Frontier Newsletter - Classifieds No. 7

[Frontier Newsletter]

FRONTIER NEWSLETTER – Classifieds

Number 7, 7 March 2017

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

 

·         UPCOMING EVENTS

·         REOCCURING EVENTS

·         VECHILES FOR SALE

·         ITEMS FOR SALE

·         HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE

·         HOUSEKEEPING, CHILDCARE, AND GROUNDSKEEPERS

·         HOUSING WANTED

·         JOBS, ITEMS, AND SERVICES WANTED

·         REVIEWS AND OPINIONS

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Alliance Française March Events!

In March the Alliance Française de Maseru is celebrating French language and Francophone cultures. Our main event this month will be

Dinner Concert

Date:15^th March 6:30pm

Venue: Mpilo Boutique Hotel!

Experience the Francophone band of five members called BKO Quintet, with its members hailing from Mali at Mpilo Boutique Hotel. Tickets cost M300 p. Person, M2500 p. corporate table (sitting 10)

 

Joel Karabo Elliott & Roots Grown Deep Live in Concert 9 March at 17:00

Joel Karabo Elliott (jKe) is a composer, musician, permaculturalist, educator and mentor in the realms of leadership, sustainable agriculture and creative community development. He was born into a diverse melting pot American family of Jamaican, Scottish, German and Russian heritage.

Entrance is free at OUh la la

CDs will be available.

Sesotho Media and Development presents the Launch of the movie "TSOARANANG" 10 March at 9:30

Ts'oaranang(Holding Hands)

"Four girls meet up to make a film together. "What is the film going to be about?" "HIV testing and what else?", they ask. Mantsoboi was born with HIV. She is determined not to let her status hold her back. "Anyone who is scared to get tested, has problems", she says...

Free Entrance at Alliance Française hall.

 

The project presents The Artists Forum 10 March from 14:00  to 17:00

Our main objective with this event is to have a constructive discussion with artists in order to assess the state of art in Lesotho and to find ways to improve its state.

Free entrance at Alliance Française.

Exhibition

"French traces in Morija" & Craft Market - 13-18 March

Celebrate the Month of Francophonie with us! With an Exhibition about the French missionaries in Morija and one whole week of the Craft Market at Ouh la la gardens.

Goût de France Dinner 21 March - 19:00 
Be part of a worldwide dinner! Only 45 seats available! Menu and Prices will be released later on our Facebook page.

Speak Up 4 Lesotho 24 March - 17:00

For the third discussion of 2017, lets debate about:

"Applied sciences, a tool to build a new Lesotho?"
Speak Up 4 Lesotho is not just made of the panellists but also of you, the audience!

Come and share with us your opinion on the given subject, to make the Alliance Française a vibrant intellectual center!

 

From Bangladesh to Lesotho - Poetry & Discussion 31 March

Join us on a poetical journey!
Poems presented by:
Dr. Hassan
Place: Alliance Francaise Hall
Discussion with the poets.

Time: 17:00

 

AISL ANNUNAL DINNER DANCE – APRIL 7^TH

The American International School of Lesotho proudly presents the Annual Dinner Dance.

Date: Friday April 7th 2017

Venue: Avani Maseru

Price: M300 before February 28th and

           M350 after March 1st

Dress Code : Formal/Traditional

For tickets please contact 22322987

 

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE EVENTS

For a complete list of upcoming events at the Maseru branch of the Alliance Francaise please subscribe to their newsletter at this link: http://eepurl.com/bxDM3j. They have multiple events each month, too many to list here!

 

RECURRING EVENTS

ULTIMATE FRISBEE PICK UP GAME

Come out to Pope field every Tuesday at 5:30pm for a friendly game of Ultimate Frisbee.  Use the map below to find the field, the field is marked by the arrow.  Everyone is welcome and bring a Frisbee if you have one!

 

FREE YOGA SESSIONS AT MASERU

Traditional Indian Yoga sessions are conducted 4 days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sessions will start at 17:30 hrs on weekdays for 60 minutes duration. Saturday session will start at 9:00 AM for a duration of 90 minutes. All age groups & genders are welcome.  Please bring your yoga mat for own use. The sessions will be conducted at the Maseru GOLF Club hall at the corner of Kofi Annan / UN roads. There is no fee or payment required. For more information please contact RAJ (MR) on phone / WhatsApp (266) 63131630.

