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Lesotho dam authority must pay M90-million in long-overdue compensation

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

The Katse Dam, which provides water to South Africa, is one of several dams whose construction saw extensive loss of resources for several Lesotho communities. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi

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 ecosystems and natural resources, including firewood, fish, wild vegetables and medicinal plants.
We reviewed some of the many legal battles around compensation from the LHDA.

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