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Lesotho pushes for higher royalties in water deal with South Africa as dams expand supply
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Lesotho pushes for better terms in key water deal with South Africa

Lesotho is preparing to renegotiate a decades-old water-sharing agreement with South Africa, a deal that contributes about 10% of the kingdom’s economy. Officials say talks could start as early as April, giving the small, landlocked nation a rare chance to press for improved terms with its much larger neighbor.  The agreement underpins the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), a $3.1…

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