1971 in Rhodesia

Events

June

• 30 June - Arnold Goodman, a British special envoy arrives in Rhodesia for talks with the Rhodesian government

November

• 15 November - Alec Douglas-Home, the British Foreign Secretary, arrives in Salisbury to discuss settlement proposals
• 24 November - Ian Smith, Rhodesian Prime Minister, and Alec Douglas-Home sign an agreement setting out proposals for settlement

December

• 16 December - The African National Council is set up as a temporary non-political body under Bishop Abel Muzorewa to oppose the settlement terms

Births

• May 24 — Cephas Matafi, long-distance runner

See also

• 1970 in Zimbabwe
• other events of 1971
• 1972 in Zimbabwe
• Years in Zimbabwe