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This would be really helpful for myself too! Any answers to these questions would be greatly appreciated

Hi Nitnat
To answer to the above questions:

•    Working Hours – Depending on jobs, it is officially 37-40 hour work week. Although in reality, things work differently
•    Experience in working with the locals – Like everywhere else, one has to examine oneÂ’s own biasness to answer this properly
•    General Work Culture – Refer above
•    Education Facilities – Quality is high and there are plenty of schools in Harare and the surrounding areas however – cost is also high
•    Availability of International and Indian cuisine – There are plenty of good restaurants here. Prices vary, as everywhere else in the world
•    Infrastructure – Electricity and water are in short supply but people get by with generators and having own boreholes. Cost wise, I think itÂ’s ridiculous but try to get pre-paid meters for electricity that seems to make things manageable. Phone networks and internet connectivity are getting better
•    Housing Facilities – This is a cost factor that one has to consider. I think the renting cost is high but not as high as Lusaka. Again, everything depends on location
•    Availability of transport – I would believe you would have your own car/s
•    Availability of Domestic help – Not a problem but quality is a concern
•    Recreational Facilities and social life – Depending on personal choice
•    Work opportunities – This can be a problem
•    Medical Facilities – Quality in certain private hospitals is good although major surgeries i,e, heart cannot be done in Zimbabwe. Many medical insurances have standing agreements with facilities in South Africa
•    Security Concerns/Precautions – Use common sense
•    Additional Comments – I moved to Zimbabwe with very little information about the country and I have no regrets. But then again, I knew I was not going to live here for a prolonged period of time

Regards
Karen