EZULWINI – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has welcomed 80 international volunteers from Engineers in Action (EIA) to Eswatini, describing their arrival as another milestone in a partnership that is reshaping access to basic infrastructure in rural communities.
Speaking at an event in Ezulwini, the Prime Minister said the collaboration between EIA and the Microprojects Unit has already resulted in the construction of 30 footbridges across 25 Tinkhundla, along with two potable water systems at Matfuntini and Ndlalambi primary schools.
The new group of engineers is expected to build four additional footbridges and install another water system during their stay in the country.
Dlamini commended the Microprojects Unit for responding swiftly to infrastructure demands, noting the organisation’s growth in both size and professionalism. He credited its director, Mr Mbingo, for providing strong leadership and vision.
The Prime Minister said the partnership between the two entities has gone beyond engineering cooperation, delivering long-term solutions that connect rural residents to schools, markets, and health facilities, while also addressing access to clean water—needs he described as essential to human dignity and sustainable development.
Over the past eight years, more than 200 volunteers from around the world have participated in EIA’s work in Eswatini, improving access to basic services for more than 90,000 citizens. Dlamini recalled visiting one of the completed footbridges while serving with the National Disaster Management Agency and said he was impressed by its quality.
The latest intake of volunteers will be working across rural Eswatini, with some sacrificing their summer breaks to serve communities in need.
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