Mwenezi Man Dies at Girlfriend’s Home After Falling Ill

Police officers on the scene

MASVINGO – A 39-year-old man from the Chief Neshuro area in Mwenezi died at his girlfriend’s homestead after reportedly falling ill while visiting her last week, police have confirmed. Kelvin Tarungirira is said to have left his home on 3 March 2026 at around 2 PM, telling family members he was travelling to Rutenga to look for work. However, police say he did not return home and instead went to his girlfriend’s residence in Gwareva Village under Chief Chitanga.

According to police, Tarungirira began complaining of chest and stomach pains on 6 March at around 7 AM. Despite feeling unwell, he reportedly spent the day drinking marula beer with his girlfriend. Authorities say his condition worsened the following day. Tarungirira allegedly attempted to travel back home but failed to reach the bus stop due to deteriorating health. He then returned to his girlfriend’s house, where he rested.

At around 9 PM, Tarungirira reportedly began groaning in pain before later dying at the homestead. The incident was confirmed by Kudakwashe Dhewa, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police in Masvingo Province.

“We urge members of the public to seek medical attention early whenever they experience serious symptoms and to avoid excessive consumption of alcohol, especially when feeling unwell,” Dhewa said.

Police were alerted to the incident, and the body was later taken to Neshuro District Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Authorities say investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death are ongoing.

Mwenezi man dies at girlfriend’s house