Timeline of Zambia

Chronology

22 events spanning the history of Zambia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1501 – 1600

   Arrival of peoples from Luba and Lunda empires of Zaire to set up small kingdoms.

   Arrival of peoples from Luba and Lunda empires of Zaire to set up small kingdoms.

2. 1701

   Portuguese explorers visit in the late 18th century.

   Portuguese explorers visit in the late 18th century.

3. 1851

   British missionary David Livingstone visits.

   British missionary David Livingstone visits.

4. 1889

   Britain establishes control over Northern Rhodesia.

   Britain establishes control over Northern Rhodesia, administering the area using a system of indirect rule which leaves power in the hands of local rulers.

5. 1891

   Portugal assigned Barotseland to Britain.

   Portugal assigned Barotseland, now in Zambia, to Britain and Nyasaland becomes a British protectorate.

6. 1907

   Capital of NW Rhodesia moved from Kalolo to Livingstone.

   Capital of NW Rhodesia moved from Kalolo to Livingstone.

7. 1920

   Discovery of copper.

   Discovery of copper, which later encourages an influx of European technicians and administrators.

8. 1939 – 1945

   World War II caused rising copper prices.

   World War II caused rising copper prices.

9. 1960

   UNIP (United National Independence Party) formed.

   UNIP (United National Independence Party) formed by Kenneth Kaunda to campaign for independence and dissolution of federation dominated by white-ruled Southern Rhodesia.

10. 1963

    Federation of Rhodesia & Nyasaland dissolved.

    Federation of Rhodesia & Nyasaland dissolved.