The following lists events that happened during 1971 in Rhodesia.
Incumbents
- President: Clifford Dupont
- Prime Minister: Ian Smith
Events
June
- 30 June - Arnold Goodman, a British special envoy arrived in Rhodesia for talks with the Rhodesian government
November
- 15 November - Alec Douglas-Home, the British Foreign Secretary, arrived in Salisbury to discuss settlement proposals.
- 24 November - Ian Smith, Rhodesian Prime Minister, and Alec Douglas-Home signed 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 — Birth of Cephas Matafi, a long-distance runner
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