Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe and formerly Southern Rhodesia, the Republic of Rhodesia, and Zimbabwe Rhodesia is a located on a high plateau in the southern part of the continent of Africa. It is located between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers and covers 390 245 km2. Bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the Southwest, Zambia to the Northwest, Mozambique to the East and Namibia to the Caprivi Strip, Zimbabwe is a landlocked country.

Zimbabwe does not bserve daylight saving time, so at anytime of year it sits two hours in the advance of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2)

Zimbabwe’s International Dialling Code is +263 Calling to Zimbabwe, you need to dial 00 263, followed by an area code (example 4 for Harare); calling from Zimbabwe, you need to dial the relevant country code ( +44 for the United Kingdom or +1 for the United States)

English is the official language while Shona and Ndebele are the major indigenous languages. There are several other regional languages such as Venda, Tonga, Shangaan, Kalanga, Sotho, Ndau and Nambya.

Our Mother LandFast Facts

At some point you might have been involved in group discussion, in most cases to solve a certain problem or to attempt a question. It is amazing how ideas tend to emanate from different corners as people unit to tackle a case and I am sure you benefited from such a discussion. Several studies have suggested that growth in student moral de-velopment can be stimulated by discussions of moral dilemmas or case studies. The 62nd IPSF World Congress will offer a bigger opportunity for these interactions thereby offering students from all parts of the globe to lock their heads, united by the pharma-ceutical profession. This reasonable approach will see transition of students from pas-sive listeners to active problem solvers and lifelong learners through the educational symposia, scientific symposia and World Congress Workshops.

The main event is from the 18th of July to the 13th of August at the UZ in Harare, Zimba-bwe. This will happen after we have tapped into our inner leaders through the Leaders In Training from the 25th to the 29th of July at the HIT. Finally the opportunity to see the world of Wonders you have heard about, Zimbabwe, will see you touring amazing places from the 9th to the 12th of August. I am sure you are now eager to know more about this congress, no need to wait any longer, enjoy this insight into the 62nd World Congress through this newsletter.

Arnold Pineas

Introduction

Getting your ‘Shona’ on Hello/How are you? Makadii? (mah-cah-dee-ee)

Thando Publications Officer

Zimbabwean Culture

The people Zimbabwe is home to an estimated 14.15 million people, according to the World Bank in 2013. The population is 82 percent Sho-na and 14 percent Ndebele. Smaller ethnic groups include Tonga, Shan-gaan and Venda. The Shona group comprises numerous subdivisions. The eastern two-thirds of Zimbabwe, called Mashonaland, is home to most of the Shona.

LanguageThe official language of Zimbabwe is English. The major indigenous lan-guage spoken is Shona, of which there are multiple dialects. IsiNdebele, spoken by Ndebele people, is one of the “click” languages which is simi-lar to the South African Zulu language. Numerous other tribal dialects re spoken by other minorities. All the national languages, except English, are in the Bantu family of languages.

Art and MusicThe arts are highly regarded in Zimbabwe, with numerous training centres in bigger cities. Sculpture is a significant art form, along with traditional women’s crafts, such as basket-weaving, mat-weaving and pottery. Shona and Ndebele literature has been promoted since the late 1950s; many works are based on traditional oral literature, with themes of folklore and local myths. Art and music are highly regarded. Much of the music is still influenced by traditional rhythms and sounds, which are created using local instruments such as the mbira and marimba (a type of wooden xylophone). The mbira is a small hand-held instrument (belonging to a family known as lamellophones). Commonly referred to as a ‘thumb piano’, it is actually played using both thumbs and fore-fingers.

FoodThe staple food in Zimbabwe is sadza which is made from mealie meal which is also nown as cornmeal in other parts of the world. Sadza is made by mixing the corn meal with water and made into a thich paste. Sadza is usually served for lunch and supper. Sadza is usually served with vegetables such as spinach, chomolia, or spring greens, beans, and meat which can be stewed, grilled, roasted, or sundried. Sadza is also

commonly eaten with boerewors which is a sausage made from beef or pork , chicken, or curdled milk (sour milk), commonly known as “lacto” (mukaka wakakora) A porridge form of sadza is made for breakfast and can be falvoured with butter, peanut butter or lemons. Rice and chicken with coleslaw salad is often served as the main meal.

