Tag: Lesotho

Lesotho bridge lifts water exports to South Africa, boosts supply
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Lesotho builds mega bridge to boost water exports to South Africa

High in the mountains of Lesotho, a new bridge is set to play a larger role in how water moves across Southern Africa. The Senqu Bridge, recently completed, is part of a wider effort to expand supply to neighboring South Africa, where demand continues to rise.  Water from Lesotho already supports daily life in Johannesburg, the country’s economic hub. About…

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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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