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Wasco Challenges Water Project Contract in Maseru Over Procurement Process

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What happened

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Wasco has asked the High Court to declare its M535 million contract with CCC Engineering (Pty) Ltd unlawfully awarded. The dispute concerns the Greater Maseru Water Supply Project extension, which was awarded on December 5, 2024. Wasco’s chief executive officer admitted that the procurement process breached mandatory provisions of the Public Procurement Act of 2023, but the company seeks to preserve the contract until completion.

From sundayexpress.co.ls

Why it matters

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The legal challenge questions the validity of a major public infrastructure contract managed in Maseru. Wasco argues that cancelling the deal would undermine public interest and delay the delivery of essential water infrastructure to communities. The dispute involves the Ministry of Natural Resources in the project's context.

From sundayexpress.co.ls

Who's involved

  • WascoThe water utility company seeking judicial review of the contract.
  • Ministry of Natural ResourcesThe government agency cited in relation to the water project in Maseru.
  • MaseruThe location where the water supply project is being implemented.
  • high courtThe court Wasco is utilizing to challenge the contract award.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • LesothoSpeculative

    The state of Lesotho could see its national governance stability affected by the dispute over a major public contract.

  • WascoSpeculative

    Wasco might face challenges to its core operations due to the judicial review of the M535 million contract.

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