The controversial return of former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi to Zimbabwe has ignited political outrage, with sources confirming that President Emmerson Mnangagwa did not meet him*, contrary to reports circulated by some media outlets.
Despite his attempts to gain an audience with the Head of State, Mzembi was not granted a meeting, signalling a clear rebuff from the Presidency. His return, shrouded in claims of peace-building and national unity, has instead raised grave concerns about security, justice, and sincerity.
The Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform (ZYAP) has emerged as one of the loudest voices demanding accountability, warning of Mzembi’s continued links to anti-government actors and questioning the motives behind his return.
“Your Excellency, we appreciate your open-door policy and accommodating attitude. However, we are concerned about the recent presence of former Foreign Affairs Minister Mzembi in the country,” said ZYAP President Tonderai Chidawa.
“While we understand your forgiving nature, we question his sincerity and potential intentions. There are suspicions that he may be planning something detrimental to our nation, hiding behind a façade of goodwill.”
Chidawa strongly condemned the apparent inaction of law enforcement, stressing that Mzembi has a valid warrant of arrest related to corruption charges and should not have been allowed to walk free.
“Mzembi should have been arrested the moment he stepped onto Zimbabwean soil,” Chidawa said.
“We are shocked that someone with an active warrant is roaming freely, while citizens with lesser charges face immediate arrest. The security forces must do their job. The police must uphold the law without fear or favour.”
He further warned that Mzembi’s history of attacking President Mnangagwa on social media, coupled with his associations with exiled G40 elements such as Jonathan Moyo, Saviour Kasukuwere, and Patrick Zhuwao, pointed to a broader, dangerous political agenda.
Mzembi, once a high-ranking official during the Mugabe era, has been in exile and previously sought asylum by accusing the Second Republic of persecution. His return, according to political observers, appears to be a calculated attempt to re-enter the political landscape under the guise of peacebuilding while dodging the justice system.
Government authorities have remained tight-lipped on the matter, and the Zimbabwe Republic Police have yet to issue a formal statement on whether action will be taken against Mzembi.
As pressure mounts from youth groups and citizens alike, all eyes are now on law enforcement and national leadership to see whether the rule of law will prevail—or whether political convenience will overshadow justice.
