leroyswart
South African expat in Angola
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About me
South African
Lives in Pretoria
Speaks Afr, Eng, 70% Portuguese
Registration: 11 December 2009
Healthcare in Angola by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Angola ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Angola? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi Julien The public hospitals is a No No since there are always 100s of people at once who needs medical care and the qualifications of the local doctors(Angolans) are net good at all. There are allot of private clinics available that can perform ... Read More
Internt for VPN access & VOIP Telephone usage by ahmed310
Dear All, I hope people coud share their experiences regarding follwoing: My job location initially will be in Lauanda and then Soyo. I have to have good internet connection, so could use VPN to connect other network AND VOIP telephone. I am ...
I would see on Google first which Internet service providers are there and whether they offer VOIP services and VPNs . Ask someone to contact Unitel and Movicell, they are the 2 major cellphone networks which also offer 3G type Internet and could ... Read More
Television for Angola by Tony_Lisboa
Good morning We are living in France but we have some family in Angola (Sumbe). We have the plan to live in Angola within a few years. my question is very basic; I would like to buy a TV and bring it in Angola. what are the requirements? Is it ...
I lived in Angola for 4 years recently and I took my TV from South Africa to Angola, both countries use PAL, France is on Secam which technically is the same as PAL, you should have no problem watching TV Cabo on your TV from France, the TV we used ... Read More
Should i take this offer? by vikrantmalhan
Hi to all, I am a serving Officer in the Indian Navy and hanging my boots in August this year. Have been offered a facilities manager role in Angola. Contemplating whether i should relocate to Angola or stay back in India. Salary offered is USD ...
No I agree, I came back from Luanda after living there with my wife and 2 children from 2008 - 2011 and $3300 is not enough if you want to send money back to India every month, lets say you plan to send back $1500 per month, you are left with $1800, ... Read More
bringing vegetable and herb seeds? by janah
Hallo everybody! We are about to move to Luanda and Im considering to bring some seeds to grow own vegetables and herbs. Can I get in trouble at customs? Many thanks! Jana
There are a whole host of veggies and fruits available in Luanda, not all the time though, but if you shop at a few different shops in one day you might be surprised. Example, Jumbo, Intermarket and Casas dos Frescos(Very Expensive), Kero. Casa dos ... Read More
Looking for good car dealers by Hogrefe2012
Hi I want to find reliable car dealers in Angola or suggestions to a good foreign car import dealer. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Have a great day! Kenneth
Your local car dealers can help you with the importing of cars, but they have some new cars in their showrooms many times which you can buy from the floor and have it registered in your name and then you have a brand new car without the problems of ... Read More
malaria and pregnancy??? by ebonita
has anyone given birth in Luanda,have you managed to have your scans and checks on time, or is it fuzzy? should I be worried about malaria and the unborn, will ask GP today but thought someone must have moved to Luanda while pregnant ect. Thanks E
Yes its very true despite medications people still get bitten by mosquitoes and unfortunately sometimes it can be fatal. I ate Angolan meat for 18 months until my appendis ruptured in Angola, I flew out there unable to walk and had a emergency ... Read More
malaria and pregnancy??? by ebonita
has anyone given birth in Luanda,have you managed to have your scans and checks on time, or is it fuzzy? should I be worried about malaria and the unborn, will ask GP today but thought someone must have moved to Luanda while pregnant ect. Thanks E
Malaria death is a common thing for Angolans and sometimes for certain expats, after being in Angola for 4 years I can assure you the news has spread, but sad to say no one in the X Pat community will be overly concerned since malaria and other ... Read More
How money is transfered to India by hungrytiger
Hi , I got an offer from S.I.C.I.E Lda , luanda,Angola. I need to know how I can transfer money to India and how much time does it take to reach. Is there any wertern union money transfer or I have to do it through Bank or my employer will do it for ...
Hi Hungry Tiger, read some of the other comments on this issue and you will find the answer, but in short. Yes you can send up to an equal amount of your salary per month to another bank outside Angola(rest of the world), but there is a tax of ... Read More
malaria and pregnancy??? by ebonita
has anyone given birth in Luanda,have you managed to have your scans and checks on time, or is it fuzzy? should I be worried about malaria and the unborn, will ask GP today but thought someone must have moved to Luanda while pregnant ect. Thanks E
Malaria and the new baby is always a big concern, but remember not every mosquito carries Malaria automatically, some also carry dengue fever. It depends if you have been bitten by a carrier mosquito or not, the safest would be to sleep under ... Read More
Protein powder in Luanda. by Jonghak
hi im Lee. Ive been working out lately and thought the neccessarity of protein powder. but I wasnt able to see any store sells protein powder. is there anyone who know where the store is ? thx for reading this
Some good advice, go look around the bigger pharmacies in Tella Tona and the City central, I saw quite allot of Pharmacies sell the known brands like Avox and Joe Weider, but they wont carry a full range like in proper countries, you will pay about ... Read More
Sending mail and packages
Not very far above the SA Embassy you will find another small DHL branch where you can walk in and post or receive parcels. I cant remember the street name, but its the road that runs right past the SA Embassy(Blue Building) and straight in the ... Read More
Sending mail and packages
You can try DHL or Skynet in Luanda. DHL Express Head Office: Angola DHL Express conducts business for Angola in the following location. DHL International Ltd. Avendida Khane Nkrummah 274/276 G/F PO Box 1545 Luanda Opening Hours Mon-Fri ... Read More
Buying property in Angola by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Angola? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Angola? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
You guys must give me a medal since it seems I contribute the most to all the questions asked on this site, hahahahah Read More
Buying property in Angola by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Angola? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Angola? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
It would be best to confirm all this with a home renting company in Angola, but a foreigner can purchase property in Angola, its just very expensice, average of 5 hundred thousand - 1 mil USD per apartment or house. And the average rent you can ask ... Read More
Organize your move to Angola by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Angola. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Angola: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to bring ...
