Lesotho Dam Authority Must Pay M90-Million in Long-Overdue Compensation

Massive win for Lesotho communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project

• The high court in Lesotho has ordered the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to pay nearly M90-million to 20 community associations within 90 days.
• The compensation is for losses linked to the Katse and Mohale dams, which supply water to South Africa, after more than 13 years of delays.
• The settlement follows a landmark ruling involving over 600 villagers in Bobete for losses of grazing land, river…