MORNING MIRROR EDITION 297 17 August 2008 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningm irror.africanher d.com ++++++++++ ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! All monies raised from the payment of advertising on the Mirror go towards Zimbabwe's precious "old" folk in one way or another. For information on how to pay for your advert email - magskriel@mac. com ++++++ We are living in a time of trouble and bewilderment, in a time when none of us can foresee or foretell the future. But surely it is in times like these, when so much that we cherish is threatened or in jeopardy, that we are impelled all the more to strengthen our inner resources, to turn to the things that have no news value because they will be the same to- morrow that they were to-day and yesterday - the things that last, the things that the wisest, the most farseeing of our race and kind have been inspired to utter in forms that can inspire ourselves in turn. - Laurence Binyon +++++ 1) THE RELUCTANT KNITTER 2) NOTICES 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES 4) CONGRATULATIONS 5) CONDOLENCES 6) BULAWAYO NEWS 7) HARARE NEWS 8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES 9) VEHICLES 10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED 11) SEEKING FRIENDS 12) SITUATIONS VACANT 13) MISCELLANEOUS 14) TIDBITS ++++++++++++ + THE RELUCTANT KNITTER Mother always said you should learn something new every day.... And today HeeHoo taught me about the Hard Boiled Egg Index ! This is a peculiarly "African" thing. Now seven hard boiled eggs, the length and breadth of the Continent, should cost one US Dollar ! Or the equivalent in the local currency. I wonder why they use 7 hard boiled eggs as a measure ? Surely it should be a dozen eggs, or half a dozen, or at least a Bakers Dozen ? But SEVEN hard boiled eggs ?? Does anyone know the answer. ..... The HARD BOILED EGG INDEX or HBEI is I gather, a universal currency rate used in Africa.... The Hard Boiled Egg Index is believed to demonstrate "fair value" given its relationship to continent wide purchasing power parity. Sometimes the parallel rate gets ahead of the HBEI and sometimes it lags behind (but not usually for long). Generally the HBEI reflects exchange rate inflation, regional purchasing power parity, and domestic inflation in a very effective way. Well thats the official explanation at any rate.... so next time you buy a hard boiled egg on the street corner you will have learned something. Lack of cash is hitting us all really hard. We were allowed to draw just three trillion dollars per day from the bank. (In the new currency, since they dropped ten zeros, it is just three hundred Zimbabwe dollars ) Now when one considers that a loaf of bread costs a quarter of that, one learns to spend ones money wisely !! Some ingenious ways of finding money have arisen !! The banking sector is in such disarray that most firms and shops will not accept cheques. A cheque takes five to ten days to clear and the money has devalued significantly by the time the lolly gets into one's account . The RTGS was the saving grace for a while, until the banking system buckled under the weight of all these zillions, then businessmen started to give different rates for cash in Zim dollars, a different rate for a cheque and a different rate for an RTGS. Of course first prize is any other currency !! A restauranteur offered the following choices in Harare before the nought dropping debacle. "You either pay me 20 trillion Zim dollars cash, or the cheque rate is 56 trillion or you give me 90 US dollars." Which payment method would you choose ? It would take 7 days to draw twenty trillion cash at the allowable withdrawal of three trillion dollars a day !! Writing a cheque was an art !! A trillion dollars has twelve zeros, which cheque book has the space for as many zeros? HeeHoo wrote a cheque the other day where the zeros went round the corner and up the side of the cheque !! And the bank accepted it !! One has sympathy for the business sector but they must be losing money hand over fist. HeeHoo tells a delightful story of five Captains of Zimbabwe Industry standing glumly in the Harare Domestic terminal bar, sharing two beers into five plastic cups, ..... the cost of two beers was seven trillion Zimbabwe dollars, was all these gentlemen of immense wealth could rustle up between them in local currency !! How the average man in the street copes I have yet to ascertain. I do however know that people are dying of starvation, people are dying because their essential medicines are no longer affordable and people are dying because there are no drugs at all in the hospitals, even if they could afford to spend even one night in a hospital !! My own particular designer pills cost 18 trillion for a course of thirty and that was two weeks ago so they probably would cost double that today. I have seen today's inflation graph and it goes straight up in the perpendicular !! We are all familiar with millions and billions and now trillions, but see what we had in store for us ? Quadrillion, Quintillion, Hexillion, Heptillion, Octillion, Nonillion, Decillion, Unodecillion, Duodecillion, Triodecillion, Quadecillion, Quintdecillion, Hexdecillion, Zillion A trillion requires fitting twelve zeros and a zillion has 69 zeros !! Hope they get the cheque books sorted out quickly !! Thank goodness they dropped all those noughts off. And so shopping is out of the question, driving to visit a friend costs far too much . Going for coffee is a definite non starter, for a cup of coffee and a muffin , I would have to go to the bank ten days in a row !! (With fuel at a trillion dollars a litre !!) There is certainly no point in