Zambia’s only white Vice-President and acting President, Guy Scott, dies at 82

Mr Scott occupies a unique place in African political history as the continent's only white head of state in the two decades following the end of apartheid in South Africa.

A unique political journeyThroughout his public life, Mr Scott frequently challenged perceptions about race and national identity in post-colonial Africa.

Mr Scott, a Zambian citizen of British descent, served as Vice-President from 23 September 2011 until 28 October 2014 under President Michael Sata.