A Marondera farmer died this morning at Carolina Farm after an altercation with his 28-year-old female employee over salary arrears.
It is alleged that the farmer, Julio Jairos (45), found the former employee, Ruth Pakanongwa (28), who is still staying at the farm compound, arguing with farm manager and asked what she was still doing at the farm as she is no longer an employee.
The two are said to have exchanged harsh words before they went to the ex-employee’s house where the now deceased intended to throw her belongings out.
A witness said he then heard the farmer crying that he had been hit. It is believed that the deceased was hit by a rail bar on an unknown part of the body before he collapsed.
He was taken to Borodaile hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The woman was arrested and is currently in police custody while the body has been taken to Marondera hospital mortuary for post mortem.
Mashonaland East Police Spokesperson, Inspector Nobert Muzondo confirmed the incident, saying an altercation ensued as a result of outstanding salary to the accused.
He appealed to members of the public to solve their differences amicably. – State Media