going to work, as my wages would not cover my fuel to work and back daily, and so there is nothing else for me to do but to take up knitting. Reluctantly. Yes I am the original reluctant knitter but then nice warm scarf would be ideal for the security guard. Knit two, purl two, even my state of mind could cope with that...... Mother taught us to knit ..... knitting, sewing and cooking were obligatory for nicely brought up young ladies in the seventies, I learnt to make a pair of broekies at Eveline school, we used at least a yard of material, so they were bloomers of note !! Mum taught us chain stitch, daisy stitch and stem stitch, she taught us to make a button hole, sew a fine seam, and put in a zipper. She ensured I made a pair of bootees for each of my children and a tiny little knitted jumper for each baby !! She taught me to sew curtains, bedspreads and dresses, but the moment she passed on to a better world, I turned my back on my embroidery scissors and beautiful skeins of thread, handed my tapestry over to someone a lot more worthy, and joined the ranks of the modern mums who DO NOT DO SEWING !! But knitting is fine, it's mindless, it's soporific, it takes my mind off my desire for coffee, it takes my mind off the endless political turmoil, knit two, purl two, knit two purl two ......... ++++++++++++ + 2) NOTICES SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been donated. Our shelves are almost empty again so please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books, magazines, bottles, plastic bottles, HTH bottles, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewelry, used cards, electrical appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you do not want we can make use of. We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert Mugabe Way. Tel 69814, shop hours 9am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm except Monday mornings, Saturday morning 9am - 10.45am Thank you for keeping our shop going. Why not pop in and browse. We have a lovely Mahjong set. We have an urgent appeal from our kennels for old newspapers. If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593 +++++++ SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS 100 PAWS SPONSORED DOG WALK This will be held on Sunday 14 September, 2008 at the Hillside Dams, 8.30am for 9am. Start at the Tea Room. Prizes for several categories. All dogs must be on leashes, no puppies under 4 months old and strictly no bitches in season. Sponsor forms available from the SPCA Shop, 135 Robert Mugabe Way. Please support this worthy cause +++++++++ CARMEL SCHOOL (celebrating 50 years) FUN DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY MOUNTAIN BIKE FUN RIDE Sunday 7th Sep Bulawayo Country Club, Polo-Cross Field Pre-Registration on Sat 6th Sep at Polo Cross Field 3pm to 6pm CATEGORIES Mountain Bike Road Route Long 28 km's Short 16 km's Off Road Route Short Children's Route (in and around the grounds of Polo Cross) Quad Bike / Motor Bike Circuit (all ages welcome, big and small bikes) Craft Stalls Available Bar Available Food on Sale Flying Eagles selected course and route. Sea Cadets will be there to man roads. M.A.R.S presence for peace of mind. Please note only a few stalls left, so hurry hurry hurry to book one now. For more information please contact Kim Le Roux or Mike Le Roux 0912 215 527 0912 218 598 mike_kimleroux@ yoafrica. com ======== The Secret to Life for Kids I will be holding more courses later these holidays for children of all ages covering, positive thinking, goal setting and self esteem. There will be a special course for grade 7's writing exams next term to help them deal with the stresses of exams and to help them to have a positive outlook on their future success. If anyone is interested in attending please e-mail me with your child's name and age and I will get back to you asap. I will be away until the 18 August. Thanks, Paula Lowe blowe@mweb.co. zw ++++++++ SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION The next DEMONSTRATION will be on SATURDAY, 30 AUGUST 2008 AT 9.00 AM AT THE METHODIST CHURCH GROUNDS 11th Avenue / Main Street. Cookers are on sale AFTER you have seen the Demonstration - in accordance with the rules of Solar Cooking International. The charge for a Cooker will be equivalent to the cost of a loaf of bread on the day of the Demonstration. For further information contact Morag Stone 286154 ++++++ WEZ Wildlife and Environment Zimbabwe (Wildlife Society) The wonderful Planet Earth DVDs on the B I G screen in the Robert Sibson Hall at the Zimbabwe Academy of Music: Fridays - 2 episodes starting 4 pm; refreshment break 5pm; second episode 5.30 pm. Finishes 6.30 pm. Tea and cakes will be available on sale. Entry will remain very reasonable. Fridays have been dictated by Zesa availability; if there is any Zesa rescheduling you will be advised ! 29 August Great Plains and Ice World 26 September Deserts and Jungles 31 October TBA No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/1587 - Release Date: 02/08/2008 17:30 ++++++++++++ + 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES JACARANDA SPOTTERS .... 