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Simple Pleasures - Jacqui Collins
Front & 4
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Issue 105
May Mid Month
2014
Simple Pleasures
Story and pictures
by Jacqueline Collins
It gives me great pleasure when my
husband prunes my rose bush in the
courtyard just outside my kitchen
window. His mother Lillian was a
devoted gardener, and I am not sure
whether he just inherited her green
fingers or if she just taught the art of
pruning roses from a tender age.
After he has pruned my rose bush, it is
only a matter of weeks until it just goes completely ballistic, it seems to try to outdo
itself in dramatically producing as many roses as it possibly can!
Another one of my pleasures is going out with friends to a lovely restaurant on a
Sunday and enjoying a long
leisurely lunch spread over the
whole afternoon. This does not
happen very often due to
financial and time restraints,
but at Easter we made a special
effort. This was mainly due to
the fact that I saw a new
restaurant advertising a rather
tempting menu with tantalising
lamb shanks as the main
course and only $20 for the
whole meal. I was pleased to
hear that the owners had
spotted a bit of a gap in the
market in that there are not
many restaurants open on a
Sunday, which is when quite a
few people would actually like
to go out for a meal, so they
decided to just serve Sunday
lunches. In fact I originally
thought that it was rather like
those pop up restaurants that
you hear about in South Africa.
Continued on page 4
Leisurely Sunday Lunch
at Simple Pleasures
Drag Racing Joy!
Story and pics
by Tinashe Chapepuka
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The Telecel Drag Racing Series 2014's
First Edition of the Four held annually,
kicked off on a high note, as usual with
hundreds of supporters turning out to
enjoy this exciting event. Despite the chilly
weather, I was ready for anything, armed
with my camera, and I managed to
secure a nice viewing point near the
Finishing Line.
By my observation, Drag Racing is
proving to be Zimbabwe's fastest growing
motor sport. With 68 vehicles registered
to compete on the day, clearly a marked
increase from around 45 registered for
the last Drags, to spice up the event, for
the first time in my experience (since the
2013 editions), you could see go-carts
from the Karting Club burning some
rubber the Burn Out way, as well as the
BMWs showing us how to do the Burn
Out on the track. In addition, the
glamorous Telecel models took to the
tracks and tested them half way, setting
the crowd on fire with cheering in the
process.
As a new and grand finale, there was a
fabulous Parade of all the vehicles and
bikes which had participated on the day.
If you failed to make it to this fun event,
and still haven't tried out a happy day at
the Telecel Drag Racing, do not worry
yourself. Luckily for you, there are at least
three more events for 2014 lined up and
this makes for a great day out with the
family. The crowd this sport draws is
extremely diverse, drawn from all
communities and all ages, and it is very
social, with plenty of entertainment for the
kids, food and drink on sale, and a very
festive, friendly atmosphere. Don't miss
the next one – keep an eye on our What's
On for details of this and other motor
sporting events held at Donnybrook, year
round – something new to try! Or you
might even want to enter the Drags – it's
open to anyone using any vehicle they
have, to encourage all drivers to........
'Race the Track, not the Street'!
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Siba is a young and dynamic
food enthusiast who brought
style and charisma to South
African TV. She is the cooking show host of Siba's Table
on Food Network which
debuted in September 2013
and was an instant hit; airing
in more than 90 countries in
Europe, Middle East and
Africa. She is also popularly
known for her award winning
previous cooking show,
Cooking with Siba, which
aired on MNET's Mzansi
Magic during her term as
food editor at Drum
magazine.
This part time beauty model,
wife and mother is also
skilled in public speaking and
MC's various food and other
events, accepts invitations to
be a motivational speaker to
scholars and students where she
uses her celebrity status to
positively influence and inspire the
youth throughout the country,
advocating education and hard
work as the key to success!
Siba is a woman of faith and
believes in giving back and is now a
patron for Foodbank South Africa,
an organisation that fights against
hunger and malnutrition through
food rescuing. She also assists in
other community based projects that
help women, teenagers and children
affected and infected with HIV/AIDS.
Siba is excited to be coming to
Zimbabwe for the first time
to be the celebrity guest judge
at The Rainbow Towers Food Fest.
