Colonization Of Zimbabwe

  • Land

    Land
    The region south of zimbabwe river becomes southern rhodesia & the north becomes northern rhodesia ( now zambia )
  • Self Governing

    Self Governing
    The white minority in Southern Rhodesia votes to end BSAC rule and becomes a self governing british colony
  • Independence

    Independence
    Zambia and Malawi gain independence from Britain and exits federation
  • Constitution Changes

    Constitution Changes
    Britain brokers a peace agreement and a. constitution for an independent zimbabwe
  • Boycott

    Boycott
    Thousands of squatters backed by the Mugabe regime to seize white-owned farms in a violent campaign
  • Presidency

    Presidency
    Tsvangirai pulls out of the run-off due to alleged intimidation and Mugabe wins the presidency!
  • Re-election

    Re-election
    Mugabe again wins the presidential elections, but rejected by the MDC. He named Emerson Mnangagwa vice president.
  • Takeover

    Takeover
    Military takes over the state broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Coroporation
  • Arrest of Leader

    Arrest of Leader
    Tendi Biti sought asylum in Zambia after accusing Zimbabwean officials of manipulating results of presidential elections
  • Election Turned Voilent

    Election Turned Voilent
    Zimbabwe held an election that was intended to protect stability and attract global investors. By wednesday protesters and tanks were dueling in the streets.