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Zambia’s economy: 4% growth amidst drought and power outages

Zambia’s economy: 4% growth amidst drought and power outages

Despite a historic drought and frequent power outages in 2024, Zambia’s economy showed remarkable resilience. Preliminary data indicates a 4% economic expansion, driven by mining sector rebound and services growth. This is according to the latest...

British, New Zealand Tourists Killed by Elephant in Zambia

British, New Zealand Tourists Killed by Elephant in Zambia

Two female tourists, including a British retiree, lost their lives after being charged by an elephant during a safari in Zambia, according to police reports. The incident involved a female elephant accompanied by her calf at South Luangwa National...

Elephant kills two female tourists from the UK and New Zealand in Zambian national park

Elephant kills two female tourists from the UK and New Zealand in Zambian national park

AP — Two female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims – 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the...

Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

Two female tourists, including a British pensioner, have been killed by a charging elephant while on safari in Zambia, police have told the BBC. The pair were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf at the South Luangwa National Park,...

Elephant kills two female tourists in Zambia - VIDEO

Elephant kills two female tourists in Zambia - VIDEO

Two female tourists, including a British pensioner, have been killed by a charging elephant while on safari in Zambia, police have announced. The pair were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf at the South Luangwa National Park, said...

British tourist among two women killed by elephant while on safari in Zambian national park

British tourist among two women killed by elephant while on safari in Zambian national park

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

British woman killed by elephant in Zambian safari park

British woman killed by elephant in Zambian safari park

A 68-year-old British woman has died after being trampled by an elephant in Zambia. The police said that Easton Janet Taylor, from the UK, and Alison Jean Taylor, a 67-year-old from New Zealand, were attacked while on a walking safari in a...

Kiwi tourist Alison Taylor killed by elephant in Zambia was ‘amazing’ woman

Kiwi tourist Alison Taylor killed by elephant in Zambia was ‘amazing’ woman

Updated By Melissa Nightingale Senior Reporter, NZ Herald - Wellington·NZ Herald· 4 Jul, 2025 06:53 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now ‌ Save...

Safari disaster: Two tourists killed by ‘rampaging’ elephant in Zambia

Safari disaster: Two tourists killed by ‘rampaging’ elephant in Zambia

Two female tourists have been killed in a horrifying elephant attack while on safari in Zambia. The women were walking with local guides when a female elephant charged at them, knocking them to the ground. Police confirmed UK woman Easton Janet...

British tourist who was killed alongside her pal by an elephant 'had been on a sunrise safari walk' when mammal with calf charged at group at full speed

British tourist who was killed alongside her pal by an elephant 'had been on a sunrise safari walk' when mammal with calf charged at group at full speed

A British tourist and her friend from New Zealand were killed by a charging elephant during a 'sunrise safari walk' in Zambia. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims, a 68-year-old and a 67-year-old, were attacked...

Elephant kills two female tourists from the UK and New Zealand

Elephant kills two female tourists from the UK and New Zealand

Two elderly female tourists in Zambia have been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK...

Elephant kills 2 female tourists from UK and New Zealand in Zambian national park

Elephant kills 2 female tourists from UK and New Zealand in Zambian national park

Two female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK and...

British tourist and friend killed by charging elephant during safari trip

British tourist and friend killed by charging elephant during safari trip

4 July 2025, 00:18 Both women died at the scene, police say. Picture: Getty A British tourist and her friend were killed by an elephant during a walking safari. Listen to this article The Brit, and her friend from New Zealand, were killed on a...

Charging elephant kills New Zealand tourist

Charging elephant kills New Zealand tourist

A New Zealand woman has been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a Zambian national park, according to reports. Sixty-eight-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK and 67-year-old New Zealander Alison Jean Taylor were attacked by...

Brit tourist among two killed by charging elephant during Zambia safari trip gone wrong

Brit tourist among two killed by charging elephant during Zambia safari trip gone wrong

The pair were killed while on a walking safari in Zambia ( Image: AP) An elderly British tourist and her pal from New Zealand were killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in Zambia today, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner...

'Love for wild places': NZ woman one of two killed by elephant in Zambia

'Love for wild places': NZ woman one of two killed by elephant in Zambia

Two women tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant overnight while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. In a statement provided to 1News by a local reporter, Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the...

Elephant kills 2 tourists on safari in Zambian national park

Elephant kills 2 tourists on safari in Zambian national park

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Two tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor...

New Zealand woman killed by elephant in Zambia - reports

New Zealand woman killed by elephant in Zambia - reports

An elephant at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Photo: AFP / Pierre Vernay A New Zealand woman has been killed by an elephant while on a walking safari in a Zambian national park, according to reports. Sixty-eight-year-old Easton Janet Taylor...

British woman one of two killed by charging elephant on safari trip in Zambia

British woman one of two killed by charging elephant on safari trip in Zambia

A British tourist was one of two women killed by an elephant while taking part in a walking safari in Zambia. Police said the victims were at South Luangwa National Park when they were attacked by a female elephant, which was with a calf. Eastern...

Elephant kills 2 female tourists in Zambian national park

Elephant kills 2 female tourists in Zambian national park

Two female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the U.K....

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