Controversial whistle blowing website WikiLeaks almost caused a massive political fallout in the country after releasing leaked US diplomatic cables revealing that top leaders of Zanu PF and MDC-T, were effectively isolated with dwindling support from their immediate lieutenants.

Virgin Group boss Richard Branson had plans to bankroll a diplomatic move aimed at persuading Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down, according to a cable published by WikiLeaks.

THE ZANU PF politburo yesterday skirted discussion on the potentially divisive WikiLeaks cables, in which President Robert Mugabe's trusted lieutenants allegedly undermined him during private meetings with United States diplomats.

THE ZANU PF politburo yesterday skirted discussion on the potentially divisive WikiLeaks cables, in which President Robert Mugabe's trusted lieutenants allegedly undermined him during private meetings with United States diplomats. The extraordinary politburo meeting took place a day after President Mugabe met US ambassador, Charles Ray, but avoided conversation on the issue, which has dominated the political rumour mill and triggered speculation of massive fallout within the former ruling party.

PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday revealed that President Robert Mugabe had confided in him in the aftermath of the WikiLeaks cables that revealed that Zanu PF members were revealing party secrets to US embassy officials.