ANTI-HIJACK UPDATE FOR JUNE 2014

ANTI-HIJACK UPDATE FOR JUNE 2014

June has seen a continuation of smash and grabs  … at the notorious sites of intersections and traffic lights, the Churchill Ave/ Second Street lights is still a prime ‘hit’ spot.  Please be very vigilant and aware of your surroundings, especially whilst driving as its changes from twilight to dark …. It only takes seconds to hear that smash and crash of glass to find your valuables gone …. Do NOT leave anything on your seats be it back or the front ….  The tsortsies are just waiting to pounce and grab!  Do not let your guard down by looking into handbags etc. whilst waiting for the lights to change … these are just the moments they are waiting for, this change of concentration for a split second could be the down fall ….

If you happen to find a handbag, wallet, or case please contact the person concerned if a phone number is available or hand them into your nearest Police Station, to replace  necessary documents is time consuming and often difficult.

 

The heavy load shedding schedule which has recently been introduced has seen us powerless for many hours. This is when the security of a backup system is of utmost importance in any premises…. Please make sure that all alarm systems, remotes etc. are in good working order. Keep all gates firmly locked and be aware of who is at the entrance before allowing anyone to gain entry onto the property. Areas that reports of break ins have been received are Vainona, Borrowdale, Ruwa, Millton Park, Sunningdale, Greendale and CBD.

 

To ALL motorists, with the introduction of stiff power cuts often traffic lights are not working, let’s be more courteous; let’s not see road rage and the complete chaos created by bad driving and no rules of the road being adhered to.  This only causes confusion and that is when accidents occur, with a bad pile up of vehicles, causing long delays for ALL concerned.   It would seem sensible for ZESA to communicate with the ZRP Traffic Control on these cuts so that good control with traffic police directing operations can be put into place for these periods. Let’s see some foresight …. We have the same chaos every winter period. Maybe the intervention of the City Councillors would be beneficial?  Be community minded … time to all pull together.

 

 Let’s ALL fight this crime together  - stay ALERT and SAFE !

 

ANTIHIJACK TRUST: Email: hijack@mweb.co.zw or hijack@zol.co.zw

Phone : 0772221921 or your nearest Police Station.

Brian Geoffrey Clipston

Brian Geoffrey Clipston (Clippy) passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 24^th June 2014. Funeral arrangements to be advised. Contact 0776-177-092

Police Suggestions for Security

GRABBING AND BAG SNATCHING HAS BECOME PREVALENT

 MAIN VICTIMS BEING WOMEN

 TIPS
Avoid using dark streets
do not carry a lot of cash
It is much safer to carry cheques or bank cards

 

When coming home late, make sure you have arranged with someone to wait for you
at the bus stop.

 

Avoid using greenways especially during the night

 

LETS JOIN HANDS TO FIGHT CRIME
YOU CAN USE THE CELL PHONE THROUGH ZRP BORROWDALE
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SECTION ON
0773 030 579 , 0773 186 734 , 0773 789 516

HARARE SUBURBAN DISTRICT WHATSAPP 0783 590 333

 

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AWARENESS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

 

BORROWDALE POLICE IS APPEALING TO THE RESIDENTS TO PROTECT
THEIR PROPERTIES AS FOLLOWS:

 

Lock the gate at all times.
close windows at night
Fit deformed burglar bars on windows and doors
Switch off inside lights and leave outside lights on at night.
remove electronic gadgets from lounge and dining rooms to bedrooms
to protect them from thieves, when going to sleep
Leave someone home when going to church. Never leave your home unattended 24/7
Do not leave tools lying in the yards, they can help an intruder to break in.

BORROWDALE POLICE: 04 - 860061/7
BORROWDALE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS
SGT BICYCLE: 0773 030 579
CST DONGO: 0773 186 734
CST MUNENGWA: 0773 789 516
HARARE SUBURBAN DISTRICT WHATSAPP 0783 590 333

 

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PERSONAL SECURITY TIPS

01) Avoid walking in unlit or dark areas at night
02) Avoid short cuts through maize fields
03) When coming home late make sure you arrange with someone to wait for you at the bus stop or gate.
04) Do not leave keys hidden in flower pots or door mats. Entrust them to reliable persons.
05) Position valuables such as TV's, Laptop's and Decoders in such a way that they are no
      tantalisingly visible through the windows.
06) Do not leave tools lying around the yard as they can help an intruder break in.
07) When you buy Radios, TV's, ETC write down the serial numbers and keep them safe.
08) Have your housemaids and gardeners vetted before engaging them for employment
      get copies of their full particulars
09) Do not leave your house unattended when going to church, work or anywhere.
10) Close your vehicle windows as you approach traffic lights or busy junctions.
11) Avoid unnecessary disputes with strangers.
12) Make sure electric gates are fitted with an anti-lift bracket. 

