Kalomo
Country: Zambia
Region: Africa
Period: 1902-1907
Location: -17.05°N, 26.5°E
Description
Kalomo, located in present-day southern Zambia, was the first administrative capital of North-Western Rhodesia, a British colonial territory established in the early 1900s. The town emerged as a key colonial outpost during the early expansion of British influence in Central Africa.
Modern Remains
Modern Kalomo retains traces of its colonial heritage, including early administrative buildings, cemeteries, and railway remnants. Though now a modest rural town, it serves as a historical reference point for Zambia’s colonial past. Local sites and oral traditions help preserve its legacy as the country’s first colonial capital.