Motorist knocks dead police officer walking on roadside 

By Staff Reporter 

A FEMALE police officer was Saturday knocked dead by a passing vehicle while she was walking, together with her workmates, on the roadside.

The now deceased police officer was identified as Constable Amanda Katanha stationed at Mazowe Police Station.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“A police officer, Constable Amanda Katanha, stationed at ZRP Mazowe, died on April 12, 2025, after being hit by a Toyota Probox vehicle, registration number AGP 8475, with three passengers on board at around 1840 hours at the 17 kilometre peg along Mazowe-Centenary Road,” said Nyathi.

Katanha was walking on the extreme side of the road with two other police officers after knocking off duty from a deployment at Dowkins Farm, Concession.