Morning Mirror Edition 722 - 09/02/2017 MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Look out for us on Facebook! The Official Morning Mirror Facebook Group Please contact magskriel@mac.com for information on how to place your advert. ONLY E MAIL COMMUNICATION WILL BE DEALT WITH THANK YOU. Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home. ADVERTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAYS AT 5 P.M ++++ 1) Editorial COMMON MYTHS ABOUT THE BRAIN DISPELLED MYTH TEN - YOUR BRAIN IS GREY Most of us have all seen preserved brains sitting in jars in a classroom or on TV. Often, those brains are a uniform whitish grey, sometimes yellow-ish color. However, in actuality, the living and pulsing brain that currently resides in your skull isn't just a dull, bland grey-but it's also white, black and red. So why are preserved brains chalky looking and dull instead of spongy and colorful It's due to the fixatives, such as formaldehyde, that keep the brain preserved. MYTH NINE - LISTENING TO MOZART MAKES YOU SMARTER From color, to sound -- the next myth may have you rethinking your musical choices. The idea that listening to classical music can increase your brainpower has become so popular that it's been dubbed "the Mozart effect." This myth and trend started in the 1950s when an ENT a doctor named Albert Tomatis began claiming success using Mozart's music to help people with speech and auditory disorders. In the 1990s, 36 students in a study at the University of California at Irvine listened to 10 minutes of a Mozart sonata before taking an IQ test. According to Dr. Gordon Shaw, the psychologist in charge of the study, the students' IQ scores went up by about 8 points. The "Mozart effect" was born. However, the University of California at Irvine study has been controversial in the scientific community. Dr. Frances Rauscher, a researcher involved in the study, stated that they never claimed it actually made anyone smarter; it just increased performance on certain spatial-temporal tasks. What's more is that other scientists have never been able to replicate the original results, and there is currently no scientific information to prove that listening to Mozart, or any other classical music, actually makes anyone smarter. MYTH EIGHT - BIG BRAIN EQUALS SMART CREATURES If you need an obvious example of how untrue this myth is, think of a cow. Now think of a chimpanzee. Cows have bigger brains than chimps. Are they smarter than chimps No. "But what about the ratio of brain to body weight ", an ardent fan of this myth might counter. Nope, that line of reasoning doesn't work either. While a human's brain-to-body-mass ratio is massive compared to that of a horse (about 1:50 and 1:600, respectively), it's just about the same as that of a mouse (1:40), and inferior to the ratio you'd find in small ants or small birds. Sure, some skills, like our ability to think quickly and recall information (also known as fluid intelligence), follow the familiar pattern: peaking at roughly age 18 and getting worse over the rest of our lives. MYTH SEVEN - IT'S DOWNHILL AFTER TWENTY But recent research suggests that - in addition to getting wiser with age - we may also actually get smarter, at least in some ways. Our ability to do basic math and use a larger vocabulary, for example, likely continue to improve until we turn 50. And our prowess at reading others' emotions and recalling recent events doesn't start declining until after age 30. MYTH SIX - DRUGS CREATE HOLES IN YOUR BRAINS We know different drugs make us experience the world around us in very different way, but exactly how different drugs affect the brain is a pretty controversial subject. Some people claim that only the most severe drug use can have any lasting effects, while others believe that the first time you use a drug, you're causing long-term damage. However, while many substances can have significant effects on your brain's structure and function, gaping Swiss-cheese-like holes are thankfully not one of them. In fact, the only thing that can actually put a hole in your brain is physical trauma to it. But although the jury's still out on exactly how different drugs can affect your brain for the long term, we can be reasonably sure of one thing: No drug actually puts holes in your brain. MYTH FIVE - ALCOHOL KILLS YOUR BRAIN CELLS Just one observation of a drunken person is enough to convince you that alcohol directly affects the brain. But in actuality, alcohol consumption has very little effect on the density or number of neurons in your brain. Even in alcoholics, alcohol use doesn't actually result in the death of brain cells. All that said, too much drinking can damage the links between neurons and the way the brain processes information. Alcohol damages the ends of neurons, which are called dendrites, and this results in problems conveying messages between the neurons. The cell itself isn't damaged, but the way that it communicates with others is altered. According to researchers, this damage is mostly reversible. So while alcohol doesn't actually kill brain cells, it can still damage your brain if you drink in mass quantities. MYTH FOUR - WE ONLY USE TEN PER CENT OF OUR BRAINS We've often been told that we only use about 10 percent of our brains. And this myth is probably one of the most well-known myths about the brain, in part because it's been publicized in the media ever since the early 1900s when an American psychologist named William James said that "the average person rarely achieves but a small portion of his or her potential.' It is commonly thought that over overtime, James' statement was somehow converted into us only using 10 percent of our brain. Event in modern time, many people are jumping