The minister of water, Nkaku Kabi, continues to warn communities around the country burning pastures as this contributes to the scarcity of water that the country is now facing.
Kabi said this when addressing residents of Tṧehlanyane in the Leribe district, where his ministry and the Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project Phase2 had undertaken a visit.
He indicated that preserving both the grass and soil could help retain water source which are vital for the continued flow of streams and rivers throughout the year.
“South Africa buys our water, so the government of Lesotho has an agreement with RSA to open their pipelines to allow the water to flow in our rivers. But if people continue to destroy the catchments, RSA could end up charging the government for the water.”