The Rainbow Towers Food Fest was
born out of the need to create an
annual event around the Africa Day
3
holiday, from the 23rd-25th of
May 2014. The food festival
will allow the public an opportunity to celebrate food, and
its differences across cultures
and borders.
Jacqueline Collins
Simple Pleasures
continued from front
However, after my spontaneous first reaction,
I did start to get in a bit of a panic, as there
were no reviews of this restaurant and I
started to think that it might be absolutely
terrible. In fact, as I get older I realise that I
have to fight against being an overly cautious
type of person and make a special effort to
get out of my comfort zone more often.
Usually when I go to a restaurant, I make
sure that a friend has recommended it and
been there fairly recently. I am a bit fussy
when it comes to eating out in that I do
Huge veranda
expect the food to be better than I can cook
at home and ideally there should be some dishes which I do not usually cook myself.
Anyway seeing as the price was so reasonable, we decided to throw caution to the
wind, and risk it.
I have to say that my reservations were totally unfounded and we discovered a
wonderful new place to eat on a Sunday. “Simple Pleasures” is run by two delightful
sisters, Mary and Sue, who love to cook in memory of their late mother, who was a
passionate cook. Mary also does catering at
Two sisters, Mary and Sue
Expat events and Sue is an accountant. The
Lamb Shanks were superb and succulent and
lived up to all expectations. Although I had
mine with roast potato wedges, I quite
enjoyed a taste of my husband's “sadza ne
mapfunde” which was a very delicious but
wholesome type of sadza that I had never
tried before. We loved the unusual salads,
especially the lentil and spinach one.
Everything was cooked with flair and nobody
found anything to complain about at all,
even Lisbet, my Norwegian friend, who like
me, is also a bit of a foodie. The setting was
also just perfect, the tables are on a huge
veranda where you can just gaze out at the
garden away from the hustle and bustle, feeling very chilled out.
In The Kitchen with Jacqueline
Collins
This week's recipe makes use of another
favourite plant in my garden, my faithful
Rhubarb, which I planted about 4 years ago.
It seems to need no attention and usually I
make a very easy rhubarb crumble pudding
each week with custard. Since it was the
holidays, I thought that I would try another
recipe for Rhubarb, which uses almonds
instead of white flour. I love to cook with
almonds and this recipe is very similar to
My trusty rhubarb
Bakewell Tart. People often ask me for
gluten free recipes and this recipe is ideal for anyone who is gluten intolerant. I also
find my husband and son do not boycott this tart since it is made of almonds rather
than white flour and therefore it fits in with their diet ideas. They can devour it quite
quickly after a race so it does not last very long, which is an advantage for me.
For this recipe, it is quite easy to make your own flour in the food mixer. It is also a
lot cheaper to buy the whole almonds and oats rather than the flour that is sold in
the shops. You will
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Rhubarb Almond Tart
Ingredients
Gluten Free Pastry:
˜ 3 tablespoons of butter
˜ ¾ cup of oat flour
˜ ¾ cup of almond flour ˜ 1 tablespoon of sugar
Filling:
˜ 500g rhubarb, sliced
˜ 100g sugar
˜ 150g butter
˜ 150g sugar
˜ 200g ground almonds
˜ 100g rice flour
˜ 2 eggs, beaten
˜ ½ teaspoon of almond or vanilla essence
˜ Icing sugar to dust
Method
˜ In a food processor, add all the ingredients and
pulse for about 30 seconds. The mixture should
form a ball or at least be able to be pressed
together without crumbling apart.
˜ Butter a pie dish.
˜ Press the pastry flat on the bottom using a spoon
or your fingers.
˜ Bake at 180°C for about 10 minutes.
˜ Remove from the oven and let it cool while you
make the filling for the tart.
˜ Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
˜ Put rhubarb in a saucepan and cover with sugar.
˜ Simmer for about 10 minutes until softened.
˜ Strain off any excess liquid.
˜ Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
˜ Fold in the ground almonds and ground rice,
alternating with the eggs.
˜ Stir in the essence.
˜ Spoon the rhubarb into the pastry case and then
plop on the almond mixture.
˜ Gently spread over with a knife so that the
almond mixture covers the rhubarb evenly.
˜ Bake for 30- 35 minutes until golden.
˜ Dust with icing sugar when cool to serve with tea
or coffee.
