Phelekezela Mphoko
Phelekezela Mphoko | |
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Mphoko in 2006 | |
| Acting President of Zimbabwe | |
| In office 21 November 2017 – 24 November 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Mugabe |
| Succeeded by | Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe | |
| In office 12 December 2014 – 27 November 2017 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Preceded by | John Nkomo |
| Succeeded by | Kembo Mohadi |
| Ambassador of Zimbabwe | |
| In office 1987–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 June 1940 Gwizane, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
| Died | 6 December 2024 (aged 84) India |
| Political party | ZANU–PF (until 2017) Independent (2017–2022) ZANU–PF (2023–2024) |
| Spouse | Laurinda Mphoko |
| Children | Siqokoqela (son) Sikhumbuzo (daughter) Siduduzo (daughter) |
| Parent(s) | Mahlwempu Mphoko Muntu-omubi Mphoko |
Phelekezela Mphoko (11 June 1940 – 6 December 2024) was a Zimbabwean politician, diplomat, businessman and military commander who served as Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe from 2014 until 2017, as well as Zimbabwe's ambassador to Russia, Botswana and South Africa. Legally, Mphoko was the acting President of Zimbabwe from 21 to 24 November 2017, however, as he was not in the country at the time, his official standing on this is unclear. Mphoko's term as vice-president was ended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the dissolution of the cabinet on 27 November 2017.