Story by Peter Chivhima
THE trial of former Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Walter Mzembi, which was scheduled to commence this Tuesday, has been postponed to January 28.
High Court Judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero moved the matter to January 28, 30, and February 3.
Mzembi is facing charges of theft of trust property and criminal abuse of office.
He has been on remand since July last year after warrants were confirmed for failing to appear in court since November 2018.
The State alleges that Mzembi unlawfully converted television sets valued at approximately US$2 million, which were procured for fan parks during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, for personal use while serving as Minister of Tourism.
