The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy in Eswatini marked World Water Day 2025 with the inauguration of the Magubheleni Water and Sanitation Project in the Shiselweni Region. The event, held in the Gege Constituency, coincided with this year’s global celebration, themed “Glacier Preservation,” highlighting the critical importance of safeguarding the world’s glaciers.
While Eswatini does not have glaciers, the country joined the worldwide effort to address the environmental threat posed by climate change. Glaciers, which hold 70% of the world’s freshwater, are rapidly melting due to global warming, with Antarctica alone storing 91% of these frozen reserves. As glaciers vanish, they disrupt the water cycle, threatening ecosystems globally. The United Nations has declared 2025 as the Year of International Glacier Preservation, underlining the urgency of the issue.
In line with the theme, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, in collaboration with the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, continues to prioritize the provision of safe drinking water as a basic human right. The Magubheleni project serves as a testament to this commitment, contributing to the realization of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal No. 6, which focuses on clean water and sanitation for all.
The Magubheleni Water and Sanitation Project, an investment worth E4,375,200, is set to benefit 600 households across three chiefdoms: Mashobeni South, Mgazini, and Mlindazwe. Funded by the Eswatini Government and implemented by the Shiselweni Rural Water Supply Branch, this project will enhance water and sanitation infrastructure, improving the lives of residents in the area.
