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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)

@actsa-uk.bsky.social
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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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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
At the SIDA Annual Conference 2026 in Edinburgh. Yesterday, our Director joined a panel exploring power, accountability & justice; & how governments, business and civil society can make more responsible, inclusive choices. Subscribe to our newsletter: actsa.org/contact/
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
RUN FOR ACTSA IN THE 2027 LONDON MARATHON! The 2027 London Marathon is coming to London on 24 & 25 April. We’re looking for runners to join Team ACTSA. Email info@actsa.org to express your interest and join us in raising funds for human rights in Southern Africa. #RunForACTSA
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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-... #GBVF #WomensRights
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Happy Heritage Day, South Africa.
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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: 🔗https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Dk9uiiV1w/ #JusticeForKabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
KABWE | Read the report UNDENIABLE: Anglo American’s role in the Kabwe Sacrifice Zone. Read on ACTSA’s website: 🔗https://bit.ly/the-kabwe-sacrifice Join the launch conversation, 23 September at 11:00 (GMT+1) / 12:00 (SAST). Register: bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_K... #JusticeForKabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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_K... #JusticeForKabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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)/ 12:00 (SAST) Register: bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_K... #JusticeForKabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
[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 more: bit.ly/Women_in_Sou... #WomensRights #SouthAfrica
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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_K... #JusticeForKabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This past weekend, ACTSA was at Manchester Museum’s Human Natures exhibition, making a mess in the best way. 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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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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_K... #JusticeForKabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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): 🔗https://bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe #JusticeForKabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
KABWE | 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): 🔗https://bit.ly/UNDENIABLE_Kabwe #JusticeForKabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
2026 marks 40 years of the King’s reign and five years since the June 2021 massacre. ACTSA stands with those fighting for democracy and human rights in Eswatini. Coming soon: a grassroots report from inside the country. Campaign with us: 🔗https://actsa.org/contact/ #HumanRights
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The legacy of mining in Kabwe has left communities living with the consequences of lead pollution. ACTSA is campaigning for accountability and justice for affected communities. Our new report, The Case for Moral Responsibility, is coming soon. Register to join the conversation: actsa.org/contact/
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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 #ACT4SouthernAfrica
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Tshiamiso Trust AGM | Questions remain unanswered ACTSA & Justice for Miners 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-... #JusticeForMiners #AccountabilityFromMines
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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: 🔗https://actsa.org/voices-from-the-frontline-in-zimbabwe/
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
3 YEARS LATER | Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections South Africa is the new SADC Chair. Uphold human rights and democratic freedoms in Zimbabwe. Hold member states to SADC’s own commitments. #ZimbabweElections2023 #HumanRights
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
THREE YEARS LATER | Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections After the 2023 elections, the EU made 21 recommendations to strengthen democracy and protect rights, including freedom of expression, access to information, inclusion and participation. Three years on, recommendations without action fail everyone.
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
THREE YEARS LATER | Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections Three years ago, Zimbabweans went to the polls in presidential, parliamentary and local elections. Are ordinary people better off? #ZimbabweElections2023 #HumanRights
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
[STATEMENT] Grade 12 learners displaced by xenophobic unrest face mock exams from 25 August, with ZEPcc still awaiting a DBE (SA) response despite seeking help since July. We are calling for urgent action. Read more: actsa.org/news #EducationIsARight #NoToXenophobia
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
How is climate change connected to debt justice? For Precious Kalombwana, the answer is clear. Countries struggling with debt have less room to respond to climate change and improve lives. Watch Precious: youtu.be/GaBC8J_Crsg #DebtJustice #ClimateJustice #Zambia
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
ZAMBIA AFTER THE POLLS Whatever the political outcome, Zambia’s debt crisis remains. Its future depends on solutions that allow government to invest in its people. Precious Kalombwana explains the link between debt and climate justice: youtu.be/GaBC8J_Crsg #DebtJustice
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
ZAMBIA GOES TO THE POLLS TODAY ACTSA calls on the next government to act for the people of Kabwe, who continue to live with the devastating legacy of lead pollution from mining. Someone needs to pay attention! Justice for Kabwe. #HealthBeforeWealth #Justice4Kabwe
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
31 July was meant to be a day of protest in Zimbabwe about the regime forcing through #CAA3. But security forces made sure the streets were empty... "Let us not allow Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe to become Ian Smith’s Southern Rhodesia." ~ @makomboreroh.bsky.social
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How heavy security kept Zimbabwe's protests off the streets
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"Migration, when properly managed, can be of great economic benefit. Throughout history, it has contributed to building civilizations... But there is an equally important truth" Mrs Motlanthe's remarks at Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's seminar on migration in #SouthAfrica amid unprecedented turmoil
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Migration in South Africa: A National Reckoning - ACTSA
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Women and girls are more acutely affected by external debt for many reasons. The global debt crisis is at its worst for 30 years #DebtJustice is key to women's rights and gender equality in Southern Africa Joint briefing to MPs with @debtjustice.bsky.social and other organisations #AfricaWomensDay
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The debt crisis in Southern Africa is a gender justice crisis - ACTSA
Debt injustice in Southern Africa has a serious and long-term impact on women and girls. A gender and debt briefing to Parliamentarians on why the UK taking action on debt is key to gender equality.
