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@maickj

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Zimbabwean expat in Germany

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Zimbabwean

Lives in Bonn

Registration: 06 December 2012

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maickj created a thread
11 years ago

Please assist:Does Ethiopia telecom send and receive international sms

I have a new sism, last week I could send and receive texts from outside Ethiopia. Now whenever I send a text outside it doesnot go through. I cannot receive sms from out of the country too. I can call outside without problems. i tried changing the ... Read More

maickj replied to a thread
11 years ago
Berlin1973

Costs of internet router by Berlin1973

Does anybody know the average cost for an ordinary internet router equipment? Thank you in advance.

maickj

Hie, I asked for a router yesterday in Addis Ababa in Bole (some small telecommunication shop) and they said it costs 3000 birr. Which is roughly 166.67US$. Hope that helps. Read More

maickj created a thread
11 years ago

Failing to send or receive Interneations texts on ethiopian telecom

I am failing to receive and send texts using Ethiopian telecom mobile. Is there someone experiencing this problem. Is there a number I can call to get this sorted? What is the message centre number that I can use? Read More

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11 years ago
RonelM

Hello from South Africa by RonelM

Good day - I will be moving to Kampala in a few weeks. Can anybody give me information - like living expenses, houses to rent, getting my pets there, info on Heritage International School? Thanks Ronel

maickj

Hie RonelM; Accommodation in Kampala depends on where you want to live. Some lovely places in Kololo and Naguru can be quite expensive but the apartments are okay. These normally cost more than US$2000 for a 3 bedroom apartment. However, there are ... Read More

maickj replied to a thread
11 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in South Africa by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in South Africa. Don't forget to mention where in South Africa you are living. How much does it cost to live in South Africa? > accommodation prices > public transportation ...

maickj

I lived in Pretoria in a gated community and a two bedroomed townhouse in a safe gated community in Pretoria East was US$800 (of course rent would be in rands). For food and groceries for 2 adults and one 5 year old we spent about US$1000 including ... Read More

maickj replied to a thread
11 years ago
suave

How do you rate Addis Ababa as an expat destination by suave

Based on the available facilities for accommodation, recreation, education,etc, how do you rate Addis Ababa as an expat destination? Suave

maickj

Hie RaymondPhD. I believe a place is what you make out of it. I have friends who work in Saudi and they enjoy it. It is not all about social life because for you to enjoy the social life you need to have more money at hand. I would personally choose ... Read More

maickj created a thread
11 years ago

looking for a furnished room to rent for 6 months in Pretoria

Hie, am looking for a furnished apartment or room to rent in Pretoria areas close to University of Pretoria and Menyln would be great. I need this from 1 August 2013. Read More

maickj created a thread
11 years ago

International school which offer swimming and music

Hie all, I am looking for an International school registered with CIS and that offers swimming and music as part of the school curriculum. Any ideas which schools have these facilities? I want to enroll my child where she can continue to take these ... Read More

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11 years ago
maickj

Good International Schools in Addis Ababa by maickj

We are looking for schools in Addis Ababa and would like to know about international schools for primary level. We would be happy to get options where the curriculum is British or American (accredited by the respective International boards) and ...

maickj

Thanks for your response. I appreciate this. I will try but I don't seem to get much on their websites. Are these schools credited by the Council for international schools or other international boards which check the standards. I have been to ... Read More

maickj created a thread
11 years ago

Good International Schools in Addis Ababa

We are looking for schools in Addis Ababa and would like to know about international schools for primary level. We would be happy to get options where the curriculum is British or American (accredited by the respective International boards) and ... Read More

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11 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Zimbabwe by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Zimbabwe, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

maickj

my other reason is the cities and towns are so smart and generally clean compared to most developing countries Read More

maickj replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Zimbabwe by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Zimbabwe, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

maickj

I am also planning to move there from Zambia (next door). So the six reasons Paddy (above) has provided may not apply to me. So why should I move to Zimbabwe?For someone in Zambia to move the reasons can be; 1. Better education for children 2. ... Read More

maickj created a thread
12 years ago

English Primary school in Bonn

looking for good english primary schools Read More