Events in the year 2021 in Zambia.
Incumbents President: Edgar Lungu (until 24 August), Hakainde Hichilema (starting 24 August)
Events Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia 12 August - Zambian President Edgar Lungu deploys army members throughout the country as Zambia holds election. 14 August - Incumbent President Lungu states that the 2021 general election was not free and fair. 16 August - Hakainde Hichilema is declared winner of the 2021 Zambian general election *24 August - Hakainde Hichilema is sworn in as the 7th Republican President of Zambia
Deaths January 13 January – Moses Hamungole, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Monze (b. 1967). 21 January – Anthony Mwamba, 61, boxing promoter; COVID-19.
June
17 June – Kenneth Kaunda, 97, Zambian politician; pneumonia (b. 1924). 20 June – Irene Mambilima, 69, chief justice.
November
18 November – Levy Mkandawire, 60, Zambian politician.
See also
International Conference on the Great Lakes Region COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
References