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ZIMTRADER WHAT’S ON GUIDE
The Arts, Shows, Markets
The Spotlight in Reps Theatre foyer: Belgravia Shops, open Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm & Sat 9am to 12
noon, also open Sundays 9am to 12 noon when lots of shows being booked. Phone 308159, phone
bookings available to all. Booking venue for Reps shows, Celebs concerts & many other events & shows
in Harare. To use this facility contact Reps on 335850. Also sells Ndeipi, Out of Africa, & Free
Zimtraders available.
Black Opal Face of Zimbabwe 31 May 7pm: A stunning pageant! Reps Theatre, Tickets now on sale
at The Spotlight in Reps foyer.
Join Reps to be a member of Africa's best amateur theatrical society: Enjoy the bar as a social
theatre-goer, shows at discounted prices, or as an active member onstage or backstage.
www.reps.co.zw or call 335850.
‘My Mother's Italian, my Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy!’: Reps Theatre 16 May 7pm 17 May
2:30 and 7pm: Features Michael Richard in Steve Solomon's 80 minute smash hit comedy iYou don't
have to be Jewish or Italian to see this show. Book at Spotlight - Tel 308159.
The Italian Cultural Society, the Dante Alighieri every second Thursday of the month; Presents a
festival of Italian films (with English subtitles). Features "la Grande Bellezza"
Events at New Book Café 16 - 17 May, 139 Samora Machel Ave, Cnr 6th St, 0772 484 634 for
bookings, venue hire, music, catering: Info about events: 08644066015; www.zimbabwearts.org;
newbookcafe.harare@gmail.com. Fri 16, 5.30-7pm, Laban Kandi: Afro-fused heavy rock; the
crossover from football to great music by the former Dynamos goalkeeper! cc$3; Fri 16, 7pm, Garden
stage: Mbira Friday with Mawungira Enharira, one of Harare's top mbira ensembles, led by gwenyambira
Nyamasvisva (Entry 6th St gate) cc$5; Fri 16, 8pm, Main stage: Internationally acclaimed Mokoomba
back from another successful tour, opening with emerging and gifted Norman Masamba & Point Blank,
cc$10; Sat 17, 2-5pm, Sistaz Open Mic: 'Celebrating Cultural Diversity' and marking the beginning of
Zimbabwe Culture Week: The hottest performance platform for emerging women artists, supported by
established Sistaz - and brothers! This is your space Sistaz, come and claim it: Song, Dance, Comedy,
Poetry, whatever! (Performers to register with MC before 2pm), cc$1; Sat 17, 5.30-7pm, Vera Chisvo
for the Sistaz after-party! A young sister rising up with an exciting combination of Funk, Neo Soul and
Jazz, with something for everyone! cc$3; Sat 17, 8pm, Transit Crew; Reggae veterans who never fail to
delight! A roots rock reggae vibe; cc$5; Week beginning 19 May: A packed programme of events to
celebrate Africa Day, Culture Week and Zimbabwe International Carnival Week 2014.
Barnyard Theatre: "Thank you for the Music" 21–24 May; A tribute to Abba, Bee Gees and Queen.
All performances will be held in the evenings, at Twin Rivers School, Avondale. Contact Sound Event
Management – 0772-238715/boxoffice@dae.co.zw.
Celebrity Subscription Concerts: needs more members and helpers for concert duties and hosting.
Support on-going regular availability of world class classical music: Join for discounted prices for
concerts by visiting top classical performers: vwakerley@zol.co.zw.
Arundel Village Book Fair & Farmers Market: 1st Saturday of every month: Phone 0773 379 360 for
more info.
Morning Market at The Double Storey, Maasdorp Ave every Wed and Sat 9 am to 12 noon: Huge
variety of delicious fresh fare.
Doon Estate Market & Book Fair: Sat 31 May 9am - 1pm, Doon Estate Shopping Village, 1 Harrow
Rd, past Mica and Halseds, Msasa. Book a stand with Semona 0772 301 212, or email
brewer@ecoweb.co.zw. A very social monthly market! Interesting range of product, service and
refreshment providers; regular customers, regular, reliable vendors.
