In this episode, we examine a devastating environmental disaster in northern Zambia, where the collapse of a dam at a Chinese-owned copper mine resulted in the release of more than 50,000 tons of toxic waste into a tributary of the Kafue River - a critical source of drinking water for local communities.We discuss the environmental and human impact of the spill, including contamination from acidic materials and heavy metals, and consider how the incident is being viewed as a broader test of Africa’s political and economic sovereignty in relation to China. The episode also includes anonymous accounts from mine workers who describe unsafe working conditions and raise serious concerns about safety standards at the site.Listen as we unpack the facts, the allegations, and the wider geopolitical consequences behind one of the region’s most serious industrial disasters in recent years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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