Outrage as 40-Year-Old Woman Murdered for Saying No
Zimbabwe has been left in shock after a woman was killed in Redcliff, allegedly for rejecting a man’s romantic advances.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the incident happened on 10 August 2025 at a bar at Mutegude Shops.
Police said Thembinkosi Ndlovu (22) and Nkosinomusa Moyo (24) were arrested in connection with the murder of Rosemary Diana (40).
In a statement posted on X, 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.”
The police added the case is under investigation.
Social Media Reaction
The news triggered a wave of anger and grief online.
Many users expressed disbelief at the brutality and the reported motive.
One user, @LTN_Madondo, wrote:
“Unbelievable! In this day and age we still have men who kill a woman for being rejected!! May justice be done!!!”
Another, @annamiti1, questioned the mindset behind such acts:
“How do you feel so entitled to someone that you stab them? At the age of 24?”
Some expressed outrage over the age gap between the suspect and the victim. @BhekisiphoBheb5 posted:
“This is so painful, even the age difference.”
Others demanded harsh punishment. @DhimaLloyd stated:
“What a shame !!!!! Law should take its course.”
Calls For Justice
Many condemned the alleged actions, calling for the strongest penalties possible.
A user identified as @LTN_Madondo said:
“May justice be done!!!”
While another, @VitalisTanhami3, urged:
“Let them rot in jail.”
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