Hon Eng. Dr. Walter Mzembi is Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe and previously held the office of  Deputy Minister for Water Resources and Management. He has also held important positions including the Presidency of Africa Travel Association (ATA), Member of the International Advisory Board of the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) and Chairmanship of UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF). He holds BBS and MBA degrees, is a Registered Professional Engineer and earned a doctorate for a thesis on Conservation Management in Zimbabwe that stems from his passion for wildlife conservation.