nyhoi
Dutch expat in Ghana
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Lives in Accra
Registration: 06 June 2010
Best cities to live in Ghana by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ghana. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Hkann is spot on. Accra is the only place at the moment offering the expat lifestyle. I personally prefer Tamale due to so many reasons especially as there is an international airport coming up (if not completed already). But yes, the climate is ... Read More
Anxiety of most people relocating to any African country - My thought by DVD67
Dear mates seeking expat jobs in Africa, First of all, let me tell you that the way Africa is portrayed amongst people, societies especially in India is so so wrong. Job seekers are often told that it's a jungle out there, wild life around your ...
Your thoughts are SPOT ON. Excellent I'll say... well done. Read More
Home appliances and Furniture Tips by Cool_Joe
Hi, we are a Swiss family relocating from Abidjan to Accra, I would be interested to get your tips and experiences for buying furnitures and home appliances ( price level, buying at shop or road side etc...) all your input is appreciate. In ...
Hello Marna, Just like Hcann said, you cannot bargain in the "shops". Now, I put "shops" in quotes because there are still some shops that you can bargain. For sure you cannot bargain when it comes to the shops in the Accra Mall. Again, like hcann ... Read More
internet in accra by david lee 1
I have been told there are a lot of black outs in accra does this affect the internet service, and what are they doing to correct this ?How is bussiness interuped? /
Vodafone is probably the only broadband company. It is fast (Up to 12Mbps - from 65cedis unlimited(no more capped). Vodafone works 70-80% of the time. As a backup, I use an airtel dongle and pay as I go. Powercuts, not much you can do about it. A ... Read More
Gold by milesy28
After panning for Gold in Spain, I would like to buy and mine in Ghana, I have cash but need a honest and ethical team.
hello Milesy28, May be a good idea to visit Ghana and check on things yourself. Let me know if you need any help knowing your way round. Will do my best. regards, Nancy Read More
MOVING FROM FLORIDA TO ACCRA GHANA by ALASKABEAR
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE COST OF LIVING IN ACCRA. I AM A RETIRED MAN AND HAVE AN INCOME OF $1367.00 U.S.D A MONTH. WILL I BE ABLE TO LIVE A COMFORTABLE LIVING IN THE ACCRA AREA? THANK YOU FOR ANY FEEDBACK
If your wife is in Ghana already and working then I would think she would be the best person to answer your question or advice since she would have seen and experienced a lot by now? Read More
Successful job interview in Ghana
Don´t be fooled by the religious ones. Mostly it´s a facade. They are still inefficient and unreliable as I have experienced many times. Read More
choice of bank for a foreign owned company by happyface
Hi, I need to choose a bank to open accounts for a start-up foreign company, any suggestions? someone already suggestd CAL to me, so how's it? She also mentioned that Standard Chartered is a bit expensive (i.e. bank charge), and Barclays is with ...
It all depends what sort of transactions you´ll be using this bank for- meaning if you´ll like to do foreign transfer, internet banking, etc, etc..Most banks don´t seem to have the infrastructure in place for internet banking. I am a new business ... Read More
Families Learning About Good Health in Church
I personally think it is a great idea to teach good health in churches (especially Ghana). I am no expert on good health and nutrition (though healthy lifestyle is a big hobby of mine so i know more than the average person) but i read a lot about ... Read More
Partners for a new company in Ghana
Hello, I may be interested depending on what is involved. I am based in Ghana now. Please check my website for more info africantis.com I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Nancy Read More
Shopping in Accra by CarineZl
Hello Everyone I am doing a study about consumption in Ghana and more specifically in Accra. I will for this purpose go to the country next week (i can't wait!) . If you have some time to share information about the way you shop in Accra, which ...
hello, I go to shoprite sometimes, i have someone deliver fresh produce in my home sometimes, i shop at the local markets sometimes and past 2mths started growing my own (lettuce, cucumber, etc). The reason growing my own is because i am a fun of ... Read More
A new Guy in Town by Brendanq
Hi there to you all. I am back and forth from Accra at the moment getting things set up for moveing out here to work at a school and orphange. It's based up in Camp 2, Teshie. I will be here permanently at the end of April 2011 so thought I would ...
Hello Brendan, I hope you enjoy ghana. I recently moved here (2months ago) and trying to find some sort of social life. There are lots of like minded people in town so you´ll be fine. Nance Read More
Anti Malaria Medication
Malcolm, Just a bit of google may give you loads of info. Check this out medicinenet.com/doxycycline/article.htm I would advise you purchase this from a very reputable chemist though i don´t even trust them. There are lots of fake medicine in ... Read More
Running in Accra by Grenouillevert
Hi guys, I'll be moving to Accra in March. As I am a passionate long distance runner, I was wondering if there are any good areas for a long training run? I am not a gym person and love outdoor sports, so the good old treadmill would only be a ...
Hello Grenouillevert, I am not a runner but a walker..i like walking a lot and chose the beach..but to my horror (like GP said - see comment below) some of the beaches are used as rest room. I have actually witnessed it personally so choose your ... Read More
Best mobile internet provider? And does it work ? by Afrotrekker
Hi! I am referring to the previous post concerning telecom services in Ghana. What about mobile broadband internet? Any suggestions, which company provides the most reliable - and cheapest - service? I will be stationed approx. 10 km east of ...
Hello, Even though Vodafone has many niggling issues it is the best so far in Ghana. Nance Read More
Home appliances and Furniture Tips by Cool_Joe
Hi, we are a Swiss family relocating from Abidjan to Accra, I would be interested to get your tips and experiences for buying furnitures and home appliances ( price level, buying at shop or road side etc...) all your input is appreciate. In ...
Hello Swiss Family, It´s quite difficult to give you a price concerning your requirements. All depends on what you want. There are nice furniture shops but the prices are horrendously high. The local furniture are very good and beautiful but you ... Read More
Best cell phone companies in Ghana? by RainFlower
Hi all. I'm familiar with vodafone, but what are the best mobile phone companies in Ghana as far as price and reliability?
Vodafone is the best. I am with them and service is very good compared to MTN. MTN is extremely poor- lines are congested sometimes that you can´t even get through. Vodafone charges one rate to call other providers like mtn, tigo, etc. This is ... Read More
Iphone or android or smart phone? by hkann
I am thinking of upgrading my phone before coming to Ghana. Is there any point of getting one of the above types of phone? Do any of the mobile providers have a system that will support such a phone? Any advice appreciated.
I moved from Netherlands to Accra Ghana. I am using HTC touch pro 2. Even though the battery duration is short (charge every 2 days). It works just fine with its 3G capabilities. Without having to purchase any extras. I can check my emails on ... Read More