Mphoko pleads for former minister's readmission back into Zanu-PF

Acting President Phelekezela Mphoko on Saturday pleaded with Zanu-PF structures in Manicaland province to readmit their prodigal son former Energy minister Munacho Mutezo after he retraced his footsteps back into the ruling party.

The former minister was linked to a faction led by former Vice President Joice Mujuru.

Mphoko said Mutezo had shown ability to repent and was politically mature hence he deserves a second chance.

Mutezo was removed from the government for allegedly being part of a faction working with ousted Mujuru to remove President Robert Mugabe from power, among other charges which include corruption and abuse of office.