The home of Zimbabwean opposition leader Job Sikhala was bombed last night in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, in what appears to be an attempt to intimidate the outspoken critic of the ruling ZANU-PF regime. The incident was highlighted by journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on X (formerly Twitter).
Sikhala, who has faced 68 arrests without a single conviction and was previously jailed for two years despite not committing a crime, has long been a thorn in the side of the government. His recent book launch in Masvingo was violently disrupted by ZANU-PF supporters, who were caught on camera but have yet to face any consequences.
The bombing of opposition figures and critics is a disturbing pattern in Zimbabwe. Notably, the printing press of the former Daily News newspaper was destroyed in a similar operation reportedly led by Zimbabwe’s secret service in coordination with military elements—again, without any arrests.
Last night’s attack caused significant property damage but, fortunately, no injuries. It is widely viewed as a warning directed at Sikhala, who has been vocally opposing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s controversial 2030 term extension plan and has spoken out against corruption and repression in Zimbabwe.
Despite these violent tactics, Sikhala’s voice remains undeterred. Today, he is set to launch his biography, _Footprints in the Chains: The Life Story of Job Sikhala_, at 1:30 PM at the African Centre for Governance in Johannesburg. The event will feature Mozambican opposition leader Venancio Mondlane as guest of honour.
This latest attack underscores the regime’s fear of Sikhala’s message—proving that in Zimbabwe, truth continues to be the most powerful weapon.
source- Hopewell Chin’ono
