A 32-year-old woman from Harare, Zimbabwe, has been arrested on allegations of stalking her former boyfriend for three years after their romantic relationship ended. The suspect, identified as Annalisa Muguwe, is accused of persistently attempting to contact and pursue the businessman despite a court-issued protection order that explicitly prohibited her from contacting, threatening, or insulting him.
Background of the Allegations
According to prosecutors, the situation began after the businessman ended the relationship and ceased all communication with Muguwe. Investigators claim that Muguwe continued trying to reach him through various channels over the following years, escalating her efforts despite legal barriers.
A source close to the investigation stated: “The complainant tried to move on, even sought protection from the courts, but the accused allegedly kept coming back again and again.” Another source alleged: “She allegedly started stalking him through social media, through friends, through anyone linked to him. It became a full-blown obsession.”
Court Proceedings and Protection Order
Court documents reveal that a protection order was issued against Muguwe on February 14, 2025. Prosecutors allege that she continued attempting to contact the complainant through phone calls and text messages, and also tried to reach members of his family despite the order being in place. The matter was later reported to Rhodesville Police Station, leading to her arrest.
Muguwe appeared before a magistrate on February 27, 2026, where she pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The case was subsequently remanded for trial, and she is expected to return to court as proceedings continue.
Cyberstalking Allegations
Investigators further allege that after the businessman left Zimbabwe, the dispute shifted online and escalated into cyberstalking and harassment. One source claimed: “That’s when the cyber attacks allegedly intensified. There are claims she started spreading damaging information and trying to tarnish his image just to get his attention.”
Authorities say the alleged conduct forms part of the basis for charges brought under Zimbabwe’s Cyber and Data Protection Act, which criminalizes online harassment and stalking.
Victim’s Efforts to Distance Himself
The businessman has largely remained out of the public spotlight throughout the dispute. However, sources claim he sought legal intervention after repeated attempts to distance himself allegedly failed. “He tried everything, distancing himself, ignoring her, but it didn’t stop. That’s why he got a protection order,” a source said.
The allegations remain before the courts and have not been proven. Muguwe is entitled to a presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The case has also drawn attention to concerns over cyberstalking and online harassment, with authorities warning that such offences can carry serious legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines.
