MORNING MIRROR EDITION 122 23 January 2005 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Virex check completed PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MIRROR CAN ONLY DEAL WITH E MAIL QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN YOUR ADVERTS AND QUERIES... ONLY E MAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED. +++++++++ "ADVERTISERS !! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION FOR YOUR ADVERT PLEASE MAKE A CHEQUE TO "DATVEST" AND LET ME KNOW AT "magskriel@mac.com" A fund has been established at Datvest to assist pensioners with their medical needs. For further information contact magskriel@mac.com. Donations to Edith Duly Nursing Home are also most welcome. Edith Duly has several "Special" patients who a afforded a large amount of assistance with their monthly costs. ADVERTISERS -- PLEASE HONOUR YOU DONATIONS !! ++++++++ ROY BENNET IS STILL IN JAIL !! Visit: www.freeroybennett.com Email: info@freeroybennett.com Online Petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/498614221 +++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 HOW TO KILL YOUR HUSBAND 2 SMALLS - NOTICES 3 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 THOUGHTS 5 CONGRATULATIONS 6 CONDOLENCES 7 TIDBITS HOW TO KILL YOUR HUSBAND Here we are, nearly at the end of January and I have already broken all my New Year Resolutions but I take comfort in that statistics show that 12% of those who make resolutions actually keep them. The custom of making New Yea Resolutions has been called " the most dishonest practice in Western civilization" The Top 10 Most Common New Year Resolutions apparently are 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn more money 5. Find a better job 6. Become more organized 7. Exercise more 8. Be more patient at work/with others 9. Eat better 10. Become a better person My list included a number of those above but two of mine not listed here were Not to be identified as a Blogger and not to kill my husband ! Now a blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is "blogging" and someone who keeps a blog is a "blogger." Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog. Postings on a blog are almost always arranged in chronological order with the most recent additions featured most prominently. Lets look at some of the musings from "The Worlds Dullest Blog" - (apart from Morning Mirror that is !! "My knee had a slight itch. I reached out my hand and scratched the knee in question. The itch was relieved and I was able to continue with my activities." " I had several pieces of paper in front of me. I looked at one of them for a few moments, then put it aside. Having done so I picked up another piece and looked at it for a while." See why I refuse to blog !! But getting back to resolutions, not everyone's Resolutions revolves around weight and exercise you will be glad t know. My list included some very idealistic issues "enjoy each day as it it is a gift" "do at least one thing I have never done before" "resolve never to become a blog" "Treasure every single moment, awful and beautiful alike." "to help make the world a better place than it was last year." But top of my list was not to "Whip up dishes for Heehoo to die for." ! Yes, it all happened after I read a book by one Ronnie Whitaker called "How to Kill Your Husband" It is a clever little tome , a wicked little book indeed, filled with ways to commit the perfect murder, or at least, to inflict some intense suffering. After 25 years of wedded bliss, upon reading Ronnie's book, I realised that I was inadvertently heading towards becoming a rich widow !! For 25 years Charlie and I have been killing HeeHoo with kindness..... Now Charlie is our revered major domo cum chef of some thirty years. His chocolate cakes are legendary. His spagbol would win awards worldwide. His oxtail knocks Jane McDermott's into a cocked hat, his macaroni cheese would earn him the position of Chief Chef in any renowned Macaroni Grill in Texas ...... His peri peri sauce liberally layered on a delicious fatty Petite Poisson has the ability to leave one slavering and salivating in a most indelicate manner. And as I furtively perused through Ronnie's book, I realised that I was guilty , very guilty of quite innocently murdering my dearly beloved husband. Ronnie's suggestions include "gout as a pre-death wish " and "hints for heart fatales", " how to mess with the mind of