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flag Zambian women and children sue Anglo American in South Africa over historic lead pollution, seeking accountability for ongoing health impacts.

flag Lawyers for about 140,000 women and children in Kabwe, Zambia, are urging the South African Supreme Court of Appeal to allow a class action lawsuit against Anglo American over lead pollution from a mine the company operated from 1925 to 1974. flag They argue the company failed to prevent or remediate contamination that continues to harm residents, with Human Rights Watch reporting over 95% of local children have elevated blood lead levels, half needing urgent care. flag Anglo American’s legal team contends responsibility lies with a Zambian state-owned firm that took over in 1974 and claims harm to today’s population was not foreseeable. flag The court is expected to rule between February and June 2026, potentially setting a precedent for corporate accountability in cross-border environmental harm.

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