1996 in Zambia

Incumbents

 * President: Frederick Chiluba

Events

 * November 18 – 1996 Zambian general election: Frederick Chiluba is re-elected President.
 * December 15 – The Zambia Open golf tournament becomes part of the Sunshine Tour for the first time. It is won by Desvonde Botes of South Africa.

Births

 * November 27 – Felix Kashweka, journalist and publicist

Deaths

 * May 23 – Kapambwe Mulenga, footballer, 33