Spaniz Film Festival: 14, 15 and 17 May: The Embassy of Spain in collaboration with Alliance
Française is hosting its first film festival! Four award-winning Spanish films will be screened at the
Alliance Française, with one special projection for children on 17 May. Films in Spanish with English
subtitles, entrance free to all! Wed 14 May 6.30pm "Primos", Cousinhood (2011) Comedy. Three thirtysomething bachelors try to recharge their manhood at the seaside town where they spent their summers
as children (No U 7). Thur 15 May 6.30pm "Blancanieves", Snow White (2011) A black and white
gothic fantasy drama. A twist on the fairy tale Snow White. A band of bullfighting dwarves save the life of
a young woman with amnesia. They take her under their wing when they discover her natural bullfighting
skills. Sat 17 May Film 1, 3.30pm: "Copito de Nieve", Snowflake (2011) Animated fantasy adventure.
Copito is the only white gorilla living at Barcelona Zoo. His appearance makes him a favourite with
visitors, especially children, but other monkeys reject him. When he finds out that the Witch of the North
is in town, he goes to find her with his friends to ask for a potion to turn him into a normal black gorilla.
17 May Film 2, 6.30pm "Un Cuento Chino", Chinese Take-away (2011): Comedy drama. In Buenos
Aires, the bitter and methodical Roberto is a lonely man who owns a hardware store. As a hobby he
collects bizarre worldwide news in an album. His acquaintance Mari has unrequited love for him, but
Roberto is always evasive. Then unexpectedly Jun from China falls out of a taxi, into his life.
International Images Film Festival for Women 2014 15 to 23 August 2014, ‘Women Alive:
Women of Heart’: Submission deadline 15 May: Films that celebrate daring women who emerge
stronger despite daily challenges. Films selected for relevance, artistry and uniqueness. They
interrogate, debate and celebrate the world of women, as well as the world and communities that
women live in. Filmmakers, embassies and organisations can submit films that portray men as positive
role models under the 'New Man' category. Eligible films must have been completed after December
31, 2011. Zimbabwean films are eligible to be selected for all categories. Many prizes!!
wfoz@icapatrust.org http://herzimbabwe.co.zw/wpcontent/uploads/2014/01/IIFF-2014-ApplicationForm.doc
Hayhill Craft Fair 17 May 300 Enterprise Road,
Chisipite/Grange; Wide range of assorted Zimbabwe craft,
including hand-woven woollen rugs. Proceeds towards sports
equipment for Prison recreation. Contact
hayhillweavers@gmail.com; 778 916 511
Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society: Succulenta 2014:
Plants for Our Future 20-21 June; Succulent Society is
returning to its educational mandate and hosts an international
Congress in Harare. We expect participants from all over the world
and would like to show off Zimbabwe's artistic talents by exhibiting
a wide range of art works relating to our indigenous plants: aloes
and all succulents. All genres are welcome: paintings, sculpture,
photography, metalwork, beadwork, and fabric. Contact Bill
Kinsey, on aloe143@gmail.com phone 302 812.
Fund Raisers & Sports Events, Green Places & Clubs,
Appeals, Courses, Support Groups
16 May: Fund Raising Golf Day for Mashonaland Amateur Swimming Board: Chapman Golf Course, 2 Ball
Better Ball Stapleford, $200 per Team. Contact, Claire on 0776 736 745, or Fortune
on 0772 252 159 for more details and entry forms.
Homefields Fair Festival, PLUS the Three Legged Race World Record attempt! Gateway High School,
Sat 31 May; take part in the race, book a stand or stall, or just come along and watch and shop! To break the
world record we need more than 649 pairs to complete the two hundred metre race, which is also, a Fund and
awareness Riser for Homefields. Teams need to raise or donate sponsorship of between $10 to $20. Current
record holders are The Isle of Man; their event attracted 7000 people! Volunteer helpers and organisers invited
to come forward for this big event - parking marshals, race marshals, admin and secretarial functions, plus, sell
stands for the Fair. Corporates also invited to sponsor: Security on the day; Tee Shirts; Advertising and
Publicity; Airfare for the Guinness Adjudicator; PR people, to get radio, press, TV coverage. To help, or for info:
0772 440 985/7, 04 308035. Homefield Centre run by Zimcare Trust, cares for and educates the
intellectually challenged.
