Baby sitters

Theresia Household Services is specialized in training housekeepers, baby sitters and gardeners. For more, reach out to Didier Akili at grapdcongo@gmail.com.

Carpenters:

• Eric: 081 038 4227 (he built the furniture at Chalet restaurant).
• Gabriel: Decorator: 097 363 1193 (furniture).
• Elias: 099 257 2548 (tables and beds). 
• Jean Marie: 099 413 3825 (beds).
• Benjamin: 099 420 3433.
• 089 845 4507.

Cook:

• Bahati: 099 838 8804.

Detective:

• John Baptiste, better known as Jack Bauer, is a well-known detective in town. He miraculously finds people and stolen goods. Daily Beast featured him in an article in June 2015. You can contact him at 099 581 5055, 089 563 3760, and 082 117 1242.

Electricity:

Generators:

• Go Shop: 099 249 007. Info@goshoprdc.com. Mo-Fr 8-12h, 13-16h, Sat. 8-12h.
• Yamaha store in Goma sells generators, as well. dimibisharma@hotmail.com.

Solar:

• Bboxx. 081 878 5474, info.bboxx@gmail.com.
• Go Shop: 099 249 007. Info@goshoprdc.com. Mo-Fr 8-12h, 13-16h, Sat. 8-12h.

Electronics store:

Purchase:

• Go Shop offers a range of electronics, incl. laptops, routers, printers, and other computer equipment. 081 313 0661, 099 861 1083. Info@goshoprdc.com. Mo-Fr 8-12h, 13-16h; Sat. 8-12h.

Repair:

• If you have problems with your electronic hardware (computers, cell phones, radios etc.), pay a visit to Maison Nokia behind the post office at the BEDGL roundabout in downtown Goma. Speak to Danny (099 725 7106). Alternatively, call 099 772 7271, 099 725 7106, 00250 785 818 890.

Unlocking of your cell phone:

• Mix Max Digital – right next to Maison Orange – unlocks cell phones for as cheap as $15. 099 123 3333, 097 222 2121, 099 171 7027.

Gardener:

• Theresia Household Services is specialized in training housekeepers, baby sitters and gardeners. For more, reach out to Didier Akili at grapdcongo@gmail.com.
• Call Chance at 082 432 1497.
• If you’re looking for plants, flowers and pots, you should pass by La Clemence off the Entree Presidentielle in Himbi 1.

Haircut:

• Martine has a nice little studio in Kyshero and does a great job. 099 345 9629.
• Check the hair stylist on Avenue Kanyamuhanga, just before the Casino. Ask for Jonas Musiko. He is experienced in cutting hair of ‘wazungu.’ A basic haircut is $7. 097 247 3132, 081 360 1966, 097 247 3132, 078 875 7564.
• Les Coiffeurs De Goma: “If You Want Your Hair Done Properly, You Go To A Man.” It’s a great read on OkayAfrica. You’ll enjoy it.

(Photos by Finbarr Oreilly. Sketches by Anne-France White.)

Mechanic:

• For motorbikes: Chiza Desire (099 549 2901) from the Yamaha store in Goma (dimibisharma@hotmail.com).
• Check out this photo series by the Daily Beast about badass women mechanisms in Goma.

Painter:

• 099 298 4033.

Passport photos:

• There a range of shops, where you can get a passport pictures. Try, for example, at shops around the post office at BEDGL roundabout or in front of DGM.

Photographer

• Justin Justkas Kasereka is a talented young Congolese photographer. Contact him via Facebook or Twitter.

Plumber:

• Sylvain is a plumber I highly recommend: +243898391032, +243819495249,+243994125718
• Don Bosco: Av. de l’aéroport, in front of URUBATT. Père Honorato: 099 432 6743, 085 923 1552.

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