15 August 08 The first jacaranda flowers of spring !!! Twenty minutes ago I was looking down from my aerie in Sunningdale and I saw some jacaranda flowers in the tree outside the front entrance. Have I won the first prize ? Further up the road there is a tree outside the pool, which has quite a number of flowers and if I had been more observant I would have taken first prize at the beginning of the month. Hope you and yours are well. Love, Bruce. Sorry Bruce !! Tracey - Mayoress of Duncan Road spotted Jacarandas outside Makro on 6 August 2008 !! +++++++ Something for your Raspberries and Roses - - - from Jon and Bonnie Kappeyne - - On Saturday 3rd August, at about midday, we stopped on the roadside,( but not a formal lay-by), about 4kms before Beit Bridge town, to refuel and pour some tea, etc. Jon was at the right rear door, and I was in the front (left) passenger seat, pouring tea from a thermos, when two guys with knives arrived from ??! - - nowhere, demanding "CASH!" The one at the rear was very aggressive, and managed to slash /stab Jon 3 times, when he didn't comply immediately. The other guy was younger and quieter, but also said "Cash, Cash!" I threw the tea at him, and tried to hold onto his knife, while I got a pepper spray out of my bag. He may have thought I was getting the cash (??,) because he stopped resisting, but pulled away, as I was trying to flip the safety catch - - -. With this there was a lot of shouting and both assailants and our clothes suitcase headed for the hills!!- - - a Pickup truck had stopped, because the driver had seen Jon being stabbed and had come to our assistance!. Some young guys jumped off the back of the bakkie and gave chase, but the tsotsis were long gone. Although we thanked them at the time, we didn't get names or details of the kind people who rescued us! It all happened so fast, that they had driven off, before we realised. - - -THANKS AGAIN!! We are very grateful, as the outcome of this attack would have been quite different, if they hadn't stopped! If they happen to see this letter; or if someone knows who they are, please could they contact us. From there we drove to the B.Bridge police, with Jon leaving an impressive blood trail, all over the place. A sympathetic police officer accompanied us to the doctor's rooms, for the wounds to be sutured. The staff there were very good and even washed and dried Jon's shirt, which was a mess (and the only one he had that wasn't in the case!!) While the medics were busy, I returned to the police station, where. the dog unit were waiting. We drove back to the spot and the dog and 3 policemen set off, following the track taken by the thieves! So far no arrests, but they are working on it, so if you stop on the road, be aware of Tsotsis! As this story is retold, one realises that there are great people, willing to help and police and medical staff who are dedicated to doing a good job, even in difficult times! Keep it up and - - - Thank you, one and all. ++++++++++++ + 4) CONGRATULATIONS JOCKS: Gareth and Michele are proud to announce the arrival of Samual Charles. Big brother, Benji, is very chuffed with his little baba. ++++++++++++ + 5) CONDOLENCES Memorial Service for the late A.H.Westwood. The Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Albert Horace Westwood will be held at the Church of the Ascension Chapel, 73 Leander Avenue, Hillside, Bulawayo on Friday 29th August, 2008 commencing at 3.30pm. +++++++ Carole Johnson Dear Peter, It is with a profound sense of sadness and loss that we have learned of Carole's passing recently. Her great spirit, principle and courage to stand her ground in any debate made her an exceptional character and icon within our society. We will all miss her greatly as a wonderful person and member of society. We wish you great strength during this period of sorrow and loneliness and wish you all the best for the future. Hopefully the madness within the country will pass shortly and we will see you back again in Zimbabwe. Best wishes, Dave, Midge Joubert and Family. ++++++++++++ + 6) BULAWAYO NEWS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS A huge thank you to the following people who very generously donated fuel to us when we desperately needed it. Shane Mason Helen Hageman Vickie Clark Jenny Fynn Without their help we would not have been able to attend to abandoned/injured animals. +++++ Lost Parrot We are looking for our bright green and blue headed Conya parrot. He is hand tamed and likes to say "Hello" to everyone he meets. "Spike" went missing from the Hillside Teacher's College area on Saturday, August 16 sometime in the early afternoon. Please contact us at telephone #240881 if you have seen or happen to have found our special pet. We miss him. Many thanks. The Harding family dsbcdan@hotmail. com +++++++ A first in Bulawayo! If you have a bird collection, or even just 1, please forward us the details. (Type of bird, ring number, name, your contact details etc) We will compile a data base, so if your bird(s) go missing we can try and reunite it with the owner with as little stress as possible. We will also advertise your birds on your behalf and make sure it goes to a safe loving home if you downsizing or leaving. Each week we will send out an adverts page to all subscribers, so if you want to buy/sell cages, seed, toys etc please email us. This is a free service, and could save your bird!! byobirds@gmail. com +++++ The Matthew Townshend and Heath Streak Cricket Clinic. Matthew Townsend and Heath Streak will be holding a cricket clinic for junior school boys and girls sponsored by Gray Nicolls. The clinic will start o the Wednesday 6th August and finish on Saturday the 9th August. It will consist of different age group coaching over 3 days held at Whitestone School. Each child will then play a cricket match at Queens Sports Club against a Zimbabwe development team. The kids will receive a clinic T-shirt and cap and a prize giving will follow the last match on the Saturday afternoon. For more information please contact Matthew Townsend on 0912 265 861 or Racing Snake - 474 930 (Lee or Tara) +++++++ Miss Johanna Voltz, a French teacher who is currently teaching French at the University of Zimbabwe, is here with us for attachment until the 22nd of August 2008. Miss