Lesotho, Oct. 14 -- The Government of Lesotho has awarded China GEO-Engineering Corporation a contract worth more than M700 million to rehabilitate the road from the Maseru Border Post to Maqhaka, covering approximately 22 kilometers, as well as the 800-metre Pioneer Road stretch from Lancer's Inn junction to Pioneer Circle.

The project, set to run for 30 months, was officially launched during a sod-turning ceremony held at Ha-Foso on Monday October 12, led by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Nthomeng Majara. Cabinet Ministers present at the historic occasion were Public Works and Transport, Hon. Matjato Moteane, and Natural Resources, Hon. Mohlomi Moleko.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) said the A1 road rehabilitation...