Man killed in Crocodile attack on Lake Kariba

A 35‑year‑old man of Lunchinze Village in Sinazongwe District has died after an alleged crocodile attack in Lake Kariba.

Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident, believed to have occurred between January 23 and January 26, 2026, in the Lake Kariba area of Chieftainess Sinazongwe’s Chiefdom.

Mr Namalongo identified the deceased as Coliphious Siamweenda, who was last seen at the local market on January 23.

He said fishermen discovered a body floating on the lake on the morning of January 26 and retrieved it.

Mr Namalongo said the deceased’s elder brother, Alpha Siamweenda, 42, later identified the body and reported the matter to police, suspecting a crocodile attack.

Police officers who visited the scene confirmed injuries consistent with a crocodile attack.

The media reports that community members noted that several crocodile attacks have recently been recorded in the area and that the deceased often fished alone on that part of the lake.

Police have since ruled out foul play and the family has been authorised to proceed with burial arrangements while an inquiry file has been opened.