Voltz is proposing conversation classes to all our students and members who are interested. There will be four - 1 hour sessions of French Oral Lessons every week: Beginners Level French Conversation Monday: 4pm to 5pm Tuesday: 4pm to 5pm Intermediate/ Advanced Level French Conversation Wednesday: 4pm to 5pm Thursday: 4pm to 5pm Miss Voltz will also be available for consultation for those who are doing French Literature at school. French Private lessons with her for those who need special attention on a one-on-one basis could also be arranged. Don't miss out on a great opportunity! ! Learn how to speak French like a pro from a pro!! Do not hesitate to contact Lovejoy or Johanna on (09) 250245 for more information. A bient-t! Fabien INVERNIZZI Director Alliance française de Bulawayo 61 Heyman Road, Suburbs Bulawayo - ZIMBABWE Tel : (+263) 9 250 245 Adresse -lectronique : afbyo@mweb.co. zw Site Internet : www.afzim.org ++++++++ Desperately seeking a new partner! I am looking at doing a "Wife swop" as my current partner is male, and I am too.... Interested females should be willing to look after me properly, not talk too much, and always make me the centre of attention.. I am a mature man of sober habits, and would like a wife with the same interests. Will happily trade my partner for you.... I am a PLUM HEADED PARROT. If you can help make me happy, please email byobirds@gmail. com +++++++ GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME ECOLOGICAL SAFARIS TERRY ALLEN GINA WILSON EVALIE HEATH GREG GERMANIS Tina Chase and Tracy Tugwell ++++++ Hillside Womens Institute are still holding a Flea Market each month towards the expenses of running their Hall - To book a table on which to sell goods, phone Sandie Moodley on phone No 244445 - the fee being 30 billion dollars - and the next one will be held on the 30 th August! The W.I. library at the hall is open from 10 to 12 noon on a Saturday morning. There is a good selection of books at very reasonable charge especially the Children's section used by over one hundred members. Come and have a look and speak to the Librarian on duty, if you shop at the Hillside Kwik Spar next door on a Saturday morning. From Beryl Castle Ward +++++ WARNING TO MOTORISTS TRAVELING TO BEITBRIDGE We would like warn motorists of an unpleasant incident that occurred recently on the road just north of Beitbridge. Two travelers from Bulawayo stopped under a shady tree about 4 km from Beitbridge to have some refreshments, having taken the precaution of avoiding any laybyes as potential places of danger, and were attacked by two men brandishing knives who appeared out of the undergrowth and demanded money. The driver resisted and was stabbed in the face, arms and thigh. The couple were only saved by the approach of another vehicle carrying a number of men which caused the attackers to flee. They escaped with the driver's suitcase, but fortunately all travel documents and money were safe in a separate hidden folio. The occupants of the other car gave chase on foot but were unable to catch the assailants. This incident indicates that any likely stopping places on our main roads - not just laybyes - are targeted by robbers who lie in ambush for unsuspecting motorists, and should be avoided. If it is necessary to stop on the open road, an open area which does not provide cover for potential thieves should be selected - but even then instances are known when motorists breaking their journey on the roadside have been accosted by assailants who arrived in another vehicle. AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE, MATABELELAND BRANCH +++++ A first in Bulawayo! If you have a bird collection, or even just 1, please forward us the details. (Type of bird, ring number, name, your contact details etc) We will compile a data base, so if your bird(s) go missing we can try and reunite it with the owner with as little stress as possible. We will also advertise your birds on your behalf and make sure it goes to a safe loving home if you downsizing or leaving. Each week we will send out an adverts page to all subscribers, so if you want to buy/sell cages, seed, toys etc please email us. This is a free service, and could save your bird!! byobirds@gmail. com +++++ Margaret Bernard at Pet Hilton happy to look after your pet while you are away, or if you have a bitch in season; and Christopher is back from leave and able to beautify your dog. Kindly phone 242979 for bookings. ++++++++++++ + 7) HARARE NEWS ++++++++++++ + 8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES Accommodation required: semi-detached house or cottage preferably in Hillside or Bradfield. Please call Vera Hartmann on 217085 or 023309519. +++++++ 4 bedroomed house wanted to rent, walled and gated , preferably with borehole, long lease required in the following areas : Hillside , Burnside, Ilanda, Malindela, Kumalo, Suburbs Please contact: Juan 011 201 096 or 888931 wk OR Marina 0912 346 935 or 478846 wk ++++++++++++ + 9) VEHICLES FOR SALE: Yamaha IT 175, coils burnt out but in fairly good condition,comes with spare tyres. 