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The Real Meaning of Flirting and how to Be a Good Flirt- The Friday Shaker

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                                                                Flirting comes from the old French word 'fleurter,' meaning to flower. There are different definitions of flirting, and I'll list a few of them according to Peta Heskell (2002). ☆ Flirting is about giving out that little bit but not being totally available. ☆ Flirting is about fun, connecting, and getting to know people. ☆ Flirting is a way of showing people you are interested in them. ☆ Flirting is about giving compliments, smiling, and making people happy. ☆ Flirting is like being a butterfly—it flutters past in all its beauty, and when we try to catch it, it flies away, leaving us wanting more... ☆ Flirting is eye contact. It's looking at people and smiling with your eyes. ☆ Flirting is making yourself so attractive that people can't resist you. ☆ Flirting is being able to keep a conversation going after 'Hello'! All these definitions define flirting, which simply me

My Advice to African Presidents-The Friday Shaker

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  Africans are known for their peaceful and humane nature, which is why Malawi is often referred to as "the warm heart of Africa" due to its warm welcome to visitors. Africans have a strong culture of respecting others, and this is reflected in the concept of 'Ubuntu,' which emphasizes the importance of acting in a humane and considerate manner towards others. This traditional African concept holds significant value for African presidents, as embracing it could contribute to the development of our continent. Leadership should be seen as a loving relationship with our followers, guided by the Ubuntu spirit. An individual with the Ubuntu spirit is open and available to others, feeling a sense of humiliation when witnessing the torture and oppression of fellow human beings, as discussed by Desmond Tutu in 1999. Africans expect their leaders to be open-minded and tolerant of different viewpoints within society, while also respecting the rights and freedoms of the people

REMEMBERING DD PHIRI, THE LEGENDARY MALAWIAN WRITER

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The late DD Phiri (Author)  On the Sunday morning of March 24th, 2019, I woke up to the news of the passing of Dada DD Phiri, the Malawian veteran author, economist, historian, and playwright. The legend is gone, but his legacy still lives on. Fellow writers were saddened to hear this news as we lost a friend, member, mentor, and role model. He inspired us a lot and encouraged us to keep writing. To the nation, we also lost a hero who inspired many people and countless youths through his amazing writing. We will always remember him for the impact he left on different writers' lives and on Malawian literature. As a regular columnist in the nation newspaper, he published 17 books in the fields of history, sociology, and economics. Truly, he will always be remembered. Some of his books, like "Diniwe in Dreamland," "The History of Malawi," and "From Nguni to Ngoni," are great Malawian treasures. As writers, we are lobbying the government to honor him by na

All About Malawi Writers Union (MAWU)

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  I have written this article about MAWU, which stands for Malawi Writers Union. MAWU is a Malawian organization comprised of writers. Many individuals often inquire about the process of becoming a member of this Union and the benefits associated with joining. In this article, I will provide information about MAWU and extend a warm invitation to everyone interested in joining our Union. We also welcome sponsors who wish to support our endeavors. To register as a member or sponsor the Union, please contact the following phone numbers: +265 991332594 and +265 888708046.   Organizational Profile & Track Record   The Malawi Writers Union (MAWU) was formed in 1995 after the fall of one-party rule. The core objective was to bring back writers who fled into exile due to political ill-treatment and in the long run fight for the release of those who were imprisoned in the country’s notorious prisons. Besides that, the formation of such an organization was to bring back literary work

Happy 59th Independence Day Malawi -My Country Poem and its Review

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                            MY COUNTRY                                                       Define patriotism and my picture will be its visual aid Peace is the only word that hovers around in our country My every vein needs peace, so does everyone’s Butter and honey is all that smeared the walls of our country   Point a gun at me with a command that I leave this country, Well, just pull the trigger Lakes and rivers makes our country a whole blessed piece For every soul longs for a soothing cold drops from our lakes Calling it beautiful is an understatement A really warm heart to even the white species   So dear to me, this country is loaded with nature, It is another description of my country Be empty without nature, chaos will be the bullet you can never dodge Our beauty is a magnet that pulls tourists Perfect is another word for it   Glued to my heart is this country A fair culture is also what makes us unique Who would not love a culture