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Lead Poisoning

Without an effective data governance strategy, decisions are nothing but guesses
Thought Leader
/ 17 February 2025

Without an effective data governance strategy, decisions are nothing but guesses

Data governance provides evidence-based decision-making that improves the quality of service delivery

By Ferdinand Steenkamp
Lead poisoning claimants win permission to appeal class action certification against Anglo American
The Green Guardian
/ 29 April 2024

Lead poisoning claimants win permission to appeal class action certification against Anglo American

The Zambian class action was filed in South Africa as it would not have been possible in that country

By Sheree Bega
Gold miners face dangerous life in Nigeria’s ‘bandit’ country
Africa
/ 27 January 2020

Gold miners face dangerous life in Nigeria’s ‘bandit’ country

The mineral-rich earth of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, has provided generations of families with the means to make ends meet

By Emmanuel Akinwotu
Hunters should stop using lead bullets and help save the vultures
Article
/ 19 March 2018

Hunters should stop using lead bullets and help save the vultures

A new threat to vultures is emerging: lead poisoning from ammunition used by game hunters

By Beckie Garbett
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Article
/ 4 March 2015

Meet the silent but dangerous pollutant on our block: E-waste

The rise of the IT age means hazardous materials from electronic devices are being released into the environment at an increasing rate.

By Staff Reporter
Lead’s violent effect on SA’s children
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Lead’s violent effect on SA’s children

The phasing out of leaded petrol seven years ago may cause a significant decline in crime in South Africa in another 11 years.

By Phillip De Wet
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Article
/ 7 June 2010

Nigeria cleans ‘poisoned’ villages, treats children

Health workers have set up emergency treatment centres in northern Nigeria for scores of children suffering from lead poisoning.

By Sahabi Yahaya
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Article
/ 5 June 2010

More than 160 Nigerians die from lead in scramble for gold

More than 160 villagers from Nigeria’s north died from lead poisoning while trying to leach gold from rock deposits.

By Jon Gambrell

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