Lesotho’s Solar Deal Under Fire | Johannesburg News

A massive solar farm in Lesotho, the Kobong Project by Convalt Energy, is stirring controversy amid murky deals and questionable track records. While touted as privately financed with no government risk, local partners including Sekhametsi Investment Consortium — co-founded by a top minister under fire for conflicts of interest — may be involved, though details remain hazy. The minister claims he’ll step aside during cabinet review, but his ties to Sekhametsi raise red flags, especially since parliamentary committees previously demanded his removal. Meanwhile, Convalt’s history includes a failed New York solar project and a civil fraud lawsuit — though the company insists all issues are resolved. With a year-long feasibility study ahead, this high-stakes energy deal could reshape Lesotho’s future — or become its next scandal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-09-15-minister-may-benefit-from-lesothos-r100-billion-ai-and-hydropower-deal/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d134becc74f9bc8 Report issues to [email protected].