 You can contact ZRP Borrowdale to report any criminal activities through.

BORROWDALE (PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS SGT Bicycle 0773 030 579
CST Dongo 0773 186 734
CST Munengwa 0773 789 516
HARARE SUBURBAN DISTRICT WHATSAPP NUMBER 0783 590 333  

B S Leon Trust Newsletter

From: Martine Pelham Fox martine@zimbiz.net

THE B. S. LEON TRUST

TELEPHONE:  304366 - 336974

 

JUNE ALREADY

Our wishes ……..

We all know that stimulation is key to keep minds healthy and active.  If you can, or know anyone who can spare a little time to come to the home and entertain our residents or give them  a little demonstration or even some art therapy - we would be truly grateful. Please feel free to contact us at any time with any ideas you may have.

Time flies when you are having fun and we sure have had many fun moments but also some very sad ones.  We continue to focus on showering our residents with love and laughter while also trying to keep them warm and cosy in these cold months.

 

Our committee together with our  staff  believe that compassion is the key to make kindness and good heartedness the rule of order.  We aim to understand the spirit and the soul of all our residents and meet their needs.  We endeavour to provide respect, dignity and a life worth living in these challenging times.

 

Guardian Angels

 

Our Guardian Angels continue to shower us with generosity and we would like to thank them all for their continued kindness – You all know who you are – Thank you so much, without you all we could not continue to provide our folk with a loving and secure environment that they call home.

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To all those people who ask for nothing other than personal satisfaction of knowing they made a  difference in the lives of some needy persons, we say thank you so very much for your dedication and labour of love. 

 

Out and About

 

In March the B.S. Leon had a fundraising evening at the Barnyard – This was a huge success and we thank everyone who supported us on the night. 

 

The Zimbabwe Christian Motor Cycle  Association visited us at Easter where all of us were given chocolate eggs – Many of our “ brave” residents were taken on a ride on the motorcycles which they loved – The oldest resident who went for a ride was “ Nina “ who is almost 90 years old.

 

Our residents were invited to Sharon School where we were served a delicious tea and were treated to a school play to celebrate “ Shavuot “ – (The Feast of Weeks) – All the children brought to school fruit and vegetables and donated them to us – We enjoyed a delicious vegetable soup the next night.

 

Happenings around the Home

 

We are blessed to have a lovely woman “ Nomsa” who gives generously of her time every Sunday to  pamper our residents with pedicures and foot massage – This weekly event is hugely looked forward to and we would like to thank Nomsa for her kindness.

 

Thanks to Mr. Jose Dias, each room and our frail care section have been fitted with heaters and the winter months are now easier to cope with.

 

Staying in Touch

 

It’s never too late to say “ I Love you ” Today is the day - Don’t wait for the right time.  Moments escape never to return on this side of Eternity and now is the time -

If they haven’t said “ I Love you “  – Its up to you

 

We encourage you to please send letters or messages to your loved ones in the home, they really love to stay in touch, and we will ensure they receive them.  You may use either one of the following email addresses martine@zimbiz.net or bsleon@zimbiz.net.

 

Laughter is food for our soul

The Internet What’s that? 

“C’mon Ma you have got to try it” I pleaded to my elderly Mother.

I don’t know how my Mother lasted this long without ever using the internet, but enough was enough! I thought.

“Ok” she said reluctantly settling down by the computer and slowly putting on her reading glasses “what do I do now?”

“Now I’m going to open the home page of Google”, I explained. “OK here it is! Now type in ANY question you want into the bar over here and you will find an answer to your question.” I confidently assured her.

My Mother looked at me warily, thought for a second, and slowly began to type,

How is Gertrude doing this morning ???

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Thank you for taking time to read this newsletter.  If you would like more information or have any queries, please feel free to contact me at any time.