a drunk" and Ronnie also prints with glee - 38 recipes to raise cholesterol levels, alongside menus that will bring on and inflame gout. The author boasts that she managed to induce gout, essentially a disease of middle age, in her first ex at age 30. The beauty of The Plan is that the unsuspecting spouse will thank you for your loving trouble as your prepare his painful exit via loads of cream, cheese, butter, red meat and other artery- unfriendly delights. Note especially the recipe for Healthy Mangoes, Ha Ha (mango, marscapone and liqueur topped with whipped cream, for when you suspect there may not have been enough fat in a meal), Death by Cholesterol (this concoction, invented by a sympathetic hairdresser, involves marscapone, chocolate, eight eggs, double thick cream and other things I won't mention for fear of arrest as an accomplice), and tips to make Oxtail in Red Wine utterly lethal. So you see, after reading this little treasure, I decided that I did not after all wish to become a Rich Widow, and so my number one New Year resolution, much to the horror of Heehoo, is to keep him fit, cut out all dairy products, hot sauces, delicious greasy delights, red meat of any sort, and to make sure that I keep him safe from the scourges of rich food (for at least the first month of the year !!) ++++++++++ NOTICES BULAWAYO SHELTER NEEDS : CURTAINS - if you are leaving the country, or perhaps redecorating and have old curtains that you do not need, the Bulawayo Shelter is desperate for curtains for their dormitories and dining room. Their old ones are literally falling apart! If you can help, please contact Moira Thompson :threempa@mweb.co.zw Tel : 09 - 256270 ++++++ SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION (the LAST SATURDAY of EVERY month) SATURDAY, 29 JANUARY 2005 METHODIST CHURCH GROUNDS MAIN STREET/11th AVENUE; 9.00 am We are back with our First Demonstration of 2005. We have had to put up the price of the COOKER, 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE BAGS, A RECIPE BOOK AND A SOLAR MANUAL to $10,000. So, for the price of 3 loaves of bread, you can Cook your meals with no fuel costs for months. It has been ideal cooking weather since Christmas, and while we now welcome the rain - we need 20 minutes of sun in each hour to cook well! +++++++++ ANTI HIJACK TRUST BULAWAYO UPDATE written and compiled by Tracey Burns 21/01/05 Bulawayo has in deed become quiet in the hijackings and house robbery situation. BUT, I urge all of you not to drop your defences or awareness. This "quietness" tends to happen in January, and starts picking up again in February, escalating in March. In Bulawayo, we have the added worry when Trade Fair comes around, as many gangs tend to emerge from various ports and congregate in Bulawayo. So I ask each one of you to be extremely vigilant in your security both, for vehicles and your homes. LADIES - When walking in town or at various shopping centres, walk with a confidence and awareness, that will not allow you to become a victim of "snatch and grab" scenarios, i.e. handbags and cell phones. Do not walk or drive around chatting on the cell phone, this lowers your concentration. - If you are sitting in a vehicle and get harassed by youths, be brave, (even though you might be a complete nervous wreck inside), show that you will not be intimidated. Even shout at them that you will call the police, or start the car up and move away, collecting a policeman on the way and go back to the area where you were waiting. I have heard and had the experience myself, of women being harassed in town. It is not only happening to whites, but also to black, coloured and Indian women. - Most of us are too shy to create a disturbance in public when we are harassed and lack the confidence to protest. This is the reason why the harasses take advantage of this. Turn the tables back onto them, and talk loudly eg. How dare you put your hand on me. The harasser will probably stop his action when he realises you have made it known what he is doing and that he might come against some resistance from you and a crowd. Even Street Children try these techniques and some people give into them in case these kids scratch their car. How dare they, and believe it, street justice takes place very quickly here, if you make the public around you aware, but again be careful how you do this. Do not become a victim of harassers. SECURITY AT THE WORKPLACE I have been to a number of companies that let the receptionist deal with huge sums of money, and yet there is no protection for that individual, yet they are the first person that EVERYONE entering into the company meets and those people will see what the receptionist controls within even half an hour of waiting. Here is a check list to see how secure your company is: 1. Do you control entry into your premises? 