2) Notices and Events

NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF ZIMBABWE
are pleased to announce a Mothers Day steam excursion

ON Sunday 14th May 2017

Fares : Adults $25, Children (12 and under) $15 Children under 3 travel free

Timings : depart BULAWAYO STATION at 0800hrs and return approx 1800hrs

Destination : SAWMILLS , which is on the line to Victoria Falls

Parking : Secure Parking at Bulawayo station

Catering : Light Meals available and cash bar. Light meals include
egg and bacon rolls, steak rolls or boerewors rolls and need to be ordered
in advance.

Payment Advance bookings now open at Bulawayo station. Fares can be paid via
swipe card but payment for meals is CASH only.

ENQUIRIES : 09-362233/362824/362294 e-mail passengerservices@nrz.co.zw

(Advert inserted by Friends of the Bulawayo Railway Museum on behalf of NRZ Rail Leisure Services)

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The inaugural Dwala Health and Fitness Fair
Saturday June 3rd, at the Waterfront, Hillside Dams
Sign up for our fun walk/run, book a stall or come out on the 3rd and celebrate health and fitness in a fun day out for the whole family! All proceeds to cancer care.
Call Violette on 0772851609 or visit Dwala Health Insurance on Face Book for more information.

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TRADE FAIR PARKING

As always, the Academy will be closed during Trade Fair week but, also as always, the grounds will be available for parking at a charge of $2.00 for the full day. Staff will be on duty so cars will be completely safe - and the Academy will benefit!

If you're coming to Trade Fair this year (Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 April), please support the Academy by parking in its grounds - but also note that Friday 28 April is the official opening of Trade Fair which usually means the access road is closed from around 7.00 a.m. until late afternoon.Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members] Supper available from 6.15 p.m.

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The beautiful City of Kings and Queens will this month yet again play host to the biggest multi-sectoral trade exhibition in the country, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair! This will be the 58th time that this important event on the national calendar is held in Bulawayo, giving another opportunity for locals to interact with international exhibitors and visitors from locally alike.
ZITF 2017, held under the theme 'Harnessing Linkages for Industrial Development,' will bring together a rich mix of local and international exhibitors in across the economy's sectors which include but are not limited to: agriculture, construction and infrastructure development, manufacturing, tourism, service provision, transport and logistics, research and development amongst others. This is an ideal platform for emerging local industry to visit the show to network with market leaders, venture capitalists, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and forge profitable partnerships to grow their businesses. To visit ZITF 2017 for free during the business days, simply visit the ZITF Company's official website www.zitf.net and click on 'Register to Visit the Show' tab; follow the prompts and print out the barcoded ticket that will be sent to your email after successful registration. Simply present this ticket to our agents at the gates, and you are good to go!
Events to look forward to on this year's calendar include:
26 April: ZITF 2017 International Business Conference
27 April: ZITF 2017 Charity Golf Challenge
27 April: Original Equipment Manufacturers Breakfast
28 April: ZITF 2017 Official Opening Ceremony

Make sure you are a part of a new wave of business people, participate in ZITF 2017! For more information email zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw or give us a call on 09-8849141/6. Like us on Facebook (Zimbabwe International Trade Fair), follow us on Twitter (@ZITF1), LinkedIn (ZITF Company) or subscribe to our You Tube channel (ZITF Company).

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE BULAWAYO THEATRE CLUB WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY 29TH APRIL AT
10 AM AT THE BULAWAYO THEATRE.
MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND

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Bulawayo Help Network Charity Shop would like to thank the wonderful Bulawayo Community for their support of our newly opened shop. It has been incredibly overwhelming and greatly appreciated and the help to our pensioners from this shop will certainly make an impact on their lives.
We are appealing for any donations of Bric a Brac or clothing for our shop, please could we ask if you do have any could you please drop it off at Bulawayo Help Network 130a Jason Moyo Bulawayo
Thanking you for helping us help our pensioners.

