South Africa, Lesotho sign MoU on joint water infrastructure project

By Staff Reporter

South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho have formalised their commitment to joint water resources development with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Signed on Wednesday in Maseru, Lesotho, the agreement outlines joint efforts for the proposed construction of two weirs on the Mohokare/ Caledon River, and to ensure efficient management and sustainable development of the water resources.

The agreement aims to establish a cooperative framework for the construction of two weirs on the Mohokare-Caledon River.

The initiative seeks to ensure efficient management and sustainable development of water resources beneficial to both nations.

According to Wisane Mavasa, spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation, the MoU enables Lesotho to access South African territory along the river for the construction of these weirs under its Market Driven Irrigated Horticulture (MDIH) Project.

The Mohokare river begins in the Maloti Mountains of northern Lesotho and flows towards