Zimbabwe headed for chaos, says Biti

Former Finance minister and People's Democratic Party president Tendai Biti has warned that Zanu PF's factional and succession battles could plunge the country into civil unrest which could lead to an illegal government.

"As long as President Robert Mugabe is alive, those factions will be able to hide behind him as the sole unifying element.

"But once he is gone, which could be anytime, disaster looms because these factions are not capable of dialogue."

Biti's party is advocating for a National Transitional Authority, which will act as an inclusive government.