12 Facts About Walter Mzembi

Walter Mzembi was born on 16 March 1964 and is a Zimbabwean politician.

Walter Mzembi previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry.

Walter Mzembi was the Member of the House of Assembly for Masvingo South.

In October 2020, it was revealed Mzembi was among those who fled to South Africa before their criminal trials could be completed.

Walter Mzembi was born to a Ndebele mother and a Karanga Shona father.

Walter Mzembi helped organize the UNWTO co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Zambia in August 2013.

Walter Mzembi resurfaced at a scheduled parliamentary seating on the 28 November 2017 where he seemed jovial and loyal to the new leadership.

Walter Mzembi first went to greet First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa followed by handshakes with several other MPs.

Walter Mzembi was arrested on 5 January 2018 and appeared in court on the next day where he was granted bail.

Walter Mzembi was however seen in a video circulating on social media appearing fit.

Walter Mzembi was arrested over allegedly misuse of resources meant for a tourism conference in 2013.

On October 12,2020, it was revealed Walter Mzembi fled to South Africa before his criminal trial could be completed and that Zimbabwe's national prosecutors met with South Africa Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi to seek extradition of both Walter Mzembi and Saviour Kasukuwere on corruption charges.