 

QUIZ NIGHT AT No. 7--Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday (unless a private event is being held)

No.7 Quiz Nights - Come and enjoy great company, great food, great craft beers & fun trivia questions!! The 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30PM. Prizes for Winners!!

QUIZ NIGHT AT CAPPELLO--Every 1st Wednesday
Quiz night is back! First Wednesday of every month. 7PM. Now expanded to include trivia beyond Lesotho and South Africa. Come out for drinks and prizes--and support a charitable cause while having fun! Every Quiz Night, Cappello encourages M10 donation in support of children's home, God's Love Centre. Donations help to provide the children with food, toiletries, gas, and electricity. [updated 6 April]

THE HOOKUP DINNER-- Every 1st Thursday
We would like to invite you all to The Hookup Dinner/ THUD which is a monthly entrepreneurial networking event held every 1st THURSDAY of every month. 
The dinners are fun, semi-casual and include a Pitch competition which gives participants an opportunity to attract potential sponsorship, mentorship, partnership and clients. For more information and/ RSVPing contact us here:proj...@tangerine.co.ls or +266 5370 2654 orwww.facebook.com/Thudmaseru. [updated 13 July]

POETRY OPEN MIC—Every 1st and Last Thursday 
6PM-9PM. Tea and coffee available. www.facebook.com/victoryatpioneer . Location: Regal Restaurant at the Basotho Hat, Kingsway Rd.  [updated 16 March]

BOOK SWAP – Every Last Thursday
6pm. Due to popular demand, the book swap is NOW BACK IN CENTRAL MASERU. Directions: From Pioneer Circle - take Kofi Annan towards border.  Take 2nd left (1st is to the garden center) towards the Bambatha Tsita Sports Arena (sign for Lesotho Football) and then second house on the right with a blue gate.  From Kingsway, turn left at the robots with Kofi Annan/Moshshoe Rd, down the hill and around the curve. Just at the end of the curve, turn right towards the Sports arena, then left to second house on the right with blue gate.  Please call Tsebo Lerotholi at +266 6796 4601 (c) or +266 2231 9746 (h) if lost.

MOONLIGHT MARKET AT LIVING LIFE—Every 1st Friday
Living Life in Ladybrand hosts a monthly market with local produce, baked goods, crafts etc. Takes place every first Friday of the month starting at 5PMhttp://www.livinglifesa.co.za/. [updated 13 July]

SPORT SATURDAYS--Every Saturday
Popular sporting events shown on the Big Screen in the Heated Pergola, every Saturday. Check our Facebook page for upcoming events. [updated 18 August]

FARMER’S MARKET—Every 2nd Saturday
7km outside Ladybrand on the tarred road to Clocolan. Come and enjoy the morning on the farm. To book a stand or for any further queries, please contact Zoë at +27 (0)82 877 3507 or Charmaine at regsdi...@ovk.co.za.

 

VEHICLES FOR SALE

**If your car is sold please let me know ASAP so the list is current. Car adverts will remain only for 8 WEEKS unless otherwise notified to keep them active** Remember to include the car year when submitting adverts or else they will be added to the bottom of the list.

 

LAND CRUISER PRADO FOR SALE
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Model 2000. 4WD. 2,7l engine. Mileage: 108.000km. PETROL Automatic transmission + low gears. 3 doors. 5 seats. Imported from Japan in 2015, serviced by Toyota Maseru since then (great condition). Colour: Silver. Air conditioning.

Price: LSL75.000
For more info, call Borja +266 57033240 or email borja.m...@gmail.com,  Available from May 2017. [7 March 2017]

 

2001 MERCEDES FOR SALE

Mercedes Benz 2001 C200 Model - 2 Litre Engine - 87,000k Mileage - Still in a very good condition- M 50,000 only

Contact: 59623655/50719082 or email at dafur...@hotmail.com [28 February 2017]

 

NISSAN X-TRAIL FOR SALE

Nissan X-Trail. Model 2003. SUV 4x4. 7,4l/100km. 2l engine. Mileage: 141.000km. Automatic transmission + 2 manual gears. Mint condition. Colour: Olive Green. Air conditioning.

