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Lesotho: Govt Loses Millions in Ha Belo Electrification Project

Lesotho: Govt Loses Millions in Ha Belo Electrification Project

The government has reportedly incurred a loss of M49 million, with potential for even more losses, after the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) allegedly engaged an underqualified contractor for the Ha Belo electrification project.

According to a confidential report by an engineer commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, the contractor lacked the necessary skills to execute the project. This has led to numerous incomplete tasks, including missing essential design reports.

The energy ministry awarded…

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