@meganinafrica
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
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South African
Lives in Lubumbashi DRC
Registration: 22 January 2013
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Dubai Tour via Road in Mid October 2016 by LRMJ
Hi Respected Members, I am a new member here, planning to visit Dubai via road with my wife for the first time. I have a couple of questions and would like senior members to answer. How to apply for the Dubai visa? What will be the fee? What is ...
Hallo Let me try to help by asking you a few important questions first. What is your Country of Origin? did you apply for multiple entry or single entry visas through the company you are employed with? (In other words, do you have their permission ... Read More
Customer care in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Saudi Arabia ...
Hi This is only my personal opinion and experience, but I have found that in general in shops assistants are either nin-attentive or kverly enthusiastic. They don't seem to be trained in how and when to approach a customer of when to back off. ... Read More
school or private organisation to help my 4yo sister by saraateeq16
I want to know the skool or any private organisation dat could help me in making my sister speak well becoz she 4yrs old and still not speaking ... plsss help me
Where do you live ? If you are in Jubail area I can help you Read More
Essentials to live in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Saudi Arabia, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Saudi Arabia? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you ...
Hi It depends on where. You come from, but everything is readily available, prices are negotiable and good accommodation is very expensive...its really not a bad country to live in :-D Read More
The other side of the Congolese postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
How to describe life in the DRC...not an easy task! We have been fortunate enough to live and travel in many African Countries. or sure, the DRC is the most difficult one to live in and find things to love about it. I will try to explain: Ghana has ... Read More
List of South African Companies in the DRC by dmaloba
Does any one know South African Companies operating or wanting to do business in the DRC?
Hi This is quite a broad question, can you narrow your interest down a bit? As you might know, there are a few Mines around and with that comes all kind of jobs directly associated with Mining (engineers, technicians, construction, fitters turners, ... Read More
Vacancy required in Kolwezi or Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Cong by SHE officer and Nurse
Can anyone assist me in finding a suitable position please? I am a qualified Nurse and have SAMTRAC SHE Officer Certificate and First Aid 3 Certificate. My husband works in Kolwezi therefore I would prefer to be near to him.
Hi there Please also try some of the larger Mines around Kolwezi - they all have on-site clinics and are always looking for qualified people. However, you need to check on what visa you are entering the Country? If you are on a tourist visa, you are ... Read More
Help needed! Import our dog to DRC\Lubumbashi by Anieska
Deal all, expats and Congolese! Our family got a offer in Lubumbashi we would love to take, BUT... We have a BIG dog, bull mastiff (60 kg) we need to import with us of cause. Currently, we are in Mongolia and just been told by professional ...
Hi Anna :D .. we meet here as well! Before you consider driving up with your dog, please check the route (Countries) that you will follow. In Botswana and Zambia your pet will have to be in quarantine for between 6 weeks and 3 months before you can ... Read More
HAI by mani.rks
Hai friends,I'm Manikandan from chennai,currently im working in dubai. I'm interviewing for a job in Lumumbazi, DRC Congo.It would be great to know some more information about day-to-day life there. So far all anyone has been able to tell me is ...
Hi there I am sorry to tell you that you will not get far on that salary in Lubumbashi, unless you can find shared accommodation and live on just basic food essentials. Because of the Mining industry and large expat community, prices are sky high. ... Read More
Safe housing areas/ finding home personnel/ transportation by The Robert Fam
Greetings all, We are an American couple moving to DRC by year's end. In trying to locate adequate housing we've come across different quarters, i.e., Boudouin, Golf, Industrial. I've also noticed housing does not appear to come with pools. We've ...
Hi Mamy Indeed and indeed any other recruitment agency outside of the DRC do not post many postings in the DRC. Although it is worth a try do do anything possible, your best bet is to get here first and then look for a job. Here 'who you know' ... Read More
Safe housing areas/ finding home personnel/ transportation by The Robert Fam
Greetings all, We are an American couple moving to DRC by year's end. In trying to locate adequate housing we've come across different quarters, i.e., Boudouin, Golf, Industrial. I've also noticed housing does not appear to come with pools. We've ...
One more thing of interest/importance: Although the local currency is the Congolese Franc, US Dollar reigns supreme and can be used at the airport (preferred), to shop with, even on the local markets, in restaurants, hotels and to pay membership ... Read More
Safe housing areas/ finding home personnel/ transportation by The Robert Fam
Greetings all, We are an American couple moving to DRC by year's end. In trying to locate adequate housing we've come across different quarters, i.e., Boudouin, Golf, Industrial. I've also noticed housing does not appear to come with pools. We've ...
For all of you subscribing to this forum, let me share some other points of importance for when you come to the DRC (Lubumbashi0; 1) Make sure that you have contact details for somebody in the DRC written down, especially if you do not speak ... Read More
Pets- bring them along or get some there? by The Robert Fam
Has anyone moved with their pets? Does anyone know of Ridgebacks, Boerbels, cats? Animal shelters? Would love some guidance :-)
Hi again The weather here is not bad, so your dog will be fine! This time of the year is the 'dry season'. When you fly in it will look like a desert town from the air and quite dusty...but do not despair, the big rain comes from middle October and ... Read More
Safe housing areas/ finding home personnel/ transportation by The Robert Fam
Greetings all, We are an American couple moving to DRC by year's end. In trying to locate adequate housing we've come across different quarters, i.e., Boudouin, Golf, Industrial. I've also noticed housing does not appear to come with pools. We've ...
Thanks for that Andrea :-) We also lived in Zambia (and Ghana and Tanzania and traveled Africa in our Land Cruiser for about 1 year), but the DRC is in a different league when it comes to tough conditions and our Western Expectations. This is the ... Read More
Safe housing areas/ finding home personnel/ transportation by The Robert Fam
Greetings all, We are an American couple moving to DRC by year's end. In trying to locate adequate housing we've come across different quarters, i.e., Boudouin, Golf, Industrial. I've also noticed housing does not appear to come with pools. We've ...
Hi all subscribing to this forum I have decided to start a training facility for home personnel and to supply cleaning, gardening and nanny services to anybody who has the need. I will take in people to train 'off the streets' but will also ... Read More