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THURSDAY 4 MAY THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS
Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
The Living Daylights is the fifteenth entry in the Bond series and the first to star Timothy Dalton.as the British secret agent who on this occasion helps KGB general Georgi Koskov to defect during a symphony concert! Koskov, however, is abducted from his remote hiding place and Bond leaps into action, following a trail that leads to the gorgeous Kara, who plays Bond as easily as she plays her Stradivarius cello. As they unravel a complex weapons scheme with global implications, they are forced into hair-raising chases, a riveting jailbreak and an epic battle in the Afghanistan desert with tanks, airplanes and a legion of freedom fighters on horseback.

'Finally, a James Bond movie that Ian Fleming could be proud of. Dalton is a lean, mean and bold Bond. Full of great action and featuring a romantic sub-plot that elevates this above most other 007 adventures.' [Film Geek Central]
'Digressive globe trotting notwithstanding, the best Bond in years.' [Time Out]

Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members] Supper available from 6.15 p.m.

FRIDAY 5 MAY MASCAGNI: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / ROSSINI: LA SCALA DI SETA
Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m.
Cavelleria Rusticana is the only work by which Mascagni is generally remembered and, filmed on location in Sicily as well as in the studio and directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this production stars Elena Obraztsova, Placido Domingo and Renato Bruson.
'Domingo was in his absolute prime ... and partnered with singers of the highest calibre. Obraztsova was at her best in the role of Santuzza and Renato Bruson was also immaculate both vocally and dramatically... The filming is absolutely stunning, but crowning all these is, of course, Placido Domingo's wonderful performance.' [Amazon]
'Overall, a truly beautiful and moving film of a great opera. 10/10.' [IMDb]

Almost invariably coupled with Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, on this occasion 'Cav' shares the bill with La Scala di Seta, one of Rossini's early one-act comic operas. It boasts a charming score with some fiendishly difficult vocal gymnastics, three big arias (and one little one), and some lively ensembles. And of course, there is the famous overture. The plot, in a nutshell: Giulia is expected to marry Blansac. But she is already secretly married to his friend Dorvil. She suspects her sister Lucilla has the hots for Blansac, so she enlists the aid of her manservant Germano to find out; Germano, having a crush on Giulia, agrees to be her stooge, with comic results...
'It is safe to say that these performances set a standard that would be hard to surpass - visually they are a delight. Luciana Serra as Giulia meets the coloratura demands easily, Alessandro Corbelli plays the role of Germano to the hilt. But possibly the best moments of the opera are the ensembles, razor-edged in precision and bubbling with vitality.' [Opera News]
Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] N.B. Two-course dinner Available from 6.15 p.m. ($10.00)
PLEASE NOTE THAT DINNER WILL BE SERVED BEFOREHAND AND NOT DURING THE INTERVAL

Links to Bulawayo Advertisers:- Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo Bulawayo Arts Bulawayo City Bulawayo Golf Club Bulawayo Lecture Series - Email Bulawayo Motoring Club Bulawayo Museum of Natural History Bulawayo National Gallery of Zimbabwe Bulawayo Publicity Bulawayo Railway Museum Bulawayo See & Do Bulawayo Societies - 2010 Bulawayo Theatre www.finditfast.co.zw Chipangali Friends of Hwange Falcon College Hillside Dams Island Hospice Matobo Conservation Society NRZ Railway Museum PAB (Performing Arts Bulawayo) Scruffs Dog Show S.P.C.A. Stonehouse Gallery Stoep Art Exhibition - 16 Park Rd www.bulawayoshelter.org Tree Society of Zimbabwe Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe 2006

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3) Congratulations

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4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

Ruth Mansbacher, widow of Fred Mansbacher both formerly of Gweru, mother of Judy and Matt Oliver, Ooho of Richard and William, great-grandmother of Isabella Anne, died in Belfast Northern Ireland on 13th March 2017, aged 101. She is also survived by her son, Paul and his wife, Barbara, and her younger daughter Erica, her husband Noel, their daughters Katie, Rebecca and Lucy and their two grandchildren, Maya and Sam, Ruth's great-grandchildren.
Ruth lived her long life honourably, cheerfully, courageously and with a great sense of adventure.
She will be much missed.

