Africa-Press – Lesotho. Minister of Natural Resources Mr. Mohlomi Moleko and his South African counterpart Minister of Water and Sanitation Ms. Pemmy Majodina on Sunday toured the Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Polihali to assess progress on the multi-billion project.
The visit follows Minister Majodina’s undertaking in August 2025, to return to Lesotho to monitor and review implementation of the project.
The Ministers’ programme on Sunday started with a briefing on project progress, including the resettlement of 24 households which were moved to make way for the dam construction. About 300 households were relocated, with construction of 105 replacement houses currently under way.
Minister Moleko, commended Minister Majodina for honouring her commitment to return for an oversight visit.
“She is a woman of her word. Each time she visits, there is visible progress as stakeholders understand that at the highest level of government, we want this project to succeed efficiently,” he said.
He described the LHWP as one of Africa’s largest infrastructure projects, noting its potential to support hydropower development and boost tourism in Lesotho.
On the other hand, Minister Majodina has expressed satisfaction with progress made on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with 48% of construction completed on the Polihali Transfer Tunnel as in August it was only being assembled.
