Police Hunt Suspect After Chegutu Woman Killed

Police launched a manhunt for a man known only as Gunners after a 24-year-old Chegutu woman died from a stab wound to the thigh. The attack occurred on Thursday, 24 September after the woman rejected the suspect's romantic advances, according to Zimeye and iHarare. The killing is part of a larger surge in fatal violence against women after refusals, reinforcing urgent calls for stronger prevention and enforcement. Officers have not yet confirmed an arrest, leaving the community on edge and demanding swift action. The immediate outlook places pressure on the Zimbabwe Republic Police to move quickly and on courts to signal that such attacks will carry severe consequences. Community members are watching the manhunt as a test of how seriously the state treats lethal gender-based violence.