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Maynard Manyowa

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Derby, Manchester
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Maynard Manyowa’s Biography

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My journalism journey began in 2007 when I was in High School. I am a Zimbabwean born journalist and documentary film maker. Hold an MA in Documentary Journalism, from Nottingham Trent University. Currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Journalism and Media at Bournemouth University.

Most recent projects are two radio documentaries on BBC World Service and BBC Radio. Have worked as a multimedia journalist for The Voice Newspaper in London. My work has been featured on Derby Telegrap…

Maynard Manyowa’s Journalist Portfolio

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WhatsApp scammer targets woman but she gets revenge with cheeky response

WhatsApp scammer targets woman but she gets revenge with cheeky response

June Morton received two messages from the con artist, who claimed his phone was broken and they had got a ne…

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What Sheffield's rush hour traffic is like now school holidays are over

What Sheffield's rush hour traffic is like now school holidays are over

At its peak, traffic in Sheffield can be an outright menace. All tributaries into Sheffield are often gridloc…

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Mum gets revenge on WhatsApp scammer who tried to pose as her own children

Mum gets revenge on WhatsApp scammer who tried to pose as her own children

June Morton decided to play the scammer at their own game after she received a WhatsApp message from a strang…

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Death of parents drives Yorkshire ghost hunters to find 'the truth'

Death of parents drives Yorkshire ghost hunters to find 'the truth'

A new paranormal group armed with all the modern ghost hunting tools is investigating haunted places all arou…

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Council apologise to shopper in tears as people 'laugh at her skinny legs'

Council apologise to shopper in tears as people 'laugh at her skinny legs'

Rotherham Council have apologised to a woman who was left heartbroken and ashamed as she claimed market trade…

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Shopper left in tears after market traders 'laugh at her skinny legs'

Shopper left in tears after market traders 'laugh at her skinny legs'

A Rotherham woman who has battled and survived an eating disorder says she was left "upset and angry" after t…

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Articles

Huge street fight with knives in Derby

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By Maynard Manyowa Verified
| Derby Now
Advertisement Two men were stabbed and a third suffered a head injury during a huge street fight in Normanton, Derby — the third knife attack to hit the city in just 10 days. The violent clash broke out between two groups of men on Middleton Street, near Walbrook Nursery, just before 1.15pm on Friday, May 16. Police quickly descended on the area, sealing off the street with crime scene tape and launching a full investigation.
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Diplomacy, Propaganda and Paranoia: The Inside Story of the changes at the CIO – Nehanda Radio

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By Maynard Manyowa Verified
| Nehanda Radio Verified
It was at a meeting discussing all possible methods to ensure an Emmerson Mnangagwa (ED) presidency would not only happen but be sustained, back in 2011, that the CIO was flagged as a potential problem.
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Derby County end 3 game losing run with crucial Burnley draw

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By Maynard Manyowa Verified
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Advertisement Derby County somehow came away with a point against a dominant Burnley side that won four of its last five games. The Rams came into the game on the back of really poor form. In the last five games Derby have lost three and drawn too. High-flying Burnley, who only just got relegated dominated the game with 68% possession and a staggering 14 shots. But the Clarets lacked real penetration, with only four of those on goal.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Sports reporter

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Its make it fast paced. Believe it or not, my PhD is actually about how social media is affecting journalism culture. I am studying now

Awards

Audio UK

2021 - Audio Production

Made In Manchester named Audio Production Company of the year.

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