on the 10%-brain-idea, writing books and selling products that claim to harness the power of the other 90%. Here's the thing, though; it's not really true. We can become disabled from damage to just small areas of the brain depending on where it's located, so there's no way that we could function with only 10 percent of our brain in use. MYTH THREE You're either an "auditory" or a "visual" learner. Brain scans have shown that no matter what we're doing, our brains are always active. Some areas are more active at any one time than others, but unless we have brain damage, there is no one part of the brain that is absolutely not functioning. So, unfortunately, there's no hidden, extra potential you can tap into, in terms of actual brain space. This consistently reinforced idea that some of us learn better by seeing, hearing, or touching doesn't have much research to back it up. There is evidence to suggest that many of us prefer to learn through a specific means - some of us would rather to listen to a lecture than read a book, for example - but there's no evidence to suggest that we do better when we are taught in our preferred method. When psychologists have compared students' results on tests after they've been taught using either their preferred method or another method, for example, their results are the same. MYTH TWO - Male brains are more logical, female brains are more empathetic. There are minor anatomical differences between male and female brains. Problem is, they haven't been linked with any particular differences in ability. Instead, most evidence suggests that these gender-based differences are the result of cultural expectations. For example, women tend to do better than men on tests of emotional intelligence and empathy. But as Laura Helmuth at Smithsonian points out, "They do - unless test subjects are told that men are particularly good at the test, in which case men perform as well as or better than women." The same thing can happen in reverse: A 1998 University of Waterloo study found that when women and men were given a tough math test, the women - even those with extensive math experience - did worse than the men. But if the participants were told beforehand that men and women had performed equally on the test in the past, they performed equally well. MYTH ONE - YOU ONLY HAVE FIVE SENSES You've probably heard plenty about the first five - touch (tactioception), hearing (audioception), sight (ophthalmoception), taste (gustaoception), and smell (olfacoception). But what about the others These, which all include the Latin root 'cept' for take or receive, give us even more data about the outside world: Equilibrioception: A sense of balance, otherwise known as your internal GPS. Tells you if you're sitting, standing, or lying down. Located in the inner ear. Proprioception: A sense of where your body parts are and what they're doing. Nociception: A sense of pain. Thermo(re)ception: A sense of temperature. Chronoception: A sense of the passage of time. Interoception: A sense of your internal needs, like hunger, thirst, needing to use the bathroom, etc. supplied by eNewsBreak info@enewsbreak.com ++++ BULAWAYO WATCHDOG. ++++ 2) Notices and Events The School of Truth, Bulawayo area. Since the unexpected passing of Mrs Thelma Audin in 2015 August, the School has lacked a resident representative for the Bulawayo area. This has been rectified with the delegation of Mr/Mrs geof [SIC] and Gwen Calvert as replacements. As we live in Esigodini, and only visit Bulawayo +/- twice a month for domestic reasons, including E, contact should be made by 'Land', sms or E as below. Initially we expect to function as communicators on behalf of the School, though if there is a need for group-sharing, suitable arrangements will be made. Our contact details are: Physical : 'Peace Haven', Kent Lane 4, P O Box 94, Esigodini Land : 028-8 679 Sms [Gwen] : 0775 939 696 E : gag@netconnect.co.zw geof and Gwen Calvert ++++ BULAWAYO ISLAND HOSPICE WILL BE HAVING A STREET COLLECTION ON THE 25TH FEBRUARY 2017. PLEASE WOULD ALL THOSE WISHING TO COLLECT ON BEHALF OF HOSPICE CONTACT SHARON ON 09 77972. PLEASE SUPPORT THE COLLECTION. ++++ ROUGH BLOODY DIAMONDS - a novel by Tony Waters (formerly of Bulawayo) The diamonds are theirs for the picking but first they must deal with the rough diamonds. Following Siakonza's map Pat van Zyl and his friends have found the diamond diggings in the east of "Mashonaland" on the border with Mozambique. But the cunning Barnato learns of the location. He will need the co-operation of both Paul Kruger and King Lobengula if he is going to stake his own claim. But can he outwit the combination of Cecil Rhodes and Pat van Zyl http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUE6F48 Kindle Edition GBP2.42 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1530096871 Paperback Edition GBP8.21 ++++ Do you know any elderly or disabled person that is starting to battle to take basic care of themself. Compassionate middle aged Irish lady with accommodation (one spare room available in the house) may be able to assist. Watsapp 0774932332 to chat further. ++++ The Museum wishes you all a wonderful 2017. To start the year off we will be screening what has been cited as 'undoubtedly the greatest T.V. nature documentary to date' the recently released Sir David Attenborough Planet Earth II at the Museum every Wednesday at 1pm for the next six weeks. 