Due to the death of Zambia's president, Micheal Sata, Vice President Guy Scott, 77 becomes the interim leader - making him the first white President of an African nation.
Dr Scott, who became vice president three years ago, will act as the President of Zambia untill the country goes for a presidential by- election said Defence Minister Edgar Lungu.
His boss, President Micheal Sata, died Tuesday in London while undergoing treatment for an unknown illness.