 

 Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

Isaiah 46.4

 

 

Sincerely

 

 

 

Martine Pelham-Fox

Chairperson

BS LEON TRUST

 

Telephone: 304366/336974 (am)  Mobile: 0912-243140

10 services you can now enjoy in Zimbabwe thanks to PayPal

 

By   William Chui
Just beware as many services will not deliver to Zimbabwe (comment)

PayPal’s opening up of its services to Zimbabwe this past week has created a lot of excitement in the market. Many entrepreneurs see this as a godsend and I can just see them smiling all the way FROM the bank (after going to deposit their funds to start transacting using the payment gateway). But there may be some of you who are wondering what all the excitement is about. Why is everyone (well at least those online) excited about being able to PAY other people and NOT SELL their goods and service? I penned an article yesterday of why I felt that PayPal wouldn’t be a hit just yet here in Zimbabwe and how local payment solutions were better poised to service the Zimbabwean market. Well, there are still sections of the populace that may want to know what they can pay with PayPal now that it has opened up. Let me first break down to how it works. As PayPal is a payment gateway, it accepts various payment providers through their system (an option that many suppliers would prefer), including VISA and MasterCard. If any website used PayPal to process their payments, even though you have a VISA (for example), because Zimbabwean cards were not recognised by PayPal your card would be rejected and essentially your transaction would fail. This created a stumbling block for many-an-entrepreneur that needed to buy services and products online. Well, PayPal has finally recognised that we exist and have been gracious enough to open their platform to us (someone give these guys a Bells). With this comes a host of opportunities, and I hope to list at least 10 services that you can now enjoy as a Zimbo.

1. WhatsApp subscriptions: For those of you that have been having sleepless nights over how you can pay your WhatsApp subscription and are tired of downloading and using it for FREE, the day has finally come. WhatsApp have been lenient on us and continually extend our expiry date for their service every year. No, it is not because Econet and/or Telecel (or whatever mobile network you’re on) paid for you as some people believe! One of the challenges that the Facebook owned instant messaging app has is how to collect money from developing nations. The coming of PayPal is a step in getting you to pay that $1 per year. C’mon guys, rejoice with me!
2. eBay: From the amount of comments and feedback from my last post on the issue, eBay should be a happy lot. It seems everyone was waiting for PayPal so that they can start buying stuff from the American website. Hokoyo ZimBay. If you didn’t know, PayPal is a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay (arguably the biggest consumer to consumer marketplace, a.k.a. classifieds) and now we can buy goods through their website. (Anybody do a transaction yet? Please advise of the logistics so that we all can start enjoying)
3. Skype: If you need to communicate cost efficiently then Skype is your answer. Internet connection allowing you can stay in touch with friends and relatives all over the world with your Skype Credit. PayPal now affords us this opportunity.
4. DropBox: For those of you that are always on the go and need to store information in the cloud, enter DropBox. The cloud storage service offers a limited amount of storage for FREE but for just $9.99 you can get access to 100GB extra!
5. Fiverr: My love and flirtation with Fiverr dates back over two years, where I have been using it ever since. For just $5 you can get an app made, Facebook login plug-in developed, even hire a “fake girlfriend” to make that somebody on Facebook jealous. Now that we can make payments there are so many freelance services that we can get for less than the price of the lowest DStv package (hey, wait, just about anything is lower than that!)
6. WordPress: For those of you who like to churn out websites on the fly and use WordPress for quick to market solutions, now you can buy your favourite templates easily. The world of themes and templates, plugins included are estimated to be a $25m industry, so believe me there is some value in them.
7. GoDaddy: For those of you that are more interested in .com websites (I’d recommend .co.zw instead, get them from Name) he is one of the industry leaders that will aide you in getting online quickly.
8. Udemy: if you haven’t visited Udemy, then what are you waiting for? This has got to be one of THE BEST learning resources online, though it might have a few FREE courses that will help you to further your career; the paid content is off the chain! (N.B. Econet offer this website along with over 50+ other FREE websites through their Econet Zero service, though I have been unable to access it). The courses that are available are widespread and very relevant to what is needed in today’s app market, e.g. Apple Swift Programming
9. iTunes: For the iEnthusiasts (all your iDevices) here is an easier way for you to now buy your Apple iTunes Store products at cost. Say good bye to middlemen who we visited at certain stores locally and bought iTunes credit at a premium (I know, you can thank me later).
10. Market Motive: I have saved the best for last. My passion is in Social Media Marketing and this is one of the world leaders when it comes to online learning. Teaching you topics such as SEO, PPC, Social Media and Content Marketing, you can get yourself a worldwide recognised certificate all from the comfort of your desktop…

If you are interested in more information on what services you can use with your PayPal account, be sure to check out their Store Directory. Do share in the comments below, if there is any service that you can now access through PayPal payments that makes your busy life so much easier.

