Lesotho Highlands Water Project News

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• Dual Boring Operations Accelerate Construction Of 38 Kilometre Polihali Water Transfer Tunnel In Lesotho

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 reached a major milestone on Monday with the official unveiling of a second tunnel boring machine. This 423 meter long specialized drill...

• Gauteng’s Water Security at Stake as Lesotho Demands Urgent Review of 1986 Highlands Water Accord

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Lesotho government has called for a formal renegotiation of the 1986 water treaty with South Africa, arguing the current payment structure no longer reflects modern economic pr...

• Lesotho Demands Revision of R53 Billion Water Treaty as South Africa Faces Mounting Infrastructure Crisis

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The government of Lesotho is seeking to renegotiate the 1986 water sharing accord with South Africa, citing a need for higher royalties and better compensation. This diplomatic mov...