The Dragpro Club Telecel 2014 Drag Racing Series, Racing Starts at 11am: Sat 31 May, Sat 26 July, Sun
5 Oct; “Race the Track, not the Street”. Fun for the whole family. Full bar and catering. Entertainment for the
kids For more info contact dragproclub@mweb.co.zw
Mukuvisi Woodlands: Open every day of year for game viewing, bird spotting, coffee shop, walking or
horseback guided safaris; Every Second AND Last Sun of the Month! The Woodland Walk-Run: start any
time from 6.30 to 10.30 am. Explore further on marked trails, leashed dogs allowed; Cnr Glenara Ave/Hillside
Rd; Join, for free entry year round. simon@touchstone.co.zw; mukwa@zol.co.zw; and - Find us on
FaceBook!
Haka Game Park: Open daily, 6 to 6. Turn left at Cleveland Dam on Mutare Rd; entrance gate clearly sign
posted. Enjoy exploring spacious unspoilt scenic environment, walk, run, cycle, horse-ride, canoe, drive, view
game, birds, rock paintings; admin@glcomms.co.zw
Mountain Club: Saturday half day and Sunday all day outings each weekend, both gentle and strenuous, into
scenic environments, led by knowledgeable members. Email lorraine@zimbiz.net to join and for info on
outings and socials.
Cancer Association relies on donations, sponsorship and fundraising for income & needs volunteers; join our
street collectors, help raise funds; Tel 707444; 705522.
Homefields Centre looks after 85 mentally handicapped adults on the outskirts of Harare and endeavours to
self-fund via income from pottery, chickens, vegetables and school fees, but struggles to cover costs and
needs help. Sponsor a resident, help with running costs by donations or get involved. Volunteers needed on
Fundraising Committee. rundog@zol.co.zw 0779 750 920.
Takunda Children's Trust is a non-profit organisation which assists impoverished children with basic groceries,
clothing, shoes, toys. The Trust is grateful for donations of any second hand goods for the children. 0778 414
208; takundacc@gmail.com
Miracles Missions: Come to our Networking Meetings at Highlands Presbyterian Church, 112 Enterprise Road,
Highlands, all at 8.45 to 10.45 am: Clean & Green & Waste Management: First Tues every month.
Life&Hope4Kids Last Tues, Prisons last Thurs. Miracle Missions is non-profit. It identifies critical needs in
vulnerable communities, then harnesses resources & skills for relief efforts.
Harare Senior Citizens Club: Become a member if you over 55 years. Membership costs only $20 annually.
Fantastic library of donated books, TV room, hair salon, bar, coffee shop and restaurant run by a hospitality
training company where very reasonably priced meals can be obtained. Weekly bingo sessions and other
functions can be obtained throughout the year. For details call 250093.
Join National Trust of Zimbabwe: Enjoy NTZ Sites of unspoiled natural beauty and experience our historical
and archaeological history. Other benefits include free entry to National Galleries of Zimbabwe, discounted
tickets for Reps Theatres and free entry to numerous Trust properties worldwide; ntzimbabwe@gmail.com;
860202.
Cancer Support: Regular meetings for People Living With Cancer. Small group, not affiliated to any
organisation; share experiences, fears, positive thoughts with others on a similar path who understand. If you've
had a cancer diagnosis, are being treated or are in remission, come along. ‘Together we are better’:
peterjoy@zol.co.zw.
Run, Walk, Ride for Rhino Conservation 25 May: Organised by Friends of Kyle and AWARE Trust. Make it a
long family weekend at stunning Kyle National Park. Run/Walk or Ride 6, 13 or 24 km route through Kyle Game
Park, admire views and wildlife in the home of rhinos. $10 per adult and $5 for children plus National Park's
entrance fees, start times 8 am to 11 am. Plenty of water points. National Parks spotless self-catering lodges
overlooking the lake and scenic camping facilities available as well as lodge and camping accommodation just
outside Park. Bring your boat! Food, refreshments, bar, stands, entertainment available. Contact
tracey@awaretrust.org for full details.
