Lesotho: Court Halts Solar Company From Seizing Lesotho’s Assets

The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has overturned a High Court ruling that allowed a German solar company to attach Lesotho state assets

• South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has overturned a Gauteng High Court ruling that allowed German firm Frazer Solar to attach Lesotho state assets worth R950-million.
• The dispute arose after the company said Lesotho had reneged on a massive renewable energy contract.
• Lesotho said the contract was unlawfully signed and concluded without cabinet…