Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“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 embassy issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel in Kitwe town and nearby areas due to concerns of ‘widespread contamination of water and soil’ linked to a February spill at the Sino-Metals mine. … Zambia’s government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa hit back, saying the ‘laboratory results show that PH levels have returned to normal’ in the area and the water was safe to drink.” (08/07/25)