In Eswatini, Dlamini accuses Finance Ministry of blocking public procurement
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Times of Eswatini
Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini accuses the Finance Ministry of blocking the review of procurement procedures for three years, which he says are responsible for poor public service quality. The government’s response to MPs is contained in the Private and Cabinet Office report on second-quarter performance for 2026/2027, reports the Times of Eswatini.
Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says the review of public procurement procedures has been delayed for three years despite repeated government requests. He said his office had held several meetings with the Finance Ministry to move the process forward, according to the Times of Eswatini.
Dlamini also linked difficulties with public procurement to poor public service delivery in the country. He was questioned in Parliament about progress on the review and the timetable for amending the Public Procurement Act.
The review of the Procurement Act was among the priorities announced by the government in the Cabinet Retreat 2026 statement, published in February. The government had listed it among its priorities to support the country’s transformation, according to the Times of Eswatini.
