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Outspoken politician Job Sikhala has voiced frustration over the lack of progress in police investigations into the bombing of his house in August, saying authorities have failed to act on critical evidence he provided.

Sikhala's home was bombed on August 30 while he was in South Africa launching his autobiography. He says he had earlier received warnings of the attack, including messages in July that allegedly came from people linked to the national security service.

"There were some very interesting developments that occurred before the attack on me," the former Zengeza West legislator said. "I showed police officers all those messages, including the phone numbers, dates and times. They promised to inform me of who was responsible, but so far, there has been no update."

When contacted, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed investigations were ongoing. "We will divulge the outcome of the investigations at the right time. We don't do investigations via the private media," he said.

Sikhala, now chairperson of the National Democratic Working Group, revealed that he has since engaged private investigators to identify those behind the bombing. "I reassure the people of Zimbabwe that the truth shall come out. We are still in the process, and when we receive the report, we will decide whether to make it public or not," he said.

Sikhala was released from prison last year after serving nearly 600 days in pre-trial detention on charges of inciting violence following the abduction and murder of activist Moreblessing Ali. His prolonged incarceration, with multiple denied bail applications, sparked widespread criticism and a petition to President Emmerson Mnangagwa calling for his release.

The bombing case has further heightened concerns about politically motivated violence and the security of opposition figures in Zimbabwe.
- Newsday

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