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5) Roses And Raspberries
Bulawayo Island Hospice
STARRY ...STARRY NIGHT UP-DATE
A very big thank you to all who attended the function and braved the weather on Saturday night
A big thank you to D J Frank for the music and his kind donation to Hospice, it's very much appreciated.
Thank you to Andy Laing for letting us have a function at Hornung Park again this year and a very big thank you must go out to Erica Drummond for all her support and help when needed.
Thank you to Denise Peddar, C Van Der Merve, Janice Bent , Tristin Bent, Morish for cooking all the food - Jason and Ashley, Wholesale Beef for meat supplied, Renkini Meat Market for Meat and Mullers for 4 x chickens. Thank you to George Parkin for 10kg pork donated. Paddy's for vegetables supplied (at cost), Andy Laing for Crystal glasses, Turbo 1020 Diesel engine oil 5 lts and two bottles of wine. Sharleen Sher for vouchers for e books and movies. If I have left you off the list I am very sorry it was not done intentionally
Thank you to LNA, Ascot Hardware, Aluweld and Hornung Park for advertising on our behalf
Island Hospice wishes to thank all our donors, sponsors and volunteers for all the help and guidance given to Bulawayo Island Hospice.
There were 12 prizes drawn on the night of 22nd April 2017 which was won by the following people:-
1) M. Murphree 10kg Pork donated by George Parkin
2) M. Lander Crystal Glasses donated by Andy Laing
3) A. Watson Hamper donated by Lobels
4) M. Lander A Quilt, Voucher and a bottle of wine donated by Andy Laing
5) L. Murphree A Quilt, Voucher and a bottle of wine donated by Andy Laing
6) L. Murphree Turbo 1020 Diesel engine oil 5lt, a voucher and a bottle of sours
7) D. Peddar Wine glasses, a voucher and a bottle of wine
8) M. Murphree Cattleman meal voucher ($40.00) and a bottle of cream liqueur
9) J.R. Musgrave Clinique Caress back and neck massage, bottle of cream liqueur
10) Dr. D. Murphree A voucher and 2 chickens donated by Mullers Chickens
11) C. Bufe A voucher and 2 chickens donated by Mullers Chickens
12) C. Bufe A dog kennel donated by Green Garden

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6) Pets Column

Pet Hilton Kennels for the best care of your pet while you are away. Bitches on heat catered for and supervised matings for purebred dogs can be arranged during their stay. Christopher available to beautify your dog (all breeds catered for) and domestic obedience training undertaken for dogs over one year old. Dip tank open Saturdays 8 - 11.45. For enquiries or bookings phone Margie Bernard on 242979 or 0775-043983.

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8) Bulawayo News

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9) Harare And Gweru News

Zim Websites:- www.environmentafrica.org

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10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses

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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 http://nationalgallery.co.zw Garden Restaurant - 54 Park Rd Golden Spur Golden Spur - Robert Mugabe Way 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 Hunt's Boma 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent Maxies Massimo's - Ascot Shopping Centre Mojo Bar, Lounge and Cafe (B.A.C) Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue New Orleans - Banff Road Pappas - Robert Mugabe Way Parrot Lodge in Valeview Road, Riverside Pergola Restaurant 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope River Cafe = 12th Ave Piccola Roma Italian Bistro - Ascot Southern Comfort Lodge 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope The Berry - 22 Haddon Ave The Melting Pot Deja-vu Wes and Janes - Pauling Road and more !!

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11) Catering and Food

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12) Accommodation in South Africa

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

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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 DSTV , are Air- Conditioned and have fridges 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 courtyard/braai area. Very comfortable with upmarket decor. Tv in lounge area.

Flat 'Harmony' sleeps 4. Queen bed in main bedroom and bunkbeds in other area/equipped self catering mini kitchen. Mini stove, fridge-deepfreeze. Bath/ shower. Tv in main bedroom. Own courtyard and braai area.

Unit ' Sleep and Go' (or called 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 23 52' 35.1" E 029 27' 22.2"
website www.overnightpolokwane.co.za

Your Host:
Biddy Fourie - 015 287 9761 (B) 015 2879772 fax (a/h) 082 410 7325 (cell) email : biddyf@absa.co.za

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CABANA BEACH, UMHLANGA, DURBAN NORTH
Week 31, 5 - 12 August 2017, 1 bed/4 sleeper apartment, for photos please visit
www.tsogosun.com/cabana-beach-resort. R 7000. Please call Maxi on 0027 83 420 7779.

Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe:- Four Seasons, J'bg Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge Fourways, J'bg www.overnightpolokwane.co.za Avoca Vale Country Hotel Louis Trichardt

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13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe

Have you ever been horse riding in the cool, lush, soft, green Chimanimani Mountains

WELL FROG AND FERN is the place to be !

DEE AND JANE ARE IN CHIMANIMANI

SEE THEIR NEW WEBSITE

Phone 0775920440

www.thefrogandfern.com

frogandfern@gmail.com

Do you love Chimanimani - Visit the Facebook Page: Chimanimani
Tourist Association and give it a LIKE. You will find some stunning
images of Chimanimani on that page.

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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. Our camp sites have been re-vamped and have rolling green lawns, plenty of shady trees and water on tap. First class ablution and laundry facilities. We also have a very large lapa and a sparkling infinity pool.

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
There is now diesel and petrol available of the Kulizwe Forecourt!

E-mail Kulizwe@iwayafrica.co.zw

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Some places to stay in Zim:- Matopos:- Maleme Rest Campwww.zimparks.org Big Cave Camp Granite Ridge - The Farmhouse Lodge, Matopos The Musketeers Lodge - 9km on the Matopos Road Matobo Lodge Matobo Hills Lodge Byo:- Burnside Cottage - burnsidecottagebyo@gmail.com Churchill Hotel Rainbow Hotel Sondela Lodge on Leopold Takawira Ave Southern Comfort Lodge - luxury chalets & camp ground 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 www.nehimba.com/ BietBridge:- Valencia Guest House Lake Mutirikwi (Kyle):- Norma Jeans Lakeview Ghonarezhou game reserve:- www.facebook.com/ChiloGorge Gweru:- Mfuti Bed & Breakfast - just past Thornhill Airbase, Gweru Harare:- Guinea Fowl Rest - B&B Harare 0772 255 653 Vic Falls:- Victoria Falls Accomodation - www.zimbabwebookers.com

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14) Property For Sale or to Rent

Factory to Let in Belmont - Available for Immediate Occupation.
21 Bessbororugh Road, Belmont, Next to Swift
Factory Space: 476m2
Covered Area/ Covered Floor: 301m2
Office Area: 71m2
To View Contact Gertrude on 0772 985875 or 0775 495209

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BARD REAL ESTATE
Registered since 1979

Properties Wanted Urgently

1. Ready buyers looking for properties to buy ;
Budget: $50 000 - $100 000

Properties for Sale

Khumalo 4beds,2 boreholes $125 000-00
Hillcrest 3beds $75 000-00
Ilanda 3beds $100 000-00
Plumtree 4beds $20 000-00

Prime Land : Burnside 5acres 110k (neg)
Waterford plot 6,7 acres 65k (neg)

Contact the following:
Charity : 0775 937 497 /0713 313 776
Paul: 0776 445 430
Tinashe: 0772 774 298

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R.E.D Property

We sell property - Seven days a week!!

Properties for Sale

Manningdale - $65 000.00 - A piece of land measuring averagely 2.7 hectares, which is perfect for vegetation!!

Hillside - $80 000.00 - A house with three bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen with a scullery. There is also staff quarters and an empty swimming pool, the property is set on 1.7 acres of land

Bradfield - $110 000.00 - An immaculate property with water tanks, single staff quarters, generator, lock up garage and an outside laundry. There are three bedrooms, a family bathroom, open plan lounge and dining room, a lovely fitted kitchen and an enclosed verandah.

Beuna Vista - $130 000.00 - A spacious property with a en suite cottage, office, single staff quarters and a double lock up garage. The house has three bedrooms, family bathroom, two toilets, two lounges, dining room, fitted kitchen and so much more...

Kumalo - $125 000.00 - There is a large front and back garden for Kumalo, its walled and gated with ample parking and garages. The house consists of a lounge with fireplace, seperate dining room, fitted kitchen with scullery, four bedrooms and one bathroom with seperate toilet. The house is serviced by a laundry and large staff quarters.

