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- Oct- 2025 -3 October

New report reveals continuing impact of colonial-era lead pollution in Kabwe
A report by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Environment Africa Zambia about lead pollution…
- Sep- 2025 -12 September

Bowmans wins African Legal Award for Property and Construction Team of the Year
Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has once again been recognised for its deep understanding of…
- Jul- 2025 -22 July

Mali court rejects appeal to release four Barrick employees
A court in Mali on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Barrick Mining to release four…
- 18 July

No humanitarian duty for employers to trace deserters
Employees have a legal obligation to place their services at the disposal of their employers.…
- 17 July

US court rules in Zimbabwe’s favour over US$93 million mining dispute
A US court has dismissed a case brought by two Mauritian companies seeking to enforce…
- Jun- 2025 -26 June

Zambia court adjoins ZCCM to Sampa’s challenge on Mopani sale
A Zambian court adjoined the state-owned copper-mining company to a case brought by an opposition…
- 23 June

Mali authorities reopen Barrick Mining office in capital
Malian tax officials have reopened Barrick Mining’s office in the capital under a court-appointed administrator,…
- 6 June

Disputes are inevitable. Delays don’t have to be.
The money is spent, the project is built, but the turbines stand idle. A several…


