Dannii Ripuree Haakuria
@Dannii69
Namibian expat in Ethiopia
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About me
Namibian
Lives in Addis Ababa
Speaks English, Dutch, Afrikaans, German, Otjiherero
Registration: 16 July 2012
About
Occupation
I am Businessman.
My expat journey
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supply Chain Executive (Procurement and Logistics Professional) with vast experience in the oil and gas industry, international trade and global logistics including shipping.
The vast plethora of cultures and and ethnics groups still practising their age old traditions and the olde world application of life that is past its hey days. Above all else, the humility and pride of the average Ethiopian I met on the streets of Mendida, Debre Berhan etc.
Stifling bureaucracy, olde world telecommunications infrastructure and the absence of a vibrant society that is fine tuned to grasp the realities of the new world economy and social impact on the lifes of ordinary Ethiopians.
Swakopmund, Namibia
From a goat herder to a global citizen with a vast array of knowledge and experience in the international trade, supply chain and logistics industries spanning across various sectors in Namibia, South Africa, Ukraine, Russia.
Supply Chain - Logistics Management
An intriguing and landscaped country with a vibrant tapestry of history, culture and contrasting landscapes.
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use of right hand cars in Ethiopia by ruchb
I will soon be travelling to Addis and was keen to ship my right hand car - Nissan Juke. Can someone please advise if it would be allowed to drive this car in Ethiopia? I do realise that the country has left hand drive. Look forward to leads. Thanks ...
ruchb - no bother. Please chime in when you have further queries Read More
use of right hand cars in Ethiopia by ruchb
I will soon be travelling to Addis and was keen to ship my right hand car - Nissan Juke. Can someone please advise if it would be allowed to drive this car in Ethiopia? I do realise that the country has left hand drive. Look forward to leads. Thanks ...
Hi The legislation to my knowledge have not changed banning the importation of RHD cars into Ethiopia. You can import your Nissan Juke, but the customs duties (duty, excise duty, local tax) is draconian based on the engine capacity of the vehicle ... Read More
Internet Speed and coverage by zugg84
Hi Guys, Can anyone help with info on the following 1.How fast is internet in Ethiopia? 2.Can I get broadband speed in my home, office etc and how much will it cost monthly? 3. Is there Internet services outside of Addis..? Thanks and have a ...
To add to Johneye: 1. What type of technology: CDMA, EVDO from ethio-telecom. Only good enough when outside peak hours. Also depends on which sub city in Addis you are. Some sub cities the coverage is almost zero. 2. ethio "hopeless" telecom have ... Read More
Immigration : Applying for Permanent Residency by Art Aji
Today I went to the immigration office with my husband. I am American and he is Ethiopian. I was let in when I showed my American passport but he was denied entry, and not given a just reason. It was confusing, hurtful, the whole scene. Can ...
Just an update: We eventually managed to get the Civil Marriage Certificate, after having made sure that I had the correct and requisite certificates and authentication documents from my home country. The Officer of Civil Status Office was really ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Ethiopia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Ethiopia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I have always been fascinated by the olde world sort of way things are here but chronologically I would list the following: 1. Great history within the African context and the rich tapestry of cultural heritage 2. Bureaucracy perfected to an ... Read More
Immigration : Applying for Permanent Residency by Art Aji
Today I went to the immigration office with my husband. I am American and he is Ethiopian. I was let in when I showed my American passport but he was denied entry, and not given a just reason. It was confusing, hurtful, the whole scene. Can ...
Art It seems to me that there is general or rather deliberate confusion created by those who draft laws in the country and those who apply them. I recently got married to my Ethiopian wife and being a meticulous person, did my background research ... Read More
living in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia by zooran
This is probably a very diffuse question to ask聟 but any help or clearing would be appreciated! :) We麓ve been thinking about, as a family, to move to Dire Dawa for a few years. And I don麓t know how to look at it!! How is that city to live in? I ...
Hi Zooran I am going to use my example when I took up employment from Namibia to Sierra Leone: The first place I went to was the equivalent line ministry (mostly Foreign Affairs or International Relations) who typically will have the required ... Read More