Opposition political parties coalition hands in the balance

A coalition of opposition political parties to form a united front to remove President Robert Mugabe from power in the 2018 general elections hangs in the balance amid serious contestations and jostling between the parties even before formal negotiations begin.

According to sources close to the coalition talks, several differences are threatening the nascent pact.

MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai and ZimPF leader Joice Mujuru are seen as front runners to lead the coalition.