Zambia: Choma Illicit Alcohol Death Toll Rises to 29

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Choma Illicit Alcohol Death Toll Rises to 29

The death toll from illicit alcohol consumption in Choma, Zambia, has risen to 29. Local authorities are continuing to investigate this tragedy, which has raised concerns about the safety of alcoholic beverages in the region. Measures are expected to be implemented to combat the production and sale of unregulated alcohol.

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