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*'''1969''' - [[Emmanuel Milingo]] (39) was named archbishop of [[Lusaka]]. | *'''1969''' - [[Emmanuel Milingo]] (39) was named archbishop of [[Lusaka]]. | ||
*'''1969''' - [[Chipata|Fort Jameson]], the capital of the [[Eastern Province]], was renamed [[Chipata]]. | *'''1969''' - [[Chipata|Fort Jameson]], the capital of the [[Eastern Province]], was renamed [[Chipata]]. | ||
*'''17 June 1969''' — | *'''17 June 1969''' — A national referendum allowed Parliament to amend clauses protecting fundamental rights and the Barotseland Agreement without a new referendum. | ||
*'''1968 Apr 19''' - [[UNIP]] holds first nationalisation meeting ([[Mulungushi Reforms]]) where Kaunda declared 51% takeover of all industrial companies. The [[Industrial Development Corporation]] (INDECO) is formed as a government parastatal body to manage government stakes in these companies. | *'''1968 Apr 19''' - [[UNIP]] holds first nationalisation meeting ([[Mulungushi Reforms]]) where Kaunda declared 51% takeover of all industrial companies. The [[Industrial Development Corporation]] (INDECO) is formed as a government parastatal body to manage government stakes in these companies. | ||
*'''1968 Feb 5''' - President [[Kenneth Kaunda]] temporarily resigns because of bitter tribal factions. This was at the National Council meeting. | *'''1968 Feb 5''' - President [[Kenneth Kaunda]] temporarily resigns because of bitter tribal factions. This was at the National Council meeting. | ||
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*'''1964 Oct 24''' - [[Zambia]] gains independence from Britain. President [[Kenneth Kaunda]] and his [[United National Independence Party]] (UNIP) ran the country until 1991. | *'''1964 Oct 24''' - [[Zambia]] gains independence from Britain. President [[Kenneth Kaunda]] and his [[United National Independence Party]] (UNIP) ran the country until 1991. | ||
:* Northern Rhodesia, including Barotseland, became the independent Republic of Zambia. The Agreement officially came into force on this date. | :* Northern Rhodesia, including Barotseland, became the independent Republic of Zambia. The Agreement officially came into force on this date. | ||
* '''18 May 1964''' — Signed in London by Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, Sir Mwanawina Lewanika III, and Duncan Sandys. It promised Barotseland internal self-governance and control over its land, natural resources, and local government. | |||
*'''1963 Dec 31''' - The Central African Federation (which consisted Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland) is dissolved, leading to the independence of its member states. | *'''1963 Dec 31''' - The Central African Federation (which consisted Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland) is dissolved, leading to the independence of its member states. | ||
*'''1963''': [[Northern Rhodesia]] (later [[Zambia]]) ended the [[Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland|Federation]] with Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland. | *'''1963''': [[Northern Rhodesia]] (later [[Zambia]]) ended the [[Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland|Federation]] with Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland. | ||