2. Do you have an effective identification system for staff and visitors and is it checked regularly? 3. Does the person dealing with the id system keep up to date and know exactly what is expected of him to ask the visitor? 4. Do you have an alarm system? 5. Do you have a panic button strategically placed? 6. Does your receptionist know what to do if faced with an armed intruder? 7. Do you have a security officer or a member of staff dedicated to security? We have to understand that crime in Zimbabwe is of a very high calibre. A great deal of people who are involved in security are using archaic methods instead of updating members to deal with our first world crime. SPONSORSHIP As usual, I am still looking for sponsorship for the Bulawayo Trust. I have met a number of businessmen and women who read these updates, and state how grateful they are for the information, but lets be honest, if I were a consultant, I could charge by the half hour a great deal of money. You are getting this free, so please dig into your pockets this year and contribute, so that I can continue to visit and help victims, give my speeches without charging exorbitant fees and helping each member of the community. I do not like to flog the willing horses and at present the willing horses have helped out a great deal, it is time to spread the load. It is about time Bulawayo public and private sectors started looking after the Trust here. STOLEN VEHICLE Please look out for the following vehicle which was stolen on Friday last week: Make: Datsun 1200 SE Colour: Ivory Reg. No: 8-997 D (yes it is an old number) The young lady is desperate to try and get this back. Speak to people who know of breakage garages where this could have gone for spares. THANKS Thank you to the individuals who gave me a street map and I have received a few pins. This is really going to help us keep a watch on what is going on out there. Thank you again. ANNOUNCEMENT The Bulawayo Anti Hijack Trust 011-701 323 in Association with Emergency Medical Rescue Ambulance Service (EMRAS) have allowed the Trust to use their 24 hour emergency number 09 -62611. When you become a victim of a hijacking or involved in an armed robbery, you use this number where they will ask the following: - Nature of Emergency You state hijacking or attack by armed robberies. - Location or address - Nearest cross street or landmark - number of victims involved - telephone number you are using - if ambulance required EMRAS will automatically notify Central Police Station of the incident, even if you do not require an Ambulance Service. They will then pass the information onto me, if you have not contacted me already, so that I have it for statistics and to help you with your Post Traumatic Stress. SUPPORT GROUP We will start up again in February 2005, so keep the third Tuesday of every month free, for the support group if you are a victim of hijacking, attempted hijack and house robberies. We are there for each other and we do not charge victims who contact us for care-giving. The service is all free, that is why we depend on the public and private sectors to help us survive. TALKS Please contact me for any talks for schools, companies, groups or questions on individual security, etc on crime@mweb.co.zw or cell phone no: 011-701 323 for your bookings for 2005. UNQUOTE +++++++ IRISH AMBASSADOR I have just received notification that the Irish Ambassador from South Africa will be visiting Bulawayo on Tuesday, 8th February 2005 and would like to meet the Irish community - whether they be Irish born or Irish passport holders. The Mat. Irish Association is planning a reception for him so I would be grateful if you could please put this in your Morning Mirror which reaches so many people. Would the people concerned please contact me on either: 252435 - home or 466027 (office hours) or 011 213384. Many thanks and kind regards Jenny Leach President Matabeleland Irish Association leach@mweb.co.zw +++++++ Bulawayo projects centre On Friday the 26th of November, the