TraditionsThe traditional societies of Shona, Ndebele, Tonga, Shangaan and Venda peoples have several similarities. In particular, they have similar family structures and beliefs in the spiritual involvement of ancestors in day-to-day life. Traditional day-to-day life in the rural areas involve carrying out chores around the homestead and farming for the family and to supplement income. Urban day to day life is very vibrant and similar to the Western culture. There are two types of legal marriage in Zimbabwe which are customary marriages and civil marriages. Polygamy, a legal form of customary marriage, is widespread. Civil marriages, by contrast, are monogamous. Zimbabwean children are taught to respect their el-ders and help with household work.

ReligionChristianity is the predominant religion in Zimbabwe, with traditional beliefs in rural areas, and some Hindu, Muslim and Jewish minorities.

Social ConventionsUrban culture is greatly influenced by Western culture and education but, in rural areas, traditional values and crafts continue. Shaking hands is the customary form of greeting. European courtesies and codes of practice should be observed when visiting someone’s home and return invitations are appreciated. Giving a token of appreciation is optional. Casual wear is suitable for daytime and men are only expected to wear suits and ties for business meetings. Smart restaurants or hotel bars require male guests to wear a jacket and tie. Smoking is common, although it is prohibited on public transport and in some public buildings. There are laws against indecency which equates to homosexual activity being illegal.

Lotricia Munyaradzi- LIT Officer

The ‘Training Culture’

Good morning- Mamukasei? (mah-mu-cah-sey)

Getting your ‘Shona’ on

IPSF has been founded on the shoulders of visionary leaders and to keep this legacy alive more leaders are trained in this culture and LIT is where it all begins. The Lead-ers in Training (LIT) programme was introduced in 2006 to train students to become leaders with essential leadership tools and skills. Training aims to empower students in their lives and careers and goes beyond IPSF. It provides them the avenue to acquire and develop essential knowledge and skills that may not necessarily be taught in their curricula, but yet are vital in individuals who will be able to contribute well to their profession and societies. It yields short and long-term benefits for organisations.IPSF has trained professionals in a variety of topics such as leadership styles, presenta-tion skills, group dynamics, and project development in small group workshops. These trained leaders then plan, run and evaluate their own training sessions for IPSFmembers at international and regional meetings as well as on a local level such as the LIT session for this world congress.

If you aspire to lead and be a servant leader, LIT is a good programme for you to gain the hard and soft skills essential for effective leadership, critical social skills and an ex-cellent opportunity to understand the working culture of IPSF.

Scientific Symposium

Integrating emerging technologies for the im-provement of public health delivery

It seems in the past few decades the marvel and beauty of technology has come a long way, the rate of change of technology versus rate of change of time seems an exponential curve which con-tinues to balloon. Many sectors have been thus affected and effected by such changes, that it is no wonder that the health sector has not been spared. The ever-changing healthcare landscape leaves us wondering if there is a place for us in the future and more so if it exists, where do we fit in as phar-macists?

In a few months we will attempt to tell the story, to go on a journey to discover the use of healthcare apps in real-time and illuminate our role in this age of information technology. Take a peep at the field of manufacturing, how to survive in an economic landscape that is bent on continual recession and how to survive. They say the more we change the more we remain the same, we look at traditional medicines in a quest to achieve optimum health-care at affordable costs, what can be done with these traditional medicines?

Good eveningManheru (mahn-heh-roo)/Maswerasei? (mah-sweh-rah-sey)

Getting your ‘Shona’ on

Michael Gwata - Scientific Symposium OfficerLastly but in no ways least, resistance, a term that sends shivers down the spines of many healthcare professionals is there a way to stop this pestilence? Come and let us find out …

Scientific Symposium Topics:

• Pharmaceutical industry coming closer home: Africa producing for Africa - real possibility or myth

• Implications and impact of the pharma-ceutical industry decline in developing countries

• Impact of regulation on drug develop-ment innovation

• Prescription monitoring programs - re-ducing prescription drug abuse through technological advancement applicability

• Advent of mHealth and its place in public health

• Cutting edge - the latest technology in drug delivery and monitoring

• Nanotechnology: applications for anti-microbial drug resistance

Educational Symposium

Shepard Mhlaba

How much does it cost?Imarii (ee-mah-ree)

Getting your ‘Shona’ on

Throughout time our profession has experienced a shift in its practice as pharmacist’s roles and respon-sibilities are becoming more patient oriented com-pared to the convectional, routine dispensing and preparation of medicines at the back of the counter in drug stores.