15 hp Mariner boat motor. Contact;023515488/ 246233 A/Hrs +++++ CARS FOR SALE FORD RANCHERO V8 1972 AUTOMATIC TOYOTA SURF 1988 AUTOMATIC NISSAN SENTRA 1994 AUTOMATIC DAEWOO 1996 TOYOTA WYNDOM 1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1997 AUTOMATIC NISSAN SUNNY 1999 4 X 4 EAGLE 2004 PHONE CELL: 011 630 938 or evenings after 6.30 p.m. 240492 ++++++++ For Sale Mazda B2500 D/Cab 4X4 1998 Model Phone: 011 217 418 091 2 247 189 281360 ++++++ Looking for vehicles old and or accident damaged please call 091 2 231 759 or @ 51 Main St, 4th Ave, Bulawayo +++++++ WANTED: VINTAGE VEHICLES LOOKING FOR CARS TO RESTORE MYSELF. PARTICULARLY JAGUAR MACH II, CHEV 1950/55/56 COUPES AND 2 DOOR FORDS. I AM WILLING TO LOOK AT ANY CONDITION CAR AND WOULD APPRECIATE HELP IN TRACKING DOWN PEOPLE WHO NEED TO/ OR WOULD LIKE TO SELL THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. PAYMENT CAN BE MADE IN SA IF DESIRED. MANY THANKS ENTHUSIAST FROM CAPE TOWN AND CBC OLD BOY Phil Steynberg t&f 021-972 1444 m 082 566 566 9 redapplecatering@ telkomsa. net ++++ Vehicle for sale: 1998 Nissan, 2.7 Diesel, Hardbody, Double Cab, 175000kms. Totally original, regularly serviced and in very good condition. Land line: 09 255864 or Cell: 011212309 ========= HYUNDAI ACCENT 1998 MODEL. ACCIDENT DAMAGED. BEING SOLD AS IS, FOR EITHER SPARES OR REPAIR. VEHICLE IS IN BULAWAYO. CONTACT RUSTY HATTON. upnorth@inet. co.bw ++++++++++++ + 10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED ++++++++++++ + 11) SEEKING FRIENDS ++++++++++++ + 12) SITUATIONS VACANT DATA CAPTURE CLERK We are looking for a capable and experienced data capture and debtors clerk to start immediately. Knowledge of both Pastel and Excel essential. Excellent working environment and remuneration. Please contact Markham, Lewis & Company on 68439 X 3 HOUSE SITTER REQUIRED for Burnside home from 3 to 27 August 2008. Spacious and comfortable with generator and water pump. Excellent security and double lock up garage. If you are interested please contact Celine on 68439. +++++ If you live in S.A. or Zim and need a good carpenter, painter, brick layer, domestic worker, seamstress, electrician , motor mechanic, sales rep or anybody honest and hard working, I have numerous names and phone numbers of fellows displaced from camps in S.A.. e mail me on magskriel@mac. com ++++ Sales Manager required for a Custom Clearing and Forwarding Organisation. The candidate must be computer literate and have a sound knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages. Must be able to relate to our customers and be hands on in solving queries and problems that arise within the clearing sphere. The Candidate will also act as backup to operations and must be able to assist with Zimra queries should the need arise. Must have a valid driving license, with at least 5 years experience in a similar position Please email CV to zuk50809@emirates. net.ae +++++ LOOKING FOR A MATURE MAID WITH TRACEABLE REFERENCES - ABLE TO COOK AND WORK UNSUPERVISED. ACCOMMODATION AND EXCELLENT SALARY OFFERED. PLEASE TELEPHONE 282296. +++++++ Racing Snake Cycle and Sport are looking for a well qualified bookkeeper to start immediately. They must be computer literate and duties will include all aspects of accounting, filing, month end salaries etc. Please contact Lee McNab or Gareth Jocks for interviews - 011 405 756 or 474 930 ___________ Racing Snake Cycle and Sport are looking for a highly qualified mechanic to start work immediately. Must be willing to work in all areas. Please contact Lee or Gareth for interviews - 011 405 756 or 474 930. +++++++++++ Island Hospice is looking for a registered state registered nurse to join our services. who will need a current driving license. and willing to do palliative care nursing for our cancer patients. Please advertise this for us. They can contact us on Telephone 77972 for an interview. (to start immediately) Package details to be discussed. hospicebyo@gatorzw. com ++++++++++ 2) SITUATIONS VACANT Bookkeeper wanted, with good working knowledge of Pastel Internal Audits, and Cost Control. Must have previous experience and references. Computer literate in Pastel, Word, Excel etc. Please send complete CV to the following:- The Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 6001 Morningside Bulawayo ++++++++++++ + 13) MISCELLANEOUS IF YOUR HOME IS UNHAPPY BECAUSE SOMEONE DRINKS TOO MUCH WE CAN HELP YOU FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF PROBLEM DRINKERS Ask yourself because of someone else's drinking ............ . Am I worried ? Am I losing sleep ? Do I feel sorry for myself, inadequate or guilty ? Am I ashamed of my situation ? Do I ever feel embarrassed by the drinker's behaviour ? Do I make excuses for the drinker and take on his / her responsibilities ? Am I tired, nervous and depressed ? Am I short-tempered and frustrated at times ? Do I often feel desperate and alone ? Tuesday evenings 6.00 pm 45 Matopos Road, Famona, Bulawyo. This is on the service road between 23rd Ave and the red brick sub-station on the left going out of town. PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE AND TIME. Thursday lunchtime 1 pm (or as near as) Main Street Methodist Church , corner of 11th Avenue (entrance in small gate to the house), Bulawayo Phone: 011 218 314, 011 404 411 ++++++++ 3) WANTED TO PURCHASE Wanted old fashioned type "Baby Cot" metal or wood - any condition please call 0912 234 608 Mickael's Electronics We are the suppliers of all your DSTV requirements such as: Satellite Dishes, Single & Twin LNB's, Plasma LCD TV's, 29 inch Flat Screen TV's, Multichoice Decoders, Wiztech Decoders *With Wiztech Decoders you have free viewing of SABC 1-3, ETV, BTV, 24 hour movie and news channels and much more. *There are no monthly subs - Just tune in and view *Installations are done the same day For Further Info & Enquiries Call Mickael: (09) 62191/ 091 2 710 104 or @ 51 Main St, 4th Ave, Bulawayo FOR SALE!!! Mazda B22 Diesel Pickup with canopy, 1995 model, low mileage hundred thousand on the clock, one owner Toyota Hilux 22 Diesel Pickup, low mileage, mint condition Clubman Mini Cooper 1275, 1974 model, mint condition Please contact Mickael on 091 2 710 104 Mickael's Electronics All Brand New Items For Sale: 37 inch LCD Plasma TVs, 42 inch LCD TVs, 29 inch Flat Screen TVs, Samsung Hi-Fi