Mongabay: Lesotho communities allege greenwashing by project transferring water to South Africa
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), a scheme to transfer water from Lesotho’s river systems to neighboring South Africa, also aims to provide hydropower to Lesotho’s people. However, ...
Lesotho is seeking to open talks with South Africa over royalties and compensation for a water-sharing deal that accounts for about 10% of its economy. The nation, encircled by South Africa, sees ...
The Conversation: South Africa’s crucial water supplies from Lesotho: what the six‑month shutdown means for industry, farming and residents
South Africa’s crucial water supplies from Lesotho: what the six‑month shutdown means for industry, farming and residents
MSN: Lesotho communities allege greenwashing by project transferring water to South Africa
Communities in Lesotho have filed a complaint with the African Development Bank over a controversial initiative that transfers water from the country to neighboring South Africa, one of the biggest ...
Associated Press News: New bridge helps cement Lesotho as water lifeline for South Africa’s economic hub
A newly built bridge in Lesotho is set to nearly double its water exports to South Africa. The Senqu Bridge, launched this week, is part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
New bridge helps cement Lesotho as water lifeline for South Africa’s economic hub
The main water supply to South Africa’s economic hub, greater Johannesburg in the Gauteng province, and to the country’s breadbasket in the Free State, is scheduled to be cut off for six months.
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