8th February Episode 3 Jungles 15th February Episode 4 Deserts 22nd February Episode 5 Grasslands 1st March Episode 6 Cities ++++ To all our valued customers: The opening of BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK CHARITY SHOP at ZONKIZIZWE Shop 2 UPSTAIRS is postponed as we continue to sort out issues with ZIMRA.. We will be having a POP UP at this same venue on SATURDAY 11th February from 9am to 2pm. We need your HELP to help our pensioners. Please support this worthy cause. SEE YOU THERE!!! ++++ PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO AND THE ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO AND THE ACADEMY THURSDAYS 9, 16 & 23 FEBRUARY POLDARK: SERIES 2 ROBERT SIBSON HALL AT 7.00 P.M. 'Five episodes in and there's most definitely no mid-season lull, as Poldark continues to surprise and move us in many different ways.' [Episode 5: Digital Spy] 'A nail-biting hour delivers breathless action and heartbreak.' [Episode 6: Digital Spy] Admission: $3.00 [free to Film members] Supper available from 6.15 p.m. FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY VISCERA / CARMEN / ETC [CARLOS ACOSTA] ROBERT SIBSON HALL AT 6.30 P.M. This recording was filmed on 12 November 2015 when Royal Ballet star Carlos Acosta gave his farewell performance at Covent Garden. That night, however, didn't only showcase his abilities as a dancer. The climax of - and the most substantial item in - the four-part programme was his own recently choreographed version of Carmen, set to music from Bizet's familiar operatic score. The programme also included contrasting works by two of the world's greatest choreographers, Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine, as well as the Royal Ballet's Liam Scarlett, whose sensual and energizing Viscera began the programme; Afternoon of a Faun is Robbins's exquisite response to Debussy's languorous Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune and Balanchine's Tchaikovsky Pas de deux is a bravura showpiece. 'The cast is faultless, with Marianela Nuņez as Carmen, Federico Bonelli as Escamillo and Acosta as Don Jose all proving their considerable artistry and flair. Nuņez in particular shines as the fearless heroine.' [The Stage] 'Most rewarding of all, however, is the revival of Liam Scarlett's Viscera. This is dance that makes dancers look good, and the 16-strong ensemble reward it with performances of exhilarating attack.' [The Telegraph] Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] Dinner available during the interval ($10.00) FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY MOZART: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO ROBERT SIBSON HALL AT 6.30 P.M. 'The Marriage of Figaro' was the first fruit of Mozart's partnership with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte who adapted (perhaps at Mozart's suggestion) Beaumarchais' controversial play of the same name which at the time was banned in Vienna due to its seditious content. David McVicar's acclaimed production sets the action in a French château in 1830 on the eve of revolution, amplifying the opera's undercurrents of class tension. The entire household is drawn into the notoriously complex plot, which covers all shades of human emotion from spirited playfulness to deep despair, but affection and fidelity finally prevail in this most warm-hearted of operas. 'Generally speaking, there are two ways to do Mozart's Figaro: you can either play it for laugh or you can play it straight and enjoy some great singing of Mozart's incomparable music. The current production by the Royal Opera is a near-perfect combination of both these styles.' [Express] 'This production of Mozart's miraculous comedy is unadulterated joy: it's been a long time since I've seen anything at Covent Garden so immaculately cast and meticulously rehearsed.' [Telegraph] Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] Dinner available during the interval ($10.00) Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members] Dinner available during the interval ($10.00) ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Fund ++++ 5) Roses And Raspberries ++++ 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. ++++ 8) Bulawayo News Bulawayo Publicity Association Times are tough, no good getting away from it and January is always the gloomiest month of the year, but we want to let you know how important you are to us and how much we appreciate your support in these 'Oliver Twist' times. Sad to say, but Zikhuphani (What's happening in Bulawayo) will not be producing any more editions for the time being. It is basically all a question of getting enough advertising to keep it going for several months at a time. It was a very glossy, attractive, informative publication so let us hope the economic situation improves in the near future to make it viable. TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY Although the hospitality industry in Bulawayo in general had their quietest Christmas in many a year, it seems that the safari camps in the Matopos were fully booked. Ngamo Safaris at Hwange, always very popular with Bulawayo people, was fully booked for most of the period. However, Cresta Churchill Hotel is showing confidence in the future by having the hotel completely refurbished and the Holiday Inn is in the process of enlarging its conference rooms and turning the former steakhouse into another conference room. The word is that more and more conference will be coming to Bulawayo. The Regional Director of the Natural History Museum was delighted that the museum was visited by more people during the past festive period than for many years. The Selborne Hotel has also had a major refurbishment undertaken and its exterior repainted most attractively in cream with a maroon edging. No longer a shabby old lady but an inviting two-star hotel. Several city center buildings have been attractively repainted, which shows that Bulawayo business people have confidence in the future. A new boy on the block is Cliff's Lodge, situated in Kumalo and ideal