Two die after zinc house burns in Choto

By Staff Reporter

Two people died in a fire that destroyed a zinc house in Choto location in the early hours of Friday, 30 October 2026.

The fire broke out between 03:00 and 04:00. Police said the cause is not yet known.

One of the deceased is a 54-year-old Namibian man. The second victim has not yet been identified. Next of kin have not yet been informed.

Zambezi Police Regional Commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo confirmed the incident in a crime bulletin.