Zanu-PF party leaders made it clear that Walter Mzembi cannot just walk back into their group after years away. The former Foreign Affairs Minister came home from Zambia last week and police arrested him at the airport right away. He had been hiding since 2018 when corruption charges were filed against him. Three arrest warrants were waiting for him because he skipped court dates many times.
People started talking about whether Mzembi would meet President Mnangagwa and make a political comeback. Some thought he might rejoin his old party without any problems. Party spokesman Farai Marapira killed those rumors during a radio interview. He said Mzembi must follow the same rules as everyone else who wants to join.
The spokesman explained that former members need to fill out applications and pass internal checks. Party bosses will decide if bringing him back helps their cause or not. Mzembi knows what steps to take since he used to belong to the group before.
Courts denied his bail request and he stays locked up for the time being. His corruption trial continues on July 1 when he appears before a judge again. The case involves criminal abuse of office and stealing property that belonged to other people.
People started talking about whether Mzembi would meet President Mnangagwa and make a political comeback. Some thought he might rejoin his old party without any problems. Party spokesman Farai Marapira killed those rumors during a radio interview. He said Mzembi must follow the same rules as everyone else who wants to join.
The spokesman explained that former members need to fill out applications and pass internal checks. Party bosses will decide if bringing him back helps their cause or not. Mzembi knows what steps to take since he used to belong to the group before.
Courts denied his bail request and he stays locked up for the time being. His corruption trial continues on July 1 when he appears before a judge again. The case involves criminal abuse of office and stealing property that belonged to other people.
