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*'''2000 July''' - Environment Minister [[Ben Mwila]] expelled from the MMD and dropped from the cabinet after announcing his intention to run for [[Zambian general election, 2001|president in 2001]].
*'''2000 July''' - Environment Minister [[Ben Mwila]] expelled from the MMD and dropped from the cabinet after announcing his intention to run for [[Zambian general election, 2001|president in 2001]].
*'''2000 Dec 4''' UN officials estimate that up to 60,000 refugees fleeing fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo move to [[Zambia in less than a week]].
*'''2000 Dec 4''' UN officials estimate that up to 60,000 refugees fleeing fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo move to [[Zambia in less than a week]].
*'''2000''' [[Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines]] (ZCCM), a state owned monopoly, was privatized after 4 years of negotiations.
*'''2000''' - [[Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines]] (ZCCM), a state owned monopoly, was privatized after 4 years of negotiations.


==2001 - 2010==
==2001 - 2010==
*'''2001 Apr 30''' - The ruling party [[Movement for Multi-Party Democracy|MMD]] nominated President [[Frederick Chiluba|Chiluba]] for re-election following a vote to amend the constitution.
 
*'''2001 May 2''' - The ruling party [[Movement for Multi-Party Democracy|MMD]] ousted Vice President [[Christon Tembo]], 8 Cabinet members and 11 other senior officials who opposed [[Frederick Chiluba|Chiluba's]] bid for a 3rd term.
*'''2001 Apr 30''' - The ruling party [[Movement for Multi-Party Democracy|MMD]] nominated President [[Frederick Chiluba|Chiluba]] for re-election following a vote to amend the constitution to allow him to run for third term.
*'''2001 May 2''' - Setback for governing [[Movement for Multi-party Democracy]] as Vice President [[Christon Tembo]], 8 Cabinet members and 11 other senior officials hive off to create [[Forum for Democracy and Development]] (FDD). They're opposed to Chiluba's bid for a third term in office.
*'''2001 May 4''' - President [[Frederick Chiluba|Chiluba]] announced he would not run for a 3rd term.
*'''2001 May 4''' - President [[Frederick Chiluba|Chiluba]] announced he would not run for a 3rd term.
*'''2001 May 27''' - Archbishop [[Emmanuel Milingo]] married Maria Sung in a mass ceremony conducted by Rev. Sun Myung Moon in NYC. In Aug Milingo was reported to have recommitted his life to the Catholic Church. Marie Sung went on a hunger strike. Sung later resigned herself to Milingo’s return to the Church.
*'''2001 May 27''' - Archbishop [[Emmanuel Milingo]] married Maria Sung in a mass ceremony conducted by Rev. Sun Myung Moon in NYC. In Aug Milingo was reported to have recommitted his life to the Catholic Church. Marie Sung went on a hunger strike. Sung later resigned herself to Milingo’s return to the Church.
*'''2001 Jul 20''' - The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was formally adopted at the 37th session of the (OAU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government in [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]].
*'''2001 July''' - Zambia appeals for aid to feed some 2 million people after poor harvests caused by floods and drought.
*'''2001 July''' - [[Paul Tembo]], former campaign manager for [[Frederick Chiluba|Chiluba]] who joined the opposition, is murdered shortly before he is due to testify against three ministers in a high-level corruption case.
*'''2001 Jul 20''' - The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) was formally adopted at the 37th session of the (OAU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government in [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]]. This was the final summit of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), launch of the African Union.
*'''2001 Dec 11''' - [[Mainza Chona]] dies at age 71 in South Africa.
*'''2001 Dec 11''' - [[Mainza Chona]] dies at age 71 in South Africa.
*'''2001 Dec 27''' - Zambia held national elections. Early returns showed a virtual tie between [[Levy Mwanawasa]] of the ruling [[Movement for Multiparty Democracy]] (MMD) and [[Anderson Mazoka]] (d.2006) of the [[United Party for National Development]] (UPND). Mwanawasa won with 29% of the vote.
