Working in solidarity with southern Africa civil society to shift power and undo the legacies of colonialism and apartheid. Formerly the Anti-Apartheid Movement
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6 months ago today Lord Oates raised the issue of mass lead poisoning of children in Kabwe, one of the world's most polluted towns, in the House of Lords
Colonial-era mining by @AngloAmerican left most of the pollution
When will it repair the harm? When will the UK force it to?
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ICYMI | ACTSA ON GBV & FEMICIDE
ACTSA joined Voice of Hope FM 90.5 to discuss GBV&F in S.A, the wider regional crisis, and the urgent need for action.
🎧 Listen to the full interview on our website: actsa.org/in-case-you-missed…
#GBVF #WomensRights
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The launch of ACTSA’s new report, UNDENIABLE: Anglo American’s role in the Kabwe sacrifice zone, is happening now.
If you weren’t able to join us on Zoom, you can still watch the conversation live on Facebook.
Watch now:
🔗facebook.com/share/v/1Dk9uii…
#JusticeForKabwe
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KABWE | Read the report
UNDENIABLE: Anglo American’s role in the Kabwe Sacrifice Zone.
Read on ACTSA’s website: 🔗bit.ly/the-kabwe-sacrifice
Join the launch conversation, 23 September at 11:00 (GMT+1) / 12:00 (SAST).
Register: bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe
#JusticeForKabwe
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KABWE | Meet Walker Syachalinga
An academic who will speak on the moral responsibility of corporations for harm connected to their past activities.
Register to join the conversation at 11:00 (GMT+1)/ 12:00 (SAST) :🔗 bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe
#JusticeForKabwe
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KABWE | Meet Duncan Money
The researcher behind ACTSA’s new report on Kabwe.
His research examines the historical record of Anglo American’s involvement in the Broken Hill Mine.
To launch on 23 September at 11:00 (GMT+1)
Register: bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe
#JusticeForKabwe
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[STATEMENT] ACTSA is deeply disturbed by the continued killing and violence faced by women in South Africa.
Commitments must translate into action: protection, prevention, accountability and justice.
Read: bit.ly/Women_in_South_Africa
#WomensRights #SouthAfrica
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KABWE | Meet Lydia Moyo
A community voice from Kabwe, Lydia will speak at the launch of ACTSA’s new report examining Anglo American’s role in Kabwe and the case for moral responsibility.
23 Sept | 11:00 GMT+1 / 12:00 SAST
Register: bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe
#JusticeForKabwe
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This past weekend, ACTSA was at Manchester Museum’s Human Natures exhibition.
Through the “Making a Mess” display, we highlighted Kabwe’s toxic legacy, using glitter and sand to show the hard reality of lead pollution.
For updates: actsa.org/contact/
#JusticeForKabwe
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KABWE | New report coming soon
Join ACTSA for the launch of UNDENIABLE: Anglo American’s Role in the Kabwe Sacrifice Zone on 23 September at 11:00 (GMT+1).
Register: bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe
#JusticeForKabwe
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KABWE | Where did the lead go?
In 1974, 8.5% of the lead sent to the furnace was recorded as “lost” during processing.
Our new report examines what happened and who bears responsibility.
Join the conversation on 23 September at 11:00 (GMT+1): bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe
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Lead pollution is not just a legacy of the past.
It continues to affect families in Kabwe, with children living with the consequences of exposure.
Register to join the launch of ACTSA’s new report on 23 September at 11:00 (GMT+1):
🔗bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe
#JusticeForKabwe
KABWE | Who is accountable?
Look out for our new report, The Case for Moral Responsibility. Coming soon.
Sign up for more updates: actsa.org/contact/
#JusticeForKabwe
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2026 marks 40 years of the King’s reign and five years since the June 2021 massacre.
We stand with those fighting for democracy and human rights in Eswatini.
Coming soon: a grassroots report from inside the country.
Campaign with us: 🔗actsa.org/contact/
#HumanRights
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KABWE | Who is accountable?
Look out for our new report, The Case for Moral Responsibility. Coming soon.
Sign up for more updates: actsa.org/contact/
#JusticeForKabwe
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A huge thank you to our 2026 runners for running for ACTSA and raising vital funds for our work across Southern Africa.
1.33 million people have applied for the 2027 London Marathon. Beat the odds. Run for ACTSA.
Register: info@actsa.org
Subject: London 2027
#LondonMarathon
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Tshiamiso Trust AGM | Questions remain unanswered
ACTSA & @_justice4miners put 7 questions to the Trustees on delays, access and accountability. We call for an urgent independent review.
Read full statement: bit.ly/TTAGM-eaves-questions…
#JusticeForMiners #AccountabilityFromMines
TSHIAMISO TRUST 6th ANNUAL AGM - Q&A SESSION
@_justice4miners, ACTSA and other claimants are now engaging directly with the Trustees.
Among the questions being put:
“Why are qualifying ODMWA certificates no longer being accepted?”
#JusticeForMiners #AccountabilityFromMines
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TSHIAMISO TRUST 6th ANNUAL AGM - Q&A SESSION
@_justice4miners, ACTSA and other claimants are now engaging directly with the Trustees.
Among the questions being put:
“Why are qualifying ODMWA certificates no longer being accepted?”
#JusticeForMiners #AccountabilityFromMines
TSHIAMISO TRUST 6th ANNUAL AGM
The Trust is now setting out its position on the compensation process.
Will this address the barriers claimants are facing?
#JusticeForMiners #AccountabilityFromMines
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TSHIAMISO TRUST 6th ANNUAL AGM
The Trust is now setting out its position on the compensation process.
Will this address the barriers claimants are facing?
#JusticeForMiners #AccountabilityFromMines
TSHIAMISO TRUST 6th ANNUAL AGM - WE ARE HERE
The Tshiamiso Trust AGM is now underway.
@_justice4miners and ACTSA are here to get answers on behalf of mineworkers and their families still waiting for compensation.
#JusticeForMiners #AccountabilityFromMines
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TSHIAMISO TRUST 6th ANNUAL AGM - WE ARE HERE
The Tshiamiso Trust AGM is now underway.
@_justice4miners and ACTSA are here to get answers on behalf of mineworkers and their families still waiting for compensation.
#JusticeForMiners #AccountabilityFromMines
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3 YEARS LATER | Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections
Ahead of the 2023 elections, ACTSA and the University of Liverpool warned of shrinking civic space, intimidation and political violence.
Three years on, those concerns remain.
Read more about report here:
🔗actsa.org/voices-from-the-fr…
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