1. THE WHO ? Matilda Phiri is a multiple award-winning Malawian author, blogger, poet, model, actress, and entrepreneur based in Blantyre . She holds a degree in Political Leadership with a minor in Social Work from Catholic University of Malawi . She did her primary education at Nayisi and Misesa LEA Schools and later attended Blantyre Secondary School . Matilda is the author of six books and a passionate storyteller whose work continues to grow both locally and internationally. 2. THE WHAT? Matilda writes short stories, poems, folktales, essays, articles, movie scripts, and radio plays. Her work explores themes of society, morality, personal struggles, culture, love, and life lessons, often reflecting everyday African experiences. 3. THE HOW? Matilda writes in a clear, engaging, and reflective storytelling style, blending simple language with powerful messages. Her stories often carry moral lessons and social commentary, using relatable characters and situations that connect deeply ...

  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...

  Malawi Writers Union (MAWU) Visits the Cyclone Freddy Victims By Matilda Phiri Malawi Writers Union (MAWU) members on Saturday, 29 th April, 2023 visited two Cyclone Freddy victims’ camps Nanjiriri and Nanthoka in Machinjiri, Blantyre. The writers donated food and non-food items to victims. The items donated included assorted clothes, shoes and food items. The victims were so grateful to what the writers did as they are lacking a lot of things in their life. I’m glad to be part of the team that visited the victims and cheered them on. I managed to give a few books I authored to school children and they were so excited with the books. The Vice president of MAWU Mr Davie Chingwalu presenting clothes to the victims Every day, every morning, they have to go to look for manual work in people’s houses to have food for that day; no work no food. As we visited the camps, most adults were not there; they had already gone to look for piece works. They said they are lacking food, char...