Mafeteng Solar Project
Below are media articles relating to the Mafeteng Solar Project. The articles allege overcharging, corrupt payments to ministers and non-payment to land owners. In addition, an investigation has been commenced by the Directorate of Corruption and Economic Offenses (DCEO) into the 'grossly inflated deal ... in exchange for bribes.'
Local Contractors Cry Foul Over Chinese Dominance
Lesotho Times, 16 June 2018
Lesotho, China Negotiate Loan For Mafeteng Solar Project
Sunday Express, 4 June 2019
Exposed: Massive Solar Rip-Off
Lesotho Times, 13 November 2020
My hands are clean: Hloaele
Lesotho Times, 17 November 2020
DCEO probes M2,8 billion solar project
Lesotho Times, 15 December 2020
Govt forges ahead with controversial solar project
Lesotho Times, 23 December 2020
Mafeteng villagers block M2,8 billion solar project
Lesotho Times, 22 June 2021