Category Archives: Malawi

Our Toyo Mud Terrain tyres trump BFG, 2019 report

Posted on April 23, 2019 by familyinafrica

We have had our Toyo med terrain tyres since 2012 and they continue to surprise us. Continue reading →

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Mosquito topical repellents for Travellers, newest agents data available (WHO approved)

Posted on April 13, 2015 by familyinafrica

Mosquito repellents for the adventure travellers: The newest guidance and data regarding topical mosquito repellent protection for you and your families while traveling abroad in suspect mosquito areas for you today. Dressing appropriately at the appropriate times and the appropriate … Continue reading →

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Mosquito topical repellents SAFE for your babies and kids

Posted on April 12, 2015 by familyinafrica

Use topical repellents that have the four proven active compounds within their chemical structures, but most importantly at the appropriate chemical concentrations. They include the likes of DEET at a 20-50%) concentration and PMD at a 30% concentration. DEET is … Continue reading →

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Mosquito repellents for Pregnant Ladies

Posted on April 12, 2015 by familyinafrica

For pregnant ladies wishing to travel, possibly into mosquito epidemic areas, there are some topical alternatives i.e. – DEET etc. From the newest data, hope this finds you. See more on http://www.pregnant2day.co.za (pregnant2day.com) Dr Nic

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Digital eMaps covering Africa and the Islands around the continent

Posted on January 7, 2014 by familyinafrica

For Overland drivers, tourists, travellers looking for the best African digital eMaps for their smart phones, laptops and tablets. These are built from Map Studio South Africa’s hard maps to give users a complete paperless environment. They cover the whole … Continue reading →

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The largest Africa digital eMap Shop, www.life2day.net has a new look

Posted on September 30, 2013 by familyinafrica

Worlds largest digital African eMap download centre is now available for eMap sales and theirs a load of FREE STUFF for new and existing shoppers. In partnership with the Mapstudio South Africa and the EWT. The best digital African eMaps … Continue reading →

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Condom Football, banks of Lake Malawi

Posted on September 14, 2013 by familyinafrica

Kids playing Condom Football, on the beaches of lake Malawi. They cannot afford the appropriate sporting gear and we need to get a premier football club to sponsor to donate used balls to these lovely kids!

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Football Condoms in Malawi, who can help them?

Posted on August 18, 2013 by familyinafrica

IN Malawi, we discovered the local kids use around 100 wrapped condoms that they get from Hospitals and from some scrupulous adults as chore payments to make footballs because local balls are unreliable, expensive and burst because of local conditions. … Continue reading →

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Toyo MT Tyres 255/85R16, London UK to Johannesburg RSA 18278.6kms later

Posted on July 7, 2013 by familyinafrica

For the 4X4 Tyre enthusiasts: So we just waiting for the second land cruiser to arrive back in Joburg in the next week or two with the BFG 255/85R16’s tyres, but in the mean time here are some images of … Continue reading →

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Blantyre Malawi to Tete Mozambique

Posted on July 3, 2013 by familyinafrica

8-9th June We left Blantyre Malawi and drove 100km or so towards the Mozambique border Zobue. On route I said to Nic I am not sure if we would have a problem leaving Malawi as I had noted they had … Continue reading →

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