Learner collapsed after fight at Murewa Primary School in Zimbabwe

A seven-year-old learner, Anotida Makoto, has died after a fight with another seven-year-old pupil at Zengenene Primary School in Murewa, Zimbabwe, on Friday, 23 October 2026.

According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Makoto collapsed and lost consciousness following the altercation on the school grounds. He was rushed to St Paul's Musami Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident on Saturday. The circumstances surrounding the fight and the cause of death were not detailed in the police statement.