Harare — A 35-year-old nurse, Rebecca Yeukai Nguruve, who had been working in the United Kingdom, was found dead in a hotel room in Harare on Monday morning.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and suspect that she may have taken her own life after several substances were discovered at the scene.
Nguruve had arrived in Zimbabwe from the UK on Sunday and checked into a hotel in the central business district of Harare. Her body was discovered in her room at around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 2 February 2026.
Police confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that a post-mortem examination will be conducted to establish the exact cause of death. No further details have been released at this stage.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation while investigations continue.