Africa-Press – Eswatini. Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) flew the country’s flag high in Botswana, emerging as a key player at the 2025 Zone IV Water Utility Games held in Tlokweng.
The event, which attracted water utilities from across the SADC region, was not just about sporting glory, it was a platform for deep conversations, regional bonding, and a renewed commitment to improving water services across borders.
EWSC joined the likes of Botswana’s Water Utilities Corporation (WUC), Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), and Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) in a show of unity and purpose, proving that when it comes to water, collaboration is as important as competition.
The Games officially opened with a high-level Executive Meeting on Thursday, where senior leaders from the participating nations tackled pressing issues like Smart Utility Transformation, Financial Sustainability, and Climate Resilience. The topics were not just boardroom buzzwords, they are real challenges facing the region’s water utilities, and the leaders came ready to share insights and strategies.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, EWSC’s Specialist in PR and Communications said the discussions reflected a shared ambition among water utilities to modernise service delivery and build systems that can weather future storms, especially those brought on by climate change.
“The focus was clear, transformation, sustainability, and resilience. These are no longer optional. They are central to how we serve our communities,” she said.
EWSC did not just talk the talk. As part of its visit, the Corporation’s senior management team went on a benchmarking tour, drawing lessons from Botswana’s smart metering systems, rural water supply models, and revenue collection strategies. The insights gained are expected to shape key improvements back home, particularly in enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
WUC CEO Gaselemogwe Senai, who officially welcomed delegates at the Mmamashia site, gave an overview of Botswana’s ongoing water sector reforms. The event itself builds on a rich history of regional cooperation dating back to the original BOLESWABOIEM days when Botswana, Eswatini (then Swaziland), Lesotho, and South Africa’s Bloem Water came together to promote wellness and unity through sport.
True to that spirit, EWSC has been prioritising employee well-being, recently hosting a mental health awareness session for its staff. The belief is simple, a resilient workforce leads to better service delivery.
That philosophy was clearly on display on the sports fields. EWSC teams delivered a stunning performance, claiming first place in soccer, volleyball, darts, and pool, while their netball side finished a solid second. Their all-round excellence earned them the coveted overall trophy, a proud moment that capped off a week of inspiration and achievement.
As the curtains fell on the 2025 Games with an energetic awards ceremony, the legacy left behind was undeniable, tighter regional bonds, sharper strategies for service delivery, and a workforce energised by both challenge and camaraderie.
In the words of one official, “It’s not just about the medals. It’s about the momentum we carry forward.”
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