A call has been made by different international pharmacy associations for the scouting of new op-portunities that our profession can adapt to, on to-day’s dynamic global environment. The 62nd IPSF world congress educational symposium has taken a stance to address the future of pharmacy practice by running under the theme, “Mapping new visions, an opportunity for new practice in pharmacy”.

Be part of the history makers by participating in the world congress as we will be brain storming ideas and laying a new foundation of the future our pro-fession.

Mapping new visions, an opportunity for new practice in pharmacy

Topics to be discussed include the following:

• Creating opportunities through adoption of new unique skills in practice

• Remodeling the profession of Pharmacy - opportunities for new practice

• Advocating for a primary professional Identity - weighing the pros and cons and implications for pharmacy education

• Improving patient care through inter pro-fessional collaboration and education

• The time is now - working together to map new visions for the future of phar-macy with relevant stakeholders.

• Promoting excellence in education - how current initiatives are making a difference and how to sustain it

• Creating the well rounded student - Ed-ucational strategies to promote student leadership and lifelong learning behaviors

Opening ceremony - dressed in Smart casualWe are set to release some outstanding performances and mind boggling acts when delegates from the north, east, south and west confluence at the university Great hall. Get ready to dance like never before with the Zimbabwe brass band. The opening ceremony will be a formal introduction to forge much sought after bonds.Requirements – Simply bring yourself Venue- Great hall

Social eventsShingi - Social Events Coordinator

Welcome night - dressed in casualIt is the flagship ceremony that seeks to esteem the brand in delegates from all over the world and on the bill are excited and talented students with stage grabbing performances to make you feel at home in Zimbabwe.This shall be a grand students’ style welcome for our beloved international delegates marred with dancers, comedians, poets, acts and team building experiences. You will love it!!!Requirements - Simply bring yourself Venue - Students Union building

Zimbo night - dressed Smart casualCome to think of it, Zimbabwe is in Africa and shares its territory with a host of other states therefore this grand night at the university is billed with high energy Afro-fusion performances which is a milestone for the event considering the iconic nature of the IPSF World Congress. We want to showcase Zimbabwe talent, the multi-lingual, cultural and religious diversity to a hungry audience be it in form of traditional dances, food cuisines and a lot more.Requirements - Simply join in celebrating the Zimbo culture through the dance, food and African attire.

Auction night - dressed in casualThis shall be an auctioning night dedicated to the IPSF committee. Who knows you may be the lucky bidder after the various items are put under the gavel.Requirements - Simply bring yourself and your walletVenue - Students Union building

Pool-Gotchi Gotchi party - dressed in casual & swim wearGotchi gotchi is the Zimbabwean style barbeque or braai. Participants shall converge to the pool arena and gotchi gotchi away their stress whilst savoring some meats, sipping cocktails coupled with thrilling pool activities. The prestigious event will be hosted with passion and punch at the arena. All hydrophilics (you water lovers) and meat devotees should enjoy in numbers. Requirements- If you are a hydrophilic, be ready with your swim accessories, if you are a meat lover bring your sharpened teeth.Venue- University pool arena

International night - Dressed in your traditional attire It is yet another night that is poised to set the delegates ablaze. The epicenter of the congress lies in the action of cultural and social exchange. Energetic international stage performances coupled with a fusion of genres shall be the mainstay of the night with participants showcasing the best of their home states. This will include traditional dances, food cuisines and a lot more surprises by the delegates.Requirements- Show the way on how you celebrate your treasured culture through the dance, food and your national dressVenue- Students Union building

