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South Africa Court Hears Landmark Zambia Lead Poisoning Case...
05 Nov, 2025 08:32 149 min read
In a pivotal legal case, 140,000 Zambian women and children are appealing to hold Anglo American South Africa accountable for alleged historical lead poisoning from its mining operations in Kabwe. They contend activities from 1925-1974 caused severe health defects, and are challenging a prior dismissal that deemed the class action unmanageable. The appeal argues the lower court failed to protect the constitutional rights of the affected children to seek justice. This case represents a major test for corporate accountability across international borders.... More