Zambia history, Kenneth Kaunda, British South Africa Company, BSAC, copper extraction, colonization, independence, Hakainde Hichilema, United National Independence Party, UNIP, African National Congress, ANC
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Discover the rich history of Zambia, from its early occupation by the San to its independence in 1964 and beyond.
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[...] But, after more than 1300 kilometers, the explorer dies of fever in October 1798. Joao Pinto takes command of the expedition in the wake, returns to the place of embarkation, Tete, to try to go to Angola. PART COLONIALISM The British dominate Africa and colonize it through the British South Africa Company. In 1890, the king of the Lozis decrees the placement under the British protectorate of Cecil Rhodes of the Upper-Zambèze. The BSAC administers the North-Zambèze, that's its temporary name, and this since 1891. [...]
[...] The very first president in the history of this country will be Kenneth Kaunda, the leader of the United National Independence Party (UNIP). He will remain in office until 1991, imposing his authority on the country. Six presidents will succeed each other in the following years, plus one non-elected interim president. At the current time, it is Hakainde Hichilema, an unsuccessful candidate in the and 2016 presidential elections, who is president, since his election on August and his entry into office on August Zambia is a democratic republic. Its name comes from the Zambezi River. It is a country in southern Africa. [...]
[...] The Bembas will try to oppose the BSAC. For two years, the two colonial empires, Portuguese and British, will face each other to be the empire owner of the lands. Between 1898 and 1899, the establishment of the administrations of the North-East Rhodesia (future Malawi) and the North-West Rhodesia. The borders of the North Rhodesia are fixed in 1911, thanks to a constitution, with always the administration of the BSAC. The years 1920 and 1930 see the development of the region and immigration related to mining activity. [...]
[...] These prehistoric men and women were hunter-gatherers. From the 4th century, different peoples were present on this territory speaking the Bantu language. They will unite to form chiefdoms, which resemble autonomous principalities. These peoples have mastery of agriculture and mastery of pottery and weapon manufacturing. Their lands, they cultivate in groups and not as private owners. From the 5th century, the north of present-day Zambia is in full ferment, it must be said, a strong metallurgical activity of copper transformation takes place there. [...]
