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A massive new bridge in Lesotho just opened, ensuring thousands won't be cut off when a vital reservoir fills with water. The 825-meter span represents the biggest win yet in a decades-long partnership bringing water, power, and prosperity to two nations.
Crossing between South Africa and Lesotho just got easier for millions of people. The two countries agreed to let citizens use simple ID cards instead of passports, ending long waits and complicated paperwork.
Two massive tunnel-boring machines are carving a 38-kilometer path through Lesotho's mountains to secure water for millions. The $5 billion project will boost water supply by 63% while generating clean energy.
For nearly four decades, Motlalepula Lethala has rowed his small aluminum boat across Lesotho's Senqu River, providing a lifeline to remote communities. Despite freezing winters and dangerous conditions, he and six other boatmen ensure villagers can reach schools, shops, and hospitals.
A 21-year-old Brazilian cricketer just made history by becoming the first player ever to take nine wickets in a single T20I innings. Laura Cardoso's stunning performance against Lesotho rewrote the record books and showcased how cricket is thriving in unexpected corners of the world.
A three-day pilgrimage retracing a 19th-century king's footsteps has grown into Africa's largest heritage hike since 2007. The Moshoeshoe Walk now attracts thousands who blend hiking, history, and Lesotho's stunning mountain landscapes.
Lesotho just became the first African nation to ban mobile carriers from offering "buy now, pay later" airtime to children. The move protects minors from racking up debt through their phones.
A massive water project high in Lesotho's mountains now delivers 800 billion liters annually to South Africa, providing 60% of Johannesburg's water needs. Despite technical success and billions in yearly revenue, the 40-year-old engineering marvel reveals hard lessons about making big infrastructure work for everyone.
Trained community members in rural Lesotho are successfully treating high blood pressure using a tablet app, achieving better results than distant health clinics. This breakthrough could transform healthcare access for millions in underserved regions worldwide.
Three Southern African nations are moving forward with an ambitious 700-kilometer water pipeline that will carry precious water from Lesotho's highlands through South Africa to water-scarce Botswana. A new $1.83 million grant will fund the critical planning studies needed to make this life-changing regional project a reality.