Hometheatre with DVD Player, Wiztech Decoders. Installations are done the very same day For Enquiries Please Call Mickael: (09) 62191 / 091 2 710 104 or @ 51 Main St, 4th Ave, Bulawayo Mickael's Electronics Are You Having Problems With Your: Satellite Dish, TV. Video, Decoder We are the experts in: Satellite Installations, Room Extensions, Signal Problems (no signal) , Missing Channels, Hometheatre Installations and Faults, Satellite Removals and Reinstallations We also do Repairs & Maintenance for TVs, Videos, Decoders, Microwaves, DVD Players, Inverters, HI-Fi's, Remote Blasters, Etc We offer the following Benefits: - Availability throughout the week including holidays and weekends - Free pickup and delivery services for all electrical goods - Discount to pensioners - Customer satisfaction guaranteed For Professional & Affordable Services In Your Home Please Call Mickael: (09) 62191 / 091 2 710 104 or @ 51 Main St, 4th Ave, Bulawayo +++++ For sale : Oxford BA academic gown. As new. Phone 230778. Phone and make a deal. H.H.Westwood. +++++++ Samoosas made to order please call 091 2 350 836 +++++ Proteus Exercise Bicycle for sale Tel: 09-473391 Incredibly healthy Far Infrared Saunas now available in 2, 3 and 4 person sizes They help to:- * expel toxins from the body * reduce stress and fatigue * reduce cellulite and benefit your skin * control weight * ease pain and aid healing * provides same effects as exercise * improves immune system For more information and to view please contact Terence on 09-473391 or 011 630 553 +++ Want to do caring? Country Cousins is one of the UK's leading specialist introductory agencies, providing temp live-in carers to a diverse client base. If you have the right to work in the UK and enjoy caring for the elderly, then give me a call or email me for details. Contact Glynis Chalk on harare 04 499782 (land line) 023 232 641 (cell) Email chalkie@africaonlin e.co.zw ++++++++ Want to do caring? Country Cousins is one of the UK's leading specialist introductory agencies, providing temp live-in carers to a diverse client base. If you have the right to work in the UK and enjoy caring for the elderly, then give me a call or email me for details. Contact Glynis Chalk on harare 04 499782 (land line) 023 232 641 (cell) Email chalkie@africaonlin e.co.zw +++++++ WANTED : I collect old records - LP's , SINGLES & 78 RPM's Pop, Rock and country - NO easy listening or classical. Items should be in nice condition. Please drop me a line, and I will get in touch with you. Recordcollector from the Netherlands, F.vanderwerf@ planet.nl ++++++++ For Sale Reasonably Priced Cell Phones for Sale 1 x Nokia N73 ( Nearly New) 2 x Nokia 6234 ( Nearly New) 2 x Nokia 6230i ( Nearly New) 1 x Nokia 6300 (Brand New) 1 x Motorola L6 (Nearly New) All in Boxes with manuals, disks, ear pieces and all other accessories Please call for price 230478 or 011 423068 and ask for Clint Hurry while stocks last +++++ Baby Goods I am looking for second hand baby goods in good condition, especially a travel cot, baby cot and a high chair. Please contact Sophia on 230840 or sophia@thosona. com ++++++ HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE Philips Flat Screen TV 54cm - R1200.00 Philips TV 51cm - R600.00 LG VHS Video - R500.00 DSTV Decoder - R100.00 Lounge Suite 4pce gold/tan - R3000.00 Centre Table 1 drawer - R200.00 Side Board 4 door - R250.00 Steel Frame Chairs Maroon 4pce - R 400.00 Dining Room Suite 4 seat - R 500.00 (Brass colour tube, octagonal, glass/wood top) Book Case - Wooden - R100.00 GEC Single Door Refrigerator - R600.00 FridgeMaster Chest Freezer 150L - R1200.00 Defy Stove/Oven 4plate - R1200.00 Philips Toaster 2slice - R50.00 Pineware Snackwich Maker - R50.00 Waffle Iron - R50.00 Pineware Electric Frying Pan - R60.00 Plasticware Set 40pce - R40.00 Steam Cuisine (for microwave) - R50.00 Vegetable Chopper/Shredder - R20.00 Pineware Bread Slicer (orange) - R30.00 Bread Bins x2 each (Steel - white & yellow, Wooden) - R20.00 Ironing Boards x2 - steel, wood - R50.00 each Soda Stream uses glass bottles - R200.00 Soda Stream uses plastic bottles - R350.00 Kenwood Electric Mixer & Bowl - R30.00 Philips Electric Hand Mixer - R30.00 Chest of 4 drawers - White - R 300.00 Dressing Table & Chair - White - R350.00 Bed Side Table (matching) - R50.00 Single Beds - wooden & steel base - R150.00 each LG Vacuum Cleaner 1400w (Steel pipes) - R280.00 Empisal Mercury Sewing Machine - R300.00 GEC Twin Tub Washing Machine - R300.00 Flymo Grass Trimmer - R 300.00 Ceiling Fans x2 - 1light/4blade - R120.00 each Kango 2 bar Heater - R50.00 Pineware Hair Clippers - R40.00 Samsung Digital Camera (Including Rechargeable Batteries and memory card) - R 800.00 Plus lots more Contact : John - 011 212 851 / 74051 (B) Jacky - 011 720 286/79211 (B) After Hours - 75515 ++++++ WANTED - LARGE GEYSER We are wanting to buy a large geyser for domestic use in good condition. Please contact shearing@yoafrica. com or 0912-220-244. ++++++ ARE YOU OVERSEAS AND HAVE ELDERLY LOVED ONES IN BULAWAYO AND ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR WELFARE? WORRY NO MORE WE ARE TWO STATE REGISTERED NURSES (LOOKING TO RETURN TO BULAWAYO ASAP). WE ARE WELL KNOWN IN BULAWAYO WITH MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE, WHO WILL BE HAPPY TO LOOK AFTER ALL THEIR NEEDS. WE ARE WILLING TO UNDERTAKE HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITS TO CHECK ON DIET, HEALTH AND THE LIKE. WE WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING. WE WILL MAKE SURE THEIR DIET IS HEALTHY, NUTRITIONAL AND SUFFICIENT WE ARE PREPARED TO TRAVEL TO BOTSWANA AND SOUTH AFRICA TO PURCHASE MEDICATION THAT IS UNAVAILABLE AND TO BUY GROCERIES. REPORTS WILL BE GIVEN