for family groups and budget travelers. Serviced, self-catering accommodation is provided and Wi-fi is available and transfers can be arranged. African Adventurer (Ian Harmer) and Black Rhino Safaris (Norman Bourne) are very happy with the fact that overland trucks continue to come to Bulawayo and the Matopos almost every week. These tourists, young and old, are also keen to visit Great Zimbabwe. Black Rhino now offers a day - return trip to the Ruins. Budget travelers can catch a bus either at Renkini Terminus or from Mac's Garage in Leopold Takawira Avenue. Zimbabwe Tourism Authority will be hosting a delegation from ITB (Internationale Tourismus Borse) from 6th to the 8th February. The delegation will be on a fact-finding mission to assess the possibility of hosting ITB Africa in Zimbabwe. This travel show held annually in Germany is one of the world's major tourist shows. A visit to Bulawayo particularly to inspect Zimbabwe International Trade Fair facilities will be included in their itinerary. Fastjet, based in Johannesburg, has flights into Zimbabwe between Harare and Victoria Falls, with an added flight on Sundays to its Johannesburg - Harare service. It now has a free baggage allowance of 2 free bags weighing a maximum of 20kgs each available on flights between Johannesburg and Harare. The airline Chief Executive Officer is an ex Zimbabwe pilot. We understand that the airline is very keen to add Bulawayo to its routing from Johannesburg. Flyafrica, which is back on track, is also keen to include Bulawayo in its schedule. We quote 'This is the year of opportunity when many doors open and this is the time for re-energising and not allow the intensities to overwhelm your energy field which could lead to a fall into apathy and disillusion' www.bulawayopublicity.com bulawayopublicity@gmail.com Telephone 00 263(9)60867/72969. ++++ We would like assistance with a Donation - a Second Hand Computer & Printer for a non-profit organisation. Much appreciated. Please call 0774085599 (Weekdays btwn. 8am-4pm) ++++ 9) Harare And Gweru News ++++ 10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses PICCOLA ROMA - ITALIAN RESTAURANT TELEPHONE :- (09) 231246 - ASCOT SHOPPING CENTER MONDAY CLOSED OPEN :- TUESDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 10-ISH, LUNCH AND DINNER. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF HAVING A FULL ITALIAN MEAL COME AND TRY!!! EVERYTHING IS MADE FRESHLY TO ORDER AND EVERY MEAL IS ACCOMPANIED BY OUR OWN MADE BREAD. WE CATER FOR ALL INCLUDING VEGETARIANS. FOR BOOKINGS, MENU INFORMATION AND PRICES, PHONE (09) 231246. ++++ 11) Catering and Food ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa Polokwane Affordable Overnight Accommodation Biddy and Gerhard invite you to make yourself at home at their Affordable Self-catering Overnight Accommodation, which is situated in a beautiful garden and ideally based for visitors passing through Polokwane or shopping here. Facilities Laundry Facilities Swimming Pool Secure undercover Parking on Premises All Rooms has Flat screen TV with DSTV (Extra Package) Air-conditioning in each unit There is one bathroom with shower and basin and a separate toilet in the unit. Hairdryer Camping Cot Check-in: 02:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM Rates: R500 for the first 2 people per unit & R50pp thereafter. In case of cancellation within 1 week of arrival or an early departure, you will be held liable for full payment as per original booking. Overnight Accommodation Rooms Melody - Sleeps 4 - Self-catering Unit: Main bedroom: Queen bed. Ensuite: shower and toilet. 2 single sleeper couches in lounge area. The unit has a fully equipped self-catering kitchen with a 4 plate hob stove & oven; fridge-deepfreeze. The unit has a private braai area. Harmony - Sleeps 4 - Self-catering Unit: The main room has a queen bed and the adjoining room has bunk beds. The unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a 2 plate stove-oven. The Unit has a private braai area. Rest & Ride - Sleeps 4 - Semi Self-catering Unit: Largest Unit: Room 1: 2 single beds (that can be used as a queen). Room 2: 2 twin beds. Each room has a microwave; coffee making facilities; bar fridge & Flat screen TV. Access to cutlery, crockery, fridge-deepfreeze & braai under the Lapa Area - Patio set that comfortably seats eight persons. Location: 13 Woodbush Street, Polokwane, 0699 Close to Makro & Gateway International Airport - just off of the N1. GPS: S 23 52. 35.1'E 029 27 22.2' Hostess: Biddy Fourie +27 82 410 7325 biddy@overnightpolokwane.co.za ++++ 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 ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe In Harare for the weekend Need somewhere affordable to stay 3 bed secure flat in Avondale for short term rentals. $100 for whole house per night (negotiable for longer stays). Sleeps 5 in beds with plenty of floor space too. Double lock up garage, garden, courtyard, generator, water tank. Fully furnished with well equipped kitchen. Very secure, easy to find. Convenient location to schools, shops, hospitals, CBD etc 2 showers, 1 bath, 3 loos, drying space, fridge/freezer, gas and electric stove. DSTV and WIFI available on request. Whatsapp or call +263772165950 or email nicola_york@hotmail.com for availability. ++++ BIG CAVE CAMP OUR LOW SEASON SPECIAL -VALID THRU TO 31ST MARCH 2017 FOR NEW BOOKINGS ONLY 75 US PER PERSON PER NIGHT FOR DINNER, BED, AND BREAKFAST . !!! CHILDREN 4-14 YEARS CHARGED AT 50% AND UNDER 4 FREE OF CHARGE . LUNCH IS AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. WE OFFER ACTIVITIES ON OUR OWN ESTATE AND INTO THE PARK FOR HISTORIC, SCENIC AND RHINO TOURS , HOSTED BY OUR RESIDENT GUIDES . PLUS WE ALSO ARRANGE MOUNTAIN BIKING RIDES AND COMMUNITY VISITS COME AND STAY WITH US IN THE BEAUTIFUL MATOBO HILLS . !!!!!! EVERY ROOM HAS A VIEW ++++ 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. ++++ 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 ++++ 14) PROPERTY FOR SALE OR TO RENT RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED. 