Mphoko takes over as Acting President

Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has with effect from today assumed the capacity of Acting President until the end of the month, when President Robert Mugabe returns from his traditional annual leave.

Mphoko is taking over from Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who had been acting in the same capacity from the time President Mugabe started his annual leave in December last year. Information, Media and Broadcasting Services secretary Mr George Charamba confirmed the development in a statement yesterday.

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