EMPLOYEE DISCOVERS DEAD GUEST

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Posted by admin on February 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM

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An Employee at a named Lodge in discover a dead of a male guest in one of the rooms  at a lodge in John Howard Compound Lusaka.

The deceased, believed to be aged between 35 and 42, had checked in with a female companion.

According to witnesses, the woman reported that the man had died after an electrocution inside the room.

A lodge employee, conducting routine checks, was the first to discover the body and immediately alerted management and authorities.

The Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into the incident.

Officers are working to establish the exact cause of death and whether faulty electrical installations may have contributed.

The tragedy has raised concerns about safety standards in hospitality facilities, with calls for stricter inspections of electrical systems and guest safety protocols.

Residents in John Howard Compound expressed shock, noting that lodges must ensure safe environments for both guests and staff.