annual graduation ceremony was held at the Bulawayo Projects Centre. The event took place in a large tent and was witnessed by at least 100 members and visitors. In the absence of the invited guest of honour, Mrs. D. Dube of the Mennonite World Conference gracefully stepped in at the last minute and presented the certificates. The staff and members are grateful to both Mrs. and Mr. Dube for the moral and practical support demonstrated by them. A total of 34 members received a one-up business training certificate, while 28 members received certificates for attending various short skills training courses. Two members received a Z$ 500,000 voucher to assist them in externalising their business (see also inside this newsletter). The ceremony culminated in the announcement of the business person of the year, who received a Z$ 300,000 voucher . ++++++ BULAWAYO QUILTERS GUILD Our first meeting for 2005 is on TUESDAY 8th FEBRUARY. Meetings are always the second Tuesday of each month. Venue - W.I. Hall, Cecil Avenue, Hillside. (next to the Hillside Shops) We have two meetings every month, to cater for the working ladies. Times are 2 p.m. for 2.30 p.m. and the later meeting is 5 p.m. for 6 p.m. We are an active well supported Guild, as anyone who visited our Show in October will know. Meetings consist of demonstrations on the art of quilting and patchwork. Show and Tell where members can show off their latest work. Various classes are arranged from time to time. We have an extensive library of Patchwork and Quilting related books and magazines. Visitors are welcome to come and see what we do. $1 000.00 per meeting. New members are welcome. Membership is very reasonable at $10 000.00 per annum (Half for Pensioners) +++++++++++ WALK FOR HEALTH FOR HOSPICE Come to the ASCOT RACE COURSE on THURSDAYS AT 4PM to 6PM and WALK For Your HEALTH while you help to raise funds for BULAWAYO ISLAND HOSPICE SERVICE Bring and Walk with your Friends. Walk in safety while you walk for fun and fitness on a 3KM circuit around the ASCOT TRACK Cost: $500 per session $200 pensioners/children per session Entry at the MAIN GATE BULAWAYO ISLAND HOSPICE SERVICE are looking for a good second-hand gents cycle ( our messenger's cycle was stolen outside Haefeli's). We also have an old second-hand Toshiba Laptop (AMD K6 450 mhz 32mb Ram 4.5gig H/D) FOR SALE - offers around $3million will be considered. We still have plenty of wall calendars at $5000-00 each. Please Telephone the Office: 77972 ++++++ BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP - First meeting of the New Year will take place on Wednesday 2nd February 2005 at 2.30pm in the Church of Ascension Hall. Demonstrators will be Madeleine Zangel and Mary Friend doing "Back to Basics." Exhibitors Titles are - "Valentines Day" and/or "Out of Africa." Entrance is $500 and tea and coffee will be served. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun with flowers! ++++++ NEWS FOR PENSIONERS "It seems to be little known that in May 2004 Mr. Blunkett, the British Home Secretary, announced that any British citizen born on or before September 2nd,1929, is entitled to a free 10 year passport, but it seems that this ruling was not implemented until October. I applied for a renewal of my passport in September and the British Consulate in Cape Town gave no hint of any change in charges, though my date of birth was clearly shown on the form as 1927. So I paid the renewal fee of R706. Subsequently a friend saw the announcement in a British newspaper and alerted me to the new ruling and when I collected the passport in October, I immediately requested my refund. I was then told that the 'forms' for this new ruling had not arrived and I would have to wait sometime for a refund. I have subsequently received the refund after I wrote to the British Consul asking for immediate repayment. I wonder how many British pensioners are aware of this new ruling, because there has been very little publicity about it, even in the expat section of the Weekly British Telegraph. Perhaps you could notify the members of the South African Alliance of British Pensioners of this very welcome concession". +++++ FALCON COLLEGE INVITES YOU TO THEIR VALENTINES DINNER DANCE DATE : SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY, 2005 TIME : 7PM MUSIC: by DJ RE+N+X DRESS: SMART (colour theme red, black & white) Prizes for Lucky ticket numbers VENUE : HELLENIC CYPRIOT CLUB 18TH