# Phelekezela Mphoko

_Zimbabwean diplomat_

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> Phelekezela Mphoko 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 11 June 1940 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Bubi District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212#P19))
- **Died:** 6 December 2024 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bulawayo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Zimbabwe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212#P106))
- **Political party:** Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212#P102))
- **Positions held:** President of Zimbabwe (21 November 2017 – 24 November 2017); Second Vice President of Zimbabwe (12 December 2014 – 27 November 2017); ambassador of Zimbabwe to South Africa (2011–2014) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212#P39))

## Questions

**When was Phelekezela Mphoko born?**  
Phelekezela Mphoko was born on 11 June 1940 in Bubi District.

**What positions has Phelekezela Mphoko held?**  
Positions held by Phelekezela Mphoko include: President of Zimbabwe (2017–2017); Second Vice President of Zimbabwe (2014–2017); ambassador of Zimbabwe to South Africa (2011–2014).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Phelekezela Mphoko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phelekezela_Mphoko) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q7181212](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7181212) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Phelekezela Mphoko around 2014 (cropped).jpg by Voice of America (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phelekezela_Mphoko_around_2014_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Phelekezela Mphoko, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Phelekezela Mphoko around 2014 (cropped).jpg — Voice of America, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Phelekezela Mphoko". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/phelekezela-mphoko. Retrieved 6 November 2026.