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'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 poison...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:38hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
Pan-Africanism is dead!
Twice, in as many weeks, I have heard Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa speak on the need to preserve Pan-Africanism.Yesterday was the latest, as he attended a memorial service he...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 22:11hrs | 274 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe has sunk beyond a banana republic!
I am sure the first time I came across the term 'banana republic' was in the early 1980s - when I was still a little boy in primary school.Obviously, I did not know what this meant.It ...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:12hrs | 473 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sikhala raring to flex muscle
FORMER opposition Zengeza Member of Parliament, Job Sikhala, says he will embark on "Thank You" rallies for the support he received from ordinary citizens across the country while he was in detention....Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 05:01hrs | 1590 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa unwittingly creating a future president in Sikhala through his persecution!
This morning, my eyes could not move from the image of opposition activist Job Sikhala as he disembarked from a prison truck. This was on his arrival for his conviction hearing two days ago, w...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 19:32hrs | 2113 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Smart prison for Gwanda
GOVERNMENT is set to construct a smart prison in Gwanda with a capacity of housing 1 300 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the prison, Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister N...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Prisoner sentenced to 52 years for carjacking, armed robbery
FOR Joshua Zirebwa who committed a spate of robberies in Bulawayo and was incarcerated at Khami Prison, it has been 18 years of remorse, regret and above all, a journey of life changing lessons under ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:25hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sets up security complaints commission
FOLLOWING the enactment of the Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC) Act in 2022, Parliament has now called for nominations of persons to become members of the Commission that will handle ...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:40hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala pays tribute to sympathisers
Former legislator Job Sikhala has paid tribute to Bulawayo mayor David Coltart for standing with him during his persecution while decrying lack of supporter from some of his colleagues.Sikhala...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:41hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's 'friends' have been secretly conniving and working with his tormentors
In what appears to be an indirect criticism of individuals within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), including President Nelson Chamisa, Job Sikhala, the incarcerated former Member of Parliament...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:59hrs | 2226 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala's New Year Message
CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONNEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONDear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends.My dearest Zimbabweans and Worldwide friends, ...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:19hrs | 731 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Chamisa urged to iron out issues with Biti, Ncube, Sikhala
Former Secretary General of the MDC Alliance, Charlton Hwende, is urging Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa to engage in discussions and resolve the "perceived" differences b...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:16hrs | 2012 | by Staff reporter
Moreblessing Ali's ghost visits Job Sikhala in prison
Incarcerated Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) politician Job Sikhala has disclosed that the spirit of the late Moreblessing Ali visited him in a dream, now reincarnated as an angel. Sikhala, who ha...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 08:43hrs | 1515 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MRP gears up for Umkhombandlela rally
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) is set to host its highly anticipated Umkhombandlela Rally on December 21, 2023, at Stanley Hall in Makokoba, Bulawayo. The event comes at a crucial time for the par...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 10:44hrs | 627 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Why did Ngarivhume spend 8 months in jail without prima facie evidence?
Finally, Zimbabwe opposition activist Jacob Ngarivhume has been released from jail. This was after languishing behind bars for the past eight months – as part of a three-year sentence in Apr...Published: 11 Dec 2023 at 16:38hrs | 491 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sikhala to challenge Mnangagwa from prison
Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala, currently incarcerated, has initiated a nationwide movement aimed at challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's governance, which has witnessed an increase ...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:46hrs | 1494 | by Staff reporter
Masaraure to lead Sikhala solidarity project
Incarcerated former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has mandated trade unionist Obert Masaraure to organise the movement meant to put pressure on the government to release the opposition political...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
'Sikhala is not cutting deals with oppressor'
INCARCERATED opposition politician Job Sikhala has distanced himself from claims by Citizens' Coalition for Change self-styled secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu that he is negotiating with the state...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:25hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
Maybe if there had been no social media, Zimbabwe would be free today!
When I started writing these social justice articles way back in 1989, as a form three pupil, the world was a very different place.Those of us who had chosen this path - of speaking for the op...Published: 05 Nov 2023 at 13:23hrs | 404 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa says Zimbabwe is a big prison
In a recent social media exchange, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa drew a disheartening comparison between Zimbabwe and a vast prison, stating, "Zimbabwe is just such a big p...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 16:06hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
Japajapa starts serving jail term
This week, political activist Paddington Japajapa was incarcerated to commence a two-year prison term, as his appeal to overturn his conviction and sentence for inciting public violence during the Aug...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:14hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
Access finance businessmen's legal battle takes new twist
Isau Bwerinofa, the chairman of the Access Finance board, has argued that the High Court does not have jurisdiction to handle the case brought against him and seven others by former director Senziwani...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:33hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala fundraising campaign launched
An initiative to raise funds for the medical needs of the incarcerated Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) politician, Job Sikhala, has been launched.The fundraising campaign, named the Go-Fun...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:21hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa invites SADC to apply pressure
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has made fresh calls, while also calling upon regional leaders to facilitate for the release of fellow party executive and lawyer J...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 18:29hrs | 938 | by Staff reporter
Mukonori's call for Chamisa to accept defeat swiftly rejected
Zimbabwean Catholic priest Father Fidelis Mukonori's call for main opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa to accept defeat in the recent brazenly stolen elections and seek talks with President Emmerson ...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 18:18hrs | 1482 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urged to soften his heart and release Sikhala
MDC-T chairman Morgen Komichi has implored President Emmerson Mnangagwa to release Job Sikhala, a detained member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), who has languished in pretrial detention f...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | 1799 | by Staff reporter
Why Dudula hates foreigners
South African vigilante group Operation Dudula has become notorious for raiding businesses belonging to foreign nationals and forcing shops to close. BBC Africa Eye has gained rare access to members o...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 21:02hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean churches ask Zanu-PF, CCC to 'move on'
Since the general elections on August 23rd, Zimbabwe has remained in a state of tension, with a crackdown on opposition figures pushing the country closer to the brink.Now, the Zimbabwe Counci...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 19:19hrs | 984 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa badly missed veterans
WITH the national election done and dusted, it has become apparent that there are several Members of the National Assembly from the ninth parliament that will not be joining the new faces at the new p...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:55hrs | 1980 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga pays tribute to Matebeleland heroes
VICE President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, yesterday paid tribute to the liberation struggle heroes from Matebeleland South Province and urged the electorate to vote in their numbers for the ruling part...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:55hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
'CCC abandons Sikhala?'
