by Salima | Jan 5, 2026 | WCP News
By Justina Matandiko On 18 January 2025, after days of heavy rain, part of the tailings dam at Mimbula Mine on the outskirts of Chingola collapsed, releasing acidic effluent into streams that feed the Kafue river. Farmland was destroyed, water sources for three...
by Salima | Nov 18, 2025 | WCP News
By Sandra Kunda In Chipowe village, deep within Mukungule in Mpika district of northern Zambia, 32-year-old Idah Mupeta sits outside her grass-thatched hut, a container of discoloured water by her side. “We used to drink this water,” she says quietly. “Now even the...
by Salima | Jun 16, 2025 | WCP News
By Natasha Kabanda Zambia’s mineral wealth has long been a cornerstone of its economy. From copper to cobalt, gold, and gemstones, mining continues to be a key driver of national growth. For decades, the nation has been recognised for its vast copper reserves, which...
by Salima | Jun 11, 2025 | WCP News
By Celestina Tiyankenji Mbewe. The devastating effects of acid effluents from mining operations, particularly the recent incident at Sino Metals Leach Zambia, have severely polluted the Mwambashi and Kafue rivers, harming local communities, destroying crops, and...