Tropical party - dressed in tropical outfitsStress has to be diluted into a palatable form. Delegates shall have to unwind and evaporate with the Tropical style fun.Venue – Athletics stadium Masquerade night - dressed in any professional costume( eg nurse uniform , paramedic etc )This night shall make waves across the participant landscape. Anyone thinking they can impress with a professional costume (formal wear) have a chance for doing so and winning fans. Regalia and funky dressing shall paint the night making the affair worth remembering. We have an exciting line up of funny debates, poets, comedians and team building games. Requirements- To spark your revellers wear a professional costume be it a funny or serious one.Venue- Students Union building

Gala night- black tie eventAn event of immense magnitude that shall be filled with glitz and glamour. As organizers we want to scale dizzying heights by dispensing a great event through polished acts and general handling. Awards anywhere are always contentious and emotionally primed with opinions on who should win. However this night is different where everyone shall be a celebrity with a red carpet experience that shall be fantastic and delegates looking their awesome best. Expect a plush photo-shop backstage that will make a unique ‘GOODBYE’ to our 2016 participants.Requirements- Look your awesome best at this formal night.Venue- Great Hall

Workshops Pharmacists are assuming more responsibility in caring for their patients at the present time. To practice as a pharmacist means undertaking any role, whether remunerated or not, in which the individual uses their skills and knowledge as a pharmacist. Practice is not restricted to the provision of direct clinical care or services and products. It also includes working in a direct nonclinical relationship with consumers, working in retail management, manufacturing, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles and any other roles that impact on safe, effective delivery of services and medicines in the profession and use their professional skills. In all these circumstances the pharmacist need key skills to help in these areas like providing good care, including shared decision-making, working with patients, other practitioners and within the healthcare system, minimizing risk, maintaining professional performance, professional behavior and ethical conduct, ensuring practitioner health, teaching, super-vising and assessing and research. The world congress is the perfect opportunity to learn these relevant skills your to your practice. This will be done through various workshops and they include but not limited to Patient Counselling Event, Clinical Skills Event and Compounding event.

Patient Counselling Event (PCE)The PCE is a great way to promote training in communication skills, and provides an opportunity for pharmacy students and phar-macists to learn how to effectively interact with patients in a fun and competitive environment. The Patient Counselling Event (PCE) gives students the opportunity to compete against each other in patient counselling. The PCE scenarios involve a pharmacist (played by the competitor/student) and a patient (played by an actor/academic) interacting in a pharmacy where the pharmacist must communicate with the patient to solve a problem and effectively counsel on therapy.

Clinical Skills Event (CSE)The Clinical Skills Event (CSE) was a concept developed by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). It was created to encourage pharmacy students to develop their clinical problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills, and to promote the role of the pharmacist in patient care. Attending the CSE at this symposium is rewarding in terms of expanding your clinical knowledge and reviewing clinical guidelines, but also you can see how other countries are doing in terms of updating their clinical skills and practice.

Compounding Event (CE)The IPSF created the Compounding Event (CE) in order to highlight the importance and the necessity of compounding skills with-in the pharmacy profession, especially as we are moving towards personalized medicine in health care. The compounding event currently has two levels of difficulty, beginner and advanced, and typically begins with an introductory workshop. Following the workshop, students will be given a case and will be challenged to determine the best method to compound the formulation and prepare a finished product.

In all these workshops you will have an opportunity to interact with students from all over the world, opening an opportunity for you to learn foreign practices which you can take back home with you. It is an opportunity you would not like to miss as you show-case your key skills as a pharmacist and problem solving abilities. See you in the workshops.

Excuse me Pamusoroi (pah-mu-so-roy)

Getting your ‘Shona’ on

The Social Scenewhere the brave meet and dine

The Sunshine city is host to an array of social spots. For a chance to indulge in local cuisine there are places such as Gava’s, Garwe and 40 Cork road that are found close to the CBD. For a night out on the town there are restaurants, bars and clubs such as The Pointe restaurant, Paula’s Place, Vukani Cafe, News Cafe, Pablo’s , 1+1, Pariah State and The Volt. Be sure to carry extra cash for a chance to go to these places and party the ‘Harare way’.

I am sorryRuregerero (roo-rehg-er-eh-roh)Getting your ‘Shona’ on

Plan Your Trip

ZIMBABWE VISAS REQUIREMENTSAll visitors require valid passports. With the introduction of the visa regime all countries around the globe were grouped into three categories i.e.

