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Hydropower + AI investment: Convalt Energy has signed a $6.2bn (98bn maloti) deal with Lesotho’s Ministry of Energy for the Kobong Hydropower and AI Data Centre Project in Mokhotlong, pairing a 1,200MW hydropower plant with a green-powered AI data centre—aimed at cutting electricity imports and creating jobs, though feasibility and regulatory steps still remain. Trade and investment push: Dubai Chambers met Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane and ministers in Johannesburg to explore stronger bilateral trade and investment links, with a focus on Dubai expertise in logistics, infrastructure and the digital economy. Dairy sector revival: Government and dairy stakeholders in Maseru called for a practical roadmap to grow Lesotho’s dairy industry, citing underused infrastructure, low milk output and import dependence, and urging stronger public-private collaboration. Regional fisheries governance: SADC renewed the board of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre (MCSCC) in Maputo, keeping Lesotho’s Bokang Makututsa as a stakeholder representative as the region targets tougher illegal fishing controls. Local development concerns: Villagers in Mokhotlong have lodged a formal complaint against the AfDB over alleged damage linked to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, including home harm, water contamination and inadequate compensation. Health messaging support: Lesotho Red Cross, with UNICEF, met district nutrition teams in Leribe to strengthen community nutrition messages under the Ntlafatsa Bana Project.

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Dubai and Kingdom of Lesotho to boost economic cooperation

Dubai and Kingdom of Lesotho to boost economic cooperation

Dubai Chambers, Lesotho explore trade and investment cooperation

Dubai Chambers, Lesotho explore trade and investment cooperation

Lesotho signs $6.2bn hydropower and AI data centre deal

Lesotho signs $6.2bn hydropower and AI data centre deal

While South Africa depends on Lesotho’s water, a $6.2 billion US deal could help Lesotho depend less on South African electricity

While South Africa depends on Lesotho’s water, a $6.2 billion US deal could help Lesotho depend less on South African electricity

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Powering Industrial Africa: The Next Chapter in the Hydropower Revolution


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