REGULARLY TO RELATIVES AND LOVED ONES. WE WILL TAKE THEM FOR ANY APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED AND TAKE THEM OUT FOR SOCIAL OCCASIONS I.E. LUNCH, THEATRE AND WHATEVER ELSE IS ON. IF THE PERSON CONCERNED HAS ANY PARTICULAR INTEREST WE WILL ENSURE THEY PARTAKE. WE CAN SUGGEST A CARE PLAN TO SUIT NEEDS WITH A FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT CONTACT: LYNN MARTIN ON lynndubai@gmail. com +++++ WOWTURF We "Stand Behind Global Education" To prove this we are giving away Rand 1,000 per month for a whole year to our subscribers. Subscription is free. Please read the about section of the website for more information on the site. Visit: http://www.wowturf. org (The Terms and Conditions of the above Promotion have been extended to include all Zimbabweans) +++++ A BRAND NEW SUPERFLOW SWIMMING POOL PUMP 30 BRAND NEW SECURITY LIGHT FOR HOUSES AND DURAL WALLS 6* 30M BRAND NEW FENCING 3* SEWING MACHINES, INDUSTRIAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE contacts 011561456, 230625, 880266 ++++ TEAK FURNITURE SOLID HAND MADE TEAK FURNITURE STANDARD PRODUCTS AND CUSTOM WORK FOR HOTELS, SAFARI CAMPS & THE PUBLIC CONTACT JOHN HEWITT BAOBAB INDUSTRIES BULAWAYO 60319 , 881952 , 76523 CELL 0912 411383 +++++ FOR SALE FOLDING WALKER FOR DISABLED PERSON ACCUTREND ALPHA GLUCOMETER - NEW COLLECTORS ITEM ORNAMENTS CANTEEN CUTLERY KENWOOD CHEF STAINLESS STEEL POTS WITH GLASS LID CURRY SET CORDLESS DRILL SHOCKS FOR MAZDA PLEASE TELEPHONE 09 201904 TO VIEW BETTY BOYSEN +++++ NOW OPEN!!!!!!!! !!!! EEZEE KAMPING HAS RE-OPENED AT NO 5 CHATHAM ROAD BELMONT , NEXT TO THE SWIFT DEPOT. LOADS OF HASSLE FREE PARKING! IN STOCK: FISHING HOOKS, BASS HOOKS, WORMS, MAXIMA/SPORTEX LINE, LEISURE QUIP AND MOTO-QUIP ACCESSORIES including recharge lights, compressors , battery chargers and lots more! WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO SELL ALL YOUR UNWANTED OR SURPLUS CAMPING /FISHING EQUIPMENT ON COMMISSION. CASH FLOW PERMITTING WE WILL BUY OUTRIGHT! CONTACT: DANIEL ON 64949 /62105 / 011420841 OR EMAIL: ezeekamp@mweb. co.zw WHILST SHOPPING.... .. WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR COFFEE SHOP (IN EEZEE KAMPING) - FOR A WARMING CUP OF COFFEE / TEA AND A TASTY MEAL. OUR MENU OFFERS: FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST (BAIT BOX) BACON & EGG ROLL (FIRST BITE) BOEREWORS ROLL (ROD & REEL) BEEF BURGER (TENT & TUCK) STEAK ROLL (FIRESIDE) SADSA & STEW HOURS OF BUSINESS: MON TO FRI: 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. WE WILL BE OPENING ON SATURDAYS - BY POPULAR DEMAND, FROM SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER!! CONTACT JILL ON 70591 OR 011 444 546 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER! ++++ FOR SALE MAZDA 323 - SCAMP AS NEW COLOUR: METALIC MARROON. COLOUR CODED- BODY WORK RADIO/TAPEDECK, WITH REMOVABLE FRONT COVER FOR SAFETY PRECAUTION MAG WHEELS REAR LOUVRE HEATED REAR WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER NEW EXHAUST NEW BATTERY ONLY 17,000 KILOMETERS GENUINE MILEAGE, CAR HARDLY USED AS IS A SECOND CAR. ALL THIS FOR U.S. $ 10,000.00 OR ZIMBABWE EQUIVALENT. PLEASE CONTACT M. FENTON ON TELEPHONE 084-22306, OR EMAIL address of fenton@comone. co.zw +++++++ HAVE YOUR FUNCTION AT GRANITE RIDGE IN THE MATOPOS.... WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAYS, SEMINARS, STAFF PARTY or ANY FUNCTION. DINNERS, BRAAIS or SOMETHING ON THE SPIT. BRING THE MATES AND HAVE A RELAXING WEEKEND IN THE MATOPOS. CONTACT: DAVE HARRISON PHONE: 0912215758 EMAIL:graniteridge@ mweb.co.zw +++++++ THE ZIMBABWEAN A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS You have been waiting for it! Now the opportunity is here The Chance to receive a paper packed with news Every Friday SUBSCRIBE and make a Don't delay, subscribe today Subscriptions Available in Zimbabwe from, PUBLICATIONS DISTRIBUTION (PVT.) LIMITED SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATION FORM 3 MONTHS (12 COPIES) with effect from 1st August 2008 Weekly hand delivery (Harare and main centers) Z$154 914 500 000 Weekly postal delivery (Throughout Zimbabwe) Z$157 514 500 000 (Prices inclusive of VAT No. 10003602, Tax Clearance provided on request) NAME ADDRESS Tel. Fax Number: Email Please make cheque payable to Publication Distribution (Pvt) Ltd Send to P O Box 6560, HARARE. 8 Craster Road, Southerton Harare. Tel: 661761, 668631, 665331 Fax: 668634, Cell: 011 205 201. Email: subscriptions@ newspress. co.zw Please note we are no longer able to accept advance payment for subscriptions for more than six months, due to the unstable economic conditions. Please bear with us during these trying times. Thank you for your continued support. +++++++ Ladies toiletries for sale: Ambi set r35 Lillet regular r50 Lillet multi pack r 100 Shield roll on r20 Soap r10 Satskin lotion r35 Sadie roll on r35 Johnsons powder r20 Shower gel r40 Lux shower gel r35 Nivea shower gel r45 Playgirl deodorant r30 Nivea deodorant r50 Contact: 0912857376/ 011915611 ++++++ FOR SALE Brand new Pine baby Cot, "U and Me" baby camp cot. R1500 for both or R800 each. LG big pulsator twin tub washing machine,excellent condition, R1500. Contact;230097/ 0912236240 +++++ Senior Citizens Office urgently requires Chairs, files and A4 scrap paper for our Senior Citizens and Food for homes offices. Please e mail janine@mweb. co.zw +++++++ FOR SALE Please contact the following numbers if interested in any of the below mentioned vehicle and items for sale, contact me on (w)70013 (cell) 011874021 MAZDA 1000 PICK-UP VERY GOOD CONDITION Modal- 1976 Colour- Dark blue and grey Mileage- 335879 SERIOUS OFFERS ONLY! 1. A3 Wooden Drawing Board 2. Union 3 levers lock (New) 3. Bolt lock (New) 4. Drawing Tools 5. Cell phones and Accessories 6. Cricket Gloves 7. Small Dome tent (2 man tent) 8. Rifle Scope (Air gun 4 x 15) Daisy 9. Handy Lamp 10kg fitting (Standard) 10. 