Noticias sobre Lesotho
South Africa elevates water response with National Water Crisis Committee and R156bn commitment
South Africa has announced the establishment of a National Water Crisis Committee, to be chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, as government moves to elevate its response to persistent water supply disruptions.
AFDB supports Lesotho’s plans for sustainable water and energy supply
His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho and African Development Bank (AFDB) President Dr.
South Africa and Lesotho all set for the closure of Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is a multi-phased project to provide water to the Gauteng region of South Africa and to generate hydro-electricity for Lesotho.
Nedbank’s $250m loan bolsters Limpopo water supply in South Africa
Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has finalized a R4.5 billion ($250 million) term loan facility to the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) for the Mokolo-Crocodile River Water Augmentation Project Phase 2A (MCWAP-2A).
UN World Food Programme Chief calls for action after drought and floods in Southern Africa
Millions of people are facing food insecurity due to El Niño-fueled drought and floods in Southern Africa, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain warned during a visit to Zambia, at the epicenter of the crisis.
Warming climate intensifies flash droughts worldwide
Sudden, severe dry spells known as flash droughts are rising in intensity around the world, with a notable exception in mountainous Central Asia, where flash drought extent is shrinking, according to new research published in Geophysical Research Letters.
NDB & Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority agree loan deal for Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II
On 21 August 2023, the New Development Bank (NDB) and Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) signed the Loan Agreement for the implementation of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join United Nations Water Convention
Namibia’s accession will help to consolidate the long-standing commitment to transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa.
South Africa and Lesotho launch Phase 2 Lesotho Highlands Water Project
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, His Majesty King Letsie III, and Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, launched Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project on Tuesday.
Lesotho launches $11.2 million water project
Lesotho has celebrated the opening ceremony of a US$11.2 million water supply project that has been designed to provide clean water to five cities in the country, reports Arab News.
South Africa reshapes infrastructure goals with water having a seat at the table
With world population forever increasing, countries and governments are finding ways and means to elevate and move their countries’ economies growth.
UN: 500 million live in 19 African nations deemed water insecure
Despite global Sustainable Development Goals and commitments made in 2015, just 29 African nations have made some progress over the past three to five years, 25 have made none, according to the UN's first-ever assessment of water security in Africa.
“Managing water variability is becoming one of the key development challenges facing Africa”
The African Development Bank provides concessional funding for various projects and programs to reduce poverty and economic and social development in the least developed African countries.
AfDB approves $86.72 million loan for second phase of Lesotho Highlands Water Project
The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a loan of $86.72 million to co-finance the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
SADC learning valuable lessons on sustainable groundwater management
The growing rate of groundwater extraction in southern Africa is unsustainable, and the region needs to learn quickly from the valuable research and practical interventions currently underway.
Lesotho Highlands Water Project delayed to 2027
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), the largest bi-national infrastructure project between Lesotho and South Africa worth 37 billion rand ($2.46 billion), has been delayed until 2027 due to funding pressures, COVID-19 delays and protests in Lesotho, reports Reuters.
SADC Water and Energy Ministers approves the SADC WEF-Nexus Governance Framework
The SADC Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Governance Framework, that was developed by SADC with technical assistance from GWPSA, was approved in a joint meeting held by the Ministers responsible for Energy and Water from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on the 30th October 2020 through video conferencing, hosted by the Republic of Mozambique.
Dry weather increases by two the list of countries in need of external food assistance
FAO report highlights risks posed by locusts in Africa amid stronger output trends in the Near East and Asia.
Lesotho: Polihali Dam construction puts nearly 8,000 people at risk of displacement
Nearly 8,000 people are facing the loss of their homes or livelihoods as construction begins around a new dam in Lesotho, Amnesty International said this month.
Drought in southern Africa: EU releases over €22 million in humanitarian aid
The European Commission is mobilising a humanitarian aid package of €22.8 million to help address emergency food needs and support vulnerable people in Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe.