BY THEMBA ZWANE
MBABANE – Eswatini’s water reserves have reached near-full capacity, with the country’s combined dam levels standing at an impressive 99.7 per cent, according to the latest regional water update published in South Africa.
The figures, contained in the September 22, 2026 weekly dam-level update by South African specialist publication SnowReport, place Eswatini among the countries with the highest recorded water-storage levels in the region.
The report recorded Eswatini’s total dam level at 99.7 per cent, highlighting the Kingdom’s strong water position as the country moves towards the end of September.
The latest figures provide a positive picture of Eswatini’s water security, with reservoirs holding almost their full capacity following favourable water conditions.
The regional comparison showed Eswatini at 99.7 per cent, while Lesotho stood at 92.9 per cent. Among South African provinces, North West was recorded at 102.4 per cent, Free State at 101.3 per cent, Gauteng at 100.7 per cent and Mpumalanga at 99.3 per cent.
The figures underline the importance of Eswatini’s dams as strategic water resources supporting households, agriculture, industry and other economic activities.
Near-full reservoirs also provide an important buffer against periods of lower rainfall and increasing water demand, giving water-resource authorities greater room to manage supplies as conditions change.
The latest regional assessment comes as Eswatini continues to invest in water infrastructure and management aimed at improving the reliability and availability of water across the country.
The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE), for example, continues to publish regular updates on the Lubovane Dam, reflecting the ongoing monitoring of the country’s strategic water resources.
The Lubovane Dam level was among the dam-level information published by EWADE in September, demonstrating the continued attention being given to monitoring water-storage conditions.
The 99.7 per cent national figure therefore offers a positive snapshot of Eswatini’s current water-resource position, while also highlighting the importance of maintaining effective dam management and water conservation.
With reservoirs almost full, the latest figures provide Eswatini with a substantial water reserve as the country prepares for changing seasonal conditions and continued demand from communities and productive sectors.
The regional figures were published by SnowReport on September 22, making the assessment one of the latest publicly available regional comparisons of dam levels covering Eswatini.
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