Guy Scott named interim Zambia President after death of Sata
Zambia interim President Guy Scott. Mr Scott has convened another general conference to pick a presidential candidate for the governing party after disputing the earlier declaration of Justice Minister Edgar Lungu as flagbearer. PHOTO | AFP
Zambian Vice President Guy Scott has been named acting leader following the death of President Michael Sata, Defence and Justice minister Edgar Lungu said Wednesday.
"Dr Scott will act as president of the Republic of Zambia until the country goes for a presidential by-election," said Lungu, announcing the appointment of Africa's first white leader since South Africa's FW de Klerk.
