Moving to Zimbabwe from Namibia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Zimbabwe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Namibia generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Namibia performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Namibia generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in infant mortality.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Windhoek | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Namibia Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Zimbabwe. To live, work, or study long-term in Zimbabwe, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zimbabwe's immigration authority.
Namibia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Zimbabwe has 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Namibia generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Namibia?
Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?
The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
Compare further: Namibia vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,727,409 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Namibian Dollar (NAD) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +264 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 999 |