Price: 60.000ZAR (negotiable)
Call Lena +266 5165 3725 or email lenast...@gmx.de for more info!  [14 February 2017]

 

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY4 FOR SALE

Model 2013, Mileage 158000, Service History fully serviced at all 26000 Intervals, Colour Havana Green, As good as new with 70l luggage box roof mounted, Price R390,000 Neg Can be financed by Bank, Call +266 58411629 or +266 62411629  [7 February 2017]

 

2013 NISSAN QASHQUAI+2 1.6 FOR SALE
Alarm system,Air conditioning and Radio included.
Only 25,000 km driven in Maseru only. Available from 01/03/2017
195,000 ZAR negotiable. For more info please contact Mrs Silvia De
Toni+26658880606 [7 February 2017]

 

BMW 525i FOR SALE

BMW 525i. E39. 1999. Light grey metallic. 100,000km, Running. No issues. Asking price 30,000/=

WhatsApp or call Raj 26663131630 [10 January 2017]

 

ITEMS FOR SALE

**If your items are sold please let me know ASAP so the list is current. Items for Sale adverts will only remain for 8 weeks unless otherwise notified to keep them active** 

 

BUNK BEDS FOR SALE

Double-single bunk beds - frame only, no mattresses R1500 (photo attached).

Please call 5051-2795. [7 March 2017]

 

BLACK LEATHER COAT FOR SALE

Very nice black leather coat in great condition, zip out liner. Mens L-XL (even though labeled as XXL). 1000R or best offer.

Contact: mitchel...@yahoo.com [14 February 2017]

 

HEAVY DUTY RATCHET STRAPS

2 Heavy duty ratchet straps (5-7cm width) will secure a large vehicle to a trailer or smaller loads with ease. 400R

Contact: mitchel...@yahoo.com  [14 February 2017]

 

SELLING INVERTER

Selling new Inverter only until 03.02.2017 as I close my business.
2x MW TS-1000-224B
https://za.rs-online.com/mobile/p/dc-ac-car-power-inverters/7646874/
1x MW TS-1500-224B
1X MW TN-1500-212B
With UPS-Function
https://za.rs-online.com/mobile/p/dc-ac-car-power-inverters/7212382/
Serious Offers Only
Also available:
Tools:
Rigid diehead 3/4' ,  Hilmour pipebender (15; 22mm)
Books (German):
Der Hundertjaehrige, der aus dem Fenster stieg und verschwand. Der Falke von Palermo (sehr gut vlt. behalte ich es doch), Mutter der Basotho, Der name der Rose
Contact:
50747963 [31 January 2017]

 

BABY THINGS FOR SALE

I am selling a beautiful carseat (up to 18kgs) priced at R600 which is about two months old.  Also, I am selling a carrycot for R350. The hood is detachable. It’s perfect for when you are travelling or for baby's afternoon naps.  All the items are very well kept and worth every penny. I am leaving Maseru at the end of January and the things will be ready for collection then. I reside in Maseru West, my number is 63422545, which is also on whatsapp and my email address is tafumis...@gmail.com. [31 January 2017]

 

KENWOOD MINI DISK/CD PLAYER

Kenwood Mini Disk/CD player with 6 Mini Disk changer. Works great, sound great,  all wiring is complete. Only goes to 90 Mghz but a cheap band extender found locally can make it reach all bands up to 108 MgHz.

500 Rand

Contact: mitchel...@yahoo.com [14 February 2017]

 

MINI TV/DVD/NAGIVATION FOR SALE

Sony all in one Mobile Mini TV, Navigation, DVD, ect. Complete system with Antennas and cables, ect.

500 Rand

Contact: mitchel...@yahoo.com [14 February 2017]

 

USED TOYOTA 2JZ PETROL ENGINE

Used Toyota 2JZ petrol engine. 35,000 km run. Working condition. 6 cylinders. 2990cc. Used in Toyota Brevis car. May fit in other makes of cars using 2JZ engines. Price negotiable around 3,000/= WhatsApp / call 26663131630. [10 January 2017]

MASERU SECOND HANDERS
Join the Maseru Second Handers Facebook page for even more updates on items for sale within our community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/405993599486377/.

