Wesley Macheso
About Wesley Macheso
Wesley Macheso is a manager and university lecturer with a strong background in literature. He has published various literary works and won awards for his children's book, while also serving as an associate editor and writing a weekly column.
Work at PaperCut Software
Wesley Macheso has held the position of Manager at PaperCut Software since 2012. His role involves overseeing various operational aspects of the company, which is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. With over a decade of experience at PaperCut, he has contributed to the company's growth and development in the software industry.
Current Position at Chancellor College
Since 2018, Wesley Macheso has served as a University Lecturer at Chancellor College, University of Malawi, located in Zomba, Malawi. In this role, he engages with students in higher education, focusing on literature and related subjects. His academic involvement spans six years, contributing to the educational landscape in Malawi.
Education and Expertise
Wesley Macheso earned a Master of Arts in Literature from the University of Malawi, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, he studied Marketing, Humanities, Philosophy, and Literature at the same university from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in both academia and the literary field.
Literary Contributions and Achievements
Wesley Macheso has made significant contributions to literature, including his children's book, Akuzike and the Gods, which won the Peer Gynt literary award for the 2014/2015 period. He has also been longlisted for the 2015 Short Story Day Africa Prize. His short story, 'This Land is Mine', is included in the anthology Water: New Short Fiction from Africa, published in 2016. Additionally, he writes a weekly column titled 'The Write Stuff' for The Daily Times.
Editorial Role and Publications
Wesley Macheso serves as an Associate Editor at AfricanWriter.com, contributing to the platform's literary content. His works have been published in various literary journals and online platforms, including The Kalahari Review, Brittle Paper, and Storymoja. He participated in the African Writers’ Trust 4th Editorial and Publishing Training Workshop as an alumnus, enhancing his editorial skills.