Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II strengthens water cooperation in South Africa

On 2026-04-21, South Africa and Lesotho marked a Phase II milestone for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project at the Polihali project site in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho, with a Tunnel Boring Machine launch and ministerial oversight visit. The project is expected to increase water transfer capacity to South Africa and boost hydropower generation in Lesotho. The story frames this as a strategic water-infrastructure buildout and regional cooperation event.