Workers rob boss at knifepoint

TWO workers at a wholesale outlet in Bulawayo allegedly dragged their elderly employer into a backroom at knifepoint, tied her up with chains before looting $4 800 from the shop.

Shepherd Mpofu (23) and Makhosi Ndlovu (23), employed by Bhartie Giga (60) at Giga's Wholesale at corner Leopold Takawira Avenue and Herbert Chitepo Street allegedly fled to South Africa after committing the robbery at midday on September 20.

A court heard that they used the money to buy stock in the neighbouring country, which they used to open a shop in Gokwe.

Police arrested the duo on Friday last week.

Mpofu and Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Miss Evelyn Mashavakure.

They pleaded guilty to robbery and the magistrate remanded them in custody to October 31.