HARARE – It’s a case straight out of a movie!
A Harare woman, Annalisa Muguwe, is spending nights in police cells after her alleged “obsession” with a local businessman spiralled into a chilling cyberstalking and harassment drama that has left investigators stunned.
Muguwe was arrested yesterday and is now facing serious charges under the Cyber and Data Protection Act, as well as breaching a protection order issued on February 14, 2025.
And insiders are not holding back!
“This is a clear case of someone who refused to let go,” said a source close to investigations. “The complainant tried to move on, even sought protection from the courts, but the accused allegedly kept coming back — again and again.”
According to sources, the drama has been brewing for THREE YEARS after the businessman reportedly dumped Muguwe and cut off contact.
But instead of moving on, Muguwe allegedly turned his life into a nightmare!
“She allegedly started stalking him through social media, through friends, through anyone linked to him,” another source revealed. “It became a full-blown obsession.”
Despite a court order barring her from any contact, Muguwe allegedly continued to push her way into the businessman’s life — ignoring the law and escalating her actions.
Investigators claim things took a darker turn when the businessman left the country.
“That’s when the cyber attacks allegedly intensified,” said a police insider. “There are claims she started spreading damaging information and trying to tarnish his image just to get his attention.”
Authorities say the alleged actions caused serious distress and reputational harm, forming a key part of the State’s case.
“This is not just harassment — it’s alleged cyberbullying and defiance of a court order,” the source added. “It’s very serious.”
The businessman, who has kept a low profile, is said to have gone the legal route after failing to shake off the alleged persistent contact.
“He tried everything — distancing himself, ignoring her — but it didn’t stop,” said another source. “That’s why he got a protection order.”
Now the law has caught up.
Muguwe remains in custody and is expected to appear in court soon as the explosive case unfolds.
Meanwhile, police say investigations are continuing, warning that cyberstalking and online harassment are crimes that can land offenders behind bars.
As one officer bluntly put it: “Social media is not a weapon — but some people are using it like one.”