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO. Phone 74581 MATSHEUMHLOPE - US$175,000 Brick under iron, combined dining room and lounge with fireplace, TV lounge, 3 bedrooms fitted with cupboards, ensuite (shower only), family bathroom, separate toilet, fitted kitchen, laundry, lock-up garages, double carport, 5 domestic quarters, 4 storerooms, braai area, borehole (seasonal), fenced and gated on approximately 5 acres. ILANDA - US$120,000 Brick under tile, lounge with fireplace, sun lounge, dining room, 5 bedrooms, (4 with built in cupboards), main ensuite, family bathroom, separate toilet and shower, fitted kitchen, scullery, double carport, double domestic quarters, braai area, swimming pool (empty) working borehole, gazebo. COTTAGE: Bedroom, lounge, bathroom, kitchen not fitted. The Property is walled and gated, on 2230m GLENGARRY - $80.000 Double-storey under tile, lounge with fireplace, dining room, 3 bedrooms, (2 with built in cupboards, bathroom with toilet, fitted kitchen, pantry, enclosed veranda, double domestic quarters, braai area with entertainment area, working borehole, swimming pool (empty), walled and gated. MONTROSE - US$70,000 Brick under tile, 3 bedroomed home, lounge with fireplace, dining room, family bathroom, separate toilet and shower, fitted kitchen, veranda, domestic quarters, garage, walled and gated. MANNINGDALE STANDS - Two x acre available $25,000 EACH. LIST YOUR PROPERTY TODAY - LET US SELL YOUR PROPERTY. We have prospective buyers seeking property in all sectors of the property market. We are looking for flats, high, medium density homes, low, and commercial land, commercial property, industrial land, industrial property, investment property, and residential land. WE HAVE MANY MORE, PLEASE COME IN AND SEE US AT 5A, 9THAVENUE. OR CALL: 09 74581/3 SPEAK TO AARON, SHAHID OR BRYAN. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE PROPERTIES TO SELL, WITH THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL PURCHASERS. VALUATIONS WE OFFER A COMPLETE SERVICE IN ALL TYPES OF VALUATIONS, OPEN MARKET, DECEASED ESTATE, ANNUAL RENTAL etc TO RENT: RESIDENTIALS: Flats: City: 1 bedroom, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen. Immediate - $350 (includes levy) Houses: Burnside: 3 Bedrooms, fitted kitchen, fenced and gated - Immediate - $450 Famona: 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walled & gated - available 1st March 2017 - $670 Glenville: 2 Bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, lock-up garage, walled and gated, on 2 acres - available immediately - $250 Killarney: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lock-up garage, well, walled and gated - available immediately - $450 LET US MANAGE YOUR PROPERTY WE HAVE LISTED TENANTS IN ALL PRICE RANGES FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL. CALL OUR LETTING DEPARTMENT ON 74581 ++++ For Sale Suburbs - 3 bedroomed, s/pool & borehole - $135 000 Old Magwegwe - 1 bedroom $9 000 Creche and residential in a busy area P.O.A Entumbane - 2 bedroomed Mpopoma - 4 bedroomed Burnside double storey, 13 bedrooms, 3 lounges & lock-up garages Pumula South Kumalo - Lodge CBD shop and offices TO LET BELMONT - INDUSTRIAL & CBD Warehouses and offices Mall - indoor stalls in a busy area RESIDENTIAL Flats 1 x 1 bedroomed, lounge, kitchen & bathroom/w/c. Flat located in quiet and secure area with onsite parking Houses Burnside, Matsheumhlope, Selbourne Park, Nketa, Mpopoma, Cowdray Park, Magwegwe, Nkulumane, Emganwini, & Gwabalanda. Ian & Co. Real Estate (Registered Valuers, Estate Agents, Auctioneers & Property Managers), 111 Josiah Tongogara, btwn 11th & 12th Ave, Bulawayo. Tel. 0775 306 392;0712 871 455; +2639 886626 +2639 886256. Email: dlamsian@gmail.com,ianandcoproperties@gmail.com Visit our Website at: www.ianandco.com ++++ Flat to Let one room bachelor flat with seperate kitchen and shower /toilet areas..Large outside patio overlooking garden/poolarea. FULLY FURNISHED/EQUIPPED...MAID TO DO WASHING/IRONING/SERVICING ONCE A WEEK . AVA ILABLE IMMED, $260 PM INCLUDES LW.GOOD TENANCY DEPOSIT REQUIRED PHONE CHARSLEY 243339 or 0779547820 ++++ Anita's Real Estate 98 SAMUEL PARIRENYATWA - BTWN 9th & 10th AVE'S - BULAWAYO Hillside 3 bedrooms, main en suite, parquet, separate toilet, shower, lounge, fire place, dining room, study, fully fitted kitchen, laundry room, enclosed verandah, store room, staff quarters, garden, 2 x carports, walled, gated - $115,000.00 Morningside Neat, solid, 3 beds BIC, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, sep toilet, double s/quarters, walled/gated - $80,000.00. Kumalo B/IBR, 4 beds, Nursery/office, en suite, bathroom, dressing area, air conditioned, family bathroom, tub, WHB, (vinyl floors), open plan lounge cum dining room, strip floors, entrance hall, fitted kitchen + hob and oven (gas and electricity), 2 x staff quarters, 1 bed cottage, en suite, shower + loo, kitchenette, borehole, fish pond, pool (fenced), gazebo, walled, electric gate - $170,000.00 Famona 3 beds, adjoining room, lounge, dining room, study, kitchen, bathroom, sep toilet, cottage with en suite, shower and toilet, fenced on one side, walled on 3 sides, sliding gate - $75,000.00 Northend 3 beds, main en suite, lounge, d/room, fully f/kitchen, s/quarters, borehole, garage, w/gated, extras - $67,000.00 Nkulumane BUA, grano floor, 4 beds, family bathroom, lounge cum dining room, kitchen, veranda, walled, gated - $25,000.00 Cowdray Park BUT, Grano floor, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, walled, gated - $30,000.00 negotiable. Stands Umguza/Trenance - 2 acres with a dilapidated 3 bedroomed house - $26,000.00 Selborne Brook - undeveloped stand - 2334m2 - $25,000.00 negotiable Newmansford - Undeveloped stand - 3409m2 - $15,000.00 Factory - Luveve - 659m2 Steel roof - IVR, cement floor, 1 office, kitchen, 2 toilets, changing room, workshop, walled, gated - $75,000.00 We are looking for houses and stands for sale in all areas. Contact: 09-64368 OR Anita 0772 212 625 / 0712 323 362 and Mabel 0772 391 701 anitasrealestate@comone.co.zw ++++ To rent Kumalo, 5 roomed 3 bath roomed house with cottage. House is available 1st of February. Property has borehole, beautiful garden, generator and fantastic entertainment area. Electric fenced and gated. Contact livestocktrading@yoafrica.com for further information. To rent Malindela 3 bed roomed, single bathroom, double toilets, lock up garage, available 1st February. Contact Livestocktrading@yoafrica.com Workshops complete with offices, yard, borehole water corner 14 th Ave, George Silundika Str Bulawayo, available 1st February, contact livestocktrading@yoafrica.com 1st Floor offices Fortuna House, 14th Ave, George Silundika Str. Contact livestocktrading@yoafrica.com ++++ TOWN-HOUSE FOR RENT Modern style town house in Khumalo Two bed-roomed town house situated in Khumalo Bulawayo. Main en suite with separate bathroom and toilet. Extra toilet outside plus a small store-room. Open plan sitting room, kitchen and dinning room. very spacious. Lock up garage which can be turned into an extra bedroom. Gated and walled. No borehole. Available on the 1dt of February 2017. Please contact 0773 433 633 ++++ R.E.D Property Looking to get into the Property Market Need advice on what you can expect moving forward Please call our negotiators today for helpful, friendly service you can trust. Properties for Sale Milibizi - $55 000.00 - A cozy house with two bedrooms both being en suite, kitchen and lounge are separated by the breakfast nook. There is also a braai area with a Jacuzzi, staff quarters, space for more rondavles to be built and this property has municipal water and is supplied by the dam. Suburbs - $65 000.00 - This property is specifically aimed at the person who loves a 'fixer upper" The home is in Suburbs and was bought to be refurbished and the owner just cannot, it is a colonial style home with a small verandah, two bedrooms, a spacious lounge and separate kitchen. A foundation was added to the back of the building and the bricks have been purchased, all thatis left is to extend out the house and make yourself at home. Morningside - $95 000.00 - A house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge with separate dining room and kitchen with a scullery. This property also has a laundry, single staff quarters, single lock up garage and is walled and gated. Kumalo - $120 000.00 - This property has a large front and back garden for Kumalo, its walled and gated with ample parking, garages and carports. The house consists of a lounge with fireplace, separate dining room, fitted kitchen with scullery, four bedrooms and one bathroom with separate toilet. The house is serviced by a laundry and double staff quarters. CBD - $170 000.00 - A commercial property in the City Centre with office and warehouse space in a good area. 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 Mahatshula - 3 Bedrooms Fortunes Gate - 3 Bedrooms CBD - 3 Bedrooms X 2 CBD - 2 Bedroom (Fully furnished) Commercial CBD - Office space CBD - Shops x 3 Belmont - Shop spaces Belmont - Storage space Call : Renee, Tendai on 882944-6/0772 258 893 or Eusebia on 0773 962 746 ++++ 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 09 888243/ 0772 985875 ++++ HILLSIDE fLAT TO LET LUXURIOUS DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH BATHROOM EN SUITE..LARGE LOUNGE/DINING ROOM,,,,,,BIG PASSAGE/KITCHEN....SEPARATE TOILET....LARGE COVERED VERANDA OVERLOOKING PLEASANT GARDEN/ SWIMMING POOL....FULLY EQUIPPED/FURNISHED ...HAS TELEPHONE...MAID ONCE A WEEK TO DO SERVICING/WASHING /IRONING.... $475 INCLUDES WATER,...AVAILABLE 1st FEBRUARY....PHONE CHARSLEY 243339 or 0779547820 very suitable for ex pat. ++++ House to rent in Morningside : 3 bedrooms, lounge, dinning room, kitchen, veranda. Walled and gated. Double carport. Available 1 February. Call 0712973971 ++++ LUXURY FLAT AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN BULAWAYO ... Are YOU a single , mature , business or professional person Are YOU perhaps on transfer Do YOU want a fully furnished place in a quiet , secure area Available NOW is exactly what you need , a self-contained flat in Matsheumhlope , close to schools in Chelmsford Road It has a lounge / dining area with plenty of cupboards ; bedroom ( with Queen-size bed )has dressing-table and another wooden unit ; bathroom ( shower & separate bath ) ; well - equipped kitchen . Tiled and curtained throughout. Water and ZESA included and with generator and borehole access during supply cuts . Weekly Maid service . Laundry by arrangement. Further details & appointment to view : 0772 514143 ++++ 15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire 1998 Nissan Sunny CJII in good condition for quick cash sale. To view, contact Mike 0774098417. ++++ ZIMBABWE CAR HIRE Affordable Freedom! www.zimbabwecarhire.com We are a small, but growing, car hire company based in Bulawayo with a second office in Harare. 