A 27-year-old woman, Nasilele Mukubi of Katoya village under Chief Sekute in Kazungula District, Southern Province, was found dead at her boyfriend’s house in Botswana.
The incident occurred between April 5 at 20:00 hours and April 6 at 05:00 hours at New Stance, Kazungula, on the Botswana side.
Her uncle, Brighton Mwampole, 63, reported to Kazungula Police Station on April 6 at 12:03 hours that his niece had died after a short illness.
The Zambia Police Service in Kazungula District has since instituted an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of Ms. Mukubi’s death, though preliminary findings indicated no foul play.
Southern Province Commanding Officer, Moono Namalongo, disclosed this in a statement to ZANIS
“Brief facts of the matter are that the deceased travelled to Botswana on April 3, 2026 to visit her boyfriend and upon arrival, she complained of fever,” he stated.
He explained that on April 5 at around 20:00 hours, the two retired to bed and in the early hours of April 6 around 05:00 hours, she was found unresponsive.
Mr Namalongo added that the matter was reported to Botswana Police, who visited the scene, conducted an inspection and took photographs further stating that preliminary findings indicated no foul play.
He disclosed that the body was taken to Kasane Hospital in Botswana where death was certified by a medical doctor, adding that it is currently lying in the mortuary awaiting postmortem examination and repatriation.
“Acting on the report, Kazungula Police Officers from the Zambian side visited the scene in Botswana and inspected the body. No visible injuries were observed and the circumstances reported were confirmed,” said Mr Namalongo.