- See more at: http://www.techzim.co.zw/2014/06/10-services-can-now-enjoy-zimbabwe-thanks-paypal/#sthash.L2nptsaI.dpuf

Death Notice - Carlisle - Laga

Death Notice: Carlisle, Laga,  born Belgrad 1921  died peacefully in Canberra on 17 June 2014, surrounded by her family. Survived by Rowan, David and Carla &  lots of grandchildren. Messages can be sent to rgill@zol.co.zw or

Carla.kelman@live.com.au or clarekhan@gmail.com  or alice@yahoo.co.uk  

Ruth Burke

Ruth Burke:  passed away peacefully in her sleep in Surrey, England  on June 12th, 2014.  A very special friend, always so caring and considerate, who will be greatly missed.  Brian and Anne Campbell, Michele and Glenn and their families. Condolences can be sent to nadinec3@gmail.com

Slack and Heaney

Death Notice: SLACK Anne passed away peacefully on Friday 13th June 2014 at her home in Ashvale, England.   Dearly loved wife of Dave and mother of Richard, William, Geoffrey and Ros.  She will be so sadly missed by all who knew her. Contact Dave on anne.dave.slack@gmail.com

 

Memorial Service: Kevin Heaney. The memorial service for the Late Kevin Heaney will take place at the Lady of our Wayside Church – Cnr The Chase/Pendennis Road on Wednesday 18^th June 2014 at 2.30pm followed by a celebration of his life at Avondale Sports Club. kh@zol.co.zw

Harare Agricultural Show in August

LIVESTOCK

PRIZE LIST

104^th Annual Show 2014

To be held at

THE EXHIBITION PARK( HARARE SHOWGROUNDS)

 

22^nd  – 30^th AUGUST 2014

 

TELE: 780963-6 EXHIBITION PARK

ENTRIES CLOSE ON THURSDAY 31^ST JULY 2014

P.O. BOX 442 HARARE

 

CATTLE

 

 

ALL BREEDS TO BE JUDGED ON TUESDAY  26^TH AUGUST 2014

 

COMMITTEE

(Chairperson) 

The Grand Parade of Cattle Champions in the Glamis Arena to follow Official Opening.

 

Special Rules

Exhibitors to book stalls by Thursday  31^st July 2014 for the final number of animals to be shown.

All entries for both beef and diary breeds close on Thursday 31^st July 2014

 

Fees :    BEEF AND DAIRY BREEDS :- US$5.00 per entry

 

Fees :    SMALL STOCK: US$2.50 per entry

 

LATE ENTRIES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF STALLS

 

Fees after Thursday 31 July 2013: US$10.00 for All entries.

 

A forfeit of US$ 10.00 will be applied for any booked pen/stall not occupied by animals at the Show at the discretion of the Cattle Committee.

 

RULES:

 

1.       Exhibitors, are warned that if in the opinion of the Committee, their animals are not up to Show standard, they will be asked to remove them.

 

2.       The Committees reserves the right to restrict entries in all classes if accommodation is not available.

 

3.       The Committee reserves the right to combine entries in any classes where numbers of animals present for judging are insufficient to justify separate prize awards to the classes concerned.

 

4.       The Society reserves the right to carry random identification checks at any time.

 

5.       Judging  is in the order printed in the Prize List.

 

6.       Exhibitors are required to see that their animals are brought up punctually for judging; otherwise they run the risk of being disqualified.

 

7.       All animals paraded for an attendant wearing a clean neat uniform must accompany judging.  No exhibitor’s identification may be displayed during judging.

 

8.       The judges will be instructed that where there is not sufficient competition or only one entry, the question of awarding a prize shall receive careful consideration.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR ALL STALLS/PENS AND ANIMALS ON

THURSDAY 31 JULY 2014

All animals shall arrive by 5pm on Thursday 21 August 2014 and be removed from the Show Grounds ONLY  on Sunday 31^ST August 2014 unless otherwise stated.

 

GRAND PARADE – TBA after the Official Opening in Glamis Arena, for Champion animals.  This Parade is open only to animals that have been halter trained.

 

9.       Vehicles transporting livestock, enter the Showgrounds through GATE 8 on HAMPDEN STREET, and proceed to respective ramps to off load by 16.00hrs Thursday.  Plans showing the allocation of pens will be available at the lines.  During Show Week, vehicles with drivers displaying a Smithfield Sticker, one per Exhibitor, may deliver feed to the line via that route described above.