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has not deserted its incarcerated member Job Sikhala, but the party is avoiding attracting the ire of its opponents, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume has sa...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:34hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
CCC says to scrap partisan conferment of hero status
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has promised to scrap the unilateral and often partisan conferment of hero status on outstanding citizens if elected to form the next government this coming week....Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 19:53hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now 'worse than under Mugabe'?
UNDER the long and cruel reign of Robert Mugabe, a lot of very bad things happened.But it's not clear that anyone was stoned to death for opposing him or his cronies.On Thursday this w...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 20:25hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Peace commission knows nothing about attacks on Chamisa's supporters
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) has blasted National Peace and Reconciliation Commissioners (NPRC), whom it has accused of turning a blind eye to violence meted on its supporters by Zanu-PF....Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Buyanga in another bid to block extradition to Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWEAN businessman Frank Buyanga incarcerated in South Africa has launched a fresh bid in the High Court to avert extradition to his home country.Buyanga has been in a Johannesburg prison ...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:26hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
CCC candidates selection latest
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa is reportedly fighting to contain the fallout in his party after some party leaders, including his deputy Tendai Biti reportedly lost in the c...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:48hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
CCC calls for Sikhala's release as he marks one year in prison
Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala, has completed a full year in remand prison with members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) demanding his release.Sikhala was arrested on June 14 l...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 18:59hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
5th UZ student arraigned over Sikhala protest
They face seven counts of disorderly conduct and malicious damage to property after they defaced some buildings in the capital, including Parliament.A FIFTH University of Zimbabwe (UZ) student...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 17:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The greatest unpatriotism is keeping quiet when ruling elite destroys Zimbabwe!
So, the Parliament of Zimbabwe has gone ahead, in spite of all the public outrage, into passing the draconian so-called 'Patriotic Bill'.I should say that there was nothing particularly surpri...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:47hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mphoko vs Welshman Ncube in trust funds theft case
THE case between former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim vice president, Professor Welshman Ncube, where the former is accusing the latter of the...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Moreblessing Ali's family will only bury her after Sikhala's release
THE family of the deceased Citizens' Coalition for Change activist, Moreblessing Ali, maintains that the release of incarcerated lawmaker and family lawyer Job Sikhala is standing between them and the...Published: 28 May 2023 at 18:02hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man survived being buried alive for 6 hours
BURIED Alive, a 2020 song released by Jamaican superstar Buju Banton resonates very well with popular Marondera well digger, Collin Kaseke.With apologies to the license holder, it goes: I was ...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Prove authenticity of Sikhala incitement video, court tells State
HARARE magistrate Tafadzwa Miti yesterday blocked the State from submitting a video in which incarcerated Zegeza West legislator Job Sikhala is said to have incited public violence.Sikhala has...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students protest over 'judicial capture'
Students drawn from the country's various tertiary institutions on Monday took to social media platforms to protest against alleged ‘judicial capture' and weaponisation of the law against opposition...Published: 17 May 2023 at 21:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Malema says Zimbabweans have let down Ngarivhume
SOUTH Africa's main opposition leader Julius Malema, has urged Zimbabweans to stand up against the harassment of pro-democracy activists following the jailing of opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
'We won't bury Moreblessing until Sikhala is free'
THE family of the slain Citizens' Coalition for Change activist, Moreblessing Ali, has told The NewsHawks that they are still waiting for the release of their incarcerated lawyer, Job Sikhala, to help...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:26hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's wife weeps over hubby's jailing
INCARCERATED legislator Job Sikhala's wife Ellen broke down in tears on Monday while narrating the challenges the family has endured since his arrest.The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) vi...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
South Africa cop arrested during attempt to book Frank Buyanga out of jail
A detective constable will appear in court, on charges of defeating the ends of justice. He was arrested by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation Unit as he tried to book out Zimbabwean businessm...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga falls sick under South Africa prison detention
Zimbabwe millionaire businessman Frank Buyanga has reportedly fallen sick in a South African prison where he has been detained since November last year with claims he was being denied access to privat...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 20:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala says his detation is based on lies
INCARCERATED Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala yesterday said he has been detained for months based on a pack of lies.Sikhala made the comments when he appeared before Harare magistrat...Published: 22 Mar 2023 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
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