Zanu-PF leader Mugabe and Tsvangirai are digging in their heels, insisting they will not move from their closing positions in last week’s talks.
The latest deadlock has highlighted the tensions in the MDC. Some senior members were keen for Tsvangirai to sign the deal already on the table.
There is still some jostling over Mugabe’s political future between Zanu-PF hawks and doves, as the document remains unsigned.
Mugabe said that negotiation was a different game which required compromise, ”Unlike in card games in negotiation you must be ready for compromise”
Business confidence in Zimbabwe stands at 2%, a new report showed last week.
Even for those who are not Robert Mugabe’s nearest and dearest will see shopping trips to Europe becoming something of the past.
In many rural areas displaced villagers are returning to what remains of their homes, while in the townships police are dismantling militia bases.
MDC spokesperson: ”He wants to create the impression that talks are going ahead before big meetings [such as those of the G8 and United Nations]”
Trillions, billions, gazillions — who cares? Life in Zimbabwe is more than a number.
Neither Mugabe nor Tsvangirai can rule successfully without coming to an agreement. The first talks aimed at reaching a settlement began this week.