CATEGORY A – Countries, whose nationals do not require visas at all,CATEGORY B – Countries whose nationals are granted visas at the port of entry on payment of the requisite visa fees,CATEGORY C – Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain visas prior to travelling.

These regulations are subject to change, please check with the relevant authorities. All journalists visiting Zimbabwe need to be ac-credited by the Department of Information and Publicity. Please contact the Zimbabwe Embassy or Consulate in or near your country.

CULTUREZimbabwe is a multi-racial society where people of all nationalists live in harmony. People living in urban areas have a westernized lifestyle, while in the country areas many African traditions have been preserved.

SECURITYZimbabweans are known for their hospitality and friendliness towards each other and visitors alike. Although all Zimbabweans are very helpful it is always advisable to be cautious when dealing with strangers. Police officers are very helpful and are easily identified by their uniforms although some may be plainclothes police. Like everywhere in the world valuables should always be safeguarded . If you do not know where to obtain a certain service or you are not sure always contact the Reception committee or the congress information desk.

CUSTOMS CONCESSIONYour personal possessions which are not intended for disposal or consumption in Zimbabwe are allowed entry duty-free. In addition, other consumable goods which are not merchandise imported for the trade purposes may be imported up to a value of US$ 250 or its equivalent in other currencies per person. Alcoholic beverages may be included within this allowance by persons over the age of 18 years, subject to a limit per person of 5 litres, of which not more than 2 litres may be spirits. Members of a family travelling together may aggregate their allowances.

If you are not staying for longer than six months, you enter Zimbabwe with a minimum of formalities. All you need is a valid passport with a valid visa depending on which category of the visa regime you fall under, a return ticket to your country (or enough money to buy one), and sufficient funds to cover your stay in Zimbabwe. Entry points are categorized into three groups which comprise of:

AIR – Harare International Airport, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport, Victoria Falls International Airport, Kariba Airport, Charles Prince Airport, Masvingo Airport, Buffalo Range.ROAD – Chirundu, Nyamapanda, Beitbridge, Victoria Falls, Forbes, Kazungula, Plumtree, Kariba, Kanyemba, Mukumbura, Cashel, Mt Selinda, Sango, Pandamatenga, Maitengwe, Mphoengs.RAIL – Beitbridge, Plumtree

CURRENCYDue to the current initiative by government to encourage use of plastic money in Zimbabwe, banks have introduced restrictions on cash withdrawals with minimum cash withdrawal with most banks having a 300 USD minimum. Cash machines (ATMs) are available with most banks and some accept international cards (Visa cards and Mas-tercard) though with limited functionality of late (in terms of cash withdrawals). However, most shops, hotels and activity operators in the major cities (Harare included) and accept Visa and Mastercard for transactions.

For the congress if you able, pay your registration fee now before you get to Zimbabwe. You can do so by international bank transfer, which will incur bank charges but makes things easier for you. Those with genuine bank transfer issues and who have communicated with RC -- the agreement still stands to pay on arrival.

EXTRA CASH (spending money)Make a rough budget and bring cash accordingly. Ask the RC for a suggested list of things that you may need such as meals, drinks, transport etc (keeping in mind that registration fee covers accommodation, meals and transport for congress activi-ties). Equally important, ask if you will need cash for these or if you can use Visa or Mastercard. As always you should bring some extra for those ‘just in case’ expenses. Prices are quoted in USD in most locations.

Plan Your Trip

BANK HOURSBanks in Zimbabwe are open for business during the following hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday -- 08:00 – 15:00 hrsWednesdays -- 08:00 – 13:00 hrsSaturday -- 08:00 – 11:30 hrs

CARRYING CASHNote that most participants will be purchasing a VISA upon arrival and you will need USD in cash for that transaction. Opinions vary on wheth-er it is safer to carry cash on your person or to keep it in your hostel or hotel room. Whichever you choose, do not make your money obvious. If the option exists to place cash into a safe with the front desk you may find that to be your safest option. As with any tourist destination, do not be careless with your cash. One more thing, in case you’ve massively under spent during your stay, remember you will not be allowed to exit Zimbabwe with cash of more than US $1000 unless you completed a baggage declaration form when you entered the country.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTSWith the exception of children less than one year of age, all visitors coming to Zimbabwe from infected areas are requested to possess vaccination certificates against cholera and yellow fever. It is not advisable to swim in the country’s rivers and dams as they may be infected with bilharzia. It is however worth noting that borehole water at the University is very safe to drink and water in swimming pools is purified hence very safe. If you are joining PCT or intending to do personal visits of low-lying areas such as Victoria Falls, Hwange, Kariba, Gonarezhou and Zambezi Valley, It is advisable to take a course of anti-malaria tablets as a precaution. Prophylaxis is 100% effective. However, it is always advisable to check with your doctor or pharmacist before travelling to such areas. Most establishments in the country do have mosquito nets and repellents.

