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Sikhala hires private investigators after house bombing

Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has engaged private investigators to identify those responsible for the bombing of his Chitungwiza home, an attack he says will not deter his political mission.The incident occurred on August 30 w…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 13:06hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter

Rights Commission condemns bombing at Sikhala's home

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has expressed grave concern over the recent bombing at the home of veteran opposition activist Job Sikhala in Chitungwiza, describing the attack as a â€œbarbaric act of violenceâ€ that threatens…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:51hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter

US$20,000 reward for Sikhala bombing information

Opposition leader Job Sikhala has announced a US$20 000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the perpetrators behind the bombing of his house last weekend while his children were inside.Sikhala, who heads the …

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 11:06hrs | 1530 | by Staff reporter

'Bombing' of Sikhala's home condemned

Human rights defenders have condemned the recent bombing of opposition leader Job Sikhala's Chitungwiza home, warning that it signals a renewed campaign of political persecution targeting government critics and their families.The incident …

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 22:32hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter

8 killed in Mutare-Masvingo road bus crash

Eight people, including the driver, died in the early hours of Saturday when a Dragon bus collided with a haulage truck carrying timber along the Mutareâ€“Masvingo Road.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissioner Paul…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:57hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter

Job Sikhala claims family home bombed

Former Zengeza West legislator and opposition activist Job Sikhala has alleged that his family home in Chitungwiza was bombed in the early hours of Saturday, causing extensive damage but leaving no casualties.Writing on X (formerly Twitter…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:56hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala book launch disruptor served with letter of demand

The Messenger of Court in Masvingo has successfully served a letter of demand for US$150,000 on Zanu-PF activist Esau Mutanho, who recently made headlines after disrupting the launch of opposition politician Job Sikhala's biography at Char…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 16:00hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter

Youths violently disrupt Job Sikhala's book launch in Masvingo

A group of suspected Zanu-PF youths violently disrupted opposition politician Job Sikhala's book launch at the Charles Austin Theatre in Masvingo on Friday, forcing the event to be called off.The book, Footprints in the Chains, authored by…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:17hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland still waiting for justice, says Sikhala

The launch of opposition politician Job Sikhala's memoir, Footprints in the Chains, turned into a powerful platform for raw and impassioned calls for truth, justice, and national healing-particularly over the unresolved atrocities of Gukur…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:15hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter

CCC abandoned Sikhala during jail time

In a dramatic and emotional moment during the Bulawayo launch of Job Sikhala's memoir, "Footprints in the Chains â€“ The Life Story of Job Sikhala," Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Kuwadzana East, Charlton Hwende, public…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:57hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter

Footprints in the chains: The life story of Job Sikhala

The book, Footprints in Chains: The Life Story of Job Sikhala, is less biographical than an indelible account of human rights abuses, the excesses of a securocratic state that is Zimbabwe under the current regime.All the same, the biograph…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 19:07hrs | 529 | by Author: Munyaradzi Savanhu, Reviewed by: Ibbo Mandaza

Job Sikhala reunites divided Zimbabwe opposition leaders

In a historic and unprecedented gathering, Zimbabwe's long-divided opposition leaders came together on Friday night, sharing the same stage and microphone in a unified call to end Zanu-PF's decades-long rule.Nelson Chamisa, former presiden…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 12:18hrs | 2273 | by Staff reporter

Book Review - A 'Job' that you don't really know

This coming Friday, 27 June 2025, at 17:30hrs Central Africa Time, SAPES Trust, located on number 4 Deary Avenue, (just after Parirenyatwa Main Gate on Mazowe Street) Belgravia, Harare witnesses launch of a literary blockbuster book "Footp…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 11:53hrs | 143 | by Rejoice Ngwenya, book editor

Job Sikhala to launch a book

Zimbabwean opposition stalwart and human rights defender Job Sikhala is set to launch his much-anticipated autobiography titled Footprints in the Chains: The Life Story of Job Sikhala on 27 June 2025, an event that promises to highlight no…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 21:35hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala urges opposition to exploit Zanu-PF factional fights

Firebrand opposition politician and former MP Job Sikhala has called on opposition forces to take advantage of the growing tensions between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's factions within Zanu-PF, urg…

Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 10:59hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala arrested over war vets push for Mnangagwa resignation

Opposition politician Job Sikhala, leader of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), was arrested yesterday in Penhalonga, near Mutare, along with 21 other members of his political group for allegedly planning a meeting to discuss wh…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:52hrs | 1090 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala details arrest drama in Penhalonga

National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) chairman Job Sikhala, a prominent activist and former MP, has recounted the events surrounding his arrest alongside 39 others during a meeting in Penhalonga, Manicaland. Sikhala and the group were l…

Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 16:34hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala arrested over war vets push for Mnangagwa resignation

Opposition politician Job Sikhala and 21 members from his political movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), were arrested in Penhalonga, near Mutare, on Thursday, February 8, 2025, for allegedly planning a meeting to discus…

Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF now regional cancer, says Sikhala

Former Zengeza West and St Mary's legislator Job Sikhala has issued a stern warning to Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, cautioning against its interference in the domestic governance of other nations, which he claims puts Zimbabweans in t…

Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:16hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa no different from Ian Smith'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's governance has come under fire for being increasingly repressive, drawing parallels to the oppressive regimes of late former Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith and apartheid South African President Frederik W…

Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 1089 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala warns Mnangagwa

Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has issued a stern warning to the ruling Zanu-PF regime, urging them to cease the continuous persecution of opposition activists. He emphasized that imprisoning dissenters only serves to strengthe…

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 2208 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala successfully appeal conviction

Opposition activist and former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has successfully appealed a High Court conviction and sentence for publishing falsehoods on social media. Sikhala had been convicted by Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka for fal…

Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:23hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter

Sanyatwe must resign, says Sikhala's NGO

The Job Sikhala-led pressure group, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has strongly condemned Zimbabwe National Army commander Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe for his recent controversial remarks. Lieutenant-General Sanyatwe…

Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 11:00hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala not in exile

Opposition politician Job Sikhala has denied rumors of being in exile and announced his intention to return to Zimbabwe once cleared by his medical team, despite state threats of arrest. Sikhala left Zimbabwe after his release from Chikuru…

Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrest 7 political activists

Five members of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) led by Job Sikhala have been arrested in Harare in what appears to be a national crackdown on the opposition amid claims that they are attempting to cause instability in Zimbabwe…

Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Job Sikhala faces new threats?

Veteran political activist Job Sikhala has faced relentless persecution since delivering a powerful speech exposing Zimbabwe's human rights abuses at the 16th United Nations Geneva Conference for Human Rights and Democracy on May 15, 2024.…

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 15:34hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

'Sikhala not a political prisoner'

The Zimbabwe Government has refuted claims that former CCC activist Mr. Job Sikhala is a political prisoner, dismissing such assertions as false and malicious.In a statement released last night, Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Ser…

Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala criticized ZANU PF repression and not Zimbabwe!

I do not know whether the ruling ZANU PF pretends to be dimwits or they are genuinely foolish.Honestly, it is very hard to understand why they can not make the distinction between Zimbabwe (the country) and the ZANU PF government How do th…

Published: 23 May 2024 at 19:10hrs | 18 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Sikhala distances self from May 25 protest

Opposition figure Job Sikhala has strongly refuted any association with a fraudulent account advocating for a nationwide strike on May 25, stating it as a tactic employed by the government to incriminate him.Sikhala emphasized that the Sta…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala's camp unmoved by arrest threats

Former legislator Job Sikhala's National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) remains undeterred by threats against its leader following his critical speech at the Geneva Human Rights and Democracy Summit.In his address, Sikhala, who was detain…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala delivers emotional testimony at UN summit

Opposition politician Job Sikhala addressed a United Nations Human Rights and Democracy Summit in Geneva, stating that his arrest exemplified the closure of democratic space in Zimbabwe.Sikhala delivered his emotional testimony at the summ…

Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

ANC cause of Zimbabwe troubles, claims Sikhala

OPPOSITION politician, Job Sikhala, has said South Africa's ruling party has undermined the democratic struggle against Zanu-PF by endorsing rigged elections in the country.Sikhala was speaking during an interview with British Broadcasting…

Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala on BBC HARDtalk

Prominent Zimbabwean opposition activist Job Sikhala has been interviewed by Stephen Sucker on BBC HARDtalk this afternoon.The interview was pre-recorded for broadcast on Wednesday.The programme is watched by over 70 million world viewers.…

Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 21:06hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'Sikhala still undergoing treatment'

FORMER opposition Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala, is still undergoing treatment at a medical centre overseas after experiencing a running stomach and passing bloody stool due to suspected poisoning while incarcerated, the National De…

Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala launches operation Vhuserere-Imvuselelo

Zimbabwean veteran political activist Job Sikhala has launched a new civic organisation, Operation Vhuserere/Imvuselelo, to further a "mass democratic struggle" for freedom, reform and prosperity.In a statement, Sikhala, a former oppositio…

Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 20:31hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's zealots disrupts funeral

Moreblessing Ali's family was left fuming when the slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist's funeral in Chitungwiza Saturday was disrupted by political zealots who claimed loyalty to former party president Nelson Chamisa.Ali, wh…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 21:11hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala launches new movement

FORMER Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has launched a new movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), which he hopes will "free masses from political chains".The outspoken politician dumped the troubled Citizens Coalition f…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 05:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's supporters clash with Sikhala's at funeral

Two years after her tragic death, Moreblessing Ali, a prominent opposition political activist, was finally laid to rest on Saturday amidst chaotic scenes as supporters of former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa cla…

Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:54hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Tensions as Chamisa and Sikhala fight over Moreblessing Ali arrangements

Factions within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) are reportedly locked in a fierce battle for control over the funeral proceedings of Moreblessing Ali, scheduled to take place at Zororo Memorial Park in Harare this coming Saturday.A…

Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 13:25hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Sikhala appeals conviction

Prominent Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala has appealed his recent conviction and sentence after being found guilty of publishing or communicating falsehoods prejudicial to the state under section 31a(iii) of the Criminal Law (…

Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala says Zanu-PF blocked him from 2023 polls

FORMER Zengeza West Member of Parliament Job Sikhala has accused Zanu-PF of locking him up to block him from taking part in the 2023 general election.In an interview with Alpha Media Holdings chairman Trevor Ncube on the platform In Conver…

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala acquitted

Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda has found former Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala and councillor Lovemore Maiko not guilty and acquitted them on a charge of disorderly conduct. The two were represented by Jeremiah Bamu and Harrison Nkomo of the …

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala fined for publishing falsehoods

Opposition politician Job Sikhala was handed a wholly suspended sentence by Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka.This follows his conviction for publishing falsehoods after posting on his Facebook that a police officer had killed a minor wh…

Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Court defers ruling on Sikhala

Ruling on former Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala's  case of publishing falsehoods on social media has been deferred to February 15 .This came out Monday when Sikhala and his lawyer Harrison Nkomo appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court f…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala says his enemies planning to assassinate him

Outspoken opposition figure Job Sikhala has revealed fears of assassination plots orchestrated by his adversaries.Sikhala voiced these concerns during the unveiling of his new political endeavor in Harare on Thursday."Whether I am present …

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:02hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala launches his movement

Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has dumped Citizens Coalition for Change launching a mass nationwide democratic consultative process as he seeks to form a new national movement.Speaking at a Press conference attended by several …

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's spin doctor hits back at 'ungrateful' Sikhala

CCC deputy spokesperson Gift "Ostallos" Siziva has implied that former Zengeza West MP, Job Sikhala, is unappreciative, following Sikhala's claim that the opposition party neglected him during his nearly 600-day imprisonment at Chikurubu M…

Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 09:26hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala ordered to stop press interviews

Sikhala blames CCC leaders for abandoning himZimbabwean politician Job Sikhala, who was freed after spending nearly 600 days of pre-trial detention, says he is not a happy man and has little to celebrate.Speaking to SABC News at his home i…

Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala ordered to stop press interviews

Zimbabwe opposition figure Job Sikhala reveals that he is currently facing renewed threats of arrest after being released from Chikurubi Maximum Prison, where he spent the past eighteen months in pretrial detention.Sikhala's imprisonment i…

Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Job Sikhala movement shifts focus

THE Job Sikhala Solidarity Movement has been renamed the Zimbabwe Solidarity Movement to push for the release of other "political prisoners" who include nine Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP 9) members currently detained at Chikurubi Maximum …

Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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