A wave of anger and grief has swept across Zimbabwe following reports that a local worker was shot and killed by his Chinese employers in the Mutoko area of Mashonaland East Province. The incident, which surfaced on October 10, 2025, allegedly occurred after the victim—whose identity has not yet been made public—confronted his employers over unpaid wages.
According to community sources, the altercation escalated into violence, resulting in the worker being fatally shot. His body was reportedly dumped and later discovered, sparking outrage and nationwide calls for justice. Police have confirmed the arrest of four Chinese nationals in connection with the killing, though an official statement from authorities has yet to be released.
The tragedy has left the Mutoko community of Makaha in deep shock. News of the incident first spread on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) through the popular account Zim-Celebs, which reported:
“The Motoko community of Makaha was left in shock after one of theirs was shot dead by Chinese employers. The man, whose identity is yet to be revealed, is said to have approached his employers demanding his salary but they shot him instead and dumped the body. The body was later found and the Chinese men were also caught.”
The post quickly went viral, triggering widespread condemnation and reigniting anger over alleged exploitation and abuse of Zimbabwean workers by some foreign investors, particularly in the mining and construction sectors.
Social media users expressed outrage, frustration, and sorrow, accusing the government and law enforcement agencies of failing to safeguard local workers from foreign employers. Many cited previous incidents involving alleged mistreatment of Zimbabwean employees by Chinese nationals, urging stronger protections for workers.
Human rights advocates and labour activists have since called for a transparent investigation and for those responsible to face the full force of the law.
As of the time of reporting, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had not issued an official statement, and the Chinese Embassy in Harare had yet to comment. The incident has once again stirred debate over China’s expanding economic footprint in Zimbabwe, raising pressing concerns about labour relations, accountability, and human rights in foreign-run enterprises.
Source:Africa Publicity