PETSNo pets are allowed at the congress.

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCESElectricity in Zimbabwe is 220-230 AC voltage. Most outlets take a 13 amp fused square –pin plug but round pins are still in use so an adapter that can take both is useful.

HOTELSFor those planning to stay longer after congress not part of PCT .Unless otherwise stated, the initial tariff Hotels is a person per day on a bed and breakfast basis. The tariffs quoted are subject to change upwards or downwards. However, visitors should confirm charges when making a reservation. Zimbabwe boosts of a variety of classical hotels dotted around the country with quality service that ranges from one star to five stars. Hotels in Zimbabwe can be categorized into three groups which comprise of city hotels, resort hotels and safari hotels.

FIRE-ARMSIf carried, they must be declared at customs.

MOTOR VEHICLESPrivate motor-vehicles, caravans and trailers may be brought temporarily into Zimbabwe, provided they are licensed in their home countries and bear the appropriate registration plates and a nationality plaque. The international Certificate of Motor vehicles is recognized in Zimbabwe. A vehicle toll fee is levied on all vehicles that pass through the Beitbridge border-post. Vehicles must be insured against third-party risks arising in Zimbabwe: short-term policies are obtainable at border-posts. Visitors driving hired cars from companies registered outside Zimbabwe should check that customs surety arrangements have been made.

DRIVING IN ZIMBABWEInternational driving and driving licenses issued in all SADC countries are valid in Zimbabwe. Visitors from other countries not covered by this agreement are able to drive for a period of 90 days using driving licenses issued in their home countries. If not printed in English, it should have a certificate of authority and validity, or a translation of the text with the bearer’s photograph attached. Renewal after expiry of this period is obtained from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Drive on the left in Zimbabwe and give way to traffic approaching on the road to your right at uncontrolled intersections. At controlled intersections, motorists are required to yield precedence to pedestrians crossing on a green light. At all intersections, a fire engine, ambulance or police vehicle sounding a siren takes precedence over all other traffic: move out of its course and remain stationary until it has passed. The general speed-limit in Zimbabwe is 120km/h on open roads and 60 km/h in urban areas, but watch for the signs.

Plan Your Trip

TRANSPORT Taxis – can be found at taxi ranks in the main centersCar Hire – cars with or without chauffeurs can be hired in most tourist areas from internationally recognizable operators.Buses/Coaches – Zimbabwe has a variety of both mid-range and luxury intercity coach services.Air Services – Air Zimbabwe, the national airline, operates frequent flights between the main centers and major tourist destina-tions. Other private scheduled and charter flights are also available on these routes. Feeder services are provided to regional capitals. International flights are also available.

Transportation during congress and pickup services from the Harare International Airport on the 28th of July and from the venue to the airport on the 8th of August 2016.

THE WEATHER AND WHAT TO PACKZimbabwe enjoys pleasant temperate climate with 365 days of sunshine and 10 sunshine hours per day on average. The seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere, with midsummer at Christmas and winter lasting from May to August. In winter the days are generally dry and sunny with cold frosty nights in the Highveld. In summer temperature average 25-30 degrees Celsius, October being the hottest month where temperatures exceed 32 degrees Celsius. In low-lying areas it is much warmer all year than Harare and other Highveld centres.The temperatures given are those for the main centres and it must be realized that it is considerably warmer all year round in low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, Hwange, Gonarezhou and the Zambezi valley Most hotels expect men to wear a collar, jacket and tie in bars and restaurants after 1830hrs, except in the warmer parts of the country.