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Zimbabweans from regions like Matebeleland promised jobs in Russia like truck driver are ending up forced to fight on Russia's frontline Many families desperately await news of their sons The scene for this human trafficking & exploitation has been set by Mnangagwa's regime and British colonialism
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GroundUp News @groundup.org.za · 27/07/2026
Rural Lesotho schools are still struggling a year after the United States abruptly terminated funding for school infrastructure projects. Read groundup.org.za/article/leso... by Sechaba Mokhethi
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Lesotho rural schools still dealing with aftermath of US funding cuts
Community volunteers completed one school but another is still waiting for promised donor money
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Remembering Shanthie Naidoo who passed away in South Africa yesterday, 23 July 2026, at the age of 91. Shanthie was a hero of anti-apartheid struggle, first from South Africa then from exile including London. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Read the full tribute here:
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Remembering Shanthie Naidoo: a tribute - ACTSA
A tribute to the remarkable Shantie Naidoo, a hero in the anti-apartheid struggle, who passed away in South Africa on the 23rd July 2026.
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Duncan Money @mininghistory.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The deadly production of asbestos linked Southern Africa - where it was mined - and Britain - where it was processed - but compensation for workers does not reflect this. Only £191k of the £127m in compensation has gone to claimants in Southern Africa: confrontpower.org/turner-and-n...
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Negligible compensation for Turner & Newall’s asbestos-exposed African workforce | Confront
A trust compensating people who contracted asbestos diseases from British company Turner & Newall has seen few claimants from Africa, despite the company's significant presence in the region.
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Remembering Shanthie Naidoo who passed away in South Africa yesterday, 23 July 2026, at the age of 91. Shanthie was a hero of anti-apartheid struggle, first from South Africa then from exile including London. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Read the full tribute here:
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Remembering Shanthie Naidoo: a tribute - ACTSA
A tribute to the remarkable Shantie Naidoo, a hero in the anti-apartheid struggle, who passed away in South Africa on the 23rd July 2026.
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"The challenge before us is therefore much greater than migration. It is about rebuilding the Republic itself." Mrs Gugu Motlanthe's opening remarks at Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's winter seminar on the theme of migration and continent yesterday. actsa.org/migration-in...
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Migration in South Africa: A National Reckoning - ACTSA
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe is currently hosting a discussion on migration in South Africa and the current protests happening around the country. Watch live here:
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Former President Kgalema Motlanthe hosts discussion on migration
YouTube video by SABC News
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🇿🇦 Call to action for South Africans - President Ramaphosa is soon deciding on whether to bring in a Basic Income Grant (BIG). This would allow millions to step out of poverty and boost the economy. Take action now with @amandlamobi.bsky.social ⤵️
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Ramaphosa, keep your Basic Income Grant commitment
The National Treasury is currently reviewing the Basic Income Grant (BIG) policy to make a final decision - and it could land on the President’s desk any day now. Send President Ramaphosa a message to...
