A 41yrs old Josephine Makiwa from Bulawayo passed away in a betting shop
Woman Collapses and Dies at Bulawayo Betting Shop
Thursday 12 February 2026
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BULAWAYO – Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a 41-year-old woman who collapsed at a betting shop in Bulawayo’s Central Business District on Wednesday.
Josephine Makiwa, a resident of Mpopoma, entered the betting house at around 11 AM.
Witnesses say she sat down, began vomiting unexpectedly, and collapsed shortly thereafter.
“She became unconscious, and the punters who were inside the shop immediately called for an ambulance,” said Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, the Bulawayo Provincial Press and Public Relations Officer.
Medical personnel pronounced Makiwa dead upon arrival at the scene.
“Investigations are in progress,” Insp Msebele confirmed, while extending condolences on behalf of the Zimbabwe Republic Police.
“We convey our heartfelt sympathies to the family during this difficult time.”
Authorities have not yet established the cause of death. Further details will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
A 41-year-old woman died on Wednesday morning after collapsing inside a betting shop in Bulawayo’s Central Business District.
The deceased has been identified by police as Josephine Makiwa of Mpopoma suburb.
According to Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, Makiwa had entered the betting outlet and taken a seat before suddenly falling ill.
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