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flag Walter Mzembi, former Zimbabwe tourism minister, began his defense in court on March 7, 2026, after over nine months in jail without trial on charges tied to unfulfilled government TV donations to churches, with prosecutors acknowledging no financial loss occurred.

flag Former Zimbabwe Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi began his defense in court on March 7, 2026, after over nine months in jail without trial on charges tied to government television donations to churches between 2011 and 2014. flag Prosecutors allege he violated procurement rules, but the State’s own witnesses confirmed the equipment was never transferred and remains government property. flag Legal experts argue no financial loss occurred, and criminal liability requires proven harm—absent here—while accountability for such decisions rested with the accounting officer, not the minister. flag Mzembi, who once led tourism growth from 250,000 to 1.5 million visitors annually and chaired a World Cup committee, testified on his efforts to rebuild Zimbabwe’s tourism sector. flag The case has drawn international scrutiny, highlighting concerns over selective justice, due process, and the rule of law amid Zimbabwe’s push to attract foreign investment and tourism.

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