Online Reporter
Patrick Chitumba [email protected]
A 22-YEAR-OLD Gokwe cashier died after allegedly consuming poisonous maize grain pills following the loss of US$300 he had reportedly transferred from his employer’s EcoCash agent line to his personal account for betting.
The incident occurred at Krima Business Centre in Gokwe on Saturday.
Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed that police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death.
He identified the deceased as Kuzivakwashe Gava of Gava Village under Chief Madyangove in Chivi, who was employed as a cashier at an EcoCash shop.
“Police in Midlands are investigating circumstances surrounding a sudden death case where a 22-year-old man died after consuming a poisonous substance at Krima Business Centre, Gokwe, on September 19, 2026, at about 10am,” said Insp Mahoko.
Police allege that Gava transferred US$300 from his employer’s EcoCash agent line to his personal EcoCash line on the day of the incident.
He allegedly used the money for betting and subsequently lost the entire amount.
Insp Mahoko said Gava allegedly consumed some maize grain pills after losing the money.
“Out of pain, he rushed to Krima Clinic for medical attention where he died while receiving treatment. Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to come forward,” he said.
Insp Mahoko urged members of the public facing overwhelming circumstances to seek counselling and other forms of support rather than taking actions that could put their lives at risk.
