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