Phelekezela Mphoko
Phelekezela Mphoko was born in Bubi District, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe on June 11th, 1940 and is the Politician. At the age of 84, Phelekezela Mphoko biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Report Phelekezela Mphoko (born 11 June 1940) is a Zimbabwean politician, diplomat, businessman and former 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 21–24 November 2017, however, as he was not in the country at the time, 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.
Life and career
Mphoko served as Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Botswana and Russia before being moved to Pretoria as the Ambassador to South Africa.
President Robert Mugabe appointed Mphoko as Vice President on December 10, 2014, alongside Emmerson Mnangagwa (who headed the ZANU wing of the party). Mphoko has also been given the Ministerial Portfolio of National Healing, Peace and Reconciliation by Mugabe. On December 12, 2014, he was elected Vice President and was sworn in as Vice President. On July 6, 2015, Mugabe gave Mphoko responsibility for coordination and implementation of strategy.