SHOPPING IN ZIMBABWEIn general, shops are open from 0800hrs until 1700hrs and closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Most restaurants are also closed on Sundays. Selected pharmacies have day and night service in all the main centers. VAT is charged on everything, except certain basic commodities, and applies to meals served in hotels and restaurants. A 2% tourism development is levied on all tourism products and services.

AIRPORTSZimbabwe has a number of airports located in the various towns and provinces.Harare International Airport –The biggest and busiest airport in Zimbabwe situated in Harare. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport situated some 20km out of Bulawayo the city of kings. There are 2 airlines operating out of Bulawayo Airport which are Air Zimbabwe and South African Air link.Victoria Falls Airport – An International Airport that is located 21 km out of Victoria Falls town the hub for tourism in Zimbabwe. There are 4 International airlines that operate out of Victoria Falls Airport namely British Airways Com Air, South African Airways, Air Namibia and Air Zimbabwe.Charles Prince Airport – formerly named Mount Hampden and renamed after former airport manager Charles Prince (who was a Royal Air Force officer during World War II), is located approximately 8 km NW of Harare, Zimbabwe. In 1973 the airport was converted to civilian use.

Border PostOperational HoursAll posts listed below are open on public holidays, weekends as well as weekdays for those planning to come by road.

Zimbabwe bordering South Africa and BotswanaBeitbridge Open 24 hrs DailyPlumtree 06:00 – 18:00 hrs DailyKazungula 06:00 – 18:00 hrs Daily

Zimbabwe bordering MozambiqueMutare (Forbes) 06:00 – 20:00 hrs DailyNyamapanda 06:00 – 18:00 hrs Daily

Zimbabwe bordering ZambiaChirundu 06:00 – 18:00 hrs DailyKariba 06:00 – 18:00 hrs DailyVictoria Falls 06:00 – 18:00 hrs Daily

Taxi Taxi/kombi (kohm-bee)

Getting your ‘Shona’ on

Day 0 - FRIDAY 29th Day 1 - SATURDAY 30th Day 2 - SUNDAY 31st Day 3 - MONDAY 1st

07:00 - 07:30

ARRIVAL DAY

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST07:30 - 08:00

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 09:30 WELCOME TO IPSF

EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM09:30 - 10:00

DISCOVER IPSF CP MEETING SEO

MEETING10:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15 TEA BREAK TEA BREAK & POSTER VIEWING TEA BREAK

11:15 - 11:45IPSF IN YOUR CORNER (AfRO, APRO,

EMRO, EuRO, PARO) EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM11:45 - 12:15

12:15 - 12:45

12:45 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK & POSTER VIEWING LUNCH BREAK & POSTER VIEW-ING

14:00 - 14:30

GENERAL ASSEMBLY IPSF -YPG FIP EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM

14:30 - 15:00

15:00 - 15:30

15:30 - 16:00

16:00 - 16:15 TEA BREAK TEA BREAK TEA BREAK

16:15 - 16:45

GENERAL ASSEMBLY WS WS EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM

16:45 - 17:15

17:15 - 17:45

17:45 - 18:15

18:15 - 19:00

19:00 - 19:30

19:30 - 21:00 DINNER DINNER DINNER DINNER

21:00 - 21:30

OFFICIAL OPENING WELCOME NIGHT ZIMBO NIGHT AUCTION NIGHT

21:30 - 22:00

22:00 - 22:30

22:30 - 23:00

23:00 - 23:30

23:30 - 24:00

World Congress Schedule

Day 4 - TUESDAY 2nd Day 5 - WEDNESDAY 3rd

07:00 - 07:30

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST07:30 - 08:00

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 09:30

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PCE Intro-ductory

WorkshopWS WS GENERAL

ASSEMBLY WS WS WS09:30 - 10:00

10:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15 TEA BREAK TEA BREAK

11:15 - 11:45GENERAL ASSEMBLY

CSE Intro-ductory

WorkshopWS WS GENERAL

ASSEMBLYPPAC Workshop (1.5

hours) WS WS11:45 - 12:15

12:15 - 12:45

12:45 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK

14:00 - 14:30

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

CE Work-shop WS WS GENERAL

ASSEMBLY CSE Case Presentations WS WS14:30 - 15:00

15:00 - 15:30

15:30 - 16:00

16:00 - 16:15 TEA BREAK TEA BREAK

16:15 - 16:45

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

CE Work-shop (con-tinuance)

