Farai Dziva|Professor Jonathan has said Emmerson Mnangagwa is afraid of a popular uprising against his government as socio-economic problems continue to escalate.

Analysts say Mnangagwa is desperate to enter into a Government of National Unity with MDC to save his waning political career.

“There are growing fears that Zimbabwe’s fast deteriorating economic situation–marked by shocking price hikes and severe shortages of foreign currency, fuel and vital medicines–could trigger social and political unrest as has been witnessed in countries such as Sudan and Algeria,” said Moyo.