Kumalo - $140 000.00 - A double storey property with two lounges, spacious dining room, a large fitted kitchen with a pantry and scullery, it has four bedrooms a MES, a family bathroom with a beautiful large entrance area. There is also an outside laundry, borehole, swimming pool, gazebo, outside entertainment area and two lovely outside offices, the property is walled and gated.

Negotiators:
Trindie Lombard: 0772 153 519
Mark Ndoro: 0775 119 184
Geraldine Chibonda: 0713 765 166
Martha Mandishona: 0772 347 240
Janine York: 0771 964 493

TO VIEW OUR PROPERTIES FOR SALE PLEASE BROWSE THROUGH OUR WEBSITES AND ADVISE WHICH PROPERTIES ARE OF INTEREST :-

www.redproperty.co.zw and www.bulawayoproperty.com

Properties for Rent
Residential

Lobengula West - 5 Bedroom
CBD - Flats 3 Bedrooms X 2
CBD - Flat 2 Bedroom (Fully furnished)
CBD - Flat 2 Bedroom
Kufase - Townhouse - One Bedroom
Hillside - 3 Bedrooms
Hillside - Cottage 2 Bedrooms

Commercial

CBD - Office space
CBD - Shops x 3
Belmont - Shop spaces
Belmont - Storage space
Belmont - Offices X 8 (rent is very reasonabe)

Call : Renee, Tendai on 882944-6/0772 258 893 or Eusebia on 0773 962 746

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House to rent in Morningside:

3 bedrooms, lounge, dinning room, kitchen, veranda. Walled and gated.
Double carport. Available1 May 2017.
Phone: 0715488441 or 0712973971

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HOUSE FOR RENT

CBD House to rent in Suburbs suitable for domestic or commercial use. Sunken lounge dining room, enclosed front veranda, three bedrooms one with en-suite and enclosed veranda, study, separate bathroom with shower, separate toilet, kitchen, scullery, back veranda. With extras being Bachelor cottage, domestic quarters. Well, double carport. Available April 2017. Monthly rental is US$800.00
Telephone 09 - 257161

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HOUSE FOR RENT

A HOUSE IN THE QALISA RETIREMENT COMPLEX IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT. IT IS A TWO BEDROOM, TWO BATHROOM HOME WITH AN OPEN PLAN DINNING ROOM AND KITCHEN.
IT HAS A CARPETED LOUNGE, HAS A SCULLERY, LOCK-UP GARAGE AND A STOREROOM. IT ALSO HAS A DOGGIE FENCE.
ONLY PERSONS OVER 50 YEARS OF AGE NEED APPLY. PLEASE CALL OR WHATSAPP 0772228786

Bulawayo Estate Agents:- Anita's Real Estate - tel. 64368 Buyzim Property-The Real Estate Advertising Website Ian & Co. Real Estate

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15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire

ZIMBABWE CAR HIRE
Need a vehicle to hire
www.zimbabwecarhire.com
We have offices in Bulawayo (38 Heyman Road, Suburbs and Bulawayo Airport) and Harare Airport (Domestic terminal). We aim to offer a quality service, with well-maintained second hand cars, while raising funds for Family Impact Africa a locally based charity.
Grade B - Toyota Corolla or similar from $44/day
Grade C - Honda Aria - $50/day
Grade F - Noah (people carrier) - $77/day
Grade HH - Mercedes Benz C Class - $82/day
Grade G - Nissan X-trail - $82/day
All prices are subject to VAT(15%).
Zimbabwe Car Hire.. Affordable Freedom! Affordable Convenience!
info@zimbabwecarhire.com
Bulawayo (+263 9 230 722, 0774 661 114), Harare (+263 4 575 263, 0783 496 253)

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16) Travel and Tours

Bulawayo Travel Agents & Tour Company's:- African Wanderer Antelope Park Big Cave Camp Black Rhino Safaris Eco Logical Safaris & Travel Galaxy Travel Bureau Greyhound Coach Service - Byo to Joburg Umfula Adventures Zimbabwean Tourism

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17) Computers And Electronics

Bulawayo Computers:- CompuPro Computer Sales & Repairs Internet at Netconnect.co.zw

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18) Lifts Wanted And Offered

