janepovey
Australian expat in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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7
About me
Australian
Lives in kolwezi
Registration: 02 March 2014
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Online shopping in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Which sites or apps do you ...
I would suggest that online shopping in the DRC doesn't exist unless you are willing to pay to have DHL or Fedex deliver your products. There is no mail service in the DRC and no door to door delivery. Plus delivery from overseas is wildly ... Read More
Driving in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Democratic Republic of Congo? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the ...
My advice generally would be if you can avoid driving in the DRC do so, use a local driver or a taxi that has been referred to you. Road conditions are not good and lighting, road markings are pretty much non existant. Its difficult to know what ... Read More
Safety in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Democratic Republic of Congo? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any ...
I've lived in Kolwezi for 18 months and frequently walked around town both by myself and with my husband...never had any problems. Like any place you have to be sensible, I don't walk alone at night but generally the people are friendly and ... Read More
Healthcare in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Democratic Republic of Congo ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Democratic ...
I live in Kolwezi in the south of the DRC, there is no public hospital system here, all medical treatment is charged. My medical care is provided by my husbands company and we use the hospital supplied for company workers which is still very ... Read More