Matador - Africa

Best Cell Phone Provider in Africa? (Southern and Eastern Region)

the nomadic nanny — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:49:19 -0500

I will be working in Africa, primarily Southern and Eastern Africa, and need a good cell phone and internet provider. The majority of my calls will be made to the Uninted States. What are my best options....all ideas welcome :)

South Africa and beyond...

jerushaskidmore — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:07:21 -0500

I'll be starting my journey in Soth Africa and continueing on from there....thinking of heading north east towards Ethiopia...how easy is it to obtain visas at the borders? I think I'll stick to buses and train...ANY ADVICE GREATLY APPRECIATED...will be traveling for a few months...thanks!

Zimbabwe

chrysser — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 23:46:09 -0500

I'm anxiously tracking the recent elections in Zimbabwe and am curious if anyone else in this community is? The latest from the LA Times says a run-off is a likely, predictions of violence from Mugabe and his supporters a certainty. Any thoughts?

AIDS Walk Africa

EGPAF — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:03:36 -0500

Join a group of 45 people on an adventure of a lifetime!

Join the 5th annual AIDS Walk Africa and discover the beauty of the tiny kingdom of Swaziland while bringing hope to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

The next AIDS Walk Africa will be held June 30-July 5, 2008. On this five-day...

Southern Africa and Madagascar

chrysser — Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:59:06 -0600

Hey There...
New to this forum. In 2006 I spent five months in this part of the world, starting with an ecovolunteer gig in Swaziland...then vagabonding around South Africa and Mada. The Soccer World Cup is coming up in 2010 in SA...so I'd love to turn ya'll on to some outrageous places, pass on some...