A CONSORTIUM of civil society organisations has demanded an update from government regarding the Kafue River pollution. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the CSOs, the Zambia Environmental Justice Coalition (ZEJC) urged government to provide a comprehensive ministerial update on the status of the Kafue River pollution investigations, including sources of contamination and results of water quality analyses. “October 18, 2025, will mark eight months since the Sino Metals Leach pollution disaster, which continues to threaten the communities of Kalusale, Luela, and surrounding areas, extending downstream to Chambishi, Kalulushi, and the Kafue River. As we near eight months since the incident and the rainy season, it is alarming that the specialised clean-up recommended by independent experts...