Mindfulness Meditation Courses, Larmenier Community Hall 4 Ridgeway North just off Enterprise Rd,
Highlands June–August: Course Presenter: Dave Sheehan“One of the greatest strangers is the one in the
'heart'”– Rob Nairn Mindfulness meditation is a western, non sectarian form of meditation and is designed to
develop the skill of paying attention to our inner and outer experiences with acceptance, patience and
compassion. Anyone who is seeking to overcome their inner difficulties, by creating inner stability
and increased self- understanding. To register: zimsheehans@gmail.com.
Taking the Leap - Freeing ourselves from old habits and fears: 8 x Monday evenings 5.15 to
7pm, June: 2, 9, 16, 23; July: 14, 21, 28; August: 4; Venue: Larmenier Community Hall, 4
Ridgeway North just off Enterprise Rd Highlands; plus optional Saturday afternoon practice
session, enue and date/time tba. Course Presenter: Dave Sheehan; ‘It is completely in our power
to break free of destructive patterns in our lives and experience a new sense of freedom and
happiness’ - Pema Chödrön. We habitually get stuck in painful mind states of anger, blame, self
hatred and addiction. Once we start to see these patterns, we can begin to change our lives for
the better. The key is learning a new way of facing the inevitable difficulties and insecurities of
our daily lives: we must learn how to stay present and open our hearts. A course for anyone who
seriously wishes to overcome painful, addictive states of mind resulting in suffering. Learn skilful
meditation techniques to help change the mind at deeper levels. Wear loose, comfortable
clothes; bring meditation cushion if you have one. Recommended Fee $100; includes course
manual, MP3 CD. Full payment on arrival at first session. To register email:
zimsheehans@gmail.com
Animal Welfare and Wildlife Conservation
AWARE Trust is run by vets and focuses on animal welfare, wildlife conservation and
research. Campaigns in rural areas adjacent to wildlife areas vaccinate, sterilise, detick, de-worm and improve quality of life for domestic animals. This assists in broader
goals by contributing to improved farming, better quality of life for rural people,
resultant decreased poaching, and preventing spread of diseases from domestic to
wild animals. AWARE educates children and adults on animal care and conservation,
does research on health of wild and domestic animals living adjacently, rehabilitates
and releases wild animals injured by snares, vehicles, people, and dehorns rhino. To
assist, sponsor, donate in cash or kind contact: tracey@awaretrust.org.
See ‘What’s On’ page 6 for details of AWARE’s fundraising Run-Walk-Ride for
Rhino at Kyle on 25 May. Make this a lovely long weekend for the family!
SPCA FUNDRAISING & PROJECTS UPDATE: Since the start of the SPCA fundraising
project, amazing strides have been taken in the upgrading of the kennels and surgery.
The surgery has had a total face lift; The parvo unit has been moved and rebuilt away
from the surgery and recovery kennels have rebuilt. Surgical equipment, vaccines,
heart and oxygen level monitors, latest blood testing equipment and more have been,
or are being purchased. The incinerator has been installed and is working well. The
SPCA can now charge a nominal fee for use of these facilities.
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ZNSPCA Charity Shop:156 Enterprise Rd. Wide range of quality donated secondhand items; books, toys, sporting goods, clothes, DVDs, CDs, videos, kitchenware,
puzzles, games, vases, baskets and more. Open Mon, Wed, Fri 8am to 2pm. All
proceeds to animal welfare projects. Drop donated goods here too. 0772 308 647
tatum@zol.co.zw. SPCA: Become a member of Harare SPCA and help it survive;
Adults $20; pensioners and under 16, $10. Pay at Harare SPCA on Airport Road,
Hatfield or at ZNSPCA, 156 Enterprise Road, Chisipite.
Colcom Lost and Found on Power FM every Wed and Thur 5.45 pm. If you have
lost or found a dog, cat, an ID, anything, SMS 0712 200 839 or 0777 433 393. Your
message will be read on radio for free.
Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe (VAWZ) is a private trust organisation
spearheading many animal welfare activities, including inspections, investigations,
training and liaison. VAWZ needs your support. To find out more or donate, contact
Helene Donohoe: kamvet@zol.co.zw; 0772 308 234.
Removal of dead animals from roadsides: Phone Harare City Waste Management
Services, 752637, inform the nearest veterinary surgery, and the SPCA on 576356, of
the animal and its whereabouts. For any incident where an animal is injured and
assistance is required, contact VAWZ on 0778 431 528; 0774 168 218; 0773 476 009.