AVENUE, FAMONA, BULAWAYO TELEPHONE 09-245768 OR 011 213 945 THEY ARE SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES, PHONE NOW SO THAT YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED, YOU ARE GUARANTEED A GREAT EVENING ++++ DIFFERENTLY PERFECT - you, me, everybody and patience! Gina Robey 04-495561 091236758 robey@pci.co.zw Hi Differently Perfect is an Information Centre for Cerebral Palsy or similar circumstances and we are looking for your input. The idea is to have access to up-to-date info on therapy and therapists here in Zimbabwe, as well as magazines, books, articles etc. on what is happening and available elsewhere too. Your knowledge and experiences are invaluable and could help others please support our Information Centre and contribute now. Here are titles in our folders that you can contribute to, any you feel should be added will be happily received: - Cerebral Palsy - books, magazines, articles, websites etc. - Therapists (names and contact details) - Alternative therapy - Medical experiences - Advice and quotes - Siblings - Education - Support groups - Accessories - Your contact details if you do not mind being called up if someone just wants to chat about their circumstances - pse include a summary of your connection with cerebral palsy as well as tel. Numbers and email address. +++++ SUNDAY LUNCH Tired of cooking on a Sunday? Why not make a reservation to enjoy Sunday lunch in a pleasant, friendly, family orientated atmosphere at the Bulawayo Country Club. Our buffet lunch consists of Roast Beef, Pork and Chicken, three vegetables in season plus crispy roast potatoes and a selection of at least three desserts. Eat as much as you like for $75000,00. Bookings are essential on telephone 289677 or direct to Marion Buchholz on cell 091 351073. These should be made before 7pm on Saturday. +++++ TEACHING POST - GIRLS' COLLEGE With effect from Second Term 2005 there will be a vacancy for a tutor for Form 3 - Business Studies Lower 6 - Business Studies Form 4 - Commerce Ability to teach 6th Form Accounts (Pitmans Level 3 and AS Level) will be an advantage. Apply with detailed CV to the Headmistress, Girls College, Livingstone Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo Fax No 256922 email - girlscol@mweb.co.zw +++++ SMALLS FOR SALE - Ball Mill 4 x 3 .Complete with motor.Like new. - Stamp Mill ( 1450 Three Stamp ).Complete with motor. - Milling Centre with 1450 Three Stamp Mill.Going concern in good area. - Trailor.Rubberised with drop side.Good size & Strong ( For Pick-up) Contact; Bwy 280483 or cell 011 616843 ++++++ SHARE A POST OFFICE BOX? With the recent horrendous increase in Post Office Box rental, I cannot afford to renew. However, I would not like to give it up and wonder whether anyone would be interested In sharing the Hillside Box that I have. The cost would be half - $75000 for the year. If interested, please contact Graham Ralphs at 243995 or 023-611-611. +++++++ HOUSE FOR SALE The house is on 14 Kent Road, Hillside, Bulawayo. It is on the koppy/hill with a very good view; a lot of spacious area.; four bedrooms, toilet, bath, study office space,lounge, dinning room, kitchen with fitted stove/oven mukwa cupboards,verandar,- entertainment area with swimming pool needs attention,braai area, lovers shower outside, servant quarters with 2 bedrooms, borehole, tarmac drive way - I will be leaving Wednesday 26th January. +++++ ODD JOB SPECIALIST All your household electrical and odd repair jobs done quickly and efficiently. Contact DOUG FERREIRA on 244145 or 091 400 524 +++++ siwe2000@yahoo.com ++++++++++++ FARM MANAGER WANTED I would be very grateful if you would also advertise for me for a Farm Manager in Lusaka who will be willing to work on the original land that has never been farmed before and 10 km from town, it is very good land about 4 hectares and in very good area of Lusaka. I will apply for the permit. siwe2000@yahoo.com +++++++ Irene & Des Bawden are farmers who are urgently looking for a small house or cottage to rent. Required 1st Feb if possible. Short Lease Please 'phone Stella Bawden Home 09-230577 cell, 011613759 or Irene Bawden 050-272. This 050 number is intermittent. ++++++ For Sale - All items brand-new - SABC 1, 2, 3 and E decoders - 3.5 million - Remotes 6 in 1 (this remotes allows you to discard your television, video, dvd, hi-if remotes etc. and enables you to just use one.) - 1.5 million - Pure Flat