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Phiri is married to Werner Fibeck. Their only child a daughter named Tecla, died 2001. Apart from being an author Phiri is an accountant by profession, as well as an
African orchid expert. She has co-authored orchid articles in journals such as
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at the age of 17. Later, in 2000, together with
Zimbabwe Women Writers she contributed to an anthology, Women of Resilience – the voices of women ex-combatants. In 1972, she left the country for neighbouring Botswana on the way to Zambia.
235:(2002) (Xavier F Carelse, 2002 and 2013). A collection of stories about the circumstances that lead women to commercial sex workers, and their lived experiences. The book was inspired by a real life experience as a guerrilla during the
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from 1998 until 2004, when she stepped down. Over the years, she has built on her career as an author through active membership of various writing organisations and associations.
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since 1996. Due to her
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229:(Corals Services, 2010). A book that touches on the daily global challenges of unemployment, poverty, crime, health, education, and economics from a woman's perspective.
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was discussed by students from Prof. Ruby
Magosvongwe's English class before examinations. That gave Virginia Phiri an opportunity to interact with students and discuss
223:(Corals Services, 2006). A book on Destiny that deals with a subject that is viewed as taboo in Zimbabwe - Hermaphrodites (LGBTI community) and their everyday reality.
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