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19) Seeking Friends

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20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

SITUATION SOUGHT

Domestic worker with experience in house-hold chores and cooking seeks position. I can also look after children. My previous employer was transferred to Harare. Please contact 0717 492 924

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as house-keeper/cook. Able to do all the household duties and child-minding, Please contact 0774 490 544

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Situation Available - Trail Balance Bookkeeper
Pastel literate person required to Trial Balance level. Must also have knowledge of Excel, Word and Email. The ideal candidate must be motivated and be able to work unsupervised, be accurate and diligent in keeping all files and records up to date and in easily accessible.
Meeting statutory deadlines and possessing knowledge of the working of Zimras efiling would be an advantage, although on the job training for this is available.
Please apply, by emailing your C.V. to jyots@tagsafari.com or dina@tagsafari.com

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Young lady seeks employment as a nurse- aide. She is able to look after the elderly up to bed-ridden patients. Please contact 0777 547 064

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Able to look after bed-ridden patients. Please contact 0775 930 655

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Thembekile is seeking employment as a house-keeper. Able to look after children and pets. Excellent with washing, ironing and house-keeping. Friendly and cheerful person. Live out id preferred. Please contact 0773 711 120

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Young energetic man seeks employment as a motor mechanic. Has just completed his certificate in motor mechanics. Please contact 0738 416 445

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A vibrant lady aged 28 seeks employment as an accounts assistant, bookkeeper, personal assistant or finance office. Hold a degree in financial management and has 6 years' experience as an accounts assistant. I have worked with Pastel version 11. I am a hard worker and always willing to learn. Available immediately.
Please contactlearn. Available immediately.
Please contact : 078 386 9063

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SEEKINGEMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a care-giver / nurse aide. Can look after you in the comfort of your home. Has trained with the Red Cross, and has worked at the Mater Dei hospital, Savyon Lodge and private homes. Please contact 0772 692 010

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Young gentleman seeks employment as a nurse-aide.
Did his attachment at Edith Duly Nursing Home. Able to look after the elderly up to bed-ridden patients. Please contact 0779 549 336

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper/cook. Very good with cooking especially roasts. Can do all the household cleaning, washing and ironing. Please contact 071 938 184

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Young gentleman seeks employment as a nurse-aide. Just completed his training with St Johns Ambulance and attachment at Edith Duly. Has had experience with the elderly up to bed-ridden patients. Please contact 0772 950 958 or 0775 872 492

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Can do all the household duties. Live in or out. Please contact 0778 560 128

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. No cooking but willing to learn. Good with children and pets. Can do all the household cleaning, washing and ironing. Live in or out
Please contact 0776 132 382

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. No cooking but willing to learn the basics. Good with pets. Can do all the house cleaning and laundry. Please contact 0717 417 279

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper.
Has basic cooking, able to clean, wash and iron. Please contact 0778 020 377

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69 Year old pensioner trained as a proof reader with working knowledge of French, German and Spanish seeks either full-time or part-time employment due to genuine financial constraints( NSSA pension only source of sustenance).Any offers will be welcomed. My name is Mr R Brown and can be reached on Mobile Number: 0785 625 279, landline: 201773 (c/o Mr and Mrs Good) or email mushigood@gmail.com or jstambolie@gmail.com

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21) Services

CENTURION GATE MOTORS REPAIRS

SAME DAY SERVICE
1. Done speedily
2. Using factory supplied & guaranteed Spare Parts,
3. By experienced and trustworthy technicians,
Spare parts - ex Stock, Bulawayo
Sliding Gate and Electric Motor Installations also undertaken.
Customer satisfaction guaranteed

Contact
Mike Graham at
Telephone 224 5138
Mobile 0712 606 818 or
What's App 0775 560 592
e-mail - keebroyd@netconnect.co.zw

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HEALTH INSURANCE

Dwala Consultants : Please contact us for your Health Insurance requirements. We are agents for Health International,
Multimed, Alliance Health, Aetna and others. Ask about our Combo package as well.

For more information please contact us on Byo 230708, 231091 or 231193
e mail us on dstephens@satib.co.zw or admin@dwala.co.zw, or pop in and see us at
50A Livingstone Rd, Suburbs, Byo.