There are already allot of info about the general questions, but my advice is do not import a car, they have very spesific laws now which states only left hand drives cars can be imported no older than 3 years at the date of importation, so its much ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Angola by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Angola ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Angola ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
We found that it works best to have 2 bank accounts at different banks, that way if you have problems at the 1 bank you can normally get the issue sorted at the other. BCA is also another good option to look at. Include BFA also if you cant afford ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Angola by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Angola ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Angola ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
I would also suggest using Standard Bank, They have a branch in Talatona Belas Business Park next to Belas Shopping centre and in the city(Luanda) just below the Penguin park not to far from a shop named Maxi, you will have to ask around or go to ... Read More
Successful job interview in Angola by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Angola can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Angola ? What happens during the interview ...
Also stay out of talking politics. This can be a problem area. If you are tempted to say anything about Angolas politics, rather say something like you don't know much about their politics. Read More
Successful job interview in Angola by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Angola can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Angola ? What happens during the interview ...
The answer to this will depend on many factors, things like, will you be interviewed by an Angolan or expat from another country. But the most basic principles stay the same for all Interviews and you can research this on google, all the general ... Read More
Whats the Celluar internet situation in Lobito like
I tried Skype over the TV Cabo service and it works fine, but there will be problems sometimes due to incompatible networks etc, I suggest to turn of the camera when talking to family/friends since the live video streaming can be problematic at ... Read More
Whats the Celluar internet situation in Lobito like
Shame no one has replied to you. The Internet is there and the best option which I know of is TV Cabo, there are representative offices all around town, you just need to find out where they are. Its a service where they stream TV and Internet over a ... Read More
Extra Curricular Activities - Children by AngoGirl
Hello Everyone, Please can you let me know if there are any extra mural activities offered in Talatona for children aged 6-12 and 12+. Can you give some details on what they are, where they are and the costs thereof. Would love to hear from you ...
I also don't know of anything, its really a difficult story to keeps your kids busy in a place like that, playing at other friends houses is really the cheapest option out. Read More
Talatona by AngoGirl
Happy New Year everyone :D [color=#e11dd5][/color] With all the festivities behind us, I have the "job" of packing up in SA for our move to join my husband. Obviously with him being there, and I have been over a few times, together with the help ...
Hi AngoGirl I don't know if you are in Angola already, I guess so, but listening to all you said, I would have though that it would be easier to stay in SA if your hubby is not working in Angola for to long in the future. I have been there for 4 ... Read More
Salary in Angola - Luanda by dcostan
Hi Guys Hope you can help. I am currently living in Johannesburg, South Africa. I am a Manager with a big 4 company and need some help with my package negotiations. The problem: I don't know what salary I should earn ? Housing and Transport ...
Hi Tony I don't personally work here, I am a stay at home dad, but I knew a few friends who used to work here in Luanda for different companies all in different fields i.e. Electrician, Finance etc. From what I can gather Angola has certain laws ... Read More
Cost of living in Luanda by expat.com
It would be interesting to exchange on the cost of life in Luanda, so that future expats in Luanda can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public transport (metro, ...
Well I don't live in Lobito, but I can answer your above questions roughly with what many of the items cost in general in Luanda in most shops I shop at and its not even talking about the most expensive shop in the world called Casas dos Frescos. ... Read More
Schools in Luanda by expat.com
Hi everybody :) Could you tell us about the different schooling possibilities in Luanda? Are there nurseries in Luanda (national/international)? Which national and international schools are established in Luanda (primary, secondary, high school, ...
Well there really are only 2 schools I know off which excepts expat kids. One is in the Luanda city center and the other is in Tala Tona which is +-30km away from the city in the better area where most expats dream to live. The one in the city is ... Read More
Advice for newcomers in Luanda by expat.com
If you're living or have lived in Luanda, which tips could you extend to new expats? We namely think of security: should any special precautions be taken (protection systems, areas to be avoided, etc.). Do you have any particular advice regarding ...