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The global debt system is rigged against Global South countries, who get trapped into cycles of debt & end up having to pay private lenders back many times over Due to the City of London, UK legislation would transform today's global debt crisis, but the Treasury has been a key blocker #DebtJustice
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Treasury ‘key blocker’ of UK-led debt relief programmes to help developing countries
Advocacy groups tell The Independent that growing support from MPs and ministers for more ambitious UK-led debt relief is being held back by resistance from the Treasury. Nick Ferris reports
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The global debt system is rigged against Global South countries, who get trapped into cycles of debt & end up having to pay private lenders back many times over Due to the City of London, UK legislation would transform today's global debt crisis, but the Treasury has been a key blocker #DebtJustice
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Treasury ‘key blocker’ of UK-led debt relief programmes to help developing countries
Advocacy groups tell The Independent that growing support from MPs and ministers for more ambitious UK-led debt relief is being held back by resistance from the Treasury. Nick Ferris reports
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The British empire benefited vastly from mining resources worldwide Lead pollution left by British mining giants in Kabwe, Zambia, has made it one of the world's most toxic towns and has led to mass lead poisoning of children today How much does Suella think Zambia should pay the UK back for this?
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
As the Immigration and Asylum Bill has its 2nd Reading, some migrant mums have been separated from their children for more than 3 years They arrived in the UK while care workers were allowed to bring their children, but have been retroactively denied that right #AllFamiliesMatter
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
More US deportees have arrived in #Eswatini, again sparking concerns ACTSA echoes Swazi human rights' and women's groups' warnings of "serious legal red flags", "strain on local resources" and "fears of increased violence that disproportionately affect women and girls" actsa.org/statement-on...
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Mary Lawlor @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
REMINDER: Tomorrow at 11am BST I'll launch Chasing Shadows, a report I commissioned into the killings of five HRDs in South Africa, Eswatini, the Philippines, Peru & Brazil. 🌐 Please use this updated link to follow live: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3957635... Registration: forms.gle/QTi4iGdZU4KQP5Yy6
Flyer for a report launch on 14 July 2026 titled “Chasing Shadows: investigating the killings of human rights defenders Fikile Ntshangase (South Africa), Thulani Maseko (Eswatini), Jude Fernandez (Philippines), Quinto Inuma Alvarado (Peru) & Maria Bernadete Pacifico (Brazil).” The report was commissioned by former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Mary Lawlor.

The event takes place at 11am British Standard Time in Room LG.08, University of Westminster, Little Titchfield Street Campus, London W1W 7BY. Online participation is available at https://msteams.link/2BKB. Registration is necessary at forms.gle/QTi4iGdZU4KQP5Yy6.

Speakers listed are Mary Lawlor, former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of HRDs; Claire Lauterbach, investigative journalist & author of the report; Mary Pais, human rights lawyer from Eswatini; Kirsten Youens, human rights lawyer from South Africa; & Jerome Adonis, Chairperson of KMU, largest trade union in the Philippines.
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
"Zimbabwe replaced Mugabe with worse... Zimbabweans have not been silent about this but their voices alone are not enough. We need your voice." This week Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga spoke in Parliament about the country's human rights and democracy crisis Read it & learn what's going on:
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From democracy to repression: Zimbabwe's human rights emergency
From democracy to repression: Zimbabwe's human rights emergency
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Six 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 UK-based Anglo American left most of this lead pollution. When will it repair the harm? When will the UK force it to?
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🇿🇼 Mnangagwa has signed constitutional amendment #CAB3 into law. Among other things this extends his term to 7 years, delays the 2028 election & scraps Presidential elections The big campaign of opposition - by Zimbabweans in country & worldwide - was met with repression Solidarity with Zimbabwe✊🏽
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Six 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 UK-based Anglo American left most of this lead pollution. When will it repair the harm? When will the UK force it to?
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Vital report from @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social 🇿🇦 Fikile Ntshangase was a South African environmental activist opposing a mine 🇸🇿 Thulani Maseko was a human rights lawyer in Eswatini who challenged the King Human rights defenders in SADC must be protected from repressive state/business interests
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Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Constitutional coup in Zimbabwe | Kabwe rises up | Xenophobia from UK to South Africa | Debt Justice for Zambia For latest news and calls to action around #solidarity towards Southern Africa, sign up to our campaigns updates here: mailchi.mp/actsa/campai...
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Zoë Flood @zoeflood.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Brave Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga – arrested, detained and currently facing charges at home for his reporting – will give the Chancellor's Summer Public Lecture next Tuesday 7 July (lunchtime) at the London South Bank University. Worth checking out ==> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lsbu-chanc...
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LSBU Chancellors Summer Public Lecture Presents: Blessed Mhlanga
Democracy, Free Press, Human Rights - How can we fight better at home & abroad
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