LUMWANA EX-WORKERS DECRY DELAYED URANIUM EXPOSURE CASE

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Former employees of Lumwana Mining Company Limited have raised alarm over the prolonged delay in their K2 billion compensation lawsuit, saying justice has stalled since they filed the case in the Lusaka High Court last year.

The workers accuse the mining company of negligence, alleging they were exposed to uranium-contaminated drinking water sourced from Chimiwungo Crossing Dam during their employment.

They claim the contamination only came to light in November 2023, after an internal memo was mistakenly shared during a pre-shift meeting. Subsequent tests reportedly revealed uranium levels far above acceptable limits.

The plaintiffs say the exposure has led to serious health complications, with dozens medically discharged, others forced to resign, and one reported death linked to the contamination. One of the complainants, David Kapalu, has since died without seeing justice.

Despite the gravity of the matter, the workers lament that no hearing has taken place, leaving them frustrated and concerned. They are now calling for urgent judicial action to have their case heard.