Why was the town of Livingstone in Zambia named after David Livingstone?

The town of Livingstone in Zambia is named after the 19th-century Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone.1

Livingstone was a pivotal figure in the history of the region, having crossed Zambia during three separate expeditions between 1853 and his death in 1873. His extensive travels and reports on the region, particularly regarding the slave trade, were instrumental in drawing British interest to the area and inspiring further missionary and exploratory efforts in central Africa. The town, which serves as a gateway to Victoria Falls—a landmark Livingstone famously named after his queen—houses the Livingstone Museum, which maintains historical exhibits dedicated to his life and work.213