Summaries of economic data: Lesotho

Abstract

In May 1968 Lesotho was connected to the grid of the south African electricity supply commission and purchases were made in bulk In July 1970 power was made available in the Finksburg area and in. December 1970. at Leribe. Further expansion; was expected to the Teyateyenaing area and in the southern part Of the Country based on the Mohale's Hoek power station. In 1970 and 1971 imports of electricity, were valued at 67,000 and 81,000 rand respectively They increased further to 105,000 rand in 1972.