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Tag: Environment

The River No One Drinks From Anymore

Once a lifeline for villages in Hwange, the Deka River is now choked by pollution and neglect. As Chinese mining operations expand, residents are left with poisoned water, shattered schools, and broken promises.

Villagers Fight for Clean Air

Dust clouds choke villages, water sources are polluted, and illnesses are rising. As Chinese lithium mining booms, communities are left struggling for breath.

Blood, Sweat and Coal

Dangerous fumes, meager wages, and zero accountability—while Chinese mining companies thrive in Hwange, local workers pay the ultimate price. Injuries go unpaid, safety is ignored, and complaints are silenced.

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