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Rob Sinclair is an expert plumber. He has had many years of experience.

Anything to do with loos, bathrooms, geysers, plumbing.

Rob Sinclair is your man.

Phone Rob on 0772230551,

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TECHNICAL SERVICES AFRICA (TSA)

Nematicides
Fumigation Chemicals
Fumigation Plastics & Equipment,
Insecticides & Acaricides,
Fungicides,
Herbicides,
Growth Regulants,
Public Health Products.
Formaldehyde 37/7 formalin

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

InternalSales: (Washington), 0733422347 and (Joseph) 0733422349

Email tsa@acolchem.co.zw

ACOL CHEMICAL

SwimmingPool owners,

Acol has the best-priced Swimming Pool Chlorine (HTH) in Zimbabwe in
5 kg and25Kg drums, Swimming Pool Acid (Hcl) in 25kg drums plus Hydrogen Peroxide and Soda Ash.

ACOL CHEMICAL BULAWAYO AND HARARE

Acol has a vast range of Chemicals at very competitive pricing.

ACOL BULAWAYO, 37 Plumtree Road, Belmont.
LandLine: 09 470481-5
InternalSales - Lionel Wolfenden: 0772 972 472
Email: acolbyo@acolchem.co.zw

ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie
Landlines 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
InternalSales - Johnathan James: 0733 422 348
Email acolhre@acolchem.co.zw

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SERVICES

Any kind of MEAT cooked on a SPIT
Salads and/or vegetables can be prepared while the meat is cooking at no extra cost.

Contact Ian on (09) 237240 or 0712 215 373 or 0783 698 573 or email jicsj@yoafrica.com

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ANTE NATAL CLASSES, BABY VACCINATIONS and BIRTH ATTENDANT/ DOULA

I teach a set of 5 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!!

I can be with you at the hospital when you're in labour to help you to cope with LABOUR.
I also work part time at a BABY CLINIC :-)

For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (09) 466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri
or (09) 237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com

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PRIVATE CATERING

Contact IAN JOHNSTON if you would like to have beef, lamb, pig or whatever meat you want, on a spit, whether it be for your wedding, birthday party, etc. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact Ian on (09) 237240 or 0712 215 373 or 0783 698 573 or email jicsj@yoafrica.com

Bulawayo Services:- Acol Chemical Bulawayo Bulawayo's Online Business Directory Just Teak

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22) Health And Beauty

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23) Tuition

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24) Miscellaneous For Sale

FOR SALE

TEAK CARVED FOUR POSTER DOUBLE BED US $ 750.00
(EX. MATTRESS)

TABLE MODEL SINGER SEWING MACHINE US$ 150.00

CONTACT MARK ON

029 .60169
0774013648
0773774817 - WHATTSAPP PICTURES AVAILABLE

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Road Runners - Various mixed breeds of indigenous chickens including Boschveld chicks for sale. Also selling fertilised eggs and point of lay hens. Incubation services available for clean, freshly picked fertilised eggs. Contact Jenni Williams 0772898110 or email wozajenni@gmail.com.

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25) Wanted To Buy, Beg or Borrow

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26) Clothing And Fashion

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27) Boats and Fishing

Bulawayo Water Activities:- www.ChaseMarine.com Canotage

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28) Garden, Decor And Home

Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag.
Free delivery over ten bags.
Phone Ollie on 0771289677

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

WILL DELIVER 2 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY - MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS.

PHONE 246688 or 0778495599

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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.

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MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Look out for us on Facebook! The Official Morning Mirror Facebook Group ONLY E MAIL COMMUNICATION WILL BE DEALT WITH - THANK YOU. Please email - magskriel@mac. com for information on how to place your advert. ADVERTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAYS AT 5 P.M. Morning Mirror is a publication run solely for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home.

ADVERTISERS !!Do you need to advertise? Are you struggling to get hold of cash? Would you like to help Edith Duly Nursing Home? Then please give Leila a call on 203022 or 205825 as we have a number of needs that you may be able to assist us with, in lieu of cash donations. Thank you to the wonderful public of Bulawayo for their ongoing kindness and support.