Zimbabwe: ZCTU Slams Resurgence of Politically Motivated Bombings

AllAfricaCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by By Alois VingaOctober 29, 2025 at 05:04 PM

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The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has strongly condemned a resurgence of politically motivated bombings and intimidation tactics. This follows a suspected arson attack on the Southern Africa Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust premises and the alleged abduction of a security guard ahead of a National Press Conference challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term extension. The SAPES Trust Director, Dr Ibbo Mandaza, stated that the targeted seminar room is frequently used for meetings and press conferences. These incidents have raised concerns about potential returns to an era marked by political instability and fear in Zimbabwe.

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