Its a pleasure Sheetul, Luanda can be a great or bad place depending mostly on your attitude to life and people and over here allot more has to do with looking after your health. But it can be a very enjoyable place if you make a few friends and ... Read More
Advice for newcomers in Luanda by expat.com
If you're living or have lived in Luanda, which tips could you extend to new expats? We namely think of security: should any special precautions be taken (protection systems, areas to be avoided, etc.). Do you have any particular advice regarding ...
I have been here for 2.5 years and can give a few pointers. 1. Malaria - malaria exists here all through the year, you will need a good malaria cream and of course mosquito nets. But indoors the use if air cons helps allot to keep them at bay. ... Read More
English speaking Creche or pre-school by GuestPoster7810
I'll be relocating to Angola end of August with my wife and son. My son is 2year Old and we're having trouble find information about creches' or pre-schools in Luanda. Could anyone advise on schools other than the International School of ...
Well healthcare is good for general thing like flu, dental and malaria treatment, but anything serious like operations or child birth or anything that you feel serious enough about is better to fly back to SA and get it treated there, like i ... Read More
English speaking Creche or pre-school by GuestPoster7810
I'll be relocating to Angola end of August with my wife and son. My son is 2year Old and we're having trouble find information about creches' or pre-schools in Luanda. Could anyone advise on schools other than the International School of ...
Go to google images and type in talatona angola this will give you an idea of the area. It really is very nice, I live in the city Luanda and I wish I had the chance to live in Talatona. The city is not nice. Most of it looks like Marabastad in ... Read More
English speaking Creche or pre-school by GuestPoster7810
I'll be relocating to Angola end of August with my wife and son. My son is 2year Old and we're having trouble find information about creches' or pre-schools in Luanda. Could anyone advise on schools other than the International School of ...
I am not always on this post, it will be best to email me if you have any other questions since Angola is really very different from SA and the culture and language is the biggest challenge, but its also getting much better day by day. Its not ... Read More
English speaking Creche or pre-school by GuestPoster7810
I'll be relocating to Angola end of August with my wife and son. My son is 2year Old and we're having trouble find information about creches' or pre-schools in Luanda. Could anyone advise on schools other than the International School of ...
This is not a must, but many xpats moving here gets a driver and car from the company which drives them to the office and back each day which makes your life much easier also. Negotiate that now before you come over. Read More
English speaking Creche or pre-school by GuestPoster7810
I'll be relocating to Angola end of August with my wife and son. My son is 2year Old and we're having trouble find information about creches' or pre-schools in Luanda. Could anyone advise on schools other than the International School of ...
Please go for Talatona. It is the Sandton of Angola currently , not so fancy, but there are townhouses and complexes all over in Talatona. One big shopping centre also with a Shoprite(the only big mall at this stage) and a few other shops like Casa ... Read More
Money Restrictions?
O yes and it will take roughly 3 - 7 days for the money to clear into the bank account of the receiving country, you will maybe also need to declare the money to the receiving bank in the country you want to receive it at, this is normally done by ... Read More
Money Restrictions?
You can transfer money from local banks to most countries of the world, but you will need a local bank account here in Angola to do that, I am not sure of the exact daily limit, but its around $5000 per day, there is tax of about $300 per transfer. ... Read More
Buying a car in Angola by KarenCN
Hi I'm moving to Angola in the summer and am getting conflicting advice about buying a car. Would it be better to import a car? It would be from the UK. Are there any constraints on the car spec (ie left or right hand drive, age, etc)? Are ...
I agree with bnetwork, we have been in Luanda since Jan 2008 and my experience is a little different, most of the major car dealers are here also and we bough a brand new Nissan X Trail here which had to be imported since the number plates we use ... Read More
Sending money back home
Yes you can send up to $5000 per day from any of the local bank, but there is a tax of about $300 per such transaction, just ask at the bank you use before sending what the limit is and the tax amount, it takes between 3 - 5 days to see the money in ... Read More
English speaking Creche or pre-school by GuestPoster7810
I'll be relocating to Angola end of August with my wife and son. My son is 2year Old and we're having trouble find information about creches' or pre-schools in Luanda. Could anyone advise on schools other than the International School of ...
Dear C Muianga There really isnt any pre-schools here, the only option would be to have your wife look after your 2 year old sun until he turns 3 and then apply for pre-school at 2 locations. The 1 school is in the city of Luanda called Escola and ... Read More
Moving to Luanda... by rdfg16
Hi! I just registered to this site. We are from Panama but living in Dubai, U.A.E. for almost 2 years. Before moving to Dubai, we used to live in Baku, Azerbaijan. Now, there is a possibility that will move to Luanda, Angola. I have been browsing ...
Hi Leprechaun I will try and answer your questions since we moved here when our duaghter was just over 2 years old. I am answering your questions below. Can we have recommendations on housing /family neighbourhoods close to the International ... Read More
HI every body.. by getamit27
I joined this network recently and looking foward to move to Luanda within a week.. I am an Indian and will be obliged to have some information as what i have read sounds tough.. Replies will be really a great help.. regards to all. Amit
Hi getamit27 I dont know if you are in Angola already, if not reply so that I can give you some information, maybe be more spesific with what you want to know. Cheers Le Roy Read More