Zim man shot 4 times for asking for his pay in Botswana

A Zimbabwean man was shot four times after asking his employer for payment.

Gift Ncube, an immigrant working in Botswana, was shot four times, resulting in the breaking of both his arms which have to be amputated.

His employer, identified as Keitumetse Khunowu, is said to have lost his temper when Ncube asked to be paid his dues.

Ncube had just finished clearing two hectares of land.

"I am finished, it would have been better if he had just killed me because now I cannot do anything for myself," said a distraught Ncube.

According to Ncube, the agreement was that he would receive US$460 upon clearing the bushy area.However, Ncube claims Khunowu only paid him US$22 after completing the job, telling him to "go to hell".

Ncube then reported the matter to the police before going back to Khunowu's residence to ask for his money again.An infuriated Khunowu is alleged to have shot him four times.

Meanwhile, police have confirmed Ncube will remain in Botswana despite being an illegal immigrant until the case is brought to court.