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The initiative marks an important step towards improving water security, and strengthening communities’ resilience to drought.
The launch will be led by the Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko. A key highlight of the project is the dredging of Rasebala Dam, aimed at restoring its storage capacity and strengthening water supply to Mafeteng and surrounding communities.
Water and Sewage Company (WASCO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources, will launch the Mafeteng Drought Relief Project on Friday this week.
“Investment must enable us to diversify our economy, strengthen export competitiveness, increase value addition and generate sustained and inclusive economic growth,” he noted.
He made the call at the ongoing 9th World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar. Speaking under the theme ‘Investing in the Future’, Matekane said investment should strengthen local businesses, improve skills and expand access to international markets.
Prime Minister Sam Matekane has called for foreign investment to diversify Lesotho’s economy, boost exports and create jobs.
LEWA indicated that the revised connection charges, including a base fee of M3,335.60 and M10.35 per additional metre of pipe, are not authorised and will not take effect as planned
“In processing the application, the Authority found that the approval process did not complete all the procedural and regulatory requirements that apply to determining charges for regulated water services,” the notice read.
According to a recent public notice by LEWA, the Authority has established that it erred in granting the approval.
[UPDATE]
The Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority (LEWA) has withdrawn its approval of revised Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) connection charges. The charges had been scheduled to take effect from November 1, 2026.
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The initiative is also intended to encourage a results-based management culture through improved knowledge-sharing, learning and strategic dialogue among stakeholders. A broader national M&E Forum is anticipated in January or February 2027.
According to the ministry, the meeting will provide aplatform for government officials, development partners, CSOs , academia and private sector representatives to share experiences, discuss emerging trends and promote the implementation of the National M&E Policy.
The forum aims to strengthen collaboration and improve results-based management across sectors. It will bring together key stakeholders involved in planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning will tomorrow host a National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Forum.
The CEO Forum of African DFIs 2026 is a high-level gathering of chief executives and senior leaders from African development finance institutions, regulators and other stakeholders.
In a statement, the investment promotion body said it will host an exhibition at LNDC Square for agro-processing, apparel, home textiles, wool and mohair, handicrafts, leather and leather products, cosmetics, natural ingredients and essential oils local businesses.
The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) has urged local manufacturers to showcase their products during the forthcoming CEO Forum of African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) 2026.
The conference will be held in Maseru from November 4 to 6.
Those responsible are not simply damaging equipment. They are interrupting services that our people depend on every day," he noted.