A 54-year-old woman of Siamapa Village in Livingstone District, Southern Zambia, has died after an encounter with an elephant.
In a statement, Ministry of Tourism Principal Public Relations Officer Nelly Banda has confirmed the incident, identifying the deceased as Lozia Ngawaka.
Ms. Banda says the attack occurred between 22:00 and 23:00 hours on April 24, 2026.
Other details are that the victim and her husband were walking from Mukuni Palace to Siamapa Village when they encountered a roaming elephant in a known wildlife corridor.
The animal reportedly charged, killing her, while her husband survived.
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By Gabriel Josias Muuba
