The ruling Zanu PF seems unwilling to take heed to calls by the opposition MDC and Nelson Chamisa for talks to absolve the country from total collapse.

MDC spokesman Jacob Mafume confirmed the rebuff at a press conference last Friday, warning that “without dialogue, Zimbabweans would have to resort to the constitution which allows for demonstrations or a collective action that ensures their voices are heard”.

The disputed July 30 elections have been followed by a deepening of the country’s economic meltdown with foreign currency shortages resulting in fuel shortages as well as demands for salaries to be paid in foreign currency by public service workers.

A strike by junior doctors is now in its second month while teachers have also warned that schools may not re-open for the new school term this Tuesday if government does not agree to pay wages in US dollars.