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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.