New Phase for Water Project - THE South African government has approved R7,4bn for the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, and made R60m available towards the Lesotho Lowlands Water Supply project. [AA Network - Lesotho]

Prime Minister Attacked - Lesotho Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili was the victim of an assassination attempt on Wednesday, according to the chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), South African President Kgalema Motlanthe. [AA Network - Lesotho]

Lesotho Seeks Closer Ties With Country - Government of Lesotho yesterday called for greater ties between Nigeria and Lesotho, especially in the area of technical and personnel support. [AA Network - Lesotho]

Callous Decision By Country Will Scorch Lesotho's Tiny Economy - IN SOTHO there is a saying, "Matlo ho cha mabapi" - a fire at a neighbour's house is likely to spread to yours. Look no further for proof of the proverb's wisdom than how the chaos north of the Limpopo has rippled into SA . [AA Network - Lesotho]