Author: Makewana

THE ONE, by Dalitsani Lucy Anselmo

    It all started with my parents. It is true and I blame them. It is their entire fault. They had decided to have a baby but ended up with two baby girls. Twins. Yane and Zane. I was given the name Yane while my little twin...

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WRITING COMPETITION 

  The Makewana team has organized its second short story/poetry competition in order to encourage young Malawian women’s contribution to literature in the country.Details are as follows: SHORT STORYi. The short story can be on...

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Flower child

by Sarah Chikuni   I am a daisy; growing parallel to the sky, I am bright and warm; catching everyone’s eye. I am generous with what I have; and I never complain, I was raised to be humble; and always share my gain       I am an...

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A Conversation about dress codes

  by Sendo Whether it is in a domestic or religious or professional setting, dress codes for women are usually stricter than those for their male counterparts.  In formal contexts dress codes are put in place to maintain...

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