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Government of Copperbelt Province | |
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| Polity type | Province |
| Part of | Zambia |
| Constitution | Chapter of the Constitution of Zambia |
| Legislative branch | |
| Name | Copperbelt Provincial Legislature |
| Type | Unicameral |
| Meeting place | Ndola |
| Executive branch | |
| Head of government | |
| Appointer | Copperbelt Provincial Legislature |
The Copperbelt Province is the provincial area in Zambia that holds historically constituted economic backbone of Northern Rhodesia during the British colonial administration.[1] In 1973, however, the province was badly hit economically due to the drop in copper prices worldwide. As a point of interest, Copperbelt Province borders the Haut-Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is another region with minerals.[1][2][3][4]
History
editPre-colonial era (before 1924)
editThe Copperbelt Province has been inhabited by various ethnic groups such as the Bemba, the Kaonde and the Lamba. It had been, before the advent of colonialism, a collection of small, decentralized chiefdoms which were mostly in constant conflict on grounds of resources and territory.[1]
Colonial era (1924-1964)
editDuring the colonial period, the British South Africa Company (BSAC) administered the region in which it was interested in the copper resources. Thus, the BSAC established indirect rule through local chiefs and headmen.[1]
Post-colonial era (1964-1991)
editZambia became independent on October 24, 1964. The United National Independence Party (UNIP), headed by Kenneth Kaunda, was the main political party in the country.[5][6] The government under Kaunda initiated different policies for economic development and reduction of inequality.[1][7]
Major figures during the period included Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's first president, and Simon Kapwepwe who served as Zambia's vice president and later formed the United Progressive Party (UPP).
Multi-party era (1991-present)
editIt was in the year 1991 that Zambia turned into a multi-party democracy. The Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, (MMD), led by Frederick Chiluba, won the first-ever multi-party election in the country. Other important figures include Levy Mwanawasa,[8][9] among the country's third presidency with much public policy towards anti-corruption; and Michael Sata, an ex-opposition leader who became the fifth president of Zambia.[1][10][11]
Current politics
editCopperbelt remains a key area in Zambian politics as it hosts some of the largest mining activities in the country, and mining continues to be an important activity to the economy. It has been tackling poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure development among other issues in the province by the government of the United Party for National Development (UPND). However, the PF, which has a strong hold in the region, is opposing that.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Phillips, Claire (2019-09-26). "Why the Copperbelt remains Zambia's factory of political change – Sishuwa Sishuwa". Comparing the Copperbelt. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Zambia mine: Chinese nationals among miners trapped in flooded shaft". 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Copperbelt | Zambia, DR Congo & Zimbabwe | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Zambia mine: Chinese nationals among miners trapped in flooded shaft". 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Evans, Gavin (2021-06-17). "Kenneth Kaunda: the last giant of African nationalism and benign autocrat left a mixed legacy". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Arnold, Guy (2021-06-17). "Kenneth Kaunda obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/17/world/africa/kenneth-kaunda-dead.html
- ^ Rice, Xan (2008-08-19). "Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa dies aged 59". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Chan, Stephen (2008-08-19). "Levy Mwanawasa". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Zambian President Michael Sata goes for medical check-up". BBC News. 2014-10-20. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "Obituary: President Michael Sata, Zambia's 'King Cobra'". BBC News. 2014-10-29. Retrieved 2024-11-24.