Free Share Dealing Facility

Meikles Africa Ld
27 August 2002



                             MEIKLES AFRICA LIMITED


           Free share dealing facility arranged by major shareholder

                  for shareholders with 1,000 shares or less.


In an effort to consolidate the register, the Directors of Meikles Africa
Limited in conjunction with their major shareholder wish to advise shareholders
that they have arranged a 'free dealing' facility for shareholders on the
Zimbabwe Register, with 1,000 ordinary shares or less in the company with Bard
Stockbrokers.

The 'free dealing' facility is intended to assist shareholders who hold and wish
to sell 1,000 ordinary shares or less in order to alleviate the transaction
costs normally applicable to the sale of their shares.

This free dealing facility shall only be offered for the limited period of time
commencing on Monday2nd September and ending on Friday 1st November.

Should you wish to take advantage of this opportunity please bring your share
certificate(s), together with the duly completed and signed mandate form to Bard
Stockbrokers, 1st Floor, Bard House, 69 Samora Machel Ave, or post it to Bard
Stockbrokers, P.O Box 3321, Harare.  Contact telephone numbers are +263 4
250246-9 or [phone] or + 263 4 774936.

If you are in any doubt of what steps need to be taken please contact your
stockbroker, you financial advisors or Bard Stockbrokers who will be happy to
assist you.

                                                                  27 August 2002


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