2 x Canvas stretchers Tools 1. Circlip Pliers set 5 piece 2. Test meter Yu fung YF-1070A with test leads 3. Assorted tools 4. Band new Tow Bar unit Fishing Items 1. Daiwa (graphic Camp) 7 foot Rod 2. Shakespeare (Red Devil) M-P 802-5 (7 foot) 3. Shakespeare 1411-150 1,5ms Rod 4. Unknown make 1,75 Rod (Red) Other 1. 2x Men's suits =1x3 piece (Milord's)size- 40, colour-cream 1x2 piece size-36, colour-black + Accessories 2. Hp DeskJet D2360 (new) Please contact the following numbers if interested in any of the below mentioned vehicle and items for sale, contact me on (w)70013 (cell) 011874021 ++++ CLINIQUE CARESS now offers their new Express Therapy Treatment. Do you have 15 minutes to unwind ? Call us on 60160 or 011 701 277 ++++++++ THE TRAVEL SHOP The Travel Shop for all your travel requirements. If you would like to be included on our mailing list so as to receive regular up-dates on specials, please email us with the subject (LIST). The Travel Shop Suite 7 Princess Park Mansions Corner S. Parirenyatwa St / L. Takawira Avenue P.O. Box 1275 BULAWAYO Telephone : +(263 9) 74768 / 74769 / 74752 Fax : +(263-9) 74795 Email : travshop@mweb. co.zw Website : www.thetravelshop. co.zw ++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++ THE COMPUTER SHOP The Computer Shop for all your computer related requirements. To be included on our mailing list so as to receive regular up-dates on specials and new stock, please email us with the subject (LIST). The Computer Shop Shop No. 1 Mirage Centre Corner Fife Street & 13th Avenue P.O. Box 2867 BULAWAYO Telephone : +(263-9) 881242 / 67747 / 66263 Fax : +(263-9) 72103 Email : compshop@mweb. co.zw ++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++ Party Planet is situated on the N1 on the right hand side, just before Musina town and just past the Fire Station. Do pop in and browse for gifts, party cups, plates, hats etc. in plain colours or in a variety of themes. There are also costumes, wigs and hats as well as toys for children, adult toys and games, some scrapbooking goodies, 2nd hand books, wedding bubbles and balloons, serviettes for every occasion, banners and lawn signs and everything you need for a hen night or baby shower. You may phone Dilveen on 0155343455 or email to partyplanetmsa@ gmail.com. ++++ C C SALES LIMITED WILL BE HOLDING AN IMPLEMENT/MACHINERY SALE AT THE PRODUCE HALL, BULAWAYO SHOWGROUNDS, ON THURSDAY 17JULY STARTING AT 10.00AM. ENTRIES FOR THIS SALE ARE INVITED. PLEASE CONTACT C C SALES ON 09-880976/70974/ 70602 OR JOHN OGILVY ON 011-423341 FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES. ++++++ King's Auction Centre will sell your unwanted goods. Please bring us your furniture, household appliances, antiques and collectibles, smalls (china, books, kitchen appliances, tools, toys etc), cars, boats, caravans, office equipment - in fact we are able to sell almost anything. Collections can be arranged (free from Garden Park and Coronation Cottages). We also do on-site sales if you are downsizing your business, and we are able to do on- site house sales if you are relocating. We are located at 141A Fife Street (between 14th and 15th Avenues). Telephone 70316 or 880058/126/918. Manure. Free from King's Equestrian Centre at Ascot Racecourse. Bring your own sacks and labour, and collect as much as you want! Telephone Samantha on 0912 921719. +++++ Want to do caring? Country Cousins is one of the UK's leading specialist introductory agencies, providing temp live-in carers to a diverse client base. If you have the right to work in the UK and enjoy caring for the elderly, then give me a call or email me for details. Contact Glynis Chalk on harare 04 499782 (land line) 023 232 641 (cell) Email chalkie@africaonlin e.co.zw ++++++ FOR SALE Garden Furniture Lounge suite Coffee Table Half moon table Side Tables Sideboard Chest of Drawers Stove (needs repairs) Pram with Carry Cot Dart Board Dinning Room Table and Chairs Bar Stools Various small items Offers invited Please contact: 09-284412, 011 205 415, 011 613 634, 0912323390 AFTER 1PM Email: leanne@scandia. co.zw +++++ Do you have any gardening tools that are surplus to your requirements? Hillside Dams Conservancy is looking for what ever you can donate. Contact Ian Johnston on 237240, 242490, 011215373, jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw. +++++ Need ADVICE and HELP planning a WEDDING / BIRTHDAY / CELEBRATION? IAN JOHNSTON is the very knowledgeable person to assist you. For further details call IAN JOHNSTON on 237240 or 011 215 373 e-mail jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw +++++ ANTE NATAL CLASSES If you are PREGNANT and want to know all about pregnancy, LABOUR and what to do with your NEWBORN BABY look no further. I offer a PROFESSIONAL COURSE of 6 classes giving you LOTS of information that you'll need to know and answer your queries. I offer a CONDENSED COURSE for "out of townwers" or women who have transport problems. I can also be your "BIRTH ATTENDANT" and be with you while you're in labour helping you to BREATHE and PUSH properly. Please contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (H) 237240 or 011 728 350 or (W) 474277 or 466741 - 8 am to midday e-mail jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw ++++++ For Sale 5 ea cable splicing kits (flameproof) ex 3M South Africa - Pt No 8096/2 (complete with flameproof resin compound packs) Telephone 67300/60824 ++++++++++++ + 14) TIDBITS There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met. --William Butler Yeats