Former Minister Mzembi Granted Bail Pending Judgment

Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi has been granted bail by the High Court after spending nearly a year in remand prison. Justice Benjamin Chikowero imposed stringent conditions on the former minister, who faces charges of criminal abuse of office. Mzembi is expected to be released following the court’s decision, with a final judgment in his case anticipated on May 13, 2026. The bail hearing marks a significant development in the long-running legal proceedings against the former official.