Zimbabwean VP Mphoko Steps Into Mugabe Shoes

Phelekezela Mphoko has taken over power until the end of President Robert Mugabe's annual leave barely a week after his counterpart Vice President Mnangagwa had been accused of accused of plotting a coup.

  • Zimbabwe:   VP Mphoko Now Acting President

    The Herald, 10 January 2017

    Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has with effect from today assumed the capacity of Acting President until the end of the month, when President Mugabe returns from his traditional… Read more »

Harare (file photo).

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