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The commission will also assess whether any laws were broken as the American government through its US Embassy in Harare sought to effect regime change in the country with the help of some Zimbabweans.

Legal experts said the commission should assess the impact of the revelations on the country’s national economic interest, national security and   the broader public interest issues.

“The commission should determine whether any laws were broken and by who and recommend the legal course of action to be taken. The commission should advise the Government on how to respond to the cables published by WikiLeaks,” said a top legal expert who refused to be named.  

Another legal expert who spoke on condition of anonymity said it was possible for President Mugabe to set up a commission of inquiry to investigate Mr Tsvangirai on treason charges.

“He (Mr Tsvangirai) took an oath of office which does not permit him to commit the treasonous offence he has committed. President Mugabe has an obligation to set up a commission of inquiry,” he said.

“Mr Tsvangirai has shown to the whole country that he has his own agenda against the country’s economic interests and the people of Zimbabwe. His private calls for more sanctions against the same country of whose Government he is a member.”  He added: “There is a clear indication that Mr Tsvangirai was from the outset against the prosperity of the nation as a whole.