WS WS GENERAL ASSEMBLY CSE Team Interviews WS WS

16:45 - 17:15

17:15 - 17:45

17:45 - 18:15

18:15 - 19:00

19:00 - 19:30

19:30 - 21:00 DINNER DINNER

21:00 - 21:30

EuRO RA FREE NIGHT POOL PARTY

21:30 - 22:00

22:00 - 22:30

22:30 - 23:00

23:00 - 23:30

23:30 - 24:00

World Congress Schedule

Getting your ‘Shona’ onFarewell - Taakumboenda (tah-koom-boh-ehn-duh)

Day 6 - THURSDAY 4th Day 7 - FRIDAY Day 8 - SATURDAY 6th

07:00 - 07:30

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST07:30 - 08:00

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 09:30

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PCE Pre-liminary Beginner

PCE Prelimi-nary Ad-vanced

YOUNG RE-

SEARCHS FORUM

EXCURSION DAY

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PHC

CSE Individual Beginners

CSE Individual Advanced

09:30 - 10:00

10:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15 TEA BREAK TEA BREAK TEA BREAK

11:15 - 11:45GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PCE Pre-liminary Beginner

PCE Pre-liminary

Advanced (continuance)

WS GENERAL ASSEMBLY WS WS11:45 - 12:15

12:15 - 12:45

12:45 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK

14:00 - 14:30

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PHC prepa-rations WS WS GENERAL

ASSEMBLY

PHC

CE Beginners and Advanced Offsite WS

14:30 - 15:00

15:00 - 15:30

15:30 - 16:00

16:00 - 16:15 TEA BREAK TEA BREAK TEA BREAK

16:15 - 16:45

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PHC prepa-rations WS WS GENERAL

ASSEMBLY

CE Beginners and Advanced Offsite

(continuance)WS

16:45 - 17:15

17:15 - 17:45

17:45 - 18:15

18:15 - 19:00

19:00 - 19:30

19:30 - 21:00 DINNER DINNER DINNER

21:00 - 21:30

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT TROPICAL PARTY MASQURADE PARTY

21:30 - 22:00

22:00 - 22:30

22:30 - 23:00

23:00 - 23:30

23:30 - 24:00

World Congress Schedule

Getting your ‘Shona’ on Tomorrow - Mangwana (mahn-gwah-nah)

Day 9 - SUNDAY 7th Day 10 - MONDAY 8th

07:00 - 07:30

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST07:30 - 08:00

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 09:30 GENERAL

WS WS WS

DEPATURE DAY

09:30 - 10:00 ASSEMBLY & PCT

10:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15 TEA BREAK

11:15 - 11:45 GENERAL

PCE FINALS WS WS11:45 - 12:15 ASSEMBLY

12:15 - 12:45

12:45 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK

14:00 - 14:30 GENERAL

CSE Jeopardy WS WS14:30 - 15:00 ASSEMBLY

15:00 - 15:30

15:30 - 16:00

16:00 - 16:15 TEA BREAK

16:15 - 16:45 GENERAL

WS WS WS16:45 - 17:15 ASSEMBLY

17:15 - 17:45

17:45 - 18:15

18:15 - 19:00

19:00 - 19:30

19:30 - 21:00 DINNER

21:00 - 21:30

GALA NIGHT

21:30 - 22:00

22:00 - 22:30

22:30 - 23:00

23:00 - 23:30

23:30 - 24:00

World Congress Schedule

Getting your ‘Shona’ on Today - Nhasi (nhah-see)

P C E PAT I E N T C O U N S E L L I N G E V E N TC S E C L I N I C A L S K I L L S E V E N TC E C O M P O U N D I N E V E N TG A G E N E R A L A S S E M B LYR A R E G I O N A L A S S E M B LYL I T L E A D E R S I N T R A I N I N GI P S F I N T E R N AT I O N A L P H A R M A C E U T I C A L S T U D E N T S ’ F E D E R AT I O NC P C O N TA C T P E R S O NS E O S T U D E N T E X C H A N G E O F F I C E RW C W O R L D C O N G R E S S

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