Man arrested for killing woman after she rejected his romantic advances

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Zimbabwe has been left in shock after a woman was killed in Redcliff, allegedly for rejecting a man’s romantic advances. The incident occurred on August 10, 2025, at a bar located in Mutegude Shops, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed.

Two suspects, Thembinkosi Ndlovu, 22, and Nkosinomusa Moyo, 24, were arrested in connection with the murder of Rosemary Diana, aged 40.

In a statement posted on X, the ZRP said: “The suspects attacked the victim after she had rejected Nkosinomusa Moyo’s romantic advances. Thembinkosi Ndlovu struck the victim with a cooking stick all over the body while Nkosinomusa Moyo stabbed her with a knife on the back.”

Authorities have launched an investigation into the case as the community grapples with the brutality of the attack. Police are continuing to gather evidence and urge anyone with information to come forward.