Job Sikhala

Zimbabwe’s Job Sikhala Warns of Repression at Geneva Summit

Former Zimbabwean MP Job Sikhala has warned that discussing human rights in his country could land him back in prison under the newly enacted Patriotic Act. Speaking at the United Nations’ Geneva Summit on Human Rights and Democracy, Sikhala, a former Deputy

May 16, 2024

Zimbabwe·Zimbabwe Politics

Job Sikhala Launches National Democratic Working Group in Zimbabwe

In a pivotal shift within Zimbabwe’s political landscape, Job Sikhala, the former legislator for Zengeza West, has inaugurated the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), with the ambitious goal of emancipating the populace from enduring “political chains”. This development follows Sikhala’s departure from

March 5, 2024

Interview·Zimbabwe·Zimbabwe Politics

Job Sikhala Emerges Stronger: Insights from ‘In Conversation with Trevor’

Candid opposition figure Job Sikhala, recently released after spending 595 days in solitary confinement at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, shared his transformative experience on the platform In Conversation with Trevor. The host, Trevor Ncube (TN), engaged in a revealing conversation with Sikhala

February 25, 2024

Africa·Zimbabwe·Zimbabwe Politics

A Chance for Renewal: Rebuilding Zimbabwe’s Opposition Amidst CCC Turmoil

In the midst of the crisis within Zimbabwe’s main opposition, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), a promising opportunity emerges to reconstruct a formidable force from the current challenges. The opposition, weakened by the street-smarts and brute force of the ruling Zanu

February 23, 2024

Zimbabwe·Zimbabwe Politics

Job Sikhala Receives Suspended Sentence for Publishing Falsehoods

In a notable legal proceeding, Job Sikhala, an opposition politician, was handed a wholly suspended sentence by Harare Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka, following his conviction for disseminating falsehoods. Sikhala’s conviction stemmed from a post on his Facebook account in 2020, in which he

February 15, 2024

Breaking News·Zimbabwe

Job Sikhala Exits CCC, Critiques Party’s Role in Zimbabwe’s Democracy

Harare, Zimbabwe – In a significant political development on Thursday, February 8, former Zengeza West Member of Parliament, Job Sikhala, announced his departure from the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), labeling the opposition party as a “carcass” during a press conference in

February 8, 2024

Zimbabwe

Job Sikhala Convicted for Spreading Falsehoods

In a striking development that has rippled through the political landscape of Zimbabwe, opposition politician Job Sikhala has been convicted on charges of communicating falsehoods, marking his second legal defeat in just two weeks. This latest verdict comes shortly after Sikhala’s release

February 7, 2024

Breaking News·Zimbabwe

Hon. Job Sikhala Seeks Spiritual Guidance and Interpretation at Eagle Life Assembly Church

In a remarkable move, Hon. Job Sikhala, a prominent opposition political figure recently released from prison, made his first Sunday of freedom significant by attending Eagle Life Assembly in Bulawayo, led by the esteemed prophet Dr. B. S. Chiza. Having traveled over

February 5, 2024

Zimbabwe·Zimbabwe Politics

Zimbabwe Opposition Politician Job Sikhala Released After 595 Days in Pre-Trial Detention

In a landmark decision, Zimbabwean opposition politician and former Member of Parliament, Job Sikhala, has been released after spending a record 595 days in pre-trial remand. The Harare magistrate has sentenced Sikhala and his co-accused, MP Godfrey Sithole, to a two-year, wholly

January 30, 2024

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Zanu PF Calls for Increased Security for Imprisoned CCC Legislator Job Sikhala

Zanu PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, has called for increased security for imprisoned Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Job Sikhala, who has spent over 200 days in jail on charges of inciting violence and defeating the course of justice. Zanu

January 5, 2023

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