Flashing is a very annoying habit
on Nikki in Malawi (Malawi), 26/Mar/2010 20:58, 34 days ago
The first time someone said that they would flash me, I was rather taken aback and no this is not what you might be thinking due to the title of this particular missive. Flashing is the very annoying habit of ringing your mobile or cell as they are called out here and then disconnecting before you can answer. The idea being that you call back and use your credit to talk to the person that has flashed you. They even kindly inform you that they will flash you. Cheers. Most people have mobile phones out here, or more often than not two phones. There are two main cell phone providers out here in Malawi, and one of them seems determined to paint the country cerise, the lime green of the other company is not quite so obvious. Depending on whereabouts in the country you are determines who your main provider is, but as with all things, incase one network isn't working to well, you have the other one for back-up. As with all networks it is cheaper to text and call someone who is on the same network as you. I have taken the executive decision though that I am carrying around enough stuff everywhere without having to carry two phones as well.You can buy phone credit just about anywhere. There are sales tables and chairs everywhere. The strange thing is that you ask for credit in dollars, but pay in kwacha, so you can buy from between 50 cents and 5 dollars worth of credit, and anything in between. You can top up using your bank card as well. (Somethings don't change wherever you are)So the future is bright, the future is cerise!