 

10.   Those attendants staying in the Showgrounds to tend the livestock (maximum 2, more depending on numbers of animals exhibited).  An identification badge supplied by the Society shall be worn at all times.

 

11.   Meals will be available for attendants at a cost (price available closer to date), this will include breakfast, lunch and supper.  Kindly indicate if you would like to purchase meals for your attendant, a meal order form will be available on request.

 

DAIRY CLASSES

 

BREED                                                   CODE                    

 

AYRSHIRE                                            DA + Class Number

GUERNSEY                                          DB + Class Number

HOLSTEIN                                            DC + Class Number

JERSEY                                                  DD + Class Number

 

SPECIAL CLASS

 

DUAL PURPOSE / CROSS BRED

CLASSES & CATEGORIES

 

01.   Junior Female Champion …0-4 Teeth

02.   Intermediate Female Champion……6 tooth

03.   Senior Female Champion … More than 4

04.   Champion Female

 

BULLS

 

05.   Champion Junior Bull …….. 0-4 Teeth

06.   Champion Intermediate Bull ….. 6 Teeth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEEF CLASSES

 

BREED                                   CODE

                       

                        Angus                                 BA + Class Number

BORAN                                 BB+ Class Number

BRAHMAN                          BR+ Class Number

LIMOUSIN                           BL+ Class Number

MASHONA                          BM+ Class Number

SIMMENTAL                       BS+ Class Number

TULI                                       BT+ Class Number

ANY OTHER BREED           BX+ Class Number

 

CLASSES & CATEGORIES

 

07.   Junior Female Champion…. 0-4 Teeth.

08.   Intermediate Female Champion… 6 Teeth

09.   Senior Female Champion…. More than 6 Teeth.

10.   Champion Female.

 

BULLS

11.   Champion Junior Bull … 0-4 Teeth

12.   Champion Intermediate Bull … 6 Teeth

13.   Senior Bull … Full Mouth

14.   Grand Champion Bull

 

SPECIAL CLASSES

BEST PAIR

 

15.   One Pedigree Male And One Female

16.   2 Pedigree Female

17.   Pedigree Cow and Calf

18.   Group Of Four (Fatstock)

 

SPECIAL CLASS

 

19.   Trained Oxen – Two Trained Oxen.   They will be required to demonstrate

 

 

PIGS

BREED                                   CODE

LANDRACE                          PB

LARGE WHITE                    PA

DUROC                                 PD                                         

 

 

 

CLASSES – PER BREED

 

1.       Champion Boar

2.       Champion Gilts

3.       Porkers

4.       Baconers

 

OVERALL

 

5         Grand Champion Boar

6         Grand Champion Gilts

 

SPECIAL CLASSES

 

7         Champion Boar and Gilt

8         Sow and litter

 

SHEEP AND GOATS

SHEEP CLASSES

 

BREED                                   CODE

                               

                DORPER                                SA

                MUTTON MERINO           SB

                SABI                                                       SC

                ANY OTHER BREEDS         SX

 

GOAT CLASSES

 

BREED                                   CODE

                        

                BOER                                     GA

                SAANEN GOAT                  GB

                ANY OTHER BREED           GX

 

                CLASSES - PER BREED

·         Ewe Lamb

1.       Milk teeth

2.       2 Tooth

3.       4 Tooth

4.       6 Tooth and above

 

            CLASSES - PER BREED

·        Ram lamb

5.       Milk teeth

6.       2 Tooth

7.       4 Tooth

8.       6 Tooth and above

 

 

·         Overall

9.       Grand Champion Ram

10.   Grand Champion Ewe

11.   Grand Champion Lamb

 

 

 

·         Special Classes

12.   Group of Three Rams

13.   Group Of Three Ewes

14.   Milking Class – Ewe and Lamb

 

POULTRY

      CLASSES

1         Guinea Fowl

2          Chicken (Breed to be nominated)

01.   Cock And Hen

02.   4 Pullets

3         Rabbits

01.   Buck and Doe

           

LIVESTOCK LINES COMPETITON

The idea of this competition is to create interest amongst attendant to keep all cattle lines clean and tidy throughout the duration of the show.  A judge will conduct regular inspections on a daily basis and prizes will be presented on Saturday 30^th August  2014.  The judges shall not only look at the condition of the pens but at the dress of the attendants, their deportment and cleanliness of their tools and equipment.