 

HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE

**If your housing advert changes, please let us know ASAP so the list is current.  Housing and Real Estate adverts remain only for 8 weeks, unless otherwise notified to keep them active**

 

NEWLY BUILD TWO STORY BUILDINGS FOR RENT – (Beautiful Gardens) MASOWE 1

FEATURES • Double Garage.• Three bedrooms include Master Bedroom. • Dining & Lounge. • Kitchen. • Pantry • monitoring by armed MNA Security services. • Solar heating geyser on the roof leading to massive savings on electricity. • High still fence and well-kept gardens

LOCATION • MASOWE 1 ALONG BIPASS ROAD• 

AVAILABILITY • From 1st January 2017 RENT • M 9,000.00/Month 

LANDLORD DETAILS • Kabelo Tsilo - +266 28321680 / +266 28311680 email • p...@beautifulgatelsotho.org  [14 February 2017]

 

TWO BEDROOMED HOUSE FITTED WITH CUPBOARDS –  (Beautiful Gardens) MASOWE 1

FEATURES • Carport.• Two bedrooms. • Lounge. • Kitchen with Gas Stove • monitoring by armed MNA Security services. • Solar heating geyser on the roof leading to massive savings on electricity. • High still fence and well kept gardens

LOCATION • MASOWE 1 ALONG BIPASS ROAD• 

AVAILABILITY • From 1st January 2017 RENT • M 5,250/Month 

LANDLORD DETAILS • Kabelo Tsilo - +266 28321680 / +266 28311680 email • p...@beautifulgatelsotho.org  [14 February 2017]

 

HOUSE TO LEASE

Residential / Office premises in secure area in Katlehong /White City area, in the neighborhood of Police residences.

4  bedroom house fitted with cupboards, 2 bedrooms en suite.

Kitchen fitted with units, lounge, dining , family room and office/cum study.

Rent  : R 20 000 a month negotiable. Full furniture available at a cost.
CONTACT;   C KOBILE 

CELL;   +266 6363 2424 [10 January 2017]

 

HOUSE AVAILABLE

Looking for space, comfort and a touch of luxury? This is the perfect home
for you!
Beautifully furnished Rosah Villa houses  at katlehong ,set in front of
hills to give you the feeling of being in the country, compound secured
with high security wall rise boundary with solid gate. Guard house available
with 24 hour security personnel. Installed with CCTV cameras , dstv Access,
wifi and alarm systems. Stepp's from great shopping at Maseru mall and few
minutes' drive to the rest of the town. Nice sheltered & secure parking
space available.
*         3 bedrooms houses en suite.
*         Master bedroom fitted with bath tub and shower.
*         Lounge with beautiful flooring with fire Place.
*         Modern Fitted kitchen with granite tops, four place hob, microwave and washing machine.
*         Breakfast table fitted with granite tops.
Please contact: Lebeko@ 67421849/22317169. [10 January 2017]

 

COMPANY FOR SALE

The owners of Hardware Centre (Pty.) Ltd. in Maseru wish to sell their company after running it since 1978.  This shall include 3 properties some of which are being rented out.  If you are interested to buy the company or its assets kindly contact Kalman Basin at:  kalle...@gmail.com or phone (+266) 5892-1112 

Khubetsoana Property    4,008 sq. m.          M   2,400,000

Machache Property (1)    2,828 sq. m          M 20,000,000

    Together with 2 story building

    area approximately 2,400 sq. m.

