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🇿🇲 Farmers' Day in Zambia
Recognition of agricultural sector
Date in Zambia
August 5
A day to recognize the vital role of farmers in the economy.
Celebrates the contribution of farmers to Zambia's economy
How Farmers' Day is observed in Zambia
Historical significance
Established to appreciate the efforts of farmers who are the backbone of Zambia's economy.
Public life in Zambia
BanksClosed
SchoolsClosed
Government officesClosed
Calendar & celebration
Calendar systems
Gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1960 Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France. · Burkina Faso
- 1962 Nelson Mandela is arrested for incitement and for illegally leaving South Africa. · South Africa
- 1964 Rebel forces capture Stanleyville(now Kisangani), a city in DRC. · Democratic Republic of the Congo