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@lpSilva

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Portuguese expat in Angola

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Lives in Luanda

Registration: 09 August 2016

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last year
Honestipays

Doing Business in Angola by Honestipays

Dear all, Please share your mind on the way to do business in Angola. We are planning to move to Angola to establish a business. We are already in China and Hongkong and we look for Africa projects of mineral development and equipment supply, ...

lpSilva

@Honestipays,Hi I'm looking for serious partner in IT project for Angola. We would like to build largest IT support service infra-Struture in our region. Please contact me ifnyou have interest as an investor, Kind regards Lp Silva Read More

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last year
Donnatel

Criminal record by Donnatel

Good dayI'm from South Africa and I have a question. I've been recently offered a job opportunity to work in angola starting in December. I have a criminal record from south africa, 15 year old criminal record. Will I be allowed entry in Angola, ...

lpSilva

Once the above is clear, You will need to translate all documents from English into Portuguese such as:. Police clearance. University certificates. Your proof of address. Etc.Should you need any assistance in S.AContact Mr. Pinto (Embassy Sworn ... Read More

lpSilva replied to a thread
last year
Donnatel

Criminal record by Donnatel

Good dayI'm from South Africa and I have a question. I've been recently offered a job opportunity to work in angola starting in December. I have a criminal record from south africa, 15 year old criminal record. Will I be allowed entry in Angola, ...

lpSilva

Hi @Donnatel ,Can you get police clearance? Have you applied for work permit in Angola? Without a police clearance you will not be allowed to work there legally. Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Customer care in Angola 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 Angola and ...

lpSilva

Dear Mai, It Will take some time before we see considerable change. Angola's Oil dependence created false expectation that the local economy is stable - high revenues. Big-mid size companies need to invest more in training and skills ... Read More

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8 years ago
lalittoy

Is 2900USD + accom + Medical + food - a good salary deal? by lalittoy

Hi, My Name is Lalit and I have recieved an offer for IT manager with a steel company at angola, the salary negotiations are still in the process the have offered me 2900 USD per month + FOOD+ Accomadation on sharing+Medical, however I am still ...

lpSilva

My Apologies, this post is outdated. Read More

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8 years ago
lalittoy

Is 2900USD + accom + Medical + food - a good salary deal? by lalittoy

Hi, My Name is Lalit and I have recieved an offer for IT manager with a steel company at angola, the salary negotiations are still in the process the have offered me 2900 USD per month + FOOD+ Accomadation on sharing+Medical, however I am still ...

lpSilva

Hi Lalit, I would advise you to negociate anything between 3500-4500 its ok, provided all basic needs are looked after. If possible always tray get as much information as possible from the company (size, revenue, market share etc) plus your job ... Read More

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8 years ago
MrHardy

Salary range secondary school teacher by MrHardy

Hie all lam moving into Luanda soon l would like to know whats the salary range of secondary school teachers?

lpSilva

Sorry (Angola Government) Read More

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8 years ago
MrHardy

Salary range secondary school teacher by MrHardy

Hie all lam moving into Luanda soon l would like to know whats the salary range of secondary school teachers?

lpSilva

Hi Mr. Hardy, You welcome, I advise you to include " a small clause" on your contract so that you get paid in your country of residence in Dolars /Euro/Yuan or even in your countries currency. There is a shortage of foreign reserves ... Read More

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8 years ago
MrHardy

Salary range secondary school teacher by MrHardy

Hie all lam moving into Luanda soon l would like to know whats the salary range of secondary school teachers?

lpSilva

Hi Mr. Hardy, It varies a lot, depending on your experience, qualifications, school size and responsibilities. Ranges from 1500usd to 2500usd, (basic salary) Plus expact subsidies such as: transport, accomodation, and meals might also help you. ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Customer care in Angola 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 Angola and ...

lpSilva

Hello All, Yes in general services need to improve, specially basic services. High unliteracy (38%), lack of professional training and poor salaries ( tourism sector ) do contribute for poor services in Angola. If I compare in 1980-1990 ... Read More

lpSilva replied to a thread
8 years ago
Salman.Memon

How to transfer money to Pakistan? by Salman.Memon

Can anyone please guide me how to transfer the money (Kwanza) to Pakistan. I want to send to my family there. Please let me know , I'm totally new here. Best, M Salman ***

lpSilva

Dear Salmam, Since Your latest post banks have tied access to foreign reserves. Mainly all Forex was affected by less 60% since 2014 (Nov). All this restritions are to avoid Hiper-Inflacion. Angola was Oil dependent (90%). ..... A few ... Read More

lpSilva replied to a thread
8 years ago
Valeria B

INTERNET by Valeria B

Those who already in Luanda. 1. How it is with Internet? 2. Do you need to buy modem or? 3. What are the cost for Internet (monthly)? 4. What company do you reccomend? Thank you all in advance. Valeria

lpSilva

Hi All Please find below best tarifs and rates for Internet/calls that will save you considerable money: Movicel Plano Mensal 10,000Kwz (Movicel monthly plan 68USD) 500 minuts to Movicel. 450 minuts other networks 600 SMS 3GB de internet ... Read More

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8 years ago
ssh786

Are there any Indian or Pakistani restaurant. by ssh786

Are there any authentic Indian or Pakistani restaurants in Luanda?

lpSilva

Hi Cristopher, thanks, I have added a few restaurants there today, Thanks Lundoji Read More

lpSilva replied to a thread
8 years ago
Veedushi

Luanda: 2nd most expensive city in the world for expats by Veedushi

Hello everyone, The cost of living is a key factor to consider when moving abroad. Here is what you need to know about the cost of living in Luanda. According to the annual cost of living survey report published this Wednesday, June 22 by Mercer ...

lpSilva

Hi all, Yes unfortunatelly It will take a while for Luanda and Angola to find its way out. Luanda become very espencive in late 80's after the "OIL boom". Oil companeis where awarded big contrats that created exponencial demand for ... Read More

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8 years ago
ssh786

Are there any Indian or Pakistani restaurant. by ssh786

Are there any authentic Indian or Pakistani restaurants in Luanda?

lpSilva

Hi, Its very dificult to find Indian restaurants in Luanda since demand is low , however most restaurants can add nice ingredients for you. Portuguese food is very nice and full of flavours/herbs such as: Garlic, pipiri, caril, black/white ... Read More