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How safe are Zambians at site of  toxic spill?

How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?

Update: 2025-08-08
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The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel due to concerns of "widespread contamination of water and soil", linked to a spill at the Sino-Metals mine in February. Zambian journalist, Dingindaba Buyoya tells us about the uneasiness the statement by the USA is causing.

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Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Bella Hassan, Yvette Twagiramariya and Stefania Okereke in London with Richard Kagoe and Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi.
Technical Producer: Gabriel O 'Regan
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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How safe are Zambians at site of  toxic spill?

How safe are Zambians at site of toxic spill?

BBC World Service