BY MFANUFIKILE KHATHWANE
MAYIWANE– Residents of Ntabinezimpisi Mayiwane Inkhundla are on the brink of improved access to clean water as the water project reaches 91 percent completion, with final works expected to be concluded within the coming weeks.
This was revealed by Mayiwane Member of Parliament, Sicelo Khunga Nkhosi Dlamini, on April 27, 2026, who described the development as a significant step forward in addressing water challenges in the area.
The project, currently being rehabilitated under the Mayiwane Inkhundla, is expected to ease long-standing water shortages and improve the quality of life for communities that have struggled with access to safe drinking water.
The Member of Parliament expressed appreciation to residents, government, micro-projects, and all stakeholders who contributed towards the success of the initiative, emphasising the importance of collaboration in delivering essential services.
Wave of Water Projects
The near-completion of the Ntabinezimpisi project adds to a growing list of water initiatives transforming lives within the inkhundla. In June 2025, a group of 13 university students from the United States launched a clean water project worth approximately E550 000 at Herefords Primary School. The initiative was aimed at providing safe and reliable water to both the school and the surrounding community.
In 2024, another milestone was achieved when partners from Egypt handed over a water project to the Timbongolweni community, which had gone for over five decades without access to clean water. The project marked a turning point for residents, ushering in a new era of improved health and dignity.
Water as a Human Right
These developments come at a time when access to clean water continues to be recognised globally as a basic human right. The United Nations, through its 2010 Resolution 64/292, affirms that safe and affordable drinking water is essential for life, health, and human dignity.
National Progress and Gaps
Eswatini has made notable progress in expanding access to clean water, with current estimates indicating that between 73 and 75 percent of the population now has access to at least basic drinking water services. However, disparities remain, particularly in rural areas where access still lags behind urban centres.
Government and its partners have set an ambitious target of achieving universal access to clean and safe water by 2030, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6. Ongoing investments in infrastructure, including projects in underserved regions, are expected to accelerate progress towards this goal.
Hope for Residents
As the Ntabinezimpisi project enters its final phase, it stands as a symbol of progress and a testament to the impact of coordinated development efforts in improving livelihoods across communities.
The completion of the project is expected to bring lasting relief to Mayiwane residents, reinforcing hope that access to clean water for all is no longer a distant dream, but an achievable reality.
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