Tag: water security

South Africa's lithium rush sparks backlash from farmers over land and water
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South Africa’s lithium rush sparks backlash from farmers over land and water

South Africa’s lithium boom faces farmer opposition as mining expansion raises concerns over farmland, water security and rural livelihoods.

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Kenya’s Thwake Dam enters new phase after $82 million funding approval

Kenya’s Thwake Dam project secures $82M funding to boost water security, irrigation, clean energy and economic growth.

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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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