Armed robbers murder white farmer

home in Centenary.

The incident occurred at Mr Zietsman’s Simapiri Farm and his wife sustained a broken arm and leg after being assaulted by the robbers.
No arrests have been made and investigations are still in progress. Police said the unknown assailants broke into the farm house and demanded cash before assaulting the two.

Mr Zietsman died as a result of injuries he sustained, while his wife was taken to a hospital in Harare where she is receiving treatment.

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The Zanu-PF leadership in the province said it was unlikely that Mr Zietsman’s murder was linked to politics. Zanu-PF Mashonaland Central provincial chairman, Cde Dickson Maphios said: “He was a very good neighbour and an all-weather friend. He used to assist the party and local farmers by providing transport to rallies. Zietsman also used to assist resettled farmers with farming inputs and implements.”

Cde Maphios said Zanu-PF had a positive working relationship with Zietsman.

“For anyone to align Zanu-PF with the murder of this good neighbour is an insult,” he said.
The Commercial Farmers Union also expressed concern over the criminals who are targeting their members.