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ZAMBIAN TRUCK DRIVER DIES IN SA

By SIMON MUNTEMBA

A 37-year-old Zambian truck driver who was shot at by unidentified people at Beit Bridge border in South Africa has died.

Stephen Nansowa died at a hospital in Limpompo Province where he was receiving medical treatment for gunshot wounds.

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Major General Jackson Miti announced the death of Mr Nansowa.

He said arrangements were being made by Mr Nansowa’s employers to repatriate his body to Zambia.

Mr Nansowa was few weeks ago shot in the head by criminals while in his truck waiting to be cleared by customs at the border.

The matter was reported to local Police who instituted investigations but no arrests have been confirmed so far in connection with the attack.

This is contained in a statement issued by First Secretary Press and Public Relations at the Zambia High Commission in South Africa, Naomi Nyawali.

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