Machache  Property (2)   3,456 sq. m.        M   2,400,000

(back area with 2 apartments)               

Company stock & other assets                   M   2,400,000 [10 January 2017]

 

HOUSEKEEPING, CHILDCARE, AND GROUNDSKEEPING

****All adverts for housekeeping, child care and groundskeeping will be removed after 6 months unless contacted to keep it on the newsletter.****

 

FUN AND CARING NANNY AVAILABLE

Me Cecilia, Cici, has worked for American expats for the past 2 years and is looking for work as the family transition back to the States.  She is flexible and punctual.  She keeps the house clean while working with children and also cooks nutritious food.  Her English is excellent and understands American culture.  Contact: Keydra Oladapo key...@gmail.com or call Cecilia at 63772573. [14 February 2017]

 

PROFESSIONAL RELIABLE HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING CLIENTS

We are leaving Lesotho and regrettably have to let go our reliable housekeeper Boita. She has worked for us for 1,5 years full time, including taking care of our cat, properly ironing my shirts and taking complete care of our residence. She is honest, meticulous, hard-working and reliable. We would very highly recommend her! Please feel free to contact me for a detailed reference at bori...@gmail.com. You can also contact her directly at +266 564 830 75. [7 February 2017]

 

RELIABLE NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Me Diago has been working with us for 4 years, taking care of the house and our baby since her birth. Mme Diago is really trustworthy and punctual, never came to work late in 4 years. She speaks good English. We highly recommend her. Please contact her personally on 50028447 or 63143992. [10 January 2017]

 

WONDERFUL NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Josephine has been working with us for almost two years, and taking care of our baby since her birth. Sadly we are leaving Lesotho, so she is now looking for a nanny or housekeeper position. Josephine is really trustworthy and committed to her job, she is a great housekeeper and is truly wonderful with children. She is patient, caring and knows how to stimulate children. She speaks English and French. We highly recommend her. Please do not hesitate to contact me for reference: ana.o...@hotmail.fr or you can reach Josephine directly on 5960-4919 [13 December 2016]

 

HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY AVAIALBLE

Mme Bernadetta is looking for a job as housekeeper / nanny. She is hard-working, reliable, speaks English and available for full-time or part-time engagement. Please contact her directly at tel. 6299 9699. Her mother is still working by us (3+ years), Mme Bernadetta was employed by our neighbors but since they left the country she is trying to find a new employer. If you need to reach me for further recommendations @56051869 [13 December 2016]

 

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

M’me Malisimello is an experienced housekeeper who has been working for a family for the past 3+ years who are leaving at the end of January.  She is very good and takes her work seriously. She is very punctual and aims to please. She is very good with kids and very motherly. Another one if her strengths is she is quick to learn so explaining how to use new gadgets is not at all tedious. Please call her on +266 5948 2304, [6 December 2016]

 

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER / CLEANER SEEKING CLIENTS

'M’e Mathoso is looking for extra clients. She is extremely thorough, reliable, honest and hardworking. She is used to working with expat clients and her English is very good. She may be contacted on: +26663173834 [18 October 2016]

 

HARD-WORKING HOUSEKEEPER
Hard-working, trustworthy, and intelligent housekeeper available.  Julia is great with kids and animals; is an excellent cook; reads, writes, and speaks excellent English; is computer literate, and has the breadth of skills necessary to accomplish any task you give her.  Julia has worked for a number of expat families and has a solid understanding of cultural nuisances.  Available to start immediately; references available upon request.  Contact Julia Makubakube at +266 5802 7883 orjuliama...@gmail.com. [18 October 2016]

 

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER / NANNY 
'M’e Mary is available 4 days a week . She is extremely thorough, reliable, honest and hard-working. She is used to working with expat clients and her English is very good. She may be contacted on +266 5670 2879 or +266 5647 3999. [10 January 2017]

 

HOUSING WANTED

***Unless otherwise informed, all Housing Wanted Ads will be removed after 8 weeks. If you would like to keep you ad on the newsletter, please email***

 

JOBS, ITEMS, AND SERVICES WANTED

***Unless otherwise informed, all Items and Services Wanted Ads will be removed after 8 weeks. If you would like to keep you ad on the newsletter, please email***

 

VEHICLE WANTED

The 501(c)3 non profit organization Conservation Music is in need of a bakkie or a land cruiser! Please contact Alex Paullin at al...@conservationmusic.org or whatsapp +26656901306 if you, your employer, or someone you know has such a vehicle for sale or donation in early 2017. Thank you! [10 January 2017]

SECOND HAND CLOTHING DONATION

Second Hand Clothing – please donate second hand clothing- this goes to less fortunate Families around free state and Lesotho

Contact Rone Schutte 0780822473 [7 March 2017]

 

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