Identifier
Created
Classification
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07HARARE63
2007-01-26 09:46:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Harare
Cable title:  

COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRENKLE AND POPE

Tags:  OTRA PREL PREF SF ZI 
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OO RUEHWEB

DE RUEHSB #0063 0260946
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 260946Z JAN 07
FM AMEMBASSY HARARE
TO RUEHSA/AMEMBASSY PRETORIA IMMEDIATE 5187
INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 1070
UNCLAS HARARE 000063 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA PREL PREF SF ZI
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRENKLE AND POPE

REF: PRETORIA 000284

UNCLAS HARARE 000063

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA PREL PREF SF ZI
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRENKLE AND POPE

REF: PRETORIA 000284


1. Embassy Harare grants country clearance and warmly
welcomes the visit of Timothy Trenkle and Robert Pope for the
purpose of attending the IOM Reception and Support Centre
during the day of January 30. Post recognizes that travelers
do not need Embassy assistance.


2. Based on the current economic situation in the country,
using a credit card could significantly increase your
costs. Hotel payment must be made in U.S. cash or
travelers checks. U.S. travelers checks are difficult to
use except to pay hotel bills. Personal checks may be
cashed at the Embassy cashier only for local currency and
at the official exchange rate. Personal checks cannot be
cashed at the Embassy for U.S. currency. Post recommends
that travelers bring enough U.S. currency to cover
anticipated needs in Zimbabwe.


3. Post strongly urges leaving Embassy Harare's telephone
number with family and business associates before departing
for Zimbabwe so that you can be quickly located in the
event of an emergency. The Embassy telephone number is
263-4-250-593. Marine Security Guard Post extension is

260.


4. Several recent visitors transiting Johannesburg to
Harare have had items stolen from their luggage at
Johannesburg International Airport. Please ensure that
your luggage is locked and hand-carry valuable items.


5. Malaria is prevalent throughout Zimbabwe, except in
Harare. We strongly recommend the use of malaria
prophylaxes and adjunctive measures when traveling outside
of Harare.


6. The exchange rate is currently 2815.00, however this
rate is subject to frequent change.


7. Road safety/automobile travel: While traveling in
vehicles, doors should be kept locked and windows rolled
up. Car-jackings are common in Harare, and diplomatic
vehicles and personnel are not immune to these attacks by
armed thieves. Highway bandits are active on roads leading
to border areas.

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