*'''2001 Dec 27''' - Zambia held national elections. Early returns showed a virtual tie between [[Levy Mwanawasa]] of the ruling [[Movement for Multiparty Democracy]] (MMD) and [[Anderson Mazoka]] (d.2006) of the [[United Party for National Development]] (UPND). Mwanawasa won with 29% of the vote.
*'''2002 Jan 2''' - [[Levy Mwanawasa]] (1948-2008) of the ruling (MMD) was sworn in as president despite protests of ballot stuffing and voter intimidation. An appeal for a recount was rejected. Unrest closed much of [[Lusaka]]. Zambia’s inflation at this time was 21.7%.
*'''2002 Jan 2''' - [[Levy Mwanawasa]] (1948-2008) of the ruling (MMD) was sworn in as president despite protests of ballot stuffing and voter intimidation. An appeal for a recount was rejected. Unrest closed much of [[Lusaka]]. Zambia’s inflation at this time was 21.7%.
*'''2002 May 29''' - In Zambia Pres. Levy Mwanawasa declared a national food crises with 4 million people facing starvation due to drought.  
*'''2002 May 29''' - In Zambia Pres. Levy Mwanawasa declared a national food crises with 4 million people facing starvation due to drought.  
*'''2002 Aug 16''' - The Zambian government has rejected donations of genetically modified corn from the United States, even though a massive food shortage threatens nearly 2.3 million of its people with starvation.
*'''2002 Jul''' - Parliament votes to remove ex-president [[Frederick Chiluba]]'s immunity from prosecution.
*'''2002 Aug 16''' - The Zambian government has rejected donations of genetically modified maize from the United States, even though a massive food shortage threatens nearly 2.3 million of its people with starvation.
*'''2002 Nov 2''' - [[Rex Mwanawasa]] (43), the brother of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, is found dead in a hotel room in Pretoria.
*'''2002 Nov 2''' - [[Rex Mwanawasa]] (43), the brother of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, is found dead in a hotel room in Pretoria.
*'''2002''' - Former President [[Frederick Chiluba]] divorces his wife, [[Vera Chiluba|Vera]]. She tried to sue him for $400 million, her alleged share of the riches he had stolen over a decade in power. Her case was dismissed.
*'''2002''' - Former President [[Frederick Chiluba]] divorces his wife, [[Vera Chiluba|Vera]]. She tried to sue him for $400 million, her alleged share of the riches he had stolen over a decade in power. Her case was dismissed.
*'''2003 Feb 24''' - Former President [[Frederick Chiluba]] (59) is arrested and charged with stealing from the government while in office. In August Chiluba was charged with stealing over $40 million during his rule.
*'''2003 Feb 24''' - Former President [[Frederick Chiluba]] (59) is arrested and charged with stealing from the government while in office. In August Chiluba was charged with stealing over $40 million during his rule.
*'''2003 May 6''' - It was reported that AIDS in [[Zambia]] had cut the average life expectancy to 33 years from 44 a decade ago. One in 5 adults was reported to have HIV.
*'''2003 May 6''' - It was reported that AIDS in [[Zambia]] had cut the average life expectancy to 33 years from 44 a decade ago. One in 5 adults was reported to have HIV.
*'''2003 Dec''' - Supreme Court confirms death sentences on 44 soldiers for their role in [[1997 coup d'état attempt|1997's failed coup]]; sentences are later commuted by President Mwanawasa.
*'''2004''' - White farmers from Zimbabwe moved to [[Zambia]] and leased some 150 farms.
*'''2004''' - White farmers from Zimbabwe moved to [[Zambia]] and leased some 150 farms.
*'''2005 Apr 8''' - In northern Zambia a truck packed with high school students skidded off a mountain road, killing at least 38 and seriously injuring 50.
*'''2005 Apr 8''' - In northern Zambia a truck packed with high school students skidded off a mountain road, killing at least 38 and seriously injuring 50.
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