Silver television 29 " - 7 million - Imported range of stainless steel and Chrome kitchenware - huge selection!!! - Storage space available for rent Contact T Selman 285927 / 091 314 916 +++++++ WANTED: FENCING WIRE, WANTED urgently is used / unused cattle fence (barbed wire) and/or chicken wire , any quantity. Collection arrangements will be made. Kindly contact: Joel on telephone 04 751202. Email artslive@mweb.co.zw +++++ ACCOMMODATION WANTED. Single man (non-smoking, non-drinker) requires accommodation, small cottage or staff quarters would be suitable. Works full time in Belmont, rental to be paid by employer. Please contact: Greatman Chihowa on 091-951-065. email: jandjentp@africaonline.co.zw ++ IMPORTED TYRES Just arrived! large selection of top brand used tyres. Tyres ranging from commercial to passenger FOR THE BEST PRICES IN TOWN Call: J & J ENTERPRISES Tel: 09 65731 Cell: 091 951 065 Johnny & Carol Gallagher J&J Enterprises 10 Bristol Road Belmont Bulawayo. (next to Anderson Motors) Open Mon-Fri 8.00 - 5.00, Saturdays 8.00 - 2.00. ++++++ FOR SALE: Old fashioned bath in good condition, cast iron, brass claw feet. Two million dollars. Ph: Keith on 241417 or email kameadow@mweb.co.zw b Mature house maid wanted. Must have references Tel: 011 616 740 ++++ ++++++ Valentines Day Come and join us at Camp Amalinda for a romantic Valentine Weekend on Saturday 12 February 2005 $550 000 per person sharing per night $595 000 per person sharing per night for the Honeymoon Suites Rate includes bed and breakfast and a 3 course Valentine Dinner. Reservations essential! Please contact us on 09-243954 or email: amalinda@mweb.co.zw What more could you ask for! Camp Amalinda 'A Wilderness in granite' N.B. Rate is not commission-able and excludes 2% ZTA Levy. +++++++++ Town House Wanted We (Nigel and Frances) are looking for a townhouse preferably three bedrooms in a good area to rent immediately. We have been let down on a townhouse that was to become available on 01 February. Please contact us on 011 203 348. +++++++ Goons; My children have discovered the goons - unfortunately only one old tape, would anyone who has recordings of 'The Goon Show' on tape, CD, or vinyl (Records) and would be willing to lend or sell these to me for the further 'education' of my boys, please contact me. Humour like that doesn't exist anymore !!!! Also: For sale; 1 x 'Doga' landrover windscreen wiper motor 12v never used $ 400 000.oo 1 x Daylight switch $150 000.oo 1 x Legrand switch box with; 16A timer Legrand Circuit breaker 10A relay $380 00.oo 1 x single unit Legrand switch box $12 000.oo 1 x Vermier 24 hour timer unit $200 000.oo Contact Ged Young : Cell 091-313943 Byo 240600(H) ++++++ 1) Beautiful novelty cakes for both children and adults. Imported materials used. Phone Cheryl or Lorraine on 04 336710 or 04 339065. If you would like to see pictures, email galorand@mweb.co.zw. 2) We make embossed Wedding or 21st birthday invitations, thank you cards, table place cards, Order of Service, Funeral leaflets etc. Wide range of colours including gold and silver. Phone Just Weddings - 04 336710 or 04 339065 or email galorand@mweb.co.zw. +++++++++ 3) FOR SALE 100 litre compressor with 2 hp motor for sale - 10 million onco 20 ton trolley jack - 4 million onco Single phase welding machine - 5 million onco Reconditioned clutch and pressure plate assembly for 400 hp Cummins engine - offers? Phone 04 336710 or 04 339065 email: galorand@mweb.co.zw +++ Young house proud family looking for a house to rent in Eastern suburbs to occupy immediately. Please contact Dehana Toshke on 011 630 608. +++++ LOOKING FOR A HOUSE TO RENT Carl and Angela Mason are looking for a house to rent from 1st April 2005. If one becomes available in March, we'll take it! We have two teenage kids, Tarah-Lee and Dustyn, and are careful tenants. Not sure what area is "good" anymore, so will be happy with anything securely fenced, or walled in either Suburbs, Khumalo, Malindela, Hillside, Bradfield, Ilanda or near Petra High School, or any area recommended. Please phone on 280673, or 011728434, or email aftrails@mweb.co.zw Many thanks! ++++ HOUSE FOR SALE Executive B.U.T. Cape Dutch style house for sale near C.B.C. school. 