Kabwe, the African city where children carry the burden of lead poisoning
29 May 2026, 12:32 GMT
By Eunice MASSON
Topic: Reporters
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/reporters/20260529-kabwe-the-african-city-where-children-carry-the-burden-of-lead-poisoning
Located about 150 kilometres north of Zambia's capital Lusaka, Kabwe is considered one of the most polluted places in the world, following decades of lead and zinc mining. A simple blood test of two children confirms reports of severe lead contamination. FRANCE 24's Caroline Dumay, Stefan Carstens and Eunice Masson report.