CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says there is no need to alarm the nation and the international community over the pollution involving Sino Metals Leach Zambia, assuring that no death or health risks have been recorded relating to the matter. And Water Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says the water being consumed by people on the Copperbelt is within the acceptable standards. Meanwhile, Green Economy and Environment Minister Mike Mposha says Ambassadors and High Commissioners were informed of what actions government is taking after the Sino Metals accident. On Tuesday, the United States government ordered the immediate withdrawal of all its personnel from Kitwe and surrounding areas affected by the Sino Metals mine tailings dam spill. In a health...

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