4 bedrooms(2 en suite, main with dressing room) third bathroom and separate guest toilet. Sitting room with f/p, wood panelled bar/study, upstairs T.V. lounge and separate dining room. Fitted kitchen with hob and oven, scullery, pantry and outside laundry. Double garage and lock up store room. Veranda onto swimming pool in beautiful established gardens, with fish ponds and waterfall. Large outbuilding easily converted to cottage with separate entrances. Triple domestic quarters, fully electrified wall, fence and gate with full alarm in the house. Only serious buyers please. Telephone : Rob 011 203 348 ++++ For Sale A Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P93 Digital still camera, 5.1 mega pixel. Brand new in the box with 32 MB memory stick, it also comes with an all weather Lowpro camera bag. Price $4 800 000. 00 ono. Nokia 7210, in good condition, $ 1 500 000.00 Contact Clinton 091 397 540 or 011 430 087 or 09 230478 if interested contact asap as am leaving the country w ++++++++++ NURSERY SCHOOL BUSINESS FOR SALE I am selling my Moms and Tots business, which caters for mothers and their children ages 18 months to 4 years. Almost all of my equipment is imported from SA or the UK and I will also include the comprehensive syllabus and music. Equipment includes tables, chairs, mobile shelves, sand/water pools with slides, Addis wendy house, pictures, books, puzzles, chalk, maracas, shakers, tambourines, beanbags, ‘parachute’, puppets, aprons, blocks, tunnels, ball pool with balls, plus much more. Very good price. Will need to be collected from Bulawayo. Please contact Caron on zimtours@absamail.co.za or phone Debbie on 091 602848. +++++++ COME TO THE MATOPOS Did you know that the Matobo Hills is now a World Heritage site? Or that it is also home to the biggest number of Leopard in the world? We at Big Cave Camp invite you to experience the magic of the ‘hills’ at our lodge. Our 2000 acre wilderness borders Rhodes’ National Park and is only 40km from Bulawayo. We also boast rock art in caves only metres from the lodge, as well as other interesting historical artefacts. Game include zebra, eland, wildebeest, kudu, impala, reedbuck, bushbuck, leopard, serval, caracul, genet, warthog, bushpig, steenbuck, duiker, eagles, owls etc. Excellent area for walks or hikes. Accommodation is in granite-under-thatch lodges and amenities include a bar, dining-room, boma, swimming pool, game drives, night drives, walks and tours, and fishing in the Game Park - all at very affordable prices. We offer group discounts, B&B, DB&B basis or full catering. This is also the perfect location for small weddings/functions (40-50 people). Contact Debbie on 09 257176 or 09 256843. Or call the lodge on 083-8245. Cell number 091 602848. Email bigcave@telconet.co.zw. Website: www.bigcave.co.za +++++++ FOR SALE: One LEC Super 130 domestic dehumidifier. Price: $1,250,000.00 Please phone 283256 ++++ SOMETHING-ELSE ENTERPRISES Suppliers of office and school stationery at very reasonable prices I have a full range of Staedtler stationery which is all triangular shape, super for young kiddies. I have glitter wax twisters which are super for birthday presents. I am able to get nice bond exercise books A4 72 pages for high school if anybody needs. I can also get 2B,3B,4B,6B, H,2H,3H,4H pencils for art and TG together with set squares, Mom's with boys at high school requiring these please give me a call. I also stock 10pc Maths Set (metal) and Scientific Calculators. For those that are keen on art I have some lovely coloured paper A4 80gm (24 different colours) can do 12 sheets or 24 sheets. I am getting a sample of a A4 heavy duty PVC book cover that is reusable, it just slips onto the book so can be reused every year (damn the book covering at the beginning of term!) I have some really beautiful African Violets for sale. They are in imported pots with trays and if wanted for a gift I will put ribbon on and I give instructions on how to care for them as well. Contact : Debbie 091708432/243846 ++++++ +++++ PC Repair Centre "4 White Road Kumalo Bulawayo" "Tel:- 09-250941 Cell:- 023-259727/ 023-237052 email:- pcrepair@gatorzw.com" Web:- www.pcrepaircenter.2ya.com Services Offered: Computer and Screen Repairs Computer and Printer Servicing Scanning and Enlargement of Photos Digital Photo Editing and Printing Computer Consumables New and Second-hand spares Printing in black and colour Web-page Design and hosting Support in all windows and office solutions Email and Internet Solutions Networking and domain networking Cd Writing and backups CD Burning and Music Cd's Letterheads, Business Cards and Invoices All Kinds