A Bulawayo Businessman Mr Calisto Muzumbi was knifed to death by three unknown assailants in front of his Entumbane house in a suspected failed robbery.

According to his brother and family spokesperson, Clatos, the businessman was ambushed by three people at around 11pm last night.

Calisto operated a hardware shop in the City Centre, a furniture and hardware shop at Entumbane Complex as well as a supermarket at Zothile Shopping Centre, which is close to his house.

Calisto leaves behind his wife and four sons.