On the evening of 29 October, a modest, wood-panelled reception room in Londonâs Palace of Westminster was the setting for a panel discussion hosted by Lord Hain â who, as Peter Hain, held several positions in the UKâs Blair government â but who, in his capacity as honorary vice president of the charity Action for Southern Africa, was one of the speakers issuing an update on the progress of the
London â Today, 31 October 2024, ACTSA joined Barry Mulimba, resident of Kabwe and community facilitator, in handing in an open letter to CEO of Anglo American Duncan Wanblad at the companyâs London HQ.
For victims of lead poisoning caused by mining, justice delayed is justice denied.
Residents of Kabwe in Zambia have taken to the UKâs House of Lords to press their claims against Anglo American, who they hold responsible for lead poisoning in the community.