BY ZINHLE DLAMINI (INTERN)
MBABANE– Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Deputy Chairperson Manzi Zwane has called for urgent follow-ups on government material delivered to different Tinkhundla centres, warning that idle resources were fuelling wasteful expenditure and slowing development in communities.
Zwane raised the concern during a sitting of the PAC with Tinkhundla Administration and Development, where members scrutinised how public resources were being managed across the country.
The legislator said authorities needed to move swiftly whenever projects stalled so that unused material could be redirected to areas where communities urgently needed assistance. He stressed that delays in monitoring projects were leaving valuable equipment exposed to deterioration while citizens continued to wait for development.
Among the concerns highlighted before the committee was a Hammermill found standing idle at the Ezulwini Women in Development Centre. A water pump was also reportedly left unused at Zombodze Emuva, while bags of cement were discovered lying idle in two separate Tinkhundla.
Zwane said such findings painted a worrying picture of resources being delivered without adequate follow-up to ensure they benefited emaSwati.
The PAC’s observations have renewed calls for stronger accountability systems within development programmes funded through public resources. The committee believes regular inspections and quicker interventions could help ensure that equipment and construction material reach their intended purpose before they deteriorate or become obsolete.
The discussion also reflected growing pressure on public institutions to improve efficiency and ensure that development projects create visible impact in communities. With several Tinkhundla depending on government support to improve livelihoods and infrastructure, proper utilisation of resources remains central to accelerating rural development.
Parliament’s scrutiny of the issue signals a broader push towards transparency and responsible management of public funds. Zwane said effective monitoring of community projects could help maximise value for taxpayers while ensuring development initiatives reach the people they were intended to serve.
As the committee continues its oversight work, communities across the country will be watching closely to see whether idle resources can be revived and redirected into meaningful service delivery.
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