The ManicaPost
WHAT is this that we hear about this other well-known pint-sized diamond dealer who gained popularity through his larger than life traits that include the belief that he frequently changes into a lion for him to gain access into the diamond fields?
Yes, you read that right, around our beautiful city, during the diamond rush era he was known for changing into a lion in order for him to gain easy access into the diamond fields.
While this might read like a script plucked from a folklore text, he made a fortune under mysterious circumstances and his neighbours feared him, small in stature as he is, because they used to hear him roaring like a lion from his house.
While his first name has something to do with mercy, the boy is just not merciful when it comes to his treasure hunt.
Word reaching Yours Truly is that most of the tenants at one of his residential properties fail to last a month and leave in a huff because of the mysterious incidents taking place there.
He used to accommodate students from this other nearby college, but they all left and are no longer interested in securing accommodation at his place, all because of the effects of his shenanigans.
Blabber will soon establish whether he comfortably lives in his residential properties or he spends nights in his vehicles.
It appears his money spinning rituals are still blessing him with lots of cash because after his flashy vehicle was badly damaged in an accident recently, it was nothing to write home about to him as he bragged that he has the financial clout to secure more top of the range vehicles.
For now, Yours Truly will remain in the terraces and watch as the drama unfolds.
It is funny to see how some things and some people never change!
There is this other broke diamond dealer who lived a lavish lifestyle at the height of the plunder of the precious stones and back then he was known for hosting several dancing groups at his home.
Blabber has it on good authority that he pledged his house as guarantee after obtaining a loan through that age-old business (chimbadzo).
Yours Truly hopes that we will not have another “riches to rags tale” after he becomes a destitute.
Blabber does not celebrate misfortunes, but it is the way in which some of our dear brothers and sisters unnecessarily lose what they would have amassed which hurts Yours Truly the most.
Oh by the way, Blabber is perturbed by reports of teargas that was used in some violent clashes at one of our local watering holes.
When all the information has been gathered, dear reader, you will be the first to know.
Until next Friday, always remember to take good care of your loved ones.