of Cards and Invitations 24 hour support for your computers Callouts Basic Teaching in computers "All services are at affordable Prices and we are second to none in Zimbabwe" Contact Us Today we can Help! ++++++ KULIZWE LODGE BINGA - A TINY PIECE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN ON THE SHORES OF LAKE KARIBA FISHERMEN'S SELF CATERING CHALETS SPACIOUS, FULLY FURNISHED, SERVICED CHALETS, ACCOMMODATING FOUR OF FIVE PEOPLE IN EACH CHALET. RAFT FOR HIRE, TWO SWIMMING POOLS, CONFERENCE FACILITIES, SUPERMARKET AND BOTTLE STORE. TELEPHONE LOCAL - 015 286 INTERNATIONAL - 263 15 286 P.BAG K 5701 BINGA ZIMBABWE email - magskriel@mac.com +++++++++ For Sale Silver BMW 318i Dec 2001 model 57 000 on the clock full house Immaculate condition $$355 million neg 626 Station Wagon 1991 Model 208 000 on the clock CD shuttle Air Con Good condition $$55 million neg Solid Teak dining room table and 6 chairs $$7 million neg 2 Coffee tables $$1 750 000 each Steel Drainage covers 35mm & 25mm wide x 1m long 150m mixed $$35 million Contact Ken Rowe 011 604841 255585 deken@mweb.co.zw ++++++++ HOUSE WANTED TO RENT 3 to 4 bedroomed house urgently wanted to rent by divorced lady with 2 teenage children preferably in Hillside, Ilanda, Woodlands, Suburbs, Kumalo or Hillcrest. Careful tenant and keen gardener. Please contact Karen Wessels on the following numbers :- Work : 470334/470335/469779 (mornings only) Home : 240360 Cell : 011403631 +++ SITUATIONS VACANT - SALES PERSON / GIRL FRIDAY We are a manufacturing company in Belmont and looking for the above. Good Telephone Manner Honest, reliable and hard working Computer literate Will teach Sage CS/3 package Cash Sales / receipting Invoicing, Sales Orders Please forward your c.v to :magskriel@mac.com +++++++ LARGE CORNER STAND FOR SALE IN NORTH END THIS PROPERTY IS IDEAL TO BUILD 3 - 4 TOWNHOUSES, THE PROPERTY HAS 2 GATE ENTRANCES BUT ADDRESS IS IN PEARD AVENUE, THE PROPERTY HAS A LARGE OLD HOUSE THAT CAN BE PULLED DOWN FOR A NEW PROJECT OR BOUGHT AND TITIVATED TO SUITE YOUR TASTE WE ARE SELLING THIS STAND VOETS TOETS $300 MILLION TEL 091 322 868 ++++ GARDENER WANTED. I’M LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED GARDENER. WILL PAY VERY GOOD SALARY, INCLUSIVE OF FOOD AND WEEK DAY ACCOMMODATION. IF YOU KNOW OF ONE AVAILABLE PLEASE CALL MRS. REVITT ON 023 420941 OR 011205435 (EVENINGS ONLY) ++++++++ NURSING SISTER. ....... Nursing Sister required for small residential home catering for physically and mentally handicapped people. This is a responsible position involving the overall administration. A driving licence is essential. Husband an asset. This home is situated in the rural area of Magaliesburg, approximately 60 kms. west of Johannesburg. Age preferred 45 to 55 years. Please write with c.v. to Box 7 Magaliesburg 1791 or E mail attention Maxie and Wendy to nim001@worldonline.co.za interviews will be arranged at a later date. ++++++++ FLAT NEEDED I am desperately looking for a One Bedroomed Flat or a Bachelors Flat in Bulawayo Town. The flat may be furnished or unfurnished. I am a 28 year old, single European lady. I enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle. No loud music or parties and friends. Please help me if you can. My contact number is 011415160, and my E-mail address is as used. Regards, Charlie. +++++++ CONDOLENCES WE OFFER SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING DAPHNE FIELD JOHNNY REILANDER LOU ARMSTRONG OSCAR CHARLES BERT LEECH +++++++ CONDOLENCES Bert Leech - loving father of Gaynor & Ross, devoted his life to his children and grandchildren, passed away on the 20th January in South Africa. Will be sadly missed by everyone. ++++++++++ TIDBITS "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -- Mark Twain +++++++++ Lion or buck ? Every morning in Africa, a buck wakes up and knows it must run faster than the fastest lion, or it will be killed. But every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up, and knows that it must run faster than the slowest buck, or it will starve to death. In Africa it doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a buck .. When the sun comes up, you'd better be running. +++++++ To what extent do I try to see beyond people - from what they are to what they are capable of being? Who is one person, especially, who needs me to do this? ++++++++++ The flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today. (Chinese Proverb)