Janet Munyaka
| Janet Munyaka | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Janet Sajeni |
| Died | 05 December, 2020 St Anne’s Hospital , Harare |
| Cause of death | Coronavirus Covid-19 |
| Resting place | Glen Forest |
| Alma mater | University of Zimbabwe |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2000-2020 |
| Spouse(s) | Jackson Munyaka |
| Children | Lloyd, Tanya, Junior, and Tanatswa |
Janet Sajeni Munyaka was a Zimbabwean journalist who worked for the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) as its diplomatic correspondent.
Background
Munyaka was married to Jackson, and together they had four children, Lloyd, Tanya, Junior, and Tanatswa.[1]
Education
She studied Mass Communication at the Harare Polytechnic College. At the time of her death, Munyaka was due to graduate with a Masters Degree in International Relations at the University of Zimbabwe but missed the ceremony after being hospitalised.[2]
Career
Munyaka joined the ZBC in 2000 as a production assistant in the news department. She then rose through the ranks from production assistant to a municipal correspondent, health correspondent before being promoted to Diplomatic Correspondent, taking over from the late Judith Makwanya.[3]
At the time of her death she worked closely with the Taskforce on Covid-19 giving updates to the nation.[4]
Munyaka worked closely with Zimbabwe's Taskforce on Covid-19 giving updates to the nation.
Death
Munyaka died on 05 December 2020 in Harare from Covid-19. [5] She had been admitted to St Anne’s Hospital where has had been battling Covid-19.[6]
Burial
Janet Munyaka was buried at Glen Forest Memorial Park on 7 December 2020. Her burial was conducted in line with Covid-19 regulations.[7]
References
- ↑ https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/minister-mutsvangwa-mourns-munyaka
- ↑ https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/veteran-zbc-journalist-succumbs-to-covid-19/
- ↑ https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/veteran-zbc-journalist-succumbs-to-covid-19/
- ↑ [1], Zim Trending, Published: 6 December, 2020, Accessed: 6 December, 2020
- ↑ https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/minister-mutsvangwa-mourns-munyaka
- ↑ https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/veteran-zbc-journalist-succumbs-to-covid-19/
- ↑ https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/12/07/pictures-janet-munyaka-burial/
