Vincent Mhlanga


Vincent Mhlanga was a Swazi politician who served as acting Prime Minister of Eswatini from August to October 2013 and in September to October 2018. With a PhD in Finance, Mhlanga was a managing director at FINCORP, SIDC, and served on numerous boards. Most recently, Mhlanga was a managing director at the King's Office.
He died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini on 24 December 2020.

Acting Prime Minister

On 4 September 2018, Prime Minister Barnabas Dlamini and his 18 cabinet ministers were relieved of their duties, in an announcement made by Attorney General Sifiso Khumalo on 6 September. Mhlanga was named Acting Prime Minister and commenced his duties on 7 September, and served until national elections scheduled for 21 September.