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Free Mzembi from the dungeon

In my years at the Sunday Mail, editor Willie Musarurwa would call us into his office and ask a simple question. What is the story line?In this letter, I suggest that we settle on the idea that cruel and unusual treatment of former Zanu-PF…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:59hrs | | by Kenneth Mafuka

What lure Mzembi out of SA fox hole into Zimbabwe prison? Obvious answer is his slush fund was spent, he was broke!

Why did Walter Mzembi leave his exile fox hole in SA only to be thrown in jail back in Zimbabwe?One plausible explanation is that Walter Mzembi returned to Zimbabwe because his slush fund was spend. Others like Grace Mugabe, Saviour Kasuku…

Published: 07 Sep 2025 at 19:59hrs | 30 | by Wilbert Mukori

Mzembi arrest sparks wider rift among exiled Zanu-PF figures

The arrest of former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has deepened divisions within Zimbabwe's political exiles, exposing long-simmering tensions among former Zanu-PF allies now scattered across the region.Mzembi, who returned unexpe…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mliswa denies role in 'selling out' Mzembi

Former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has dismissed as "shameful lies" allegations that he tricked exiled former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi into returning to Zimbabwe, where he was later arrested and detained.Mzembi, who fled t…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere accuses Mliswa of betraying Mzembi

Former ZANU PF national political commissar and Generation 40 (G40) leader Saviour Kasukuwere has accused former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa of betraying exiled former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi.Mzembi, who fled Zimbabwe fol…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:34hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi denied bail again

High Court Judge Justice Regis Dembure has dismissed former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi's bail application, upholding a Harare magistrate court ruling that he remain in custody.Justice Dembure cited concerns over Mzembi's accountability…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 21:12hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter

Walter Mzembi hospitalised

Zimbabwe's former Foreign Minister, Dr Walter Mzembi, is reported to be seriously ill and hospitalised at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, amid growing concerns from medical staff over shortages of essential drugs and equipment at the faci…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 17:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mzembi's legal woes deepen

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's legal troubles continue to mount after Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei dismissed his latest application challenging his placement on remand, ordering him to return to court on Frid…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 17:09hrs | 1653 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi remains on remand as application is dismissed

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's bid to have his placement on remand quashed has been thrown out by Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei, further paving the way for the continuation of his long-running legal battle.In …

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:44hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi's remand challenge ruling postponed again

The ruling on former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's latest application challenging his continued placement on remand has been postponed for the second time this week.Mzembi, who is facing charges related to abuse of office, recen…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:06hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi's fresh freedom bid ruling moved to Friday

The ruling on former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's application challenging his placement on remand has been postponed to this Friday. Mzembi launched the bid last week after his bail was revoked due to his failure to appear in c…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi challenges placement on remand

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has launched a fresh legal challenge, this time contesting his continued placement on remand as he seeks to regain his freedom amid ongoing legal troubles.Mzembi briefly appeared before Harare …

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 11:56hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi returns with a whimper, not a bang

After years of silence and self-imposed exile, former cabinet minister Walter Mzembi has quietly returned to Zimbabwe - a development that has generated more speculation than substance in the political arena. Once a prominent figure in Rob…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:40hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter

Walter Mzembi returns to Zimbabwe after 6 years in exile

Former foreign affairs minister Walter Mzembi has returned to Zimbabwe for the first time since 2018, slipping quietly into the country amid lingering questions over his unresolved corruption charges and political allegiances.Mzembi, 61, f…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:45hrs | 893 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi claims Succession is not on Zanu-PF Agenda at Conference

Self-exiled former ZANU-PF Politburo member Walter Mzembi has stated that succession is not on the agenda for the ruling party, countering speculation surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's future leadership. This assertion comes in th…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 1050 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's regime is demonic, says Mzembi

Former cabinet minister Walter Mzembi has condemned the imprisonment of Ordinary Level student Nicole Chabata as "demonic" following her release from a 90-day remand prison. Chabata was arrested on June 16 alongside 76 Citizens Coalition f…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:28hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter

SADC must utilize Mzembi to transform regional tourism

The SADC region is endowed with several tourist attractions, wonderful fauna and flora and the region has a tranquil environment with a warm and welcoming people.The region has not fully utilized all its resources to grow the tourism indus…

Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 16:03hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube

'Chamisa lacks Tsvangirai's courage'

EXILED minister Walter Mzembi says the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has a good chance of winning the 2023 polls, but its leadership lacks the courage of the late opposition supremo Morgan Tsvangirai.He, however, told NewsDay in an i…

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Can Mnangagwa declare a war against potholes' - Mzembi

Former cabinet minister Walter Mzembi has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to deal with potholes which are now a menace in the country's various roads.Mzembi said it takes the leadership commitment for the problem to be solved."Can …

Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 15:22hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

'Rushwaya syndicate' in court

THE alleged gold smuggling syndicate made up of Zimbabwe Miners Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya, intelligence officers and businessman Ali Mohamad, yesterday appeared in court jointly on allegations of smuggling and unlawful posses…

Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi back in court

Former Cabinet minister Walter Mzembi who has been in South Africa where he was receiving medical treatment, was yesterday back in court. Mzembi, who is facing criminal abuse of office charges, appeared before magistrate Mr Milton Serima.T…

Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi 'to remain loyal to Zanu-PF despite expulsion'

FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Walter Mzembi has accepted his expulsion from Zanu-PF and subsequent ejection from Parliament.However, he pledged to remain loyal to the revolutionary party as a private citizen.Dr Mzembi together with 10…

Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 05:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF to recall G40 left overs from Parliament

The Zanu-PF provincial leadership in Masvingo wants four MPs to be recalled from Parliament while Mashonaland East has recommended 13 senior officials to be redeployed for being foot soldiers of the G40 faction.The recalls are expected to …

Published: 03 Jan 2018 at 09:49hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter

G40 members 'resurrect' in Parliament

FORMER Zanu PF officials linked to the obliterated G40 faction yesterday resurrected from their hideouts, when they emerged in Parliament, three weeks after the military-led Operation Restore Legacy forced many of them into hibernation.The…

Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe allies purging continues, bigwigs expelled

ZANU-PF Masvingo is backing the decision by the party's Central Committee to expel former Masvingo Provincial Affairs Minister Dr Paul Chimedza, ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Walter Mzembi and legislator Dr Daniel Shumba.The trio, includi…

Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 05:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe lacks foreign direct investment whilst leaders are obsessed with power

For how long are we going to remain in this jungle of toxic politics which have a negative impact on our economy? Honestly Zanu PF has a mountain to climb on the issue of our ailing economy when leaders are busy enjoying foreign trips when…

Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 17:08hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo (PhD candidate)

Zimbabwe top 15 youthful influential figures 2016

The year twenty-sixteen (2016) is one that most Zimbabweans will be eager to forget quickly in their minds due to many problems of different kind.The challenges which faced people of different age groups between the old and young ranged fr…

Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 20:46hrs | 2 | by Wilson Chipangura

Promoter flees with Toni Braxton cash

LOCAL music promoter, Bernie Bismarck's BD Promotions failed to pay National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) royalties worth $15 000 after successfully bringing in Toni Braxton and Babyface to perform in the country.According to the Standa…

Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 10:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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