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 starting from $36/day Grade D - Honda CRV, Mitsubishi Space Wagon (6 seater) - $77/day Grade E - VW Passat, - $55/day Grade F - Noah (people carrier) - $77/day Grade H - Toyota Prado - $99/day Grade HH - Mercedes Benz - $69/day zimcarhire@gmail.com 09 230 722, 0783 496 253 38 Heyman Rd, Suburbs, Bulawayo ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. She has basic cooking, excellent with pets and the elderly. Can do all the cleaning and the laundry. Please contact 0783 094 619 ++++ REQUIRED Vacancy for a part-time book-keeper for a very small company. Lady must be employed elsewhere. Please contact 09 - 466444 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper / cook. Excellent with the cooking, household cleaning, washing and ironing. Live in or out. Please contact 0775 573 489 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Sheila is seeking employment as a house-keeper with basic cooking but willing to learn more. She is able to clean, wash, iron and do a bit of gardening as well. Very good with children and pets. Employers leaving the country. Live in preferred. Please contact 0775 678 846 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young lady seeks employment as as Sales Rep, receptionist, Personal Assistant or secretary. Computer literate, good with clients and managing the front desk and other office duties. References available. Can start immediately. Please contact 073 301 274 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. No cooking. Can do the house cleaning and laundry. Live in or out. Please contact 0772 655 657 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper / childminder. Has basic cooking. Friendly person and well spoken. good with infants and children. can do all the washing, ironing, dusting and cleaning of the house. Please contact 0772 986 462 ++++ Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper / childminder. Has basic cooking, willing to learn more. Friendly person and well spoken. Good with infants and children plus pets. Can do all the washing, ironing, dusting and cleaning of the house. Please contact 0719 719 324 ++++ Mature well spoken lady seeks part time domestic employment. Very GOOD cook and all household duties, including washing, ironing and cleaning. Previous employer left the country. REFERENCES AVAILABLE. Please call 0772776081. Lady seeks full time domestic employment. Well spoken, basic cooking skills and all other household duties, including washing, ironing and cleaning. REFERENCES AVAILABLE. Please call 0773261862. ++++ FARM MANAGER REQUIRED IN NIGERIA A newly formed commercial agriculture venture in Nigeria is looking to hire an exceptionally dynamic and experienced Farm Manager who seeks an adventure/challenge and possesses extensive hands-on know-how of farm operations and management in a range of agro produce to establish/setup and subsequently oversee the day-to-day running of an animal and/or horticulture farm. This is an outstanding long-term opportunity for an enthusiastic and cooperative individual. Responsibilities: Overseeing all day-to-day operations including harvesting, logistics and quality maintenance; Performing regular evaluations of produce performance; Ensuring best farming practices are administered and enforced; Monitoring and maintaining day-to-day crop/herd/flock health; Optimising output performance in relation to costs; Procurement of supplies, as required; Stock management and optimization; Practical farm work such as tractor and machinery operation, etc.; Ensuring maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment; Ensuring product readiness for deadlines; Ensuring bio-security procedures are upheld throughout the operation; Management and training of staff to providing support and training on best practices; Budget management; Liaising with the business owner to ensure accuracy of all figures. Qualifications: A formal qualification in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry or similar. Experience: 10+ years of experience in a farm management/supervision role; Irrigation experience, including centre pivots, drag lines is preferable; Proven experience of developing an environmentally controlled or integrated farming model operation is preferable; Experience within Sub-Saharan Africa will be advantageous. Skills: Organizational skills; A hands-on approach and ability to work independently; Excellent communication and interaction skills; Ability to communicate fluently in English and willingness to learn new languages; Excellent leadership skills; Excellent problem solving skills; Good management and administrative skills. Traits: Self-motivated; Trustworthy and honest; Passionate about farm life; Must have excellent communication skills. How to Apply: If you think this role is for you, please send your resume/CV to info@jewelnoble.com. ++++ Situations Wanted: Mature lady available. Proficient in pastel, day to day running of an office, including word, excel, outlook, internet banking and monthly returns. Phone Jeanne 0772601035 or jeannelouth@gmail.com ++++ Available is a 22 year old, holder of a Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business awarded by ACCA.I am looking for employment as an Intern, Accounts clerk, Bookkeeper or any entry level job that compliment my qualification.l am available immediately, call or email for a comprehensive CV for ur consideration. Aubrey Machonisa Cell:+263 782 067 492 Email: aubreymachonisa@gmail. com ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper or childminder. Excellent with children, the elderly and pets. Good with house hold cleaning, dusting, washing and ironing. Willing to learn how to cook. Live out preferred. Please contact 0783 072 408 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Can do all the cooking. Good with the house cleaning, dusting, washing and ironing. Willing to look after children. Please contact 0779 015 675 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature friendly lady seeks employment as a house-keeper/cook. Can prepare all meals. She can do all the house cleaning, washing and ironing.Employers leaving the country. Live out preferred. Please contact Benita 0774 880 902 or 0784 284 349 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper or childminder. Excellent with children, the elderly and pets. Good with house hold cleaning, dusting, washing and ironing. Knows basic cooking but willing to learn. Live out preferred. Please contact 0783 072 408 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature well spoken friendly lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Can do all the cleaning , washing and ironing. Knows basic cooking but willing to learn. Able to look after infants, children and pets. Live in preferred. Please contact 0773 124 550 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Good with washing, ironing and cleaning. Please contact 0773 672 107 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and willing to learn. Good with cleaning, washing, ironing and taking care of pets. Please contact 0775 808 884 ++++ 21) SERVICES VR General Repair and Services for your diesel and petrol generators (on site if preferred) lawnmowers and swimming pool motors repaired. Available 24/7 Call Michael 0774 098 417 ++++ 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 245 138 Mobile 0712 606 818 or 0774 661 074 or What's App 0775 560 592 or e-mail - keebroyd@netconnect.co.zw ++++ THE GATE MAN Automatic leaf and sliding gates Centurion imported gates units with 4M rack drive Battery back up Full back up service for D3, D5, D5 Evo , D10 gate motors Remote controlled Safe, reliable and easy to use We also convert existing gates , welding and general maintenance Spare available e.g. Dosskits, remote, batteries and CP boards We also do repairs on all security systems Garage doors automation - repairs We also do the following: ELECTRIC FENCING , RETRACTODOORS , INTERCOMS , ALARM SYSTEMS, CCTV We accept RTGS payments and transfers. Please contact: EDWARD Cell: 0774 788 330 / 0712 566 160 / 0712 346 140 YOUR SECURITY IS OUR PRIORITY ++++ We have just had our bathroom retiled by Andrew Mupanga. What excellent service he gave us and what talented tilers he and his team are. Neat, efficient, friendly, highly recommended. Telephone 0712530601. ++++ 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. ++++ 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, ++++ TECHNICAL SERVICES AFRICA (TSA) Nematicides Fumigation Chemicals Fumigation Plastics & Equipment, Insecticides & Acaricides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Growth Regulants, Public Health Products. Formaldehyde 37/7 formalin Contact Casper Masvikeni and his team for all Agricultural Chemicals 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 - You could also add internal sales numbers for our 4 sales guys upstairs 0733422346 (Mapfumo) 0733422347 (Washington), 0733422348 (Jonathan), and 0733422349 (Joseph) Email tsa@acolchem.co.zw ++++ ACOL CHEMICAL Swimming Pool owners, just to let you know: Right now Acol has the best-priced Swimming Pool Chlorine in Zimbabwe in 5 kg and 25Kg drums also Swimming Pool Acid (Hcl) in 25kg drums ACOL CHEMICAL BULAWAYO AND HARARE As bulk importers of chemicals, Acol Chemical is able to assure our customers of quality chemicals at the best possible prices. Acol has a vast range of Chemicals, which include: Hydrochloric Acid 30% (Pool Acid) 25kg Polycans HTH (Calcium Hypochlorite) 70% 50kg and 5kg Polycans Aluminium Sulphate 50kg Bags Caustic Soda 25kg Bags 38.00 Hydrogen Peroxide 50% 30kg Polycans Coconut DEA 5kg Dodigen 5kg NP6 5kg NP9 5kg Pine Oil 4kg Sulphonic Acid 5kg 21.oo no stock Bulk Liquid Cyanide Formaldehyde 37/7 formalin\ NP6 Sulphonic Acid. For these and any other of our vast range of chemicals please contact: ACOL BULAWAYO, 37 Plumtree Road, Belmont. Lionel Wolfenden Ray Chiridza Dave Meggitt Tiffany Roberts Noel Edington Tel 09 470 481 / 5, Fax 09 470 486, Email acolbyo@acolchem.co.zw ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie Land lines 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 Johnathan James 0733 422 348 Ben Ajidah 0712 200 875 Dean Griffin 0772 324 765 Lisa Rheeder 0772 247 861 Precious Bara 0712 601 675 Email acolhre@acolchem.co.zw ++++ 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 ++++ 22) Health And Beauty PREGNANT anxious scared CAESAR labour BABY ANTE NATAL CLASSES. educational. helpful. reassuring!!! I also run a part time BABY CLINIC and can do your vaccinations. 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 ++++ 23) Tuition Retired Biology teacher offers coaching at GCSE level. Phone 230625(BYO). ++++ MATHS TUTOR Maths Tutor - from Grade One to A Level Cambridge and Zimsec syllabi. An experienced maths tutor, co-ordinator. lecturer and teacher. Ex Maths co-ordinator at a well established Cambridge School. 25 years experience as a teacher, lecturer and tutor. For Maths tuition call 0772 120 440 ++++ 24) Miscellaneous For Sale ++++ 25) WANTED TO BUY OR HIRE We would like assistance with a Donation - a Second Hand Computer & Printer for a non-profit organisation. Much appreciated. Please call 0774085599 (Weekdays btwn. 8am-4pm) ++++ 26) Clothing And Fashion ++++ 27) Boats and Fishing ++++ 28) Garden, Decor And Home Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag. Free delivery over ten bags. Phone Ollie on 0771289677 ++++ 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 ++++ 29) TIDBITS The content that is published in Morning Mirror does not necessarily reflect the editor's opinion. 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