1960 – Lusaka Achieves City Status

Lusaka Achieves City Status

9 September 1960

On 9th September, 1960, Lusaka obtained city status. Lusaka became the capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1935. In this year, the colonial administration decided to move the capital from Livingstone in the Southern Province, to a more centrally located area.

Lusaka derives its name from a headman Lusaaka, who according to history, settled around this swampy area many years ago. Lusaka is also the procapital of Lusaka Province, one of the country’s 10 provinces